3 Democrats joined with 98% of House Republicans to pass HB557, relative to school attendance in towns with no public schools, by a vote of 186-163. House Education Committee Chair Rick Ladd (R-Haverhill): “There is no provision in our constitution or on the long line of Claremont cases that only public schools are constitutionally adequate. Private …
Republican Review Volume 3 Issue 5
CONCORD- House Majority Leader Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statement relative to the defeat of HB 447, relative to allocating electoral college electors based on the national popular vote. The bill was defeated by a vote of 234-132 “We’re pleased the House rejected Democrat sponsored legislation that would have diminished New Hampshire’s role …
CONCORD- House Majority Leader Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statement relative to the passage of election law reform legislation in the House, seeking to strengthen the integrity of our state elections. “Republicans in the House are proud to contribute to the effort to maintain New Hampshire’s electoral integrity. The passage of several bills …
Republican Review Volume 3 Issue 4
Republican Review Volume 3 Issue 3
Governor Chris Sununu signed SB12 “Constitutional Carry” into law today during a ceremony in the Executive Council Chambers. The Governor was joined at the bill signing by House Majority Leader Richard “Dick” Hinch along with other sponsors of the bill and members of the public. The newly enacted law removes the licensing requirement for individuals to …
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Republican Review Vol 3 Issue 2
A recent poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center highlights positive approval ratings from residents on the job that the Legislature is doing. The poll of 489 individuals showed that 47% of those surveyed view the Legislature positively. Read the full results of the Granite State Poll here: NH Residents Positive About Sununu, Legislature, State Outlook
To access the February 11 edition of the Republican Review, please click here: Republican Review – February 11, 2017
CONCORD – House Majority Leader Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) offered the following statement relative to passage of SB12, repealing the licensing requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver. “Republicans were proud to lead the fight for the passage of this important and long overdue bill. Law abiding gun owners deserve that their rights be …
The following is a partial transcript of the testimony of the Thomas P. Sullivan North Sutton, NH VP at Sturm, Ruger & Company. Inc, given during the Labor committee’s public hearing on SB11 in Representatives Hall: My name is Tom Sullivan. I am a resident of North Sutton, New Hampshire, and I am also the …
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On Wednesday, February 1, House Majority Leader Dick Hinch offered the following testimony before the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee relative to SB12, repealing the licensing requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver. February 1, 2017 House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Rep. David Welch, Chairman Legislative Office Building Room 204 Concord, …
CONCORD – New Hampshire House Speaker Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson) and House Majority Leader Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statements following the swearing in and inaugural remarks of Governor Chris Sununu. House Speaker Shawn Jasper “The House and the Governor have shared priorities, and we look forward to working in a collaborative manner with …
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Concord—In announcing his leadership team for the upcoming biennium today, New Hampshire House Speaker Shawn Jasper has called upon a number of veteran legislators as well as several lawmakers who will be serving in a leadership role for the first time. “I am proud to be working with a team of leaders that represent a …
