Governor Sununu Vetoes Bipartisan Independent Redistricting Commission
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Governor Sununu vetoed HB 1665, a bipartisan bill to establish an independent advisory commission on redistricting. Senator Shannon Chandley (D-Amherst) issued the following statement in response: “When we allow those with the most vested interest to determine our districts, we become gerrymandered, and in turn silence the voices and will of Granite State voters. Over 8
Governor Sununu Vetoes SMART Act, Blocks Election Security Legislation
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Governor Sununu vetoed SB 7, the Secure Modern Accurate Registration Technology (“SMART”) Act. Prime sponsor Senator Melanie Levesque (D-Brookline) issued the following statement in response: “It is disappointing, yet not surprising, to see Governor Sununu once again veto a cost saving, common sense measure to secure and modernize New Hampshire’s election system. The SM
Liberty Utilities Announces End to Granite Bridge Project
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Liberty Utilities announced they will be stopping development on the Granite Bridge, citing their ability to alternatively fulfill customer demands for natural gas. Senator Martha Fuller Clark (D-Portsmouth) issued the following statement in response: “I am grateful to see that Liberty Utilities will be able to meet the needs of their customers and continue providing an
Senator Chandley Urges Governor Sununu to Sign HB 1375, Medical Monitoring
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, HB 1375, a bill to establish the elements of a claim for medical monitoring and the damages that may be awarded, was sent to the Secretary of State. It next goes to the governor’s desk where he will have five business days to sign, veto, or allow the bill to become law without his signature. Senator Shannon Chandley (D-Amherst) issued the following statement in response
Reaching Higher Report Raises Serious Questions About Governor Sununu’s $1.5 Million Dollar Grant to
Contact Name: Sara Persechino, Michael O’Brien Phone: (603) 271-3479, (603) 271-0515 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us, mike.b.obrien@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Reaching Higher, an independent, non-partisan 501c3 group released a report that raises serious questions about Governor Sununu’s $1.5 million grant to private and religious schools. In response, House Finance Chair Mary Jane Wallner (D-Concord) and Senate Finance Chair Lou D’Allesandro (D-Manchester), who
Senate Omnibus Bill to Protect Granite State Workers Sent to Sununu for his Action
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, HB 1494 was delivered to the Secretary of State. As amended, HB 1494 covers a variety of workers’ protections including health and safety standards and a state death benefit. It next goes to the governor’s desk where he will have five business days to sign, veto, or allow the bill to become law without his signature. Senator Kevin Cavanaugh (D-Manchester) issued the fol
HB 1245, Agency Omnibus Legislation Signed Into Law
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Governor Sununu signed HB 1245, a 79 page omnibus bill concerning state agencies, into law. Senate President Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) issued the following statement in response: “Yesterday, Governor Sununu vetoed HB 1234, a non-partisan bill containing requests from his own department heads, and in his veto message questioned the integrity of the legislative process,
Omnibus Health Care Legislation Signed Into Law
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, HB 1639, a bipartisan omnibus health care bill, was signed into law. Senator Tom Sherman (D-Rye) issued the following statement in response: “New Hampshire’s health care system will be recovering from the direct and indirect impacts of the coronavirus pandemic for years to come. HB 1639 works to address not only the immediate needs as related to the virus, including aut
HB 1558, Omnibus Education Bill Signed Into Law
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, HB 1558, an omnibus education bill was signed into law. Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene) issued the following statement in response: “This bill combines efforts of many House and Senate members, Republicans and Democrats, as well as stakeholders, to bring together legislation that makes improvements for our schools, students, towns and municipalities. Every child and teacher
Governor Sununu Vetoes SB 311
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Governor Sununu vetoed SB 311, Senator Martha Hennessey’s (D-Hanover) bill to provide for an annulment of a criminal record without payment of a fee in certain cases and specify a waiting period for the annulment of simple possession drug-related offenses. Senator Martha Hennessey (D-Hanover) issued the following statement in response: “The criminal justice system does