Press Releases

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of HB685

Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of HB685, relative to insurance plans that cover maternity benefits. This bill mandates insurance plans which cover maternity benefits to provide coverage for emergency or elective abortion services. “If you are concerned about the cost of health …

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of HB685 Read More »

House Republican Leader Praises Veto of HB1494

Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of HB1494, adopting omnibus legislation concerning workers. HB1171 was attached to this bill in the Senate and would create an unfunded mandate on municipal governments with the trust cost unknown. “HB1494 is yet another example of Democrats’ …

House Republican Leader Praises Veto of HB1494 Read More »

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of Gun Grabbing Legislation

Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of HB687, relative to extreme risk protection orders. 100% of Republicans opposed it’s passage in the House and were joined 22 House Democrats. “Democrats since coming into control have dedicated themselves to trying to erode the 2nd …

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of Gun Grabbing Legislation Read More »

House Republican Leader Praises DOJ Review of Out-of-State Income Tax Collection Practices

CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued a statement on the announcement that the NH Department of Justice is reviewing how some states may be improperly imposing taxes on New Hampshire employees who are working from home during the COVID 19 pandemic. “For the last two years, we have been fighting against New …

House Republican Leader Praises DOJ Review of Out-of-State Income Tax Collection Practices Read More »

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of Redistricting Redo

CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of HB 1665, establishing an independent redistricting commission.  “This is yet another poorly crafted Democrat legislative concept that for the most part resembles legislation from last year, that the governor vetoed, and the legislature sustained. The constitution …

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of Redistricting Redo Read More »

House Republican Leader Praises Veto SMART Act

Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of SB 7, establishing the secure modern accurate registration act (SMART Act).  “Let’s be completely clear, there is absolutely nothing smart about the SMART Act. SB 7 attempts to create something that New Hampshire opted not to …

House Republican Leader Praises Veto SMART Act Read More »

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of HB250

Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement after Governor Chris Sununu vetoed HB250, establishing a dental benefit under the state Medicaid program.  “The COVID-19 crisis has impacted the lives of all granite staters and has given state government a lot of uncertainty regarding our fiscal picture. The latest revenue report …

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of HB250 Read More »

House Republican Leader Pleased by Governor’s Veto of HB1660

Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement after Governor Sununu vetoed HB1660, establishing a protective order for vulnerable adults. House Republicans unanimously opposed it’s passage and were joined by members of the Democratic caucus.  “House Republicans spoke loud and clear in February by unanimously opposing this bill’s passage. We were …

House Republican Leader Pleased by Governor’s Veto of HB1660 Read More »

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of HB1234

Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of HB1234, relative to state and local government administration. “HB1234 is a prime example of everything that was wrong with the process the Democrats used to pass legislation this year. This bill consisted of over 40 different pieces …

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of HB1234 Read More »

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of Omnibus Election Bill

Concord, NH – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of HB1672, relative to absentee voting. “House Democrats would have you believe that HB1672 is needed for our citizens to have a chance to vote in the midst of the pandemic. But, in reality, the Attorney …

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of Omnibus Election Bill Read More »

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of HB1247

Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of HB1247, relative to mortgage defaults and nonpayments of rent during the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak state of emergency. “Governor Sununu’s continuing response to our citizens’ rent and mortgage situations during this pandemic is thorough and …

House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of HB1247 Read More »

Republican Leader Praises Governor Sununu Veto of Income Tax

CONCORD- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch released the following statement after Governor Sununu vetoed HB712-FN, relative to a family and medical leave insurance program. This bill would create a mandatory family and medical leave insurance program funded by a 0.5% tax on wages.  “Well, it’s Groundhog Day…again. For the second year in a row, Democrats …

Republican Leader Praises Governor Sununu Veto of Income Tax Read More »

House Republican Leader Reacts to Democrats Support of Minimum Wage Hike

DURHAM-House Republican Leader Dick Hinch issued the following statement after the House voted 198-124 to concur on HB731, relative to the state minimum hourly rate.  “Apparently Democrats in Concord would rather check boxes on their progressive wish-list than assist New Hampshire’s economic recovery. Passing a 65% mandatory wage hike in these times is particularly burdensome …

House Republican Leader Reacts to Democrats Support of Minimum Wage Hike Read More »

House Republicans Believe HB1672 Puts NH Election Integrity at Risk

Durham, NH – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to the House voting to concur with HB1672, relative to absentee voting, on a vote of 195-130. Following today’s vote, the bill will be sent to the governor. “HB1672 is a democrat wishlist of partisan political agenda items masked as …

House Republicans Believe HB1672 Puts NH Election Integrity at Risk Read More »

House Republicans Decry Democrats’ Lack of Transparency, Legislative Log Jam

CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued a statement relative to the June 30th House session during which the session agenda included dozens of omnibus bills containing subject matter that the House did not have time to thoroughly vet. In some cases dozens of Senate bills that had not yet received a public …

House Republicans Decry Democrats’ Lack of Transparency, Legislative Log Jam Read More »