September 5, 2002

No. 46

 

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

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

WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62) Room 306, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2002

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

9:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

CERTIFICATE OF NEED STATUTE TASK FORCE (RSA 151-C:16) Room 206, LOB

10:00 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

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

2:00 p.m. Subcommittee Work Session

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2002

COMMISSION TO STUDY PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL CHOICE INITIATIVES (HB 1281, Chapter 203:1, Laws of 2002) Room 207, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2002

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting to hear presentations on design-build

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 13TH

AIR POLLUTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Formerly Emissions Trading Advisory Committee) (RSA 125-J:11) Room 304, LOB

Cancelled 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

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2002

BOARD OF CLAIMS (RSA 541-B:3) Room 202, LOB

8:30 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

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER 12TH

AIR POLLUTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Formerly Emissions Trading Advisory Committee) (RSA 125-J:11) Room 304, LOB

9:30 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, LOB

9:00 a.m. Subcommittee Work Session

NH-CANADIAN TRADE COUNCIL (RSA 12-A:2-g) 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

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, NH

8:00 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

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. Regular Meeting

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 171-A:1-b) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

NEW HAMPSHIRE TASK FORCE ON DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS (HB 326, Chapter 177:4, Laws of 2001) Room 206, LOB

10:00 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

INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND FIRE SAFETY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (HB 329, Chapter 173:1, Laws of 2002) Room 207, LOB

11:00 a.m. Organizational Meeting

COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL EDUCATION (SB 503, Chapter 272:35 Laws of 1998 Extended by SB 15, Chapter 43, Laws of 2001) Room 103, SH

1:00 p.m. Regular 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, 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

REQUIREMENTS REGARDING LEGAL RESIDENCY OF HOMELESS CHILDREN (SB 321, Chapter 138:1, Laws of 2002) Room 307, 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

EDUCATION PROPERTY TAX HARDSHIP RELIEF (HB 213, Chapter 249:1, Laws of 2002) Room 202, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

SHORTHAND COURT REPORTING (HB 447, Chapter 250:13, Laws of 2002) Room 204, 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 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

· PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MEETING HAS A ROOM CHANGE

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2) Rooms 202-204, 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

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 126-A:13) Room 102, 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, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3) Room 205, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2002

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

9:00 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 Area

9:30 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

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

10:00 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) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

NEW HAMPSHIRE TASK FORCE ON DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS (HB 326, Chapter 177:4, Laws of 2001) Room 206, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL CHOICE INITIATIVES (HB 1281, Chapter 203:1, Laws of 2002) Room 207, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular 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

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2002

CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3) NH Department of Revenue Administration , 45 Chenell Drive, Concord, NH

1:00 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, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2002

NEW HAMPSHIRE TASK FORCE ON DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS (HB 326, Chapter 177:4, Laws of 2001) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2002

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

9:00 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, LOB

9:00 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

NEW HAMPSHIRE CONSERVATION NUMBER PLATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 261:97-d) Room 208, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

NEW HAMPSHIRE TASK FORCE ON DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS (HB 326, Chapter 177:4, Laws of 2001) Room 205, LOB

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2002

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

12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2002

TASK FORCE ON FAMILY LAW (HB 447, Chapter 250:1, Laws of 2002) Rooms 206-208, LOB

3:00 p.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 13, 2002

TASK FORCE ON FAMILY LAW (HB 447, Chapter 250:1, Laws of 2002) Rooms 206-208, LOB

3:00 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 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, NOVEMBER 22, 2002

BOARD OF CLAIMS (RSA 541-B:3) Room 202, LOB

8:30 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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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

DATE

TIME

GROUP

CLASS/Size

Sept. 18

9:15, 10:15, & 12:15

Parkside School – Manchester

8/100

Sept. 20

10:30

Crotched Mtn. School - Greenfield

HS/8

Sept. 20

2:00

Concord HS Class Reunion Group

Sr. Citizens/26

Sept. 23

10:00 & 11:30

Hollis Upper Elementary School

4/50

Sept. 25

9:30 & 11:00

Woodland Heights – Laconia

4/80

Sept. 26

2:00

NH Tourism Group

Sr. Citizens/45

Sept. 27

10:00 & 11:30

Hollis Upper Elementary School

4/50

Sept. 30

10:00 & 11:30

Hollis Upper Elementary School

4/50