HB 2 Committee of Conference Adopts Budget Amendment to Devastate Family Planning Programs
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, during the committee of conference on HB 2, House and Senate Republicans adopted an amendment brought by Senator Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) that will even further jeopardize reproductive health facilities’ ability to serve Granite Staters. The amendment requires that any contract awarded to a reproductive health facility shall stipulate that the facility will permi
Expanded Net Metering Passed By Committee of Conference
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, during the committee of conference on SB 91, adopting omnibus legislation on renewable energy and utilities, conferees came to an agreement which will expand net metering in New Hampshire. After the meeting, committee member Senator David Watters (D-Dover) issued the following statement: “We know that expanded net metering will help our municipalities, businesses,
Senate Democrats Honor Representative Douglas Ley
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Late last night, Representative Douglas Ley passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and kindness in his work to the state of New Hampshire. Following the news of his passing, Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy and Deputy Senate Democratic Leader Cindy Rosenwald issued this statement: “We are heartbroken to hear of Representative Ley’s passing. Doug was a cha
Senate Republicans Approve Irresponsible Elections Legislation
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senate Republicans concurred with the House amended version of Senate Bill 89, legislation relative to various election procedures. As a result of this action, the bill will now head to the Governor’s desk. Originally, the bill included language allowing cities and towns to participate in partial pre-processing of absentee ballots. This critical provision was stri
Senate to Further Discussion on Language of HB 177
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate recommended a committee of conference on SB 103 in order to discuss the addition of the language of HB 177, prohibiting the siting of a landfill near a state park. After the vote, Senator Donna Soucy (D-Manchester), Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua), Senator Kevin Cavanaugh (D-Manchester), and Senator Lou D’Allesandro (D-Manchester) issued the followin
Senate Unanimously Concurs on SB 101, Relieves Financial Burden for Small Businesses
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate unanimously voted to concur on SB 101, Senator Donna Soucy’s (D-Manchester) bill to raise the minimum filing threshold on the business profits tax. After the vote, Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) issued the following statement: “New Hampshire is extremely proud of our robust small business economy and our self employed entrepreneurs.
Senate Republicans Freeze Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senate Republicans voted to concur with the House amendment to SB 137 which freezes the minimum wage for tipped employees at $3.27 per hour. After the vote, Senate Democratic Leader Senator Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) issued the following statement: “New Hampshire residents already suffer from an unlivable minimum wage. To then go a step further and freeze our tipp
Senate Republicans Push Forward Unconstitutional Gun Legislation
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senate Republicans voted to send SB 154, a bill that would prohibit New Hampshire officials from enacting and enforcing federal regulations and executive orders to reduce gun violence, to a committee of conference. Senate Democrats voted against the recommendation due to the unfixable nature of the bill. After the vote, Senator Becky Whitley (D-Hopkinton) issued t
Senate Democrats Push Back on Irresponsible, Harmful State Budget
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester), Deputy Senate Democratic Leader Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua), and Senator Lou D’Allesandro (D-Manchester) fought back against a state budget crafted by Senate Republicans that leaves essential programs unfunded, implements dangerous policies that have nothing to do with the state’s allocation of general funds, and
Senate Republicans Block Millions in Property Tax Relief
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Senate Republicans voted against an amendment from Senator Lou D’Allesandro (D-Manchester) to deliver $40 million in municipal aid to New Hampshire’s cities and towns, 60% of which would have been directed to local property tax relief. Senator Lou D’Allesandro (D-Manchester) issued the following statement in response: “Municipal revenue sharing is a proven, effective way