JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

TENTATIVE AGENDA

 

 

JANUARY 20, 2012 - 9:00 a.m.

ROOMS 305/307 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

Senate Members of JLCAR

House Members of JLCAR

Amanda Merrill, Vice-Chair

Betsey L. Patten, Chair

Fenton Groen

Carol M. McGuire

Molly Kelly

Andrew J. Manuse

Gary Lambert

Maurice L. Pilotte

Raymond White

Peter B. Schmidt

Sharon Carson (Alt.)

David H. Kidder (Alt.)

Lou D'Allesandro (Alt.)

Tara A. Sad (Alt.)

James Forsythe (Alt.)

Kathleen N. Taylor (Alt.)

Sylvia Larsen (Alt.)

Stella Tremblay (Alt.)

Nancy Stiles (Alt.)

Steven J. Winter (Alt.)

 

 

The times and order specified for the agenda items listed below are only tentative.  The Committee may change the order or may change the amount of time allotted for such items.

 

 

1.   9:00 a.m.   Convene and Review Minutes

 

JLCAR Deadlines Noted in Agenda:

For OR's and ROR's:

Deadline is for sponsoring a joint resolution.

For FP's:

Deadline is for approval, conditional approval, or preliminary objection. Otherwise, rule is automatically approved.

For INT's:

Deadline is for approval or conditional approval.
Otherwise, agency cannot adopt the interim rule.

 

 

FP - Final Proposal

OR - Preliminary Objection Response

ROR - Revised Objection Response

ER - Emergency Rule

INT - Interim Rule

EXP - Expedited Repeal


 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

2.   9:05 a.m.   Committee Approval of Final Proposals:

 

 

(a)  FP 2011-94
Approval

BOARD OF LICENSING FOR FORESTERS

Board of Licensing for Foresters Rules Regarding Application/Licensure Fees, Renewal Notices, and Continuing Education.

(JLCAR Deadline January 20, 2012.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2011-143

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Organizational Rules

(JLCAR Deadline February 3, 2012.)

 

 

(c)  FP 2011-144

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Definitions for Employer Requirements

(JLCAR Deadline February 3, 2012.)

 

 

(d)  FP 2011-153

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Air Related Programs

Federal Standards Annual Update

(JLCAR Deadline February 6, 2012.)

 

 

(e)  FP 2011-165

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

Motor Vehicle Equipment Waiver Rules

(JLCAR Deadline February 21, 2012.)

 

 

(f)  FP 2011-166

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

Permits for Hospital Emergency Lights Rules

(JLCAR Deadline February 21, 2012.)

 

 

(g)  FP 2011-167

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

Hardship Registration Rules

(JLCAR Deadline February 21, 2012.)

 

 

(h)  FP 2011-170

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Human Services
Expiring Rules Related to the Definition of Assistance Group for Financial and Medical Assistance, and Living with a Specified Relative in the Financial Assistance to Needy Families (FANF) Program

(JLCAR Deadline February 21, 2012.)

 

 

(i)  FP 2011-171

Approval

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Human Services
Social Security Life Expectancy Table Reference Update

(JLCAR Deadline February 21, 2012.)

 

 

3.   9:10 a.m.   Committee Acceptance of Agency Responses to Objections:

 

(No Items)

 

 

4.   9:12 a.m.   Committee Issuance of Preliminary or Revised Objections to Final Proposals:

 

(No Items)

 

 

NOTE:

 

The following proposals were conditionally approved by the Committee on the dates indicated.  Also noted are whether there are agency responses and subsequent confirmation by the Office of Legislative Services that the proposals have been amended as conditionally approved.  No further Committee action is required in that case.

 

Conditionally Approved November 3, 2011 (Response Not Noted on 12-15-11 Agenda):

 

 

FP 2011-89

BOARD OF LICENSING FOR INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF AND
HARD OF HEARING

Organization and Practice and Procedure Rules for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Interpreters

(Response received 11-17-11 and confirmed 11-28-11.)

 

 

FP 2011-90

BOARD OF LICENSING FOR INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF AND
HARD OF HEARING

Licensing Rules for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Interpreters

(Response received 11-17-11 and confirmed 11-28-11.)

 

 

Conditionally Approved November 17, 2011:

 

 

FP 2011-125

PHARMACY BOARD

Minimum Standard of Technical Equipment and Stock

(Response not yet received.)

 

 

FP 2011-88

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Minimum Standards for Public School Approval

(Response received 12-14-11 and confirmed 12-14-11.)

 

 

Conditionally Approved December 15, 2011:

 

 

FP 2011-138

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

Proximate Audience Pyrotechnics and Flame Effects Rules

(Response received 12-22-11 and confirmed 12-23-11.)

 

 

FP 2011-86

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

(Response received 1-18-12 and confirmed 1-18-12.)

 

 

FP 2011-154

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT)

(Response received 12-20-11 and confirmed 12-20-11.)

 

 

FP 2011-118

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Former Division of Public Health Services

Acute Psychiatric Residential Treatment Programs

(Response received 12-19-11 and confirmed 12-20-11.)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

5.   9:13 a.m.   Consider postponing action on certain items to another meeting.

 

 

6.   9:15 a.m.   BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

 

FP 2011-139

Approval

Proceedings and Denial, Suspension, or Revocation for Certified Personnel

(JLCAR Deadline February 6, 2012.)

 

 

7.   9:30 a.m.   DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

 

 

(a)  FP 2011-158

Approval

Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device Rules

(JLCAR Deadline February 21, 2012.)

 

 

(b)  Discussion on Department of Safety request to OLS Acting Director for an editorial change to adopted rule Saf-C 1408.01(b)(3)c. (carnival and amusement ride registration form fee).

Recommended

 

 

8.   10:00 a.m. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(a)  FP 2011-145

Approval

Former Division of Human Services
Determination of the One-Third Reduction in the State Supplement Program (SSP) Grant

(JLCAR Deadline January 20, 2012.)

(Formerly Item #10(c) on 12-15-11 and 1-6-12 agendas.)

 

 

(b)  FP 2011-169

Approval

 

Former Division of Human Services
Home Visiting New Hampshire and Child/Family Health Care Support Services

(JLCAR Deadline February 21, 2012.)

 

 

(c)  FP 2011-163

Preliminary Objection

Former Division of Human Services
Physician Services

(JLCAR Deadline February 21, 2012.)

 

(d)  FP 2011-164

Conditional Approval

Former Division of Public Health Services
Healthcare Associated Infections Reporting

(JLCAR Deadline February 21, 2012.)

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS

9.   12:45 p.m. Other