September 26, 2002

No. 49

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.

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

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

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

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

BREATH ANALYZER MACHINES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 106-G:1) Department of Safety, 10 Hazen Drive, 2^nd floor Director's Conference Room

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

MODEL INSURANCE RATING LAWS STUDY (HB 1223, Chapter 31:1, Laws of 2002) Room 302, LOB

UNIFORM COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP ACT (HB 117, Chapter 6:1, Laws of 2001) Room 302, LOB

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

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CREATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING (SB 21, Chapter 262:2 Laws of 2001) Room 103, SH

EXPANSION OF ELIGIBLE PROJECTS IN THE AID TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UNDER RSA 486-A (SB 351, Chapter 41:1, Laws of 2002) Room 301, LOB

RETIREMENT PLAN FOR THE JUDICIARY (HB 560, Chapter 177:1, Laws of 2002) Room 209, LOB

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

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

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

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

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

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

ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING IN CONNECTICUT VALLEY ELECTRIC COMPANY TERRITORY (HB 1349, Chapter 212:1, Laws of 2002) Room 304, LOB

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

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

SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL SELECTION COMMITTEE (HB 1471, Chapter 196:1, Laws of 2002) Room 306, LOB

CERTIFICATE OF NEED STATUTE TASK FORCE (RSA 151-C:16) Room 203, LOB

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

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

BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25) Room 201, LOB

NURSING HOME EMPLOYEES BACKGROUND CHECKS (SB 413, Chapter 24:1, Laws of 2002) Room 103, LOB

INTEROPERABILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN STATE AGENCIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SB 441, Chapter 220:4, Laws of 2002) Department of Safety, 1^st Floor Conference Room

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

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

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

ADJUDICATION OF DIVORCES (HB 1236, Chapter 193:1, Laws of 2002) Room 208, LOB

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

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

TASK FORCE TO DEFINE THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 1420, Chapter 218:1, Laws of 2002) Rooms 305-307, LOB

DISTRIBUTION FROM SPECIAL RAILROAD FUND TO MUNICIPALITIES ALONG RIGHT-OF-WAY (HB 2000, Chapter 259:4, Laws of 2002) Room 201, LOB

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

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (HB 361, Chapter 217:1, Laws of 2001) Room 204, LOB

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

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE CONSERVATION NUMBER PLATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RSA 261:97-d) Room 307, LOB

RETIREMENT PLAN FOR THE JUDICIARY (HB 560, Chapter 177:1, Laws of 2002) Room 209, LOB

TELEPHONE POLICIES FOR JUVENILES UNDER CARE OF DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (HB 1107, Chapter 88:1, Laws of 2002) Room 206, LOB

STATE-OPERATED TRAILS AND PRIVATE LANDS USED BY ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV’s) AND TRAIL BIKES (HB 717, Chapter 259:1, Laws of 2001) Rooms 206-208, LOB

COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CREATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING (SB 21, Chapter 262:2 Laws of 2001) Room 103, SH

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, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

LONG RANGE CAPITAL PLANNING AND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE Room 201, LOB

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

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 367, Chapter 208:2, Laws of 2000, Extended by SB 37, Chapter 51, Laws of 2001) Room 103, SH

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

GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1) Rooms 201-203, LOB

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

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

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

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

NH BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD INJURY ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 137-K:2) Room 205, LOB

INDEPENDENT LIVING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES REVIEW (SB 320, Chapter 70:1, Laws of 2002) Room 101, LOB

MARRIAGE EDUCATION & ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (HB 1299, Chapter 273:1 Laws of 2002) Room 206, LOB

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

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

RETIREMENT PLAN FOR THE JUDICIARY (HB 560, Chapter 177, Laws of 2002) Room 209, LOB

STATE-OPERATED TRAILS AND PRIVATE LANDS USED BY ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV’s) AND TRAIL BIKES (HB 717:1, Chapter 259:1, Laws of 2001) Rooms 206-208, LOB

SENATE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (HB 289, implementing procedures for a hospital to assume care and custody of an abandoned child and creating an exception to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child.) Room, 101, LOB

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

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

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

ISSUES CONCERNING POISON INFORMATION AND CONTROL CENTER AT DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER(SB 400, Chapter 44:2, Laws of 2002) Room 102, LOB

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 367, Chapter 208:2, Laws of 2000, Extended by SB 37, Chapter 51, Laws of 2001) Room 103, SH

SENATE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (HB 289, implementing procedures for a hospital to assume care and custody of an abandoned child and creating an exception to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child.) Room, 102, LOB

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

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

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

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

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

VETERANS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE STATUS (HB 397, Chapter 27:1, Laws of 2001) Room 306, LOB

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

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 367, Chapter 208:2, Laws of 2000, Extended by SB 37, Chapter 51, Laws of 2001) Room 103, SH

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

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

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

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

NEWBURYPORT MA TO KITTERY ME EASTERN LINE RAIL SERVICE TASK FORCE (HB 1378, Chapter 45:1, Laws of 2000) Room 203, LOB

RETIREMENT PLAN FOR THE JUDICIARY (HB 560, Chapter 177:1, Laws of 2002) Room 209, LOB

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS STUDY COMMITTEE (SB 367, Chapter 208:2, Laws of 2000, Extended by SB 37, Chapter 51, Laws of 2001) Room 103, SH

CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE Room 201, LOB

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The bound volumes of the 2001 Session Laws are now available on a first come, first served basis in the Office of Legislative Services Room 109, for those members who are interested.

Senator John S. Barnes Jr.

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Technical Colleges mean success at work

the Community Technical Colleges and Health & Human Services

October 9 - Littleton Learning Center (a satellite of the NHCTC Berlin/Laconia)

October 16 - Manchester - NH Community Technical College, Front St.

October 23 - Portsmouth - NHCTC's Emerging Technologies Center at the Pease International Tradeport, Corporate Ave.

Please RSVP to the NH Community Technical College System - (603) 271-2722

RSVP deadlines October 4^th (Littleton), October 11^th (Manchester), October 18^th (Portsmouth),

Senator Katherine Wells Wheeler

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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

Kenneth Leidner, Director