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SB 38, making an appropriation for local highway aid and municipal bridge aid, passed the House today on a voice vote. House Majority Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to the passage of SB38. House Majority Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statement: “This bill will send $30 million back …

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House Majority Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack) offered the following statement in response to the passage of SB9, relative to the admissibility of proffered evidence in sexual assault cases. The bill passed the House by a 328 – 30 vote. House Majority Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack): “This is an important piece of legislation that protects the …

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Today, the House passed SB131, which establishes a cross border drug interdiction program. The bill will add five state troopers to work with Massachusetts officials to target drugs and dealers along the border, and adds $2.4 million to the Granite Hammer program, which will allow more communities to take advantage of drug interdiction efforts. The …

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CONCORD- Today, the House passed SB 125, establishing a committee to study transmission, distribution, generation, and other costs in the state’s electricity system. House Majority Leader Rep. Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) and Member of House Science, Technology, and Energy Committee Rep. Herbert Vadney (R-Meredith) issued the following statements following today’s vote: “New Hampshire’s electricity rates …

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CONCORD- Today, the House Election Law Committee heard testimony regarding SB 3, relative to domicile for voting purposes. This legislation clarifies the definition of domicile for voting purposes while modifying the requirements for documenting the domicile of an individual registering to vote. SB3 will prohibit individuals who are only in the state on a temporary …

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CONCORD- House Majority Leader Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of SB3 relative to domicile for voting purposes. “I applaud our Republican colleagues in the Senate today on the passage of Senate Bill 3. SB3 is an important piece of legislation that will continue to preserve New Hampshire’s electoral …

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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 – House Majority Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statement relative to the announcement that Jennifer Horn would not seek another term as Republican Party Chairman. “I want to thank Jennifer Horn for her hard work and ongoing commitment to the Republican Party in New Hampshire.  Since becoming party chair in 2013 she …

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