HOUSE RECORD Second Year of the 164th General Court Calendar and Journal of the 2016 Session State of New Hampshire Web Site Address: www.gencourt.state.nh.us Vol. 38 Concord, N.H. Friday, March 4, 2016 No. 14X Contains: House Deadlines; Bills Laid on Table; Committee Reports; Meetings and Notices HOUSE CALENDAR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE: The next House session will be Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. The House will also meet on Thursday, March 10th at 9:00 a.m., which is the deadline for action on House bills not in a second com- mittee. It is imperative that members make every effort to be present and in your seats at these upcom- ing sessions so we can move forward in a timely manner while maintaining the required attendance to complete our work. Please note that there will be no legislative business scheduled for Town Meeting Day, March 8th. As many of you know, our friend and former colleague Linda Foster passed away on February 26th. Hav- ing been a member of the House for a total of eight terms, Linda also served as Deputy Speaker between 2006 and 2010. Those of us who served with Linda during part or all of her tenure in the House will remember her positive and upbeat manner, as well as her fair and collaborative approach in reaching consensus with others. In Linda’s beloved town of Mont Vernon, she leaves a legacy of public service, kindness and community spirit. We send our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to Linda’s hus- band and their three sons. Shawn N. Jasper, Speaker NOTICE The next meeting of chairs and vice chairs will be Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. in Rooms 305-307 of the Legislative Office Building. Shawn N. Jasper, Speaker NOTICE There will be a Q&A Session on HB 1696-FN, requesting a modification of the New Hampshire health protection program, on Monday, March 7, 2016, in Representatives Hall from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Shawn N. Jasper, Speaker NOTICE There will be a Democratic caucus on Monday, March 7th at 11:00 a.m. in LOB 210-211. Rep. Stephen Shurtleff NOTICE There will be a Republican caucus on Wednesday, March 9th at 8:30 a.m. in Representatives Hall. Rep. Dick Hinch NOTICE There will be a Republican caucus on Thursday, March 11th at 8:30 a.m. in Representatives Hall. Rep. Dick Hinch 2 4 marCH 2016 HOUSE RECORD NOTICE The House Calendar closes at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for scheduling and notices. It will close at 10 a.m. on Thursdays for Committee Reports. Please be sure to do your scheduling in order to meet that deadline. CLOSES AT NOON ON THURSDAY: AVAILABLE FRIDAY: Thursday, March 10, 2016 Friday, March 11, 2016 Thursday, March 17, 2016 Friday, March 18, 2016 Thursday, March 24, 2016 Friday, March 25, 2016 Paul C. Smith, Clerk of the House 2016 HOUSE DEADLINES Thursday, March 10, 2016 Last day to act on House Bills not in a second committee Thursday, March 17, 2016 Last day to report all House Bills Thursday, March 24, 2016 *CROSSOVER* Last day to act on all House Bills Thursday, April 14, 2016 Last day to report Senate Bills going to a second committee Thursday, April 21, 2016 Last day to act on Senate Bills going to a second committee Thursday, May 5, 2016 Last day to report all remaining Senate Bills Thursday, May 12, 2016 Last day to act on all remaining Senate Bills Thursday, May 19, 2016 Last day to form Committees of Conference Thursday, May 26, 2016 Last day to sign Committee of Conference reports Thursday, June 2, 2016 Last day to act on Committee of Conference reports BILLS LAID ON TABLE CACR 5, relating to legal actions. Providing that taxpayers have standing to bring actions against the gov- ernment. (Pending question: Inexpedient To Legislate) HB 240, prohibiting law enforcement agencies from using a drone to collect evidence. (Pending question: Adopt committee amendment 2015-2499h) HB 297, protecting individual customer data from disclosure by a public utility. (Pending question: Inexpedi- ent To Legislate) HB 475, prohibiting the state from engaging in acts of civil forfeiture. (Pending question: Adopt committee amendment 2015-2517h) HB 1402, prohibiting the state and political subdivisions from acquiring military-equipped vehicles or equip- ment which are not readily available in an open national commercial market. (Pending question: Inexpedient To Legislate) HB 1557-FN, relative to alcohol and drug treatment programs. (Pending question: Ought To Pass) HB 1621-FN-L, relative to sanctuary cities. (Pending question: Inexpedient to Legislate) HB 1673-FN-LOCAL, establishing a cash balance plan within the state retirement system. (Pending ques- tion: Adopt majority amendment 2016-0223h) SB 219-FN, relative to breastfeeding. (Pending question: Adopt committee amendment 2015-2499h) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 CONSENT CALENDAR CHILDREN AND FAMILY LAW HB 1118, relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities and establishing a presumption in favor of shared residential responsibility. OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT. Rep. Frank Edelblut for Children and Family Law. This bill establishes as the starting point in a custody pro- ceeding that it is in the best interest of the child, barring extenuating circumstances such as abuse or neglect, that both parents have continuing substantive involvement in the child’s life. A large body of research in this area establishes that shared parenting arrangements result in lower risks of fear, aggression or depression, behavioral problems and risky behaviors. Vote 14-0. HB 1165, changing “incapacitated” to “vulnerable” in the adult protective services laws. OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT. Rep. Debra DeSimone for Children and Family Law. This bill and amendment simply changes the word “in- capacitated” to “vulnerable. It was the testimony heard from a multitude of departments and councils that this change would be a less disagreeable term to those who are “vulnerable.” Vote 13-0. HB 1237, establishing a committee to study the establishment of a default conflict management and resolu- tion system for parents and children. OUGHT TO PASS. 4 marCH 2016 HOUSE RECORD 3 Rep. Jeffrey Oligny for Children and Family Law. Despite many attempts by the court to help resolve family conflict over many years, the committee still hears many complaints about high conflict in family court. The majority believe enough evidence exists to support the bill and potential enhanced default systems which may better serve New Hampshire families. Vote 10-2. HB 1279, relative to grounds for termination of parental rights. OUGHT TO PASS. Rep. Skip Berrien for Children and Family Law. This bill terminates the parental rights of a parent convicted of murder or manslaughter of the other parent or the child’s sibling when the child was born after the par- ent’s conviction. Vote 11-0. COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS HB 1111, relative to securities advisory councils and committees. INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. Rep. Harold French for Commerce and Consumer Affairs. After deliberations, the majority of the committee determined, that creating an entire new state entity under the Secretary of State was not the best nor most effective way to handle complaints of possible fraud in the sale of securities. Vote 19-0. HB 1150, relative to the penalty for failure to deliver goods under the Uniform Commercial Code. INEXPE- DIENT TO LEGISLATE. Rep. Valerie Fraser for Commerce and Consumer Affairs. This bill is an attempt to add a new section to RSA 382-A:1-311, creating a penalty of negligence with liability for damages equal to triple the value of the con- tract as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), if there is failure to deliver any part of the property included in a contract to any purchaser. The committee feels that there are many remedies available in law that address a breach of contract relative to goods purchased and the UCC is not the appropriate place to add this provision since the Consumer Protection Act already has triple damages. Vote 20-0. HB 1160-FN, relative to licensing spas and salons to serve alcoholic beverages. INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. Rep. Rebecca McBeath for Commerce and Consumer Affairs. This bill establishes a license for spas and salons to serve alcoholic beverages. The committee was concerned about who should be included in the bill since many businesses, not just spas, might give away free alcohol to their customers. Defining and ultimately enforcing this license seems to be problematic so the committee decided to not pass this bill. Vote 17-0. HB 1169, prohibiting bank fees for on-line accounts. INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. Rep. Valerie Fraser for Commerce and Consumer Affairs. This bill is an attempt to prohibit in-state banks from charging fees for an accessible on-line account. This bill is not necessary as most banks that provide on-line banking do not charge any transaction fees. Vote 20-0. HB 1194, relative to medical benefits under motor vehicle insurance. INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. Rep. Edward Butler for Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The intent of this bill was to clarify the process for billing for ambulance services. However, this legislature looked at this issue a few years ago and made the necessary changes. The Insurance Department provided the necessary information and assistance to the constituent. Therefore this bill is not needed. Vote 19-0. HB 1195, relative to prepayment contracts for petroleum products. OUGHT TO PASS. Rep. John Hunt for Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Under a recently adopted law, oil and propane com- panies are barred from soliciting pre-pay contracts for the next heating season until after May of that year.