January 25, 2002

No. 7

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

 

 

 

Legislative

SENATE CALENDAR

HEARINGS, MEETINGS & NOTICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2002 AT 10:15 A.M.

LAID ON THE TABLE

CACR 5, (New Title) relating to the rulemaking authority of the supreme court. Providing that supreme court may adopt rules that have the force and effect of law, and that the general court may regulate these matters by statute and may accept or reject any rule adopted by the supreme court, and that in the event of a conflict between a statute and a rule, the statute, if otherwise valid, shall supersede the rule.

SB 1, apportioning state senate districts.

SB 3, apportioning congressional districts.

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 112, relative to voter registration forms.

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 187-FN, requiring the state to pay for an independent appraiser in eminent domain proceedings.

SB 198-FN-A, expanding the authority of the sweepstakes commission to establish a 2-year pilot program for video lottery games at state liquor stores, and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 134, permitting challenges to judges.

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 226, relative to instructions to voters for straight-ticket voting.

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

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.

HEARINGS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2002

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. SB 335, relative to prohibited political contributions.

1:30 p.m. SB 336, relative to political contributions.

2:00 p.m. SB 374, relative to campaign expenditures.

2:30 p.m. SB 355-FN, relative to campaign contributions and expenditures.

· PLEASE NOTE SB 379 AND SB 330 HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 22ND

· PLEASE NOTE SB 386, HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 12TH

· PLEASE NOTE SB 379 HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Room 101, LOB

Cancelled SB 379, relative to immune system therapy.

1:20 p.m. SB 330, relative to the use of epinephrine by emergency medical care providers.

Cancelled SB 386, establishing a committee to study a registry for automatic external defibrillators.

2:00 p.m. SB 401-FN-A, relative to long-term care funding and making an appropriation therefor.

2:30 p.m. SB 402-FN-A, establishing a committee to study long-term care funding and making an appropriation therefor.

· PLEASE NOTE SB 323, HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FORM JANUARY 22ND

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 323, establishing a committee to study the efficiency of the department of transportation.

8:45 a.m. SB 315-FN, relative to requiring safety and education training for persons registering snow traveling vehicles.

9:15 a.m. SB 403, relative to special motorcycle number plates for veterans who were awarded the purple heart medal.

9:30 a.m. SB 405, relative to special number plates for veterans.

WILDLIFE & RECREATION, Room 101, LOB

10:15 a.m. SB 406, relative to animal control.

11:00 a.m. PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION, ON A POSSIBLE AMENDMENT TO SB 146, relative to personal watercraft.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2002

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 104, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 389, establishing levels of licensure of alcohol and drug counselors.

1:30 p.m. SB 390, relative to the licensure of radiologic technologists.

2:00 p.m. HB 285-FN-L, relative to the adoption of a state building code.

2:30 p.m. SB 384, establishing a worker adjustment and retraining notification requirement.

3:00 p.m. HB 523, (New Title) relative to filing fees and legislative approval of certain settlements by the attorney generals.

3:30 p.m. SB 399, regulating demand drafts under the New Hampshire Uniform Commercial Code.

INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 326, establishing a committee to study the workers’ compensation appeals process at the department of labor.

8:45 a.m. SB 365, relative to the administration of the insurance laws.

9:00 a.m. SB 391-FN, relative to appeals from the compensation appeals board.

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

10:15 a.m. SB 310, relative to child custody.

10:30 a.m. SB 337, relative to consent orders in abuse and neglect cases.

10:45 a.m. SB 338, relative to ex parte orders in domestic relations cases.

11:00 a.m. SB 359, establishes a committee to study the establishment of a statewide network of halfway houses for juvenile offenders.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2002

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. SB 324, urging a study of the operating efficiency of state government.

3:15 p.m. SB 325, establishing a committee to study the use of state vehicles.

3:45 p.m. SB 380, establishing a committee to study the space needs of the division of safety services within the department of safety.

4:15 p.m. CACR 34, relating to the number of members of the senate and senatorial districts. Providing that the senate shall consist of 2 members elected from each district and that senate districts shall conform to county boundaries and certain town boundaries.

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. SB 400, establishing a committee to study issues concerning the Poison Information and Control Center.

1:20 p.m. SB 393, relative to expiration of contact lens and corrective lens prescriptions.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2002

INSURANCE, Room 101, LOB

8:30 a.m. SB 342, relative to ambulatory surgical facilities.

9:00 a.m. HB 668, (New Title) relative to genetic testing.

JUDICIARY, Room 102, LOB

10:15 a.m. SB 313, relative to penalties for misrepresenting age for the purpose of procuring liquor or beverage.

10:30 a.m. SB 368, granting probate courts the power to issue attachments and levies of execution.

10:45 a.m. SB 369, relative to compensation of guardians and conservators for administrative expenses.

11:00 a.m. SB 376, requiring a mental health records check prior to the sale or transfer of a firearm.

11:15 a.m. SB 408, governing records management of abuse or neglect reports.

11:30 a.m. SB 409, relative to the length of time reports of child abuse and neglect are maintained in the state's central registry.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002

BANKS, Room 103, LOB

10:15 a.m. SB 392, establishing a committee to study certification of mortgage loan originators.

10:30 a.m. SB 404, changing certain limitations on investment management fees and investments by banks acting as fiduciaries.

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

2:45 p.m. HB 587-FN-A, (New Title) establishing a commission on the status of men.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

1:00 p.m. SB 397, prohibiting smoking in restaurants in New Hampshire.

1:30 p.m. HB 712-FN, relative to the coordination of state, regional, and local planning efforts.

2:00 p.m. HB 498, relative to the standards for records filed with a registry of deeds.

· PLEASE NOTE SB 386, HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 29TH

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Room 101, LOB

1:00 p.m. HB 658-FN-A, (New Title) relative to the homeless prevention fund.

1:20 p.m. SB 386, establishing a committee to study a registry for automatic external defibrillators.

MEETINGS

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2002

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

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

NH COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2) Room 103, SH

9:00 a.m. Investment Committee

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

INTERBRANCH CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION Rooms 202-204, LOB

10:00 a.m. Full Commission Regular Meeting

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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

1:00 p.m. Complaint Hearing

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2002

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2002

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Room 102, LOB

9:00 a.m. Subcommittee Meeting

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

10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2002

NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Grantham 12880, Route 114/Stocker Brook) Grantham Town Hall, Main Street on Route 10 Grantham, NH

7:00 p.m. Combine Public Officials/Information Meeting

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

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2002

211 COMMISSION (HB 707, Chapter 258:1, Laws of 2001) Room 304, LOB

3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2002

PRIVACY TASK FORCE (HB 702, Chapter 256:8, Laws of 2001) Rooms 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 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 203, LOB

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2002

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT Rooms 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Business

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2002

NH LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (RSA 227-M:4) Community Development Finance Authority, 14 Dixon Ave, Concord, NH

8:30 a.m. Regular Meeting

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (HB 1182, Chapter 171-A:1-b) Room 205, LOB

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

JOINT HEALTH COUNCIL (RSA 326-B:12) NH Board of Nursing, Room17, 78 Regional Dr., Bldg. 2, Concord, NH

6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2002

PRIVACY TASK FORCE (HB 702, Chapter 256:8, Laws of 2001) Rooms 210-211, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002

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

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2002

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Rooms 306-308, LOB

9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

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FISCAL NOTES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE:

SB 102, SB 161

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NOTICES

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2002

All Senators and staff are invited to a luncheon on January 31, 2002 hosted by the New Hampshire State Library /Department of Cultural Resources for a last viewing of the W.W.II Poster Exhibit entitled "Unifying a Nation," which closes on February 2. Lunch will be provided by BAE Systems and available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the second floor of the state library in the Computer Training Lab.

Senator Arthur P. Klemm, Jr.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2002

All legislators and staff are invited to a "Welcome Back Reception" hosted by the New Hampshire Association of Realtors January 31, 2002 from 3-6 at the Barley House, directly across from the State House.

Senator Burton J. Cohen

Senator Russell E. Prescott

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2002

Members of the Senate are invited to an informal luncheon reception to learn about New Hampshire's forest industry and its environmental and economic importance to our State on Wednesday, February 6th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the New Hampshire Historical Society's Tuck Library. This event is sponsored by the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association and the New Hampshire Sustainable Forestry Initiative's State Implementation Committee.

Senator Ned Gordon

Senator Clifton C. Below

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2002

Northeast Delta Dental cordially invites all members of the New Hampshire Legislature to a reception at their corporate offices at One Delta Drive in Concord on Thursday, February 14th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in recognition of Children's Dental Health Month.

Senator Sylvia B. Larsen

Senator Harold W. Burns

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002

The University of New Hampshire Alumni and Parents Association invites members of the General Court to the annual UNH Legislative Breakfast to be held Thursday, February 21, 2002, from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the New Hampshire Historical Society.

Senator Lou D’Allesandro

Senator Katherine Wells Wheeler

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SENATE DEADLINES 2002 SESSION

JANUARY 2, 2002 CONVENING DAY

INTRODUCTION OF SENATE BILLS

(Calendar with all hearing published)

FEBRUARY 21, 2002 LAST DAY TO ACT ON SENATE BILLS

FEBRUARY 24, 2002 - MARCH 5, 2002 VACATION WEEK

APRIL 18, 2002 LAST DAY TO ACT ON ALL BILLS FROM OTHER BODY

APRIL 25, 2002 LAST DAY TO FORM COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCES

MAY 2, 2002 LAST DAY TO ACT ON COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORTS

VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - JANUARY

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 January 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

Jan. 28

9:30, 10:30, & 11:30

Rochester Middle School

8/90

Jan. 29

9:30

Maple Avenue School – Goffstown

4/45

Jan. 29

11:00

Wheelock Elementary - Keene

4/31

Jan. 30

9:30 & 11:00

Lancaster Memorial School - Salem

4/75

Jan. 31

10:00 & 11:30

Elm St. School - Laconia

4/65

January 22, 2002 State of New Hampshire LTSR140

The members listed below have bills ready for signature

in Legislative Services.

Carol J. Holahan, Director

SPONSOR DISTRICT LSR NUMBER

Barnes, John 17 2002-S-3137-R

Barnes, John 17 2002-S-3157-R

Below, Clifton 05 2002-H-2409-R

Below, Clifton 05 2002-H-2426-R

Below, Clifton 05 2002-S-3157-R

Boyce, Robert 04 2002-S-3157-R

Boyce, Robert 04 2002-S-3180-R

Cohen, Burton 24 2002-S-3157-R

Cohen, Burton 24 2002-S-3180-R

D'Allesandro, Lou 20 2002-H-2415-R

D'Allesandro, Lou 20 2002-S-3157-R

Eaton, Thomas 10 2002-H-2431-R

Eaton, Thomas 10 2002-S-3131-R

Eaton, Thomas 10 2002-S-3132-R

Eaton, Thomas 10 2002-S-3157-R

Eaton, Thomas 10 2002-S-3180-R

Fernald, Mark 11 2002-S-3157-R

Fernald, Mark 11 2002-S-3180-R

Flanders, Robert 07 2002-H-2411-R

Flanders, Robert 07 2002-H-2414-R

Flanders, Robert 07 2002-H-2423-L

Flanders, Robert 07 2002-S-3157-R

Francoeur, Gary 14 2002-S-3140-R

Francoeur, Gary 14 2002-S-3157-R

Francoeur, Gary 14 2002-S-3158-L

Francoeur, Gary 14 2002-S-3180-R

Gatsas, Theodore 16 2002-H-2411-R

Gatsas, Theodore 16 2002-S-3157-R

Gatsas, Theodore 16 2002-S-3180-R

Gordon, Edward (Ned) 02 2002-H-2421-R

Gordon, Edward (Ned) 02 2002-S-3145-R

Gordon, Edward (Ned) 02 2002-S-3158-L

Hollingworth, Beverly 23 2002-H-2421-R

Hollingworth, Beverly 23 2002-S-3163-L

Johnson, Carl 03 2002-S-3157-R

Klemm, Arthur 22 2002-S-3157-R

Klemm, Arthur 22 2002-S-3158-L

Klemm, Arthur 22 2002-S-3178-R

Klemm, Arthur 22 2002-S-3180-R

O'Hearn, Jane 12 2002-S-3157-R

O'Neil, Daniel 18 2002-H-2414-R

O'Neil, Daniel 18 2002-H-2423-L

O'Neil, Daniel 18 2002-S-3131-R

O'Neil, Daniel 18 2002-S-3157-R

O'Neil, Daniel 18 2002-S-3180-R

Pignatelli, Debora 13 2002-S-3143-R

Pignatelli, Debora 13 2002-S-3157-R

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-H-2372-R

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-H-2407-R

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-S-3143-R

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-S-3157-R

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-S-3158-L

Prescott, Russell 19 2002-S-3180-R

Roberge, Sheila 09 2002-S-3143-R

Roberge, Sheila 09 2002-S-3157-R

Wheeler, Katherine 21 2002-S-3157-R