The following is a schedule of the hearings and sessions in the NH House Thursday, February 4, 2016. Published as presented by the Speaker’s Office. ~ Melanie
LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING, Room 210
Noon All members are invited to a special viewing of The Burden: National Security and Climate Change. This short documentary will be followed by a discussion of how the U.S. military is responding to this security threat at home and abroad. Lunch will be provided.
REPRESENTATIVES HALL, State House
1:00 p.m. Shortly after the opening business is completed, the House and Senate will assemble in joint session, at approximately 1:30 p.m., to receive the governor’s State of the State Address.
Following the governor’s speech, the House will go back into session to act on pending legislation
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, Room 204, LOB
9:00 a.m. HB 1330, appointing a former prisoner to the interbranch criminal and juvenile justice council.
9:30 a.m. HB 1353, relative to the notice required of a law enforcement officer prior to making an audio recording of a routine stop.
10:30 a.m. HB 1400, defining suitable person for the purpose of obtaining a license to carry a firearm and extending the term of the license.
Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day, time permitting, from the time the committee is initially convened.
EDUCATION, Room 207, LOB
10:30 a.m. HB 1239, relative to certain terminology in the education statutes.
11:00 a.m. HB 1121, relative to the academic areas that comprise the statewide assessment.
11:30 a.m. HB 1240, relative to alternatives to the statewide assessment.
Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day, time permitting, from the time the committee is initially convened.
ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE, Department of Agriculture, Markets and Foods, Room 201, State House Annex
10:00 a.m. Full subcommittee work session on HB 1514, relative to the application of nitrogen and phosphorus content fertilizers.
FINANCE, Rooms 210-211, LOB
10:00 a.m. Executive session on HJR 4-FN-A, recognizing the failure of the clerk of the supreme court to process a notice of errors and requiring payment of certain money to Joseph Haas; HJR 5-FN-A, making a payment to Joseph Haas for compensation for unlawful incarceration; HJR 6-FN-A, making a payment to compensate Edward Brown for an illegal action; HB 1228-FN-A, requiring the payment of an amount paid to redeem real property and making an appropriation therefor; HB 1686-FN, repealing the community heritage investment program; HB 231, relative to applications for school building aid; HB 1447-FN, relative to child support paid through the department of health and human services; HB 218-FN, (New Title) relative to third grade proficiency in mathematics; HB 242, relative to the statewide improvement and assessment program; HB 549-FN-A-L, (New Title) relative to school building aid grants.
FISH AND GAME AND MARINE RESOURCES, Room 307, LOB
10:00 a.m. HB 1178, relative to the taking of black bear assisted by a licensed guide.
10:30 a.m. HB 1177, relative to permission required for baiting for game on the property of another.
11:00 a.m. HB 1176, relative to nomination and qualification of fish and game commissioners.
11:30 a.m. HB 1100, relative to licensure of guides by the fish and game department.
12:00 p.m. HB 1548-FN, prohibiting the trade of shark fins.
Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day, time permitting, from the time the committee is initially convened.
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND ELDERLY AFFAIRS, Room 205, LOB
9:00 a.m. HB 1664-FN, relative to pharmacy benefit managers.
10:00 a.m. HB 1662-FN, relative to abortion-inducing drugs.
Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day, time permitting, from the time the committee is initially convened.
MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT, Room 301, LOB
11:00 a.m. Subcommittee work session on HB 1293, relative to the procedure for charter amendments.
PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS, Room 201, LOB
9:30 a.m. HB 2016, relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program.
11:30 a.m. Subcommittee work session on HB 1578, relative to the maintenance of private roads.
Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day, time permitting, from the time the committee is initially convened.
RESOURCES, RECREATION AND DEVELOPMENT, Room 305, LOB
11:00 a.m. Work Session on HB 1595-FN, relative to the rivers management and protection program.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY, Room 304, LOB
10:00 a.m. Additional executive session on pending legislation as necessary.
STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, Room 303, LOB
10:00 a.m. Continued executive session on HB 1130, requiring school districts to permit placement of a memorial honoring those who have died during military service.
WAYS AND MEANS, Room 202, LOB
10:00 a.m. Continued hearing on HB 1545-FN, relative to Lucky 7 tickets.
Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day, time permitting, from the time the committee is initially convened.
11:00 a.m. Work session on HB 1554-FN, establishing a state sports lottery; HB 1247, relative to permitted gambling by private individuals.
