August 29, 2002
No. 45
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
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(Northwood-Nottingham 10429E, US 4/NH 152) NHDOT, 1 Hazen Dr. Room 113, Concord, NH1:00 p.m. Commission Meeting
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2002
NEW HAMPSHIRE TASK FORCE ON DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS
(HB 326, Chapter 177:4, Laws of 2001, Extended by HB 1465, Chapter 105, Laws of 2002) Room 205, LOB10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting
WORKERS COMPENSATION HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCESS AT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (SB 326, Chapter 199:1, Laws of 2002) Room 101, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
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
ARCHITECTURALLY SECURE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SHELTER CARE FACILITIES FOR JUVENILES, NEED AND LOCATION
(SB 55, Chapter 97:2, Laws of 2001, Extended by SB 411, Chapter 50:2, Laws of 2002) Room 206, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c) Room 301, LOB
10:00 a.m. Rules Hearing/Regular Meeting immediately following
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) Room 301, LOB
11:00 a.m. Rules Hearing
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, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, LOB
9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2002
CERTIFICATE OF NEED STATUTE TASK FORCE
(RSA 151-C:16) Room 206, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1) Room 102, LOB
12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
NURSING HOME EMPLOYEES BACKGROUND CHECKS (SB 413, Chapter 24:1, Laws of 2002) Room 105-A, SH
12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
MARRIAGE EDUCATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (HB 1299, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2002) Room 303, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT STUDY
(HB 2000, Chapter 259:2, Laws of 2002) Room 102, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting to hear presentations on design-build
AIR POLLUTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Formerly Emissions Trading Advisory Committee) (RSA 125-J:11) Room 304, LOB
9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
PROTECTION FROM SUBPOENA OF MEDICAL INFORMATION OBTAINED IN AND INVOLUNTARY EMERGENCY ADMISSION (HB 1311, Chapter 235:3, Laws of 2002) Room 208, LOB
9:30 a.m. Organizational Meeting
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
BOARD OF CLAIMS
(RSA 541-B:3) Room 202, LOB8:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
PRIVACY TASK FORCE (HB 702, Chapter 256:7, Laws of 2001) Room 210 - 211, LOB
9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2002
COMMISSION TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE STATUS OF CIVIC EDUCATION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
(HB 1151, Chapter 188:2, Laws of 2002) Room 207, LOB9:00 a.m. Subcommittee Work Session
RECODIFICATION OF THE ELECTION LAWS (HB 266, Chapter 19:1, Laws of 2002) Room 308, LOB
10:00 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, NH8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Access Management Discussion with PACE & Chamber of Commerce
INTEROPERABILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN STATE AGENCIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SB 441, Chapter 220:4, Laws of 2002) 2nd Floor Conference Room Department of Safety
9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 367, Chapter 208:2, Laws of 2000) Room 105-A, SH
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
RETIREMENT PLAN FOR THE JUDICIARY (HB 560, Chapter 177:1, Laws of 2002) Room 103, LOB
10:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 21-P:51) Room 205, LOB
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATOR ORIENTATION (RSA 17-C:2) Room 100, SH
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
PILOT PROGRAM ALLOWING JUDICIAL CHALLENGES LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (HB 134, Chapter 264:2, Laws of 2002) Room 102, LOB
2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2002
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT
(RSA 14:30-a) Rooms 210-211, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
NH CIVIL WAR MEMORIALS COMMISSION (RSA 21-K:18) Room 203, LOB
9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
DISTRIBUTION FROM SPECIAL RAILROAD FUND TO MUNICIPALITIES ALONG RIGHT-OF-WAY (HB 2000,Chapter 259:4, Laws of 2002) Room 201, LOB
9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
DEVELOPMENT OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED LONG-TERM SUPPORTS FOR ELDERLY AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (HB 1182, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2002) Rooms 205-207, LOB
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.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
TASK FORCE ON FAMILY LAW (HB 447, Chapter 250:1, Laws of 2002) Rooms 206-208, LOB
3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2002
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 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
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. Regular 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
ISSUES CONCERNING POISON INFORMATION AND CONTROL CENTER AT DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER (SB 400, Chapter 44:2, Laws of 2002) Room 105-A, SH
1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE ON JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICE CAPACITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION (HB 179, Chapter 170:7, Laws of 2002) Room 206, LOB
2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2002
VOIR DIRE REVIEW COMMITTEE
(HB 588, Chapter 250:1,VI, Laws of 2001) Room 208, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2002
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD
(RSA 146-D:4) Room 305, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
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
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
INTEROPERABILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN STATE AGENCIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
(SB 441, Chapter 220:4, Laws of 2002) Department of Transportation Meet in Reception Area9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE (RSA 187-A:28-a) Room 105-A, SH
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
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, LOB10:00 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
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2002
PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT RELATIONSHIP COMMISSION
(HB 1390, Chapter 114:2, Laws of 2001 Extended by HB 242, Chapter 23, Laws of 2001) Room 206, LOB10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2002
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT STUDY
(HB 2000, Chapter 259:2, Laws of 2002) Room 102, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting to hear presentations on design-build
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2002
COMMISSION ON DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE PROTOCOL FOR INTERVIEWING VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CRIMES
(HB 475, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2001 Extended by HB 567, Chapter 29, Laws of 2002) Room 204, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS STUDY (SB 187, Chapter 68:1, Laws of 2002) Room 102, LOB
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25) Room 201, LOB
1:00 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, SH11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2002
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD
(RSA 490-C:1) Room 102, LOB12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2002
TASK FORCE ON FAMILY LAW
(HB 447, Chapter 250:1, Laws of 2002) Rooms 206-208, LOB3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2002
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 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 2322:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2002
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS A LOCATION CHANGENH COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION
(RSA 195-H:2) NH Higher Education Assistance Foundation Office, 4 Barrell Court, Cambridge Woods, Concord, NH9:00 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 13, 2002
TASK FORCE ON FAMILY LAW
(HB 447, Chapter 250:1, Laws of 2002) Rooms 206-208, LOB3:00 p.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 2322:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2002
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2002
BOARD OF CLAIMS
(RSA 541-B:3) Room 202, LOB8:30 a.m. Regular Meeting
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2002
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
(RSA 541-A:2) Rooms 306-308, LOB9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
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FISCAL NOTES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE:
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VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - SEPTEMBER
As a convenience to the members of the NH General Court, the Visitors’ Center offers the following schedule of schools and other groups visiting the State House in September 2002. These listings will replace individual notifications in an effort to reduce paper usage and to ensure all members will be notified in a timely manner. Our schedule is tightly booked for the remainder of the school year. Please contact the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.
Kenneth Leidner, Director
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DATE |
TIME |
GROUP |
CLASS/Size |
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Sept. 18 |
9:15, 10:15, & 12:15 |
Parkside School – Manchester |
8/100 |
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Sept. 20 |
10:30 |
Crotched Mtn. School - Greenfield |
HS/8 |
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Sept. 20 |
2:00 |
Concord HS Class Reunion Group |
Sr. Citizens/26 |
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Sept. 23 |
10:00 & 11:30 |
Hollis Upper Elementary School |
4/50 |
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Sept. 25 |
9:30 & 11:00 |
Woodland Heights – Laconia |
4/80 |
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Sept. 26 |
2:00 |
NH Tourism Group |
Sr. Citizens/45 |
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Sept. 27 |
10:00 & 11:30 |
Hollis Upper Elementary School |
4/50 |
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Sept. 30 |
10:00 & 11:30 |
Hollis Upper Elementary School |
4/50 |