Bill would DOUBLE boat fees (HB 205)

January 2009 HB 205 seeks to increase boating registration and license fees. Read the bill text here: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2009/HB0205.html This bill was already heard by the House Resources, Recreation and Development Committee but you can...

Playground Smoking Ban Gets Hearing (HB 81)

Seacoast Online HAMPTON — A proposed bill that aims to ban smoking in and around playgrounds will go before a committee for a hearing on Jan. 29. State Rep. Susan Kepner, D-Hampton, introduced the bill that, if approved, would ban smoking within 25 feet of playgrounds...

Interference in Employee Employer Relationship (HB 663)

HB 663 is an intrusive bill proposed by James Pilliod (R) which would require employers to provide flexible hours for workers and more. Read the full text of the bill here: HB 663 The bill is not yet scheduled for hearing but when it is we will post the date and time...

Unfair to Home Schoolers

According to the most recent NECAP test results, 61 percent, 68 percent and 28 percent of 11th grade students statewide fall below the “proficient” level in writing, mathematics and reading respectively. By this grade, $1.7 billion has been spent to...

NH Examines Penalties for Meetings Law Violations (HB 425)

Seacoast Online – New Hampshire examines penalties for meetings law violations CONCORD — New Hampshire lawmakers are considering strengthening penalties against public agencies, officials and employees that violate the state’s Right-to-Know Law. The...

Horse Fees Bill to be Killed (HB 427)

Seacoast Online CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The sponsor of a bill that has angered horse owners around New Hampshire is withdrawing her proposal. The New Hampshire Horse Council says Cornish Rep. Carla Skinder sent an e-mail early Tuesday to say she would ask that her bill...