Senate Democrats Pass 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 New Hampshire Senate passed three 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 three pieces of the Granite Promise Plan - HB 1166, HB 1129, and HB 1246 - include provisions f
Senator Rosenwald Champions Dental Benefits for Medicaid Enrollees; Bill Passes the Senate with Bipa
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the Senate passed HB 250, establishing a dental benefit under the state Medicaid program, in a vote of 19-5. The bill mirrors the language of SB 754 which unanimously passed through the Senate earlier this session. HB 250 next goes to the House of Representatives for a concurrence vote, which requires a simple majority. After the vote, Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua)
Senator Morgan Leads Charge for Bipartisan Municipal Policy Change
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate passed legislation to address municipal, school district, and village district budgets during the state of emergency. After the vote, Senator Jon Morgan (D-Brentwood) issued the following statement: “Across the state, our municipalities have worked to navigate the operational difficulties created by COVID-19. These challenges were particularly felt around our
Senator Levesque Champions Election Law Reforms to Ensure Ballot Access During COVID-19 and Beyond
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the Senate passed HB 1672-FN as amended, the Coronavirus Election Protection Act of 2020, in a vote of 14-10. The bill, passed earlier this month by the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee, is an omnibus piece of legislation aimed at modernizing New Hampshire’s elections. HB 1672-FN next goes to the House of Representatives for a concurrence vote, which
Senate Democrats Continue to Champion Expanded Broadband
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the Senate passed HB 1111, a bill to expand broadband access across the state, in a vote of 24-0. HB 1111 next goes to the House of Representatives for a concurrence vote, which requires a simple majority. After the vote, amendment cosponsors Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene) and Senator Jeanne Dietsch (D-Peterborough) issued the following statements: “Access to broadband is a
Senator Morgan Champions Veterans Protections, Moves Bipartisan Bill Forward
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the Senate unanimously passed HB 1582, an omnibus bill relative to veterans protections. The bill creates programs designed to aid veterans' access to employment, entrepreneurship, housing, health care, and educational assistance. After the vote, Senator Jon Morgan (D-Brentwood) issued the following statement: “Here in New Hampshire, we are proud of our long held tradit
Senate Democrats Prioritize Workers, Adopt Protections in Omnibus Bill
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the Senate passed HB 1494, a workers’ omnibus bill, in a vote of 14-10. The bill, amended by the Senate Commerce Committee, covers a variety of workers’ protections including health and safety standards and a state death benefit. HB 1494 next goes to the House of Representatives for a concurrence vote, which requires a simple majority. After the vote, Senator Kevin Cava
Senate Democrats’ Comprehensive Prescription Drug Affordability Package Moves Forward
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the Senate passed HB 1280-FN, a comprehensive omnibus bill which increases prescription drug affordability and improves access to affordable health care for Granite Staters. The bill next goes to the House of Representatives for a concurrence vote, which requires a simple majority. After the vote, Senate Majority Leader Dan Feltes (D-Concord) and Senator Kevin Cavanaugh
Senate President Soucy’s Minimum Wage Bill Moves Forward
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the Senate passed HB 731, 14-10, which would reestablish and raise New Hampshire’s minimum wage. As amended, this bill mirrors the language of SB 410, sponsored by Senate President Donna Soucy (D-Manchester), and raises the minimum wage to $10 per hour in 2021 and $12 per hour in 2023. HB 731 next goes to the House of Representative for a concurrence vote, which require
Senate Passes Reproductive Health Parity Act of 2020
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the Senate passed HB 685, known as the Reproductive Health Parity Act of 2020, 14-10. The language of the bill mirrors SB 486, passed by the Senate in March, requires insurance plans which cover maternity benefits to provide coverage for emergency or elective abortion services. This bill next goes to the House of Representatives for a concurrence vote, which requires a