NH Human Rights Commission (HB 686)

HB 686 limits the complainant’s right to remove the case for jury trial to superior court in a case before the human rights commission. The Senate hearing will be at 3:15 PM, Statehouse Room 103. In the meantime, please email or call the members of the Senate...

Home Schoolers Update (HB 368)

HB 368 was retained in committee. Chairman Emma Rouse described HB 368 as a “vehicle” to continue to “study” the homeschool laws in New Hampshire. Retained Bill – Survey to Superintendents Subcommittee Work Session: 6/2/2009 10:00 AM LOB...

Tax Caps for All (HB 183)

HB 183 now carries an important amendment which reads: “An act relative to the removal of town officers and relative to charter limitations on the growth of budgets and taxes.” Bill Text: (original) HB 183 The amendment would allow budget limitation...

Mandatory Seat Belts (HB 383)

HB 383 would require passenger restraint use by all motor vehicle operators and passengers unless specifically exempt by law. Amendment: The bill was amended to reduce the fines by 50%; $50 to $25 for the 1st offense and $100 to $50 for the 2nd or subsequent offense...

Sales and Use Tax Information (SB 5)

The NH House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee will be having a public hearing on Wednesday, April 29th in the Legislative Office Building at 1:30 PM for SB 5. SB 5 would prohibit retailers from disclosing consumer information to foreign states in connection to...

Parental Consent for Psyche Exams (HB 509)

HB 509 would require school mental health personnel to obtain written consent of a parent or legal guardian prior to conducting any psychological evaluation or examination on a child. Bill text: HB 509 This bill was heard by the House Education Committee and was voted...