Senate President Donna Soucy Urges Governor Sununu to Sign HB 731, Raise the Minimum Wage
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, HB 731, a bill to reestablish and raise New Hampshire’s minimum wage, was delivered to the Secretary of State. As amended, HB 731 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. It next goes to the governor’s desk where he will have five business days
Joint Legislative Facilities Committee Advances Public Health and Safety, Adopts State House Mask Re
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, the New Hampshire Joint Committee on Legislative Facilities approved a mask mandate for all legislative staff and legislators entering the State House in a vote of 11-0. The mandate requires masks to be worn in all public areas and will take effect immediately. After the vote, Senate President Donna Soucy a
Senator Morgan Urges Governor to Sign Veterans Protections Legislation
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 by the Senate President. 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. 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 si
Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth Signed Into Law
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, HB 1623, a bipartisan omnibus bill to ensure coverage and reimbursement for health care services provided through telemedicine on the same basis as services provided in person was signed into law. Senator Tom Sherman (D-Rye) and Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene) issued the following statements in response: “Expanded access to telehealth has become imperative in light of the CO
Omnibus Child Protection Bill Signed Into Law
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, HB 1162, an omnibus child protection bill, was signed into law. Senator Martha Hennessey (D-Hanover) issued the following statement in response: “The health and welfare of our children is one of the most pressing issues we face as a state. I am proud to have sponsored the amendment to HB 1162 which includes clarifying our provisions on adoption, the authority of the Off
HB 1240 Signed Into Law
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, HB 1240 was signed into law. As amended, HB 1240 incorporates text from HB 1599, creating a special marriage officiant license, and HB 1491 as amended by the Senate, updating licensing and policy and fees. Senator Martha Hennessey (D-Hanover) and Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) issued the following statements in response: “The safety of our students is now, and alway
Bipartisan Bill to Advance Protections for Sexual Assault Victim-Survivors Signed Into Law
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, HB 705, an omnibus bill enhancing protections for sexual assault victim-survivors, was signed into law. Senator Martha Hennessey (D-Hanover) issued the following statement in response: “Today is a victory for New Hampshire. HB 705’s passage into law is more than legislative action. It is a statement that as a state, we stand with our victims and survivors of sexual assa
Funding for Nashua’s Substance Use Disorder Services Signed Into Law
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, HB 1230 which makes an appropriation to the department of health and human services for the purpose of funding substance use disorder services in Nashua, was signed into law. Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) issued the following statement in response: “The National Institute on Drug Abuse ranks New Hampshire in the top five states with the highest rate of opioid-invol
Governor Rejects Protections and Funding for Long Term Care Facilities and Child Care Scholarships
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Governor Sununu vetoed HB 1246, a portion of the Senate Democrats’ Granite Promise Plan addressing the COVID-19 crisis in New Hampshire’s nursing homes and long term care facilities and providing funding for the child care scholarship program. Senate Majority Leader Dan Feltes (D-Concord) issued the following statements in response: “Let’s be clear: Chris Sununu is tryi
HB 1264, Bipartisan Clean Water Legislation, Sent to Governor
Contact Name: Sara Persechino Phone: (603) 271-3479 Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, HB 1264 was delivered to the Secretary of State. HB 1264 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. It next goes to the governor’s desk where he will have five business days to sign, veto, or allow the bill to become