Senator Perkins Kwoka Pushes Back on SB 52, relative to city charter provisions for tax caps
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senator Kevin Avard (R-Nashua) introduced SB 52, relative to city charter provisions for tax caps, which seeks to limit the ability of cities and towns to make spending decisions at the local level. After the hearing, Senator Perkins Kwoka (D-Portsmouth) issued the following statement: “SB 52 is misguided, unworkable legislation that has the potential for serious
Senator Rosenwald Introduces “Taxpayer Rescue Act of 2021”
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) introduced SB 72, the “Taxpayer Rescue Act of 2021,” to the Senate Finance Committee in an effort to provide much-needed property tax relief to Granite Staters at a time when they need it most. After the hearing, prime sponsor Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) issued the following statement: “The Taxpayer Rescue Act of 2021 is o
Senator Sherman Introduces SB 71, Advances Emission Reduction Efforts in NH
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senator Tom Sherman (D-Rye) introduced SB 71 to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. SB 71 establishes a commission to develop science-based emissions reduction goals for the state of New Hampshire. After the hearing, prime sponsor Senator Tom Sherman (D-Rye) issued the following statement: “Reducing air pollution and emissions is a critical public h
Senator Cavanaugh Pushes Back on “Right to Work”
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senator John Reagan (R-Deerfield) introduced SB 61, so called “Right to Work” legislation to the Senate Commerce committee in an effort to limit the efforts of labor unions to negotiate for higher wages and safer working environments. After the hearing, Senator Kevin Cavanaugh (D-Manchester) issued the following statement: “So called “Right to Work” legislation ha
Senate Commerce Committee Passes SB 69
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate Commerce committee unanimously passed SB 69. SB 69, prime sponsored by Senator Becky Whitley (D-Concord) requires certain employers to provide access to a sufficient space and a reasonable break period for nursing mothers to express milk during working hours. After the vote, prime sponsor Senator Becky Whitley (D-Concord) and co-sponsor Senator Rebecca
SB 47 Introduced to Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) introduced SB 47 to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee. The bill permanently enacts no-excuse absentee registration and voting, and partial processing of absentee ballots prior to election day. After the hearing, Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) issued the following stateme
Senate Executive Departments & Administration Committee Passes SB 21
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate Executive Departments & Administration Committee unanimously passed SB 21 in a vote of 5-0. SB 21 provides that the change to the quorum for the Pease development authority board of directors made pursuant to HB 243, passed in 2019, shall not take effect on April 30, 2021. The quorum required under current law shall remain unchanged. After the vote, pri
Senate Commerce Committee Passes SB 20
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Yesterday, the Senate Education Committee unanimously passed SB 20 in a vote of 5-0. SB 20 exempts individuals applying to teach a course in a career technical education specialty area from the bachelor's degree requirement for a one-year certificate of eligibility to teach. After the vote, prime sponsor Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene) issued the following statement: “SB 20 b
Senator D’Allesandro Renews Call for Transparency in NH Veterans Home Response
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – On Friday, January 8th, Senator Lou D’Allesandro sent a letter to Governor Chris Sununu once again calling for transparency in the state’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak at the New Hampshire Veterans Home that claimed the lives of 37 residents. This letter follows a previous request for information from the governor’s office made on December 21st per Article 1, Part 8
Senate Commerce Committee Passes SB 14
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously passed SB 14 in a vote of 5-0. SB 14 allows the liquor commission to register trade names with the secretary of state to operate as a direct shipper of liquor and wine. After the vote, prime sponsor Senator Lou D’Allesandro (D-Manchester) issued the following statement: “Senate Bill 14 is a critical piece of bipartisan leg