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House Calendar HOUSE RECORD First Year of the 167th General Court Calendar and Journal of the 2021 Session State of New Hampshire Web Site Address: www.gencourt.state.nh.us Vol. 43 Concord, N.H. Friday, December 11, 2020 No. 3X Contains: House Deadlines; Meetings and Notices; Unsigned Sponsor List; Chair & Vice Chairs HOUSE CALENDAR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE: Colleagues and friends, I did not anticipate having to write a message to you, believing in full confidence that my friend of the last twelve years would be capably handling this task over the biennium. I am sad to say that is not the case. For the first time in the history of our body, we have lost a presiding officer while we were in session. This is uncharted territory, and we must proceed respectfully, and in a manner befitting the memory of our friend, and the integrity of our institution. The passing of Speaker Richard W. Hinch will affect many of us, in many ways, and there will be resources made available to those that need them. Cathy Thornton from the office of the Employee Assistance Program is available for members and staff to speak to, and she can be reached at 271-4336. The House will be meeting on Wednesday, January 6 at the University of New Hampshire. Among the re- sponsibilities for the day will be to elect a new Speaker, adopt rules for the biennium, introduce bills, and other various tasks. Working with the Clerk, the University, the Department of Public Health, the Senate, and others, we will ensure that this meeting proceeds safely. To that end, permanent seating will not be made at this time so that we can meet in a socially distanced and safe manner. As government continues through pandemics and untimely deaths, we will continue to handle certain admin- istrative tasks until a new Speaker is chosen on January 6th. The House Rules Committee will meet next Wednesday to entertain amendments to the rules for this biennium. Members wishing to submit amendments must have them to the Clerk of the House for proper formatting and development by close of business the day prior to the meeting so that the members will have time to consider them. Standing committee assignments will be made in the coming days, and there may be changes made after the sixth, but it is our hope that we can begin committee work almost immediately after session commences. I know there is concern over how the House may be operating over the next few months, and those plans will be discussed and acted on with your safety, and those of our excellent staff, in mind. I want to echo what Speaker Hinch said in his only notice to the House last week, “We have some significant challenges ahead of us. We need to get the people’s work done in the midst of a public health emergency. It won’t be easy, but I believe we can meet our goals and deadlines while putting health and safety first. Let’s buckle down. Let’s get to work. Let us lead by example. Let’s conquer these challenges together.” Sherman A. Packard, Acting Speaker of the House NOTICE FROM THE CLERK Pursuant to RSA 14:2-a, it is my obligation to inform you that the House will vote to elect a new Speaker from among its members on Wednesday, January 6th when the House meets in session at the University of New Hampshire. Further information will be forthcoming. Paul C. Smith, Clerk of the House NOTICE There are many sites available for COVID-19 testing. Please click below for a list of sites in New Hampshire: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/covid19/documents/covid-testing-options.pdf 2 11 DECEMBER 2020 HOUSE RECORD NOTICE At this time, staff will see members by appointment only. Please email or call, do not go to the State House complex. For your reference, the following is a directory of phone numbers by department. Speaker’s Office: .............................271-3661 Clerk’s Office: ..................................271-2548 Committee Services: .......................271-3600 Sergeant-at-Arms: ...........................271-3315 Majority Office: ...............................271-2136 Republican Office: ...........................271-3665 Security: ..........................................271-3321 NOTICE ALL reports, scheduling and notices are due in the House Clerk’s Office by 3:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAYS. Reports and scheduling shall be turned in to House Committee Services for processing no later than 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Please be sure to complete that work in a timely fashion to meet the Calendar deadline. CLOSES AT 3:00 p.m. ON: AVAILABLE ON: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Friday, December 18, 2020 Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Thursday, December 31, 2020 Wednesday, January 06, 2020 Friday, January 08, 2020 Paul C. Smith, Clerk of the House 2021 HOUSE DEADLINES Wednesday, December 30, 2020 (12:00 p.m.) Last day to sign-off on all LSRs Friday, January 15, 2021 Last day to introduce House Bills Last day to amend House Rules by majority vote COMMITTEE MEETINGS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS OF PERFLUORI- NATED CHEMICALS (RSA 126-A:79-a) 10:00 a.m. Regular meeting. Committee members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email. Members of the public may attend using the following links: 1. Link to join Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/98509195302 2. To listen via telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1-301-715-8592, or 1-312-626-6799, or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-253-215-8782, or 1-346-248-7799, or 1-669-900-6833 3. Or iPhone one-tap: 13017158592, 98509195302# or 13126266799, 98509195302# Webinar ID: 985 0919 5302 To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: [email protected] or call (603) 271-3043. FISCAL COMMITTEE (RSA 14:30-a) 10:00 a.m. Organizational/Special meeting. This meeting will take place by audio conference. To listen in please follow the instructions below: 1. Dial the call in number: 1-800-356-8278 2. Enter the 6-digit conference code: 125563 3. When prompted, clearly state your first and last name as well as your department/agency, or if you are a member of the press/public. The following email address will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can alert the committee to any issues: lba_fiscal@ leg.state.nh.us MOUNT WASHINGTON COMMISSION (RSA 227-B:3) 1:00 p.m. Regular meeting. 11 DECEMBER 2020 HOUSE RECORD 3 Please call in using the information below: 1. Dial 1 603-931-4944 2. Phone Conference ID: 868 355 047# MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 ADVISORY COUNCIL ON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (RSA 188-E:10-b) 9:00 a.m. Regular meeting. Council members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email. Members of the public may attend using the following links: 1. Link to join Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/91360313153 2. To listen via telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1-312-626-6799, or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-301-715-8592, or 1-346-248-7799, or 1-669-900-6833, or 1-253-215-8782 3. Or iPhone one-tap: 13126266799,,91360313153# or 19292056099,,91360313153# Webinar ID: 913 6031 3153 To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the council to any technical issues: [email protected] or call (603-271-3043). WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 COMMISSION ON HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE EDUCATION (RSA 193-E:2-f) 3:00 p.m. Regular meeting. Commission members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email. Members of the public may attend using the following links: 1. Link to join Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/94828663773 2. To listen via telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current loca- tion): 1-301-715-8592, or 1-312-626-6799, or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-253-215-8782, or 1-346- 248-7799, or 1-669-900-6833 3. Or iPhone one-tap: 13017158592,,94828663773# or 13126266799,,94828663773# Webinar ID: 948 2866 3773 To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the commission to any technical issues: [email protected] or call (603-271-3043). RULES 10:00 a.m. Rules Meeting. Committee members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email. Members of the public may attend using the following links: 1. To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92955160031 2. Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1-312- 626-6799, or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-253-215-8782, or 1-301-715-8592, or 1-346-248-7799, or 1-669-900-6833 3. Or iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799, 95408968840# or +19292056099, 95408968840# Webinar ID: 929 5516 0031 To view on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqjz56akoWRL_5vyaQDtvQ The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: [email protected] or call (603-271-3600).
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