House Sends Child Protection Legislation to Governor’s Desk
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to concur with the Senate recommendation of Ought to Pass as Amended on HB 1162, an omnibus child protection bill, 209-119. HB 1162 will next be enrolled with the Secretary of State’s office and then go to the governor’s desk, at which time he will have five days to act. After the vote, Senate Judiciary Chair Martha Henne
House Concurs on HB 1135, Honors Granite Staters
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to concur with the Senate recommendation of Ought to Pass as Amended on HB 1135 in a vote of 299-17. The bill incorporates several naming bills passed earlier this session to honor Granite Staters, brings recognition to important issues facing our state, and adds Holocaust and genocide studies to the definition of an adeq
House Supports Senate Democrats’ Granite Promise Plan to Provide COVID-19 Relief and Recovery
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the House concurred with the Senate’s recommendation of Ought to Pass as Amended on the legislative packages that make up the Granite Promise Plan, a proposal from Senate Democrats to provide relief and recovery to Granite Staters impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and increase New Hampshire’s resiliency in the future. The pieces of the Granite Promise Plan - HB 1166,
New Hampshire Senate’s Expanded Broadband Legislation Moves Forward
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to concur with the Senate recommendation of Ought to Pass as Amended on HB 1111, a bill to expand broadband access across the state. HB 1111 unanimously passed the Senate on a voice vote earlier this month; it will next be enrolled with the Secretary of State’s office and then go to the governor’s desk for his action at w
Omnibus Health Care Legislation Passes New Hampshire House
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to concur with the Senate recommendation of Ought to Pass as Amended on HB 1639 in a vote of 201-121. HB 1639 will next be enrolled with the Secretary of State’s office and then go to the governor’s desk, at which time he will have five days to act. After the vote, Senator Tom Sherman (D-Rye) issued the following statemen
House Democrats Concur on Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to concur with the Senate recommendation of Ought to Pass as Amended on HB 1623 in a vote of 204-117. As amended, the omnibus legislation seeks to ensure coverage and reimbursement for health care services provided through telemedicine on the same basis as services provided in person, in office visits. HB 1623 will next b
House Concurs on HB 1264, Bipartisan Clean Water Legislation
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to concur with the Senate recommendation of Ought to Pass as Amended on HB 1264 in a vote of 210-116. HB 1264 as amended is a bipartisan clean water bill addressing PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) contamination and drinking water safety as well as extending the Commission on the Seacoast Cancer Cluster Investigation. HB
House Democrats Support Senate Effort to Provide Relief to Long-Term Care Facilities Impacted by COV
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to concur with the Senate recommendation of Ought to Pass as Amended on HB 578 in a vote of 282-43. As amended, HB 578 establishes a committee to study the safety of residents and employees in long-term care facilities, clarifies cost controls in long-term care, and ensures facilities can be reimbursed from Medicaid for t
House Concurs with Senate Omnibus Bill to Protect Granite State Workers, Sends Package to Sununu for
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the House concurred with the Senate’s recommendation of Ought to Pass as Amended on HB 1494 in a vote of 202-127. As amended, HB 1494 covers a variety of workers’ protections including health and safety standards and a state death benefit. HB 1494 will next be enrolled with the Secretary of State’s office and then go to the governor’s desk for his action at which time h
House Moves Senate’s Comprehensive Election Reform Forward, Sends HB 1672 to Sununu’s Desk
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the House concurred with the Senate recommendation of Ought to Pass as Amended on HB 1672, the Coronavirus Election Protection Act of 2020, in a vote of 195-130. As amended, HB 1672 is an omnibus piece of legislation aimed at modernizing New Hampshire’s elections; it will next be enrolled with the Secretary of State’s office and then go to the governor’s desk for his ac