SB 1, Paid Family and Medical Leave, Passes Senate Finance Committee
CONCORD—Today, the Senate Finance Committee voted “Ought to Pass” on SB 1, relative to paid family and medical leave, 4-2. Senator Feltes, Majority Leader and Vice Chair of the Finance Committee, released the following statement after the vote: “Today’s committee vote on SB 1 is the next step forward ensuring that no Granite Stater has to
choose between financial security and caring for a loved one. New Hampshire has been working
toward paid family and medical leave for mor
Senator Levesque Introduces SB 241, Funding for Capitol Corridor Rail Project
CONCORD—Today, Senator Levesque introduced SB 241, relative to funding for the project development phase of the capitol corridor rail project. This bill permits the department of transportation to access certain federal funding for the purpose of completing the project development phase of the capitol corridor rail project in the 2019-2029 ten-year transportation improvement plan. Senator Levesque released the following statement after the hearing: “Commuter rail is a key com
Senator Morgan Introduces SB 236 to Upgrade New Hampshire’s Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilit
CONCORD—Today, Senator Morgan introduced SB 236, to fund upgrades for substance use disorder treatment facilities in ongoing efforts to fight against New Hampshire’s opioid epidemic. Senator Morgan released the following statement after the hearing: “There is no one silver bullet to combat New Hampshire’s opioid epidemic. It will take all of us working on a multi-pronged approach to end this scourge in our state. By providing the NH Department of Health and Human Services the