CONCORD, NH — Following today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming states’ authority to recognize sex-based distinctions in public policy, a group of female members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives is calling on Governor Kelly Ayotte to sign HB 1442. The lawmakers say the ruling strengthens the ability of states to protect privacy, safety, …
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SALEM, N.H. – Deputy House Majority Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) issued the following statement after the Salem School Board following their recent emergency vote to immediately spend $747,333 in unassigned taxpayer funds. “What we witnessed from the Salem School Board is a perfect example of why the system is broken and why the taxpayers of …
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CONCORD, NH- House Deputy Majority Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) and House Ways and Means Chairman John Janigian (R-Salem) released the following statement, celebrating the House voting to adopt the Committee of Conference Report on HB155, the Small Business Relief Act. “Small businesses are the backbone of our state,” Deputy Leader Sweeney began. “The Small Business …
CONCORD, NH – House Education Policy and Administration Chair Kristin Noble (R-Bedford) released the following statement after the State Senate failed to adopt the Committee of Conference Report on HB 751. “I am immeasurably disappointed in today’s results. Unfortunately, our colleagues in the Senate did not have the courage to defend the more than 60 students …
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CONCORD, NH – House Speaker Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) and House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the House and Senate passed HB 1735, a bill that expands the Michael Yakubovich and John Lewicke Right to Try Act. Majority Leader Osborne (R-Auburn): “Expanding the Michael Yakubovich John Lewicke Right to Try Act takes …
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CONCORD, NH – House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Vice-Chair Lisa Mazur (R-Goffstown) and House Speaker Pro Tempore Jim Kofalt (R-Wilton) released the following statement after the House voted to adopt the Committee of Conference report on HB 1376, (New Title) relative to a parent’s ability to raise their child in a manner consistent with …
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CONCORD, NH – House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Chairman Terry Roy (R-Deerfield) released the following statement after the House tabled the Committee of Conference report on SB 609. “Our rights come from the Constitution and our Creator, not a group of unelected officials. House Republicans won’t stand by while red tape is weaponized to disarm Granite …
CONCORD, NH – House Finance Division III Chair Maureen Mooney (R-Merrimack) and Representative Bill Boyd (R-Merrimack) released the following statement after House Democrats near unanimously opposed HB 155, a bill that directs $9 million to support Granite State nursing homes. Chairman Maureen Mooney (R-Merrimack): “New Hampshire’s nursing home residents and their families deserved better than this. These …
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CONCORD, NH- House Election Law Chairman Ross Berry (R-Weare) and House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the House supported the motion to adopt the Committee of Conference Report on HB1300, the Taxpayer Protection Act. The revised version of the Taxpayer Protection Act will place a question directly on the ballot asking …
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CONCORD, NH- House Deputy Majority Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) and House Ways and Means Chairman John Janigian (R-Salem) released the following statement, celebrating the House voting to adopt the Committee of Conference Report on HB155, the Small Business Relief Act. “Small businesses are the backbone of our state,” Deputy Leader Sweeney began. “The Small Business Relief Act …
CONCORD, NH – House Election Law Chairman Ross Berry (R-Weare) responded to today’s federal court decision striking down HB 1569: “I am not surprised that an unelected judge ‘appointed’ by the autopen in 2021 would push far-left Democratic policies on the people of New Hampshire. The vast majority of Granite Staters support common sense election …
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CONCORD, NH – House Executive Departments and Administration Chair Erica Layon (R-Derry) released the following statement after the House and Senate signed the Committee of Conference report on HB 609, relative to the general court’s authority over the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, taxation, and other matter pertaining to firearms, stun guns, Tasers, pepper …
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CONCORD, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the passing of the Honorable Michael Yakubovich. “Michael was a great man, a dedicated public servant, a champion of liberty and an absolute legend. I will forever remember his willingness to work hard and his diligence in public service.” “His commitment to …
CONCORD, NH- House Election Law Chairman Ross Berry (R-Weare) released the following statement after the House passed SB223-FN, confirming that only government issued IDs can be used while voting. “SB223 confirms that only government IDs can be used in order to vote in New Hampshire. Voters can be assured that when they cast a ballot, …
CONCORD, NH – House Commerce Chair John Hunt (R-Rindge) released the following statement after the House voted to refer SB498-FN, relative to children’s mental health services for persons 18 years of age and younger, for interim study. “We agree with Governor Ayotte that children’s mental health coverage is a serious problem. However the answer to …
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