HB 71 Passed in Senate
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, in a party line vote of 14-10, Senate Republicans voted Ought to Pass on HB 71, a bill that prohibits the superior court from allowing special school meetings for a collective bargaining agreement that was voted down at the regular meeting. After the vote, Senator Sue Prentiss (D-West Lebanon) issued the following statement: “HB 71 is an unnecessary bill that does
SB 101 Unanimously Passes Through House Ways and Means
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, SB 101, prime sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) was unanimously voted Ought to Pass with Amendment by the House Ways and Means Committee. SB 101 increases the minimum gross business income required for filing a business profits tax return. After the vote, Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) issued the following statem
Senate Republicans Block Taxpayer Rescue Act of 2021
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, during a budget work session of the Senate Finance Committee, Republican committee members voted against an amended version of the Taxpayer Rescue Act of 2021, a modest effort to provide much-needed property tax relief to Granite Staters at a time when they need it most. After the vote, amendment sponsor Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) issued the following stat
Republican Members of Joint Committee on Legislative Facilities Remove State House Mask Mandate
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Republican members of the Joint Committee on Legislative Facilities voted to remove the General Court of New Hampshire Face Coverings Policy. During the meeting, Democratic members asked if public health officials had been consulted prior to the discussion. While it was clear that Dr. Ballard had been consulted regarding the upcoming Senate in person session,
Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Expand 911 Immunity for Victims of Violent Crime
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously voted Ought to Pass on HB 546, which expands upon existing immunity laws for individuals reporting certain emergencies or crimes to law enforcement. After the vote, Senator Becky Whitley (D-Hopkinton) issued the following statement: “Existing NH law provides immunity from prosecution for possession or control of a control
HB 71 Passed in Committee
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, in a party line vote of 3-2, Republican members of the Senate Education Committee voted Ought to Pass on HB 71, a bill that prohibits the superior court from allowing special school meetings for a collective bargaining agreement that was voted down at the regular meeting. After the vote, Senate Education Committee member Senator Sue Prentiss (D-West Lebanon) issue
Senate Commerce Committee Votes to Protect Local Restaurants
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously voted Ought to Pass with Amendment on HB 593 which requires a food delivery service to enter into an agreement with a food service establishment or food retail store before offering delivery service from that restaurant. After the vote, Senator Kevin Cavanaugh (D-Manchester) issued the following statement: “Our local resta
Senate Commerce Committee Passes Pro-Worker Safety Legislation
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously voted Ought to Pass with Amendment on HB 448 which establishes a committee to study and compare federal Occupational Safety and Health Act standards with the safety and health standards the New Hampshire department of labor uses for public sector employees. After the vote, Senator Kevin Cavanaugh (D-Manchester) issued the
Senate Commerce Committee Blocks Anti-Renter Legislation
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, in a vote of 4-1, the Senate Commerce Committee voted Inexpedient to Legislate on HB 227 which adds the expiration of the term of the lease or tenancy if over 6 months as grounds for an eviction. After the vote, Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) issued the following statement: “New Hampshire is already suffering from low vacancy rates across the