Committee Summary for JLCAR Administrative Rules (03/21/2025)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
251 00:06:23.840 - 8:02:29 AM	Executive Session	Commission of Safety, Department of Safety Interim Rule	Likely Text to Speech Error on Bill #
Unclear 00:11:10.120 - 8:07:16 AM	General Working Session	Unclear

251: Staff Information Only00:06:23.840 - 8:02:29 AM; The staff presented an interim rule from the Department of Safety, which initially did not include a definition for 'medical provider.' The department proposed a conditional approval, adding a definition that includes physicians licensed in any state of the United States and affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This amendment was made to address an issue where veterans were being denied due to having a physician note from a VA doctor, not licensed in New Hampshire. Additionally, on form 603, references to 'New Hampshire' were to be struck from the signature line and the practice of medicine section.
251: Karen Schlitzer, Department of Safety Information Only00:07:24.840 - 8:03:30 AM; Karen Schlitzer from the Department of Safety confirmed the need to strike the reference to 'New Hampshire' on form 603, specifically on the last page at the bottom gray shaded line, to align with the proposed changes to the interim rule.
251: Senator M Information Only00:08:48.320 - 8:04:54 AM; Senator M raised a question about whether the term 'medical provider' should be replaced with 'licensed physician' on the form to clarify the definition. Staff clarified that the definition in the rule amendment covers any physician licensed in any state affiliated with the VA, thus addressing the issue.
251: Committee Vote00:10:07.560 - 8:06:13 AM; The committee voted on a conditional approval of the interim rule based on the edits made by staff and the oral changes proposed. The motion was moved by Representative McGuire and seconded by Representative Layon. The vote passed in favor of the conditional approval.
Unclear: Staff Information Only00:11:10.120 - 8:07:16 AM; Staff discussed an emergency rule proposed by the Liquor Commission. The rule was issued due to ambiguity in existing rules that led to the denial of beer labels perceived as advertising to children, specifically excluding desserts from automatic denial. This was in response to a local New Hampshire brewery's $200,000 investment in labels that were denied. The staff outlined that emergency rules don't require a vote but the committee could object if they believe the rule does not meet criteria for public health, safety, or financial reasons.
Unclear: Representative McGuire Information Only00:13:15.839 - 8:09:21 AM; Representative McGuire expressed support for loosening beer label approval requirements, citing ongoing issues and agreeing that allowing ice cream on labels for ice cream flavored beverages is rational.
Unclear: Committee Information Only00:13:15.839 - 8:09:21 AM; The committee decided not to make any motions regarding the emergency rule from the Liquor Commission. They also canceled the next mid-month continued meeting but not the regular meeting, and then adjourned.