Senator D’Allesandro Urges Governor Sununu to Issue Mask Mandate
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Senator Lou D’Allesandro publicly called on Governor Chris Sununu to issue a statewide mask mandate during a meeting of the GOFERR Legislative Advisory Board. The Legislative Advisory Board split 4-4 on party lines on whether to encourage the governor to issue the mandate. “We have heard from the CDC, national experts, and our own state epidemiologist that masks are the
Governor Sununu Vetoes Medicaid Dental Benefits
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Governor Sununu vetoed HB 250, a bill establishing a dental benefit under the state Medicaid program. Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) issued the following statement in response: “There is irrefutable data that supports the economic and social benefits of preventative dental care. Particularly as New Hampshire faces a workforce shortage, vetoing a bill that would lead
Senator Morgan on Passage of HB 1582, Veterans Protections
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, HB 1582, an omnibus bill relative to veterans protections, was signed into law. The bill, championed by Senator Jon Morgan (D-Brentwood), previously passed the Senate in a vote of 23-1 and was concurred by the House 290-36. Senator Jon Morgan (D-Brentwood) issued the following statement in response: “In my time working in terrorism threat assessments with the Department
Secure Modern Accurate Registration Technology (SMART) Act Sent to Sununu
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, SB 7, the Secure Modern Accurate Registration Technology (“SMART”) Act, was signed by the Senate President. It will next be delivered to the Secretary of State before heading 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. Prime sponsor Senator Melanie Levesque (D-Brookline) issued the fo
Independent Redistricting Commission Sent to Governor
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, HB 1665, a bipartisan bill to establish an independent advisory commission on redistricting, was signed by the Senate President. It will next be delivered to the Secretary of State before heading 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 t
Governor Sununu Vetoes HB 1234
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Governor Sununu vetoed HB 1234, an omnibus bill relative to state and local government administration. Senate President Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) issued the following statement in response: “Despite a global pandemic, the Legislature worked hard to complete the people’s work and to ensure public transparency throughout the entirety of our remote legislative activities.
Governor Sununu Vetoes Protective Orders for Vulnerable Adults
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Governor Sununu vetoed HB 1660, a bill establishing a protective order for vulnerable adults. Senator Shannon Chandley (D-Amherst) issued the following statement in response: “With the exception of self-neglect, financial exploitation makes up the highest percentage of reports made to the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services. Every Granite Stater should be able to age w
Governor Sununu Vetoes Renewable Energy Legislation
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Governor Sununu vetoed SB 124, a bill relative to the minimum electric renewable portfolio standards. Vice Chair of Senate Energy and Natural Resources and co-sponsor of SB 124, Senate Majority Leader Dan Feltes (D-Concord) issued the following statement in response: "New Hampshire has among the highest energy bills in the nation because of Governor Sununu's vetoes of r
Governor Sununu Vetoes HB 731, Blocks Raising the Minimum Wage for a Second Time
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Governor Sununu vetoed HB 731 which would have reestablished and raised the minimum wage to $10 per hour in 2021 and $12 per hour in 2023. This follows Governor Sununu’s veto of SB 10 in 2019, which would have raised the minimum wage to $10/hour in 2020 and $12/hour in 2022. Senate President Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) issued the following statement in response: “While G
Governor Sununu Vetoes HB 1454, Weakens Local Control of School Curriculum and Alternative Learning
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Governor Sununu vetoed HB 1454, a bill to establish a process for the application, vetting, and approval of alternative learning credits. Senator Jeanne Dietsch (D-Peterborough) issued the following statement in response: “The Governor frequently states that he supports quality education, yet he has just vetoed the bill that would provide local oversight of educational