Bill to allow anyone to vote as “student” (HB 614)

February 2009 HB 614 is another bill that would damage the integrity of our elections. Along with the weakening of the ability to challenge voter registrations with HB 276, this would again put in place a policy that might make it easier for improper voting in the...

Motor Vehicle Fine Increase Sought (HB 647)

HB 647 modifies the fine amounts for various motor vehicle offenses, specifies that certain fine amounts include the penalty assessment, and changes the circumstances under which a violator must appear in court. This is a tax increase. Bill text: HB 647 This bill was...

Yet another tax proposed (HB 426)

February 2009 HB 426 would among other things impose an education property tax at $5.50 per $1,000 of taxable value. Bill text: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2009/HB0426.html This bill was heard on February 3, 2009 by the House Ways and Means Committee....

Nashua seeks to circumvent RTK

February 9, 2009 Nashua Telegraph City seeking right to hold shut sessions Law breach prompts bill to tweak Right-to-Know Law NASHUA – After breaking the law by meeting in secret session to talk about the proposed teachers contract last year, city officials are now...

Nashua Mayor seeks to change RTK law

February 9, 2009 Seacoast Online NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — The mayor of Nashua wants to change the state’s right-to-know law so city officials can meet in secret to discuss collective bargaining strategies. The mayor, aldermen and school board met in private last...

Ax the View Tax (HB 298)

HB 298 excludes the value of the view external to a property from the appraisal of a property for property tax purposes. This would nullify the infamous ‘View Tax’ that has caused so many people to have to give up property that has been in their families...