HOUSE RECORD First Year of the 166th General Court Calendar and Journal of the 2019 Session State of New Hampshire Web Site Address: www.gencourt.state.nh.us Vol. 41 Concord, N.H. Friday, May 31, 2019 No. 27X Contains: House Deadlines, Bills Laid on Table; House Bills Amended by the Senate; 2019 Committee of Conference Procedures; Reports and Amendments; Meetings and Notices HOUSE CALENDAR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE: The next House session will be on Wednesday, June 5th at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, June 6th at 10:00 a.m. We will also meet Thursday, June 13th at 10:00 a.m. Please note the box below regarding the continuing education presentation that is scheduled for Wednesday June 5th. This is very important information on what comes next in the legislative process and will be very helpful to those new to the legislature, as well as an excellent refresher for those of us who have been through the process before. As next week’s session starts at 1:00 p.m., I’d like to once again remind everyone that Part II, Article 15 of the NH Constitution states “…each member shall receive mileage for actual daily attendance on legislative days…” Therefore, if you attend the continuing education scheduled in the morning, you must attend the afternoon House session in order to be reimbursed for mileage for that day. If you attend only the continuing education but leave before session, you will not be reimbursed for mileage. And don’t forget, the State House Bicentennial celebrations will be happening next week! The festivities will start on Sunday, June 2nd and run through Saturday, June 8th. We are especially excited for the Legislative Old Home Day on Thursday, June 6th where we will have an opportunity to welcome back to the State House our colleagues, including several former speakers, who have previously served in the legislature. We will have a picnic lunch for everyone as we celebrate all those who have and are currently serving. You can see a full schedule of events at the website, www.nhstatehouse200.com. Stephen J. Shurtleff, Speaker of the House NOTICE There will be a meeting of the chairs and vice chairs on Tuesday, June 4th at 8:30 a.m. in Rooms 201-203 of the Legislative Office Building. Stephen J. Shurtleff, Speaker of the House NOTICE There will be a Democratic caucus on Wednesday, June 5th at 11:00 a.m. in Representatives Hall. There will be a Democratic caucus on Thursday, June 6th at 9:00 a.m. in Representatives Hall. Rep. Doug Ley NOTICE There will be a Republican caucus on Wednesday, June 5th at 11:00 a.m. in Rooms 301-303, LOB. There will be a Republican caucus on Thursday, June 6th at 9:00 a.m. in Rooms 301-303, LOB. Rep. Richard Hinch 2 31 MAY 2019 HOUSE RECORD NOTICE House Continuing Education DATE: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 TOPIC: You want me to Chair WHAT???.. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about: Committees of Conference, Retained Bill Subcommittees, Study Committees and Commissions TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PLACE: LOB 210-211 COORDINATOR: Representative Marjorie Porter 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, June 5, 2019 Friday, June 7, 2019 Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Friday, June 14, 2019 Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Friday, June 21, 2019 Paul C. Smith, Clerk of the House 2019 HOUSE DEADLINES Thursday, June 6, 2019 Last day to act on SBs Thursday, June 13, 2019 Last day to form Committees of Conference Thursday, June 20, 2019 Last day to sign Committee of Conference reports (4:00 p.m.) Thursday, June 27, 2019 Last day to act on Committee of Conference reports AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RULE 65 AS PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 4, 2019 First day to file LSRs for 2020 session Friday, September 20, 2019 Last day to file LSRs for 2020 session (4:00 p.m.) Friday, November 1, 2019 Last day to sign off LSRs for 2020 session (4:00 p.m.) Thursday, November 14, 2019 Last day to report retained bills Thursday, January 9, 2020 Last day to introduce House Bills 2019 HOUSE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE PROCEDURES The Chairmen of the policy committees will receive bills amended by the Senate and should check with their committees to determine whether to recommend that the House concur, non-concur, or non-concur and request a Committee of Conference. When a committee requests that the bill be sent to a Committee of Conference, the Chairman will recommend members for appointment. If the bill has gone to more than one committee, the members may come from the different committees as determined by the Speaker. Chairmen should recommend only those members from their policy committees. The Speaker shall make the final decision of Conference committee members, and the committee choices are generally limited to those who support the House position. The first named House member shall serve as Chairman of the House Conferees. For House bills in Committee of Conference, the House Conferee Chairman shall set the time and place of the first meeting with the Clerk’s Office and shall chair each meeting of the Committee of Conference. The first meeting shall be posted in the Clerk’s Office and outside the committee room at least 24 hours in advance. If a Committee of Conference meeting recesses, the reconvening time shall be posted in the Clerk’s office and outside the committee room with at least 12 hours’ notice. [House Rule 49 (c)]. The House and Senate Conferees on a bill shall meet jointly but vote separately while in conference. 31 MAY 2019 HOUSE RECORD 3 The Committee of Conference may not change the title of the bill. The Committee also may not add amend- ments that are not germane to the subject matter of the bill or contain subject matter that has been indefi- nitely postponed. A non-germane amendment is one in which the subject matter is not contained in either the House or Senate version of the bill. [House Rule 49 (g)] The sponsor of a bill that is in Committee of Conference shall, upon request, be provided an opportunity to be heard. A unanimous vote of both the House and Senate Conferees, voting separately, is necessary for an agreed upon report to be sent to the House and Senate. Reports of all Committees of Conference must be filed with the Office of Legislative Services by the June 20, 2019 deadline adopted by the House. All Committee of Conference members must sign their reports in the Office of Legislative Services by June 20, 2019 by 4:00 p.m. The first-named House member on all bills in Committee of Conference must prepare an analysis of the report. This report should contain a complete explanation of all changes made to the bill since it was passed by the House and must be submitted to the House Clerk for printing in the calendar. All Committee of Conference reports shall be distributed in seat pockets to be acted on some subsequent day. [House Rule 49 (f)]. *See House Rule 49 for more information BILLS LAID ON THE TABLE CACR 5, relating to the right to vote. Providing that 17 year olds who will be eligible to vote in the general election be permitted to vote on that election’s primary election. (No Pending Question) CACR 6, relating to elections. Providing that any inhabitant who so desires may vote by absentee ballot in primary and general elections. (No Pending Question) CACR 11, relating to taxes. Providing that a broad-based sales tax shall be prohibited. (Pending Question: Inexpedient To Legislate) HB 101, relative to regulating possession of firearms in a school district. (Pending Question: Inexpedient To Legislate) HB 144, relative to changes in property assessments. (Pending Question: Majority Committee Amendment) HB 192-FN-LOCAL, abolishing fluoridation in water. (Pending Question: Ought To Pass) HB 204, establishing a committee to review and update the penalties for contaminating drinking water and groundwater. (Pending Question: Majority Committee Amendment) HB 230, prohibiting smoking in motor vehicles when a passenger is under 16 years of age. (Pending Question: Inexpedient To Legislate) HB 249, permitting restaurant owners to allow dogs in restaurants. (Pending Question: Inexpedient To Legislate) HB 275, relative to school nurse certification. (Pending Question: Ought To Pass) HB 289, relative to the recitation of the Lord’s prayer in public elementary schools. (Pending Question: Inexpedient To Legislate) HB 314, relative to the submission of evidence prior to hearings in divorce cases. (Pending Question: Inexpedient To Legislate) HB 378, raising the minimum age for marriage. (Pending Question: Ought To Pass with Amendment) HB 451, relative to term and reimbursement alimony. (Pending Question: Inexpedient To Legislate) HB 537, relative to the release of motor vehicle records. (Pending Question: Ought To Pass) HB 632-FN, relative to the education tax credit. (Pending Question: Ought To Pass) HB 672-FN, relative to driving to the left of an unbroken painted line. (Pending Question: Ought To Pass) HB 688-FN, relative to transfer and inspection of animals. (No Pending Question) HB 694-FN, establishing a take-back program for illegal controlled drugs.