April 30, 2002

2002-3739-CofC

01/09

Committee of Conference Report on SB 161-FN-A, an act relative to treatment for individuals with disabilities and making an appropriation therefor.

Recommendation:

That the Senate and House adopt the following new amendment to the bill as amended by the House, and pass the bill as so amended:

Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:

1 Secure Facility Required; Approvals Required.

I. The department of health and human services may construct an architecturally-secure facility with a maximum of 12 beds in Laconia for treatment of individuals with significant intellectual limitations as well as affective or thought disorders, severe emotional disturbances, and significant functional limitations who engage in behavior that potentially endangers their community.

II. The funds appropriated in 2001, 202:1, IX, E as amended by section 2 of this act shall not be spent, obligated, or encumbered until the department has developed an implementation plan for the 12-bed facility and received the approval of such plan from the capital budget overview committee.

III. The funds appropriated in 2001, 202:1, IX, E as amended by section 2 of this act, other than those for the design of the facility, shall not be spent, obligated, or encumbered until the department obtains reasonable assurance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for participation of this program in the state medicaid program, in the facility constructed under the authority of paragraph I. The department shall provide such assurance to the capital budget overview committee.

IV. The security components of the facility design and implementation plan shall be developed in consultation with a committee of 3 individuals from Laconia selected by the city council.

The signatures below attest to the authenticity of this Report on SB 161-FN-A, an act relative to treatment for individuals with disabilities and making an appropriation therefor.

Conferees on the Part of the Senate Conferees on the Part of the House

Sen. Wheeler, Dist. 21 Rep. Kurk, Hills. 5

Sen. O’Hearn, Dist. 12 Rep. Batula, Hills. 18

Sen. Gordon, Dist. 2 Rep. Mackay, Merr. 24

Rep. Sokol, Graf. 10

April 26, 2002

2002-3678-CofC

08/04

Committee of Conference Report on SB 300, an act relative to the calculation of the 3/5 majority in certain votes under official ballot voting procedures.

Recommendation:

That the Senate and House each pass the bill as amended by the House.

The signatures below attest to the authenticity of this Report on, an act

Conferees on the Part of the Senate Conferees on the Part of the House

Sen. Roberge, Dist. 9 Rep. Patten, Carr. 9

Sen. Boyce, Dist. 4 Rep. Brundige, Hills. 18

Sen. Disnard, Dist. 8 Rep. Sova, Graf. 11

Rep. M. Cooney, Graf. 7

April 30, 2002

2002-3716-CofC

05/01

Committee of Conference Report on SB 301, an act relative to an innovation initiative within the division of economic development.

Recommendation:

That the Senate and House adopt the following new amendment to the bill as amended by the House, and pass the bill as so amended:

Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:

1 Findings. The general court finds that:

I. In October 1998, the United States Congress enacted Public Law 105-277, the Internet Tax Freedom Act, which imposed a 3-year moratorium on certain Internet-related taxes. In November 2001, the United States Congress enacted Public Law 107-75, extending that moratorium through November 1, 2003.

II. Social, educational, and economic benefits result from creating and expanding access to the Internet and computer on-line services.

III. New Hampshire is committed to studying and encouraging through its public policy electronic commerce and the development, growth, and deployment of high-speed Internet access to its citizens and businesses.

IV. Technology-based innovations are critical to the growth and economic development of the state. Rapidly developing technological innovation and deployment will be encouraged by a state public policy restraining government intervention.

V. The exercise of the taxing powers of the state of New Hampshire in relation to emerging Internet and computer on-line services could impede the future accessibility, viability, and enhancement of such services in New Hampshire.

Amend RSA 12-M:2, I as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

I. The members of the commission shall be as follows:

(a) Four members of the house of representatives, at least one of whom shall be a member of the committee having jurisdiction over the telecommunications matters, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(b) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

(c) The commissioner of the department of revenue administration, or designee.

(d) The commissioner of the department of resources and economic development, or designee.

(e) One member representing the New Hampshire Municipal Association, appointed by that organization.

(f) Three public members, one representing the cable television industry, one representing the telephone industry, and one economist, appointed by the governor.

Amend RSA 12-M:2, III as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

III. Legislative members of the commission shall serve a term which is coterminous with their elected office.

Amend RSA 12-M:3, V as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

V. Assessing state policy options to encourage rapidly developing technological innovation and deployment, including the imposition of New Hampshire’s communications services tax on Internet access given the enactment of the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act, Public Law 105-277, and the extension of the Internet tax moratorium imposed pursuant to Public Law 107-75, and related tax policies.

Amend the bill by replacing all after section 3 with the following:

4 Repeal. RSA 12-M, relative to the New Hampshire e-commerce advisory commission, is repealed.

5 Effective Date.

I. Section 4 of this act shall take effect December 31, 2003.

II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.

The signatures below attest to the authenticity of this Report on SB 301, an act relative to an innovation initiative within the division of economic development.

Conferees on the Part of the Senate Conferees on the Part of the House

Sen. Below, Dist. 5 Rep. Major, Rock. 16

Sen. Eaton, Dist. 10 Rep. Alukonis, Hills. 23

Sen. Gatsas, Dist. 16 Rep. Thomas, Belk. 3

Rep. Norelli, Rock. 31

April 30, 2002

2002-3730-CofC

08/04

Committee of Conference Report on SB 318, an act relative to transfers of funds from the sweepstakes fund for sweepstakes purposes.

Recommendation:

That the Senate and House adopt the following new amendment to the bill as amended by the House, and pass the bill as so amended:

Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:

1 Sweepstakes Fund. Amend RSA 284:21-j to read as follows:

284:21-j Establishment.

I. The state treasurer shall credit all moneys received from the sweepstakes commission, and interest received on such moneys, to a special fund from which the treasurer shall pay all expenses of the commission incident to the administration of this subdivision and RSA 287-E. Any balance left in such fund after such expenses are paid shall be deposited in the education trust fund established under RSA 198:39.

The signatures below attest to the authenticity of this Report on SB 318, an act relative to transfers of funds from the sweepstakes fund for sweepstakes purposes.

Conferees on the Part of the Senate Conferees on the Part of the House

Sen. Eaton, Dist. 10 Rep. Hess, Merr. 11

Sen. Gatsas, Dist. 16 Rep. Major, Rock. 16

Sen. D’Allesandro, Dist. 20 Rep. Lasky, Hills. 33

Rep. Almy, Graf. 14

2002-3730-CofC

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill permits certain transfers from the sweepstakes fund to pay for expenses related to retirement and health benefits, if approved by the legislative fiscal committee and the governor and council.

April 29, 2002

2002-3704-CofC

03/01

Committee of Conference Report on SB 366, an act relative to biennial reports of the public utilities commission.

Recommendation:

That the Senate and House each pass the bill as amended by the House.

The signatures below attest to the authenticity of this Report on, an act

Conferees on the Part of the Senate Conferees on the Part of the House

Sen. Prescott, Dist. 19 Rep. Alukonis, Hills. 23

Sen. Gatsas, Dist. 16 Rep. Major, Rock. 16

Sen. D’Allesandro, Dist. 20 Rep. Gabler, Graf. 8

Rep. N. Kaen, Straf. 7

April 29, 2002

2002-3711-CofC

10/09

Committee of Conference Report on SB 430, an act allowing towns or cities to increase the property tax credit for service-connected total disability and to add income limits for age groups in the elderly exemption.

Recommendation:

having considered the same, report the committee is unable to reach agreement.

The signatures below attest to the authenticity of this Report on SB 430, an act allowing towns or cities to increase the property tax credit for service-connected total disability and to add income limits for age groups in the elderly exemption.

Conferees on the Part of the Senate Conferees on the Part of the House

Sen. Gatsas, Dist. 16 Rep. Patten, Carr. 9

Sen. Barnes, Dist. 17 Rep. Brundige, Hills. 18

Sen. D’Allesandro, Dist. 20 Rep. Sova, Graf. 11

Rep. Cooney, Graf. 7

April 29, 2002

2002-3697-CofC

09/01

Committee of Conference Report on SB 442-FN, an act establishing a committee to study revising the statutes relative to the state militia and the state guard.

Recommendation:

That the Senate and House adopt the following new amendment to the bill as amended by the House, and pass the bill as so amended:

Amend the bill by replacing section 12 with the following:

12 Repeal. The following are repealed:

I. RSA 110-B:30, relative to use of armories by veterans.

II. RSA 110-B:31, relative to use of armories for public meetings.

III. RSA 110-B:32, relative to rent for use of armory.

The signatures below attest to the authenticity of this Report on SB 442-FN, an act establishing a committee to study revising the statutes relative to the state militia and the state guard.

Conferees on the Part of the Senate Conferees on the Part of the House

Sen. Barnes, Dist. 17 Rep. Avery, Ches. 8

Sen. Prescott, Dist. 19 Rep. Coughlin, Hills. 12

Sen. D’Allesandro, Dist. 20 Rep. LaFlamme, Hill. 35

Rep. Heon, Straf. 14