Senate Passes Sustainable LCHIP Funding
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the Senate passed SB 493-FN-A on a voice vote. SB 493-FN-A increases the register of deeds recording fee from $25 to $35 and comes in response to the increased funding needs of the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP). SB 493-FN-A also clarifies that LCHIP may accept voluntary contributions, gifts, private grants, or other donations to support their wo
Senate Passes Telemedicine Expansion
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the Senate voted in favor of SB 555 to expand telemedicine and clarify coverage for telehealth and telemedicine services under the Medicaid program and for New Hampshire group health insurers under the telemedicine act. SB 555 requires all group health insurance providers in New Hampshire to provide coverage and reimbursement for health care services provided through te
Senator Rosenwald Introduces Medicaid Dental Benefit
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Yesterday, Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) introduced SB 754-FN to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. If enacted, the bill would provide comprehensive dental coverage to adults enrolled in the Medicaid program. New Hampshire Medicaid currently covers children but has only limited emergency coverage for adults. After the hearing, prime sponsor Senator Cindy Rose
Senator Dietsch Introduces Property Tax Benefit for Active Duty Military
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Senator Jeanne Dietsch (D-Peterborough) introduced SB 516 to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee. SB 516, if enacted, would establish a standard property tax credit for active duty military personnel, with an option for municipalities to increase it, should they choose. After the hearing, prime sponsor Senator Jeanne Dietsch (D-Peterborough) issued t
Senate Finance Committee Recommends Comprehensive Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, two bills were heard by the Senate Finance Committee pertaining to paid leave. The first, HB 712, creates a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program and was voted ought to pass by the House of Representatives. It mirrors language in SB 1, which was vetoed by Governor Chris Sununu in 2019. HB 712 was recommended ought to pass in a vote of 4-1. SB 730, introduc
Senator Kahn Introduces Genocide Prevention Education Requirement
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene) introduced legislation requiring genocide prevention education be included in social-science graduation requirements. SB 727-FN-L changes the language of current statute to include “Holocaust and genocide education” alongside a knowledge of civics and government, economics, geography, and history under criteria for an adequate education and cr
Senator Rosenwald Introduces Required Lead Testing
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) introduced legislation requiring testing for lead in water in schools and childcare facilities and a health-based maximum standard. In addition to testing, SB 599 requires parental notification and the development of remediation plans. After the hearing, prime sponsor Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) issued the following statement: “
Senator Sherman Introduces Emissions Reductions Committee
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Senator Tom Sherman (D-Rye) introduced SB 590 to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. If enacted, SB 590 will establish a committee to develop science-based emissions reduction goals for the state of New Hampshire. After the hearing, prime sponsor Senator Tom Sherman (D-Rye) issued the following statement: “We know that increased air pollution and emission
Senator Watters Introduces New Hampshire Youth Climate and Conservation Council
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Senator David Watters (D-Dover) introduced SB 427 to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. If enacted, SB 427 would establish the New Hampshire youth climate and conservation council. After the hearing, prime sponsor Senator David Watters (D-Dover) issued the following statement: “New Hampshire’s youth will be affected by current and future decisions regard
Joint Committee on Employee Relations Accepts Fact Finder’s Reports on State Employee Contracts
Contact Name: Sara Persechino, Michael O’Brien Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us, Mike.B.Obrien@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the Joint Committee on Employee Relations voted to recommend approval of the recommendations contained in the fact-finder reports between the State of New Hampshire and seven collective bargaining units representing state employees. The report, which examined state employee contracts, has already been rejected by Governor