Defeat Home School Bill (HB 368)

UPDATE: This bill was NOT taken up on January 6. It will instead be taken up for a floor vote on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 10:00 AM. It appears that at least one Republican is considering the bill. If you are a constituent of first term Republican Representative...

Judges and Sheriffs (CACR 21)

On January 14, 2010 the House Judiciary Committee will be hearing CACR 21, a bill that would allow judges and sheriffs to continue to serve after the age of 70 years. The hearing will be held at 10:30 AM in LOB Room 208. Please ask the Committee to OPPOSE this...

Federal Interference (HB 1134)

The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold a hearing on HB 1134 on January 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the LOB Room 204. HB 1134 specifies the circumstances under which a federal officer or special agent may use deadly or non-deadly force in assisting...

Whose Side Are You On? (HB 1142)

by Steve MacDonald One of the symptoms of a legislator who has lost touch with their role in government is when they sponsor or vote for legislation that dilutes voter power or their ability influence the process. HB 1142 deigns to do exactly that. Peter Bergin and...

Cutting Expenses (HB 1675)

HB 1675 would cut expenses for certain legislators. Specifically, this bill repeals provisions allowing members of the general court to be reimbursed for travel expenses. The bill also establishes a 2-year moratorium on the reimbursement of certain travel expenses of...

Mandatory Fire Sprinklers (HB 1191 and HB 1486)

An international NGO is mounting a push to change our local laws. Local lawmakers are pushing back. The International Code Council has said that New Hampshire has adopted 2009 I-Codes, including fire sprinkler requirements. NH is one of two states that are the first...