NH Senate Passes SB 185, to Fund Rail Trail Study
CONCORD—Today, the New Hampshire Senate passed SB 185, to establish a rail trail advisory committee to assist the Department of Transportation in updating the state trails plan and provides a General Fund appropriation of $200,000 to the DOT in FY 2020 to complete the study. Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene), prime sponsor of the bill, and Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) issued the following statements: “Now is the time to establish a rail trail advisory committee and provide
NH Senate Passes Effort to Bolster School Food and Nutrition Programs
CONCORD—Today, the New Hampshire Senate voted to pass SB 82, which would make it possible through state and federal funds to ensure students who are eligible for reduced price school breakfast are offered breakfast at no cost. Senator Fuller Clark (D-Portsmouth), prime sponsor of SB 82, released the following statement after the vote: “Every night, 40,000 New Hampshire children go to bed not knowing where their next meal is coming from. We know breakfast is the most important
Coastal Resilience and Economic Development Program Passes NH Senate
CONCORD—Today, the New Hampshire Senate passed SB 285, to establish a coastal resilience and economic development program. The legislation is the product of the Coastal Risk and Hazards Commission, whose final report was released in 2016. Prime sponsor Senator Watters (D-Dover) released the following statement after the vote: “It’s widely accepted that changing weather patterns will impact New Hampshire’s coastal communities and the Legislature should do all we can to help th
New Hampshire Senate Votes to Strengthen Inaugural Committee Transparency
CONCORD—Today, the New Hampshire Senate passed SB 105, 22-2. The legislation would restore public confidence in gubernatorial inaugural committees by limiting contributions and requiring the inaugural treasurer to report individual expenditures over $1,000. Prime sponsor Senator Feltes (D-Concord) released the following statement after the vote: “It is our job in the legislature to regulate these inaugural slush funds and I appreciate the work of Senator Birdsell and others o
New Hampshire Senate Passes SB 276-FN, “Career Readiness Drive to 65”
March 7, 2019 Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD—Today, the New Hampshire Senate passed SB 276-FN, 24-0. This legislation builds on the 65 by 25 goal to have 65% of New Hampshire’s workforce possessing a post-secondary credential by 2025, a mission embraced by the Community College System of New Hampshire, NH Coalition for Business and Education, and the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs. “Career Rea
New Hampshire Senate Adopts “Sunny-Day” Fund
CONCORD—Today, the New Hampshire Senate passed SB 247, to establish a Sunny-Day Fund. Prime sponsor Senator Dietsch (D-Peterborough) released the following statement after the vote: “Today’s vote is an exciting step in the right direction to increase innovation, competitiveness, productivity, and workforce attraction in New Hampshire. Now, while the economy is strong, is the time to seed investment by providing innovation and university research grants that will make it less
Senator Soucy Introduces Seventh Bill to Re-establish and Raise New Hampshire’s Minimum Wage, SB 10
CONCORD—Today, Senator Soucy (D-Manchester) introduced her seventh piece of legislation to re-establish and raise New Hampshire’s minimum wage—SB 10. If passed, the legislation would raise the minimum wage to $10/hour in 2020 and $12 or $11/hour in 2022 depending upon additional benefits provided by employers, like paid sick days. Senator Soucy released the following statement after the vote: “When it comes to ensuring decent wages for our workers, New Hampshire is far from f