August 8, 2002

No. 42

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

 

 

 

 

Legislative

SENATE CALENDAR

MEETINGS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAID ON THE TABLE

SB 29, relative to amending warrant articles by political subdivisions that have adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting.

SB 87, relative to permissible campaign contributions by business organizations and labor unions.

SB 105, relative to instream flow plan requirements.

SB 146, relative to personal watercraft.

SB 173-FN-A, creating a business profits tax credit for certain donations made for science and technology equipment and facilities to the university system of New Hampshire or any of its component institutions.

SB 325, establishing a committee to study the use of state vehicles.

SB 335, relative to prohibited political contributions.

SB 382, relative to display of flags on condominium units.

SB 401-FN-A, relative to long-term care funding and making an appropriation therefor.

SB 407-FN, requiring restroom facilities in certain state buildings.

SB 421-FN-A, authorizing the Berlin campus of the New Hampshire regional community-technical college system to upgrade and modernize its equipment and programs and authorizing manufacturing technology training in the town of Littleton, and making an appropriation therefor.

SB 428, changing the name of the joint committee on legislative facilities and codifying the powers and duties of the committee.

HB 157, (New Title) clarifying the immunity from liability of persons providing emergency care.

HB 193, establishing a committee to study state payments for court-ordered placements of special education pupils.

HB 325-FN, relative to certain acts of sexual assault.

HB 466, relative to the selection of replacement justices for supreme court justices who are disqualified to hear cases.

HB 586, excluding stepchildren from the definition of "child" in the context of support orders.

HB 679, establishing a commission to examine models of out-of-school care for children in kindergarten through grade 12.

HB 686, relative to the scope of discovery in abuse and neglect cases.

HB 722, (New Title) relative to town, village district, and school district elections.

HB 748-FN-A-L, (2nd New Title) revising the definition of an adequate education and revising the weighted pupil formula used to calculate the cost of an adequate education.

HB 1221, relative to coordinating certain town and school district meetings.

MEETINGS

MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2002

PERINATAL ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG USE TASK FORCE (RSA 132:19) Room 101, LOB

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1) Room 102, LOB

12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Plaistow-Kingston 10044-B, Reconstruction of Route 125) Plaistow Library, Mary Nelson Room, 85 Main Street, Plaistow, NH

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Access Management/Open House Workshop (afternoon session)

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Access Management/Open House Workshop (evening session)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2002

EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS STUDY (SB 187, Chapter 68:1, Laws of 2002) Room 102, LOB

9:00 a.m. Public Hearing to receive testimony from the public

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS A TIME CHANGE

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) Room 301, LOB

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

ELIGIBILITY OF STATE EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM BENEFITS WHILE IN SERVICE (HB 1469, Chapter 137:1, Laws of 2002) Room 100, SH

10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

MEDICAID PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (HB 1218, Chapter 281:9,IV, Laws of 2002) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

TASK FORCE ON FAMILY LAW (HB 447, Chapter 250, Laws of 2002) Room 303, LOB

2:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2002

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 15TH

TRANSPORTATION PROJECT STUDY (HB 2000, Chapter 259:2, Laws of 2002) Room 101, LOB

Cancelled Organizational Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY PROBLEMS RELATED TO DELIVERY OF LOCAL ASSISTANCE (HB 1109, Chapter 184:1, Laws of 2002) Room 301, LOB

10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL CHOICE INITIATIVES (HB1281,Chapter 203:1, Laws of 2002) Room 207, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (HB 1478, Chapter 258:23, Laws of 2002) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

IMPACT ON REVENUE FLOWS TO MUNICIPALITIES FROM LANDS BOUGHT BY FEDERAL, STATE AND PUBLIC AGENCIES FROM PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES (HB 1247, Chapter 60:1, Laws of 2002) Room 305, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE STATUS OF CIVIC EDUCATION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 1151, Chapter 188:2, Laws of 2002) Room 207, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

OPERATION AND EFFICIENCY OF MOTOR VEHICLE TRIALS IN DISTRICT COURTS (HB 1264, Chapter 231:2, Laws of 2002) Room 204, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2002

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

REQUIREMENTS REGARDING LEGAL RESIDENCY OF HOMELESS CHILDREN (SB 321, Chapter 138:1, Laws of 2002) Room 207, LOB

9:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM AUGUST 14TH

TRANSPORTATION PROJECT STUDY (HB 2000, Chapter 259:2, Laws of 2002) Room 102, LOB

9:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

FORMATION OF REGIONAL WATER SYSTEMS AND ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE CONSTRUCTION GRANT MONEY UNDER RSA 486-A (SB 437, Chapter 141:7, Laws of 2002) Room 101, LOB

11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2002

INCREASING THE NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS WHO ARE NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENTS (HB 1131, Chapter 37:2, Laws of 2002) Room 206, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2002

ARCHITECTURALLY SECURE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SHELTER CARE FACILITIES FOR JUVENILES, NEED AND LOCATION (SB 55, Chapter 97:2, Laws of 2001) Room 206, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

INTEROPERABILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN STATE AGENCIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SB 441, Chapter 220:4, Laws of 2002) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

LONG RANGE CAPITAL PLANNING AND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE (RSA 17-M:1) Room 201, LOB

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) Room 301, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

SHORTHAND COURT REPORTING (HB 447, Chapter 250:13, Laws of 2002) Room 307, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

RECODIFICATION OF THE ELECTION LAWS (HB 266, Chapter 19:1, Laws of 2002) Room 308, LOB

11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2002

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS A TIME CHANGE

DEVELOPMENT OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED LONG-TERM SUPPORTS FOR ELDERLY AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (HB 1182, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2002) Room 205, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WORKERS' COMPENSATION HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCESS AT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (SB 326, Chapter 199:1, Laws of 2002) Room 101, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MARRIAGE EDUCATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (HB 1299, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2002) Room 303, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

STATE-OPERATED TRAILS AND PRIVATE LANDS USED BY ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV's) AND TRAIL BIKES (HB 717, Chapter 259:1, Laws of 2001) Room 206, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS (HB 424, Chapter 121:1, Laws of 2002) Room 212, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS A TIME CHANGE

TASK FORCE TO DEFINE THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 1420, Chapter 218:1, Laws of 2002) Rooms 206-208, LOB

2:00 p.m. Public Hearing

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2002

COMMISSION ON DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE PROTOCOL FOR INTERVIEWING VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CRIMES (HB 475, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2001) Attorney General's Office, Room 302, SH Annex

1:30 p.m. Subcommittee Work Session

SENATE EDUCATION AND FINANCE, JOINT WITH HOUSE EDUCATION AND FINANCE, Rooms 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Forum on "No Child Left Behind" federal legislation. Speakers from the federal Department of Education, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and Education Council of the States (ECS) will address the new federal legislation.

TASK FORCE ON JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICE CAPACITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION (HB 179, Chapter 170:7, Laws of 2002) Room 105-A, SH

2:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2002

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (North Atlantic Transportation Planning Officials Conference) Grand Summit Resort Hotel, Route 302 , Bartlett, NH

August 25 - 28, 2002 55th Annual NATPO Conference

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2002

OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT (RSA 146-D:4) Room 305, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS RELATIONSHIP COMMISSION (SB 313, Chapter 122:2, Laws of 2000 Extended by SB 411, Chapter 50:3, Laws of 2002) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1) Room 102, LOB

12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT RELATIONSHIP COMMISSION (HB 1390, Chapter 114:2, Laws of 2000 Extended by HB 242, Chapter 23, Laws of 2001) Room 205, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2002

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) Room 301, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

INDEPENDENT LIVING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES REVIEW (SB 320, Chapter 70:1, Laws of 2002)Room 102, LOB

10:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

JOINT LEGISLATOR ORIENTATION (RSA 17-C:2) Room 100, SH

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

NURSING HOME EMPLOYEES BACKGROUND CHECKS (SB 413, Chapter 24:1, Laws of 2002) Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2002

TASK FORCE ON RE-ESTABLISHING THE LAWRENCE, MA TO MANCHESTER NH AND THE CONCORD TO LEBANON RAIL SERVICE (HB 258, Chapter 271:1, Laws of 2001) Room 203, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

TOBACCO USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 126-K:19) Department of Health & Human Services, State Office Park South, Brown Building, Room 232

2:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2002

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Northwood-Nottingham 10429E, US 4/NH 152) NHDOT, 1 Hazen Dr. Room 113, Concord, NH

1:00 p.m. Commission Meeting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2002

TASK FORCE TO DEFINE THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 1420, Chapter 218:1, Laws of 2002) Rooms 206-208, LOB

2:00 p.m. Public Hearing

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2002

EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c) Room 301, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

FISCAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEASE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS (SB 316, Chapter 69:2, Laws of 2002) Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

METHODS OF SUPPORTING CONTINUED OPERATION OF WOOD-FIRED ELECTRICAL GENERATING FACILITIES (HB 1447, Chapter 104:2, Laws of 2002) Room 304, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2002

PRIVACY TASK FORCE (HB 702, Chapter 256:7, Laws of 2001) Room 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2002

GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1) Room 102, LOB

12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2002

WAYS TO FULLY IMPLEMENT INFANT DEAFNESS PROGRAM (HB 1337, Chapter 22:2, Laws of 2002) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2002

PRIVACY TASK FORCE (HB 702, Chapter 256:7, Laws of 2001) Room 210 - 211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2002

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Plaistow-Kingston 10044 B & C, NH Route 125) Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street, Plaistow, NH

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Access Management Discussion with PACE & Chamber of Commerce

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2002

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a) Rooms 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

NH CIVIL WAR MEMORIALS COMMISSION (RSA 21-K:18) Room 203, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

STATE-OPERATED TRAILS AND PRIVATE LANDS USED BY ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV's) AND TRAIL BIKES (HB 717, Chapter 259:1, Laws of 2002) Room 206, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2002

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

DEFINITION OF DOMICILE FOR VOTING PURPOSES (HB 137, Chapter 15:1, Laws of 2002) Room 303, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2002

VOIR DIRE REVIEW COMMITTEE (HB 588, Chapter 250:1,VI, Laws of 2001) Room 208, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2002

PURSUANT TO RSA 326-B:10a, JOINT HEALTH COUNCIL MEETING NH board of Nursing, Room 17, 78 Regional Dr., bldg.2, Concord, NH

6:00 p.m. Closed Session

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2002

TOBACCO USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 126-K:19) Department of Health & Human Services, State Office Park South, Brown Building, Room 232

2:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2002

PUBLIC BUILDING ACCESS AND THE DISABLED STUDY (SB 347, Chapter 10:1, Laws of 2002) Room 105-A, SH

11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2002

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2002

TOBACCO USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 126-K:19) Department of Health & Human Services, State Office Park South, Brown Building, Room 232

2:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2002

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS A LOCATION CHANGE

NH COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2) NH Higher Education Assistance Foundation Office, 4 Barrell Court, Cambridge Woods, Concord, NH

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

SOURCES THAT BURN VIRGIN PETROLEUM OR COAL TO COMPLY WITH AIR TOXIC CONTROL ACT (RSA 125-I), STUDY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS (SB 93, Chapter 88:1, Laws of 2001) Room 102, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2002

TOBACCO USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 126-K:19) Department of Health & Human Services, State Office Park South, Brown Building, Room 232

2:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2002

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2002

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

 

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