Senate Judiciary Committee Hears Bill to Restrict Reproductive Rights
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 625, a bill to ban abortion at or after 24 weeks without exception for the health of the fetus or in cases of rape or incest. After the hearing, Senator Becky Whitley (D-Hopkinton), Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene), and Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) issued the following statements: “HB 625 is yet another attempt to diminish a
Senate Judiciary Committee Hears Heartless, Anti-Family Legislation
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 233, a heartless political maneuver that could deny families who are grieving the loss of their child the ability to choose the compassionate care that’s best for them, such as religious rites & sacraments. This attempt to restrict a family’s personal medical decision has been brought forward under the false narrative of pre
New Hampshire Honors Genocide Awareness Month
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, community leaders gathered together in Keene’s Central Square to commemorate the start of Genocide Awareness Month. Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene) began the event with a reading of the Governor’s proclamation designating April as Genocide Awareness Month. After the event, Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene) issued the following statement: “There are so many reasons to engage o
Senate Passes SB 95, Provides Option for Remote Meetings
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Last week, the Senate unanimously passed SB 95. SB 95 extends the option for governmental entities to hold remote meetings through July 1, 2022. After the vote, Senator Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D-Portsmouth) issued the following statement: “The past year has forced us to rethink the way we approach local government. Remote meetings have increased the efficiency, participat
Senate Passes SB 101, Relieves Tax Burden for Small Businesses
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate voted ought to pass on SB 101, Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy’s (D-Manchester) bill to increase the business income threshold at which businesses must file a business profits tax return. After the vote, prime sponsor Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) issued the following statement: “The passage of SB 101 is a win for New Hampshir
Conversation on SB 119 to Continue
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate voted to table SB 119, Senator Kevin Cavanaugh’s (D-Manchester) bill relative to the ordinary death benefit in the retirement system. By tabling the bill the Senate will be able to continue the conversation around the legislation. After the vote, prime sponsor Senator Kevin Cavanaugh (D-Manchester) issued the following statement: “The families of our lo
Senate Passes SB 114
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate passed SB 114. As amended, SB 114 requires that the director of the police standards and training council shall provide education and training to law enforcement officers on de-escalation, ethics, implicit bias, and cultural diversity. This language is consistent with the recommendations of the LEACT commission as well as the already in motion plans of
Senate ED&A Committee Hears Bill to Proclaim the Daring Jumping Spider to be the State Spider of NH
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Yesterday, the Senate Executive Departments & Administration Committee heard HB 318, a bill to proclaim the daring jumping spider to be the state spider of New Hampshire. The bill is the result of study and research by a third-grade environmental science class at Hollis Primary School in Hollis, NH. After the hearing, Senators Kevin Cavanaugh (D-Manchester) and Sue Prent
Conversation on Taxpayer Rescue Act of 2021 to Continue
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate voted to table SB 72, Senator Cindy Rosenwald’s (D-Nashua) Taxpayer Rescue Act of 2021 in order to continue the conversation around property tax relief as a part of the budget process. After the vote, prime sponsor Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) issued the following statement: “The Taxpayer Rescue Act of 2021 is one of the most important pieces of p
Medicaid Dental Benefits Passes Senate Finance Committee
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate Finance Committee voted Ought to Pass on SB 150, Senator Cindy Rosenwald’s (D-Nashua) bill establishing a dental benefit under the state Medicaid program. After the vote, prime sponsor Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) issued the following statement: “Today’s committee vote on SB 150 continues to affirm that providing dental benefits to the over 120,00