HB 72 May be Amended

A bill to substantially increase how many voters it would take to call for a secret-ballot vote at Town Meeting will mostly likely be amended, the bill’s prime sponsor reports. State Rep. Betsey Patten, R-Moultonborough, initially sought to increase from five to...

Bill Would Ban Cell Phone Use While Driving (HB 34)

HB 34 would , among other things, prohibit the use of cellular phones while actively driving a motor vehicle, except by certain emergency personnel in an official capacity. This could mean that you may not be able to use your phone to summon help in an emergency where...

Bill Would Require Carbon Monoxide Detectors In New Homes (HB 120)

Fire Marshal Calls Detectors Easy, Inexpensive Way To Save Lives CONCORD, N.H. — Carbon monoxide detectors could be standard equipment in new and renovated homes in about a year under a bill proposed this year. The New Hampshire House is debating a bill that...

Having Your Say at Town Meeting is Under Attack (HB 71)

HB 71 would change the requirement of holding a public hearing for any proposed municipal bond or note in the amount of $100,00 or more to $1,000,000 or more. Read the full text of the bill here: HB 71 This bill failed on a voice vote on February 12,...

SB2 Town Meetings Under Attack (HB 114)

HB 114 would no longer allow changes to warrant articles in the deliberative session in SB2 situations. Read the full text of the bill here: HB 114 This bill was defeated with a voice vote on February 4, 2009.

Right to Know Law Under Assault (HB 53)

HB 53 would exempt certain government agencies from having to release information under the RSA 91-A “Right to Know” law. CNHT feels that the passage of this bill would not be in the best interest of the taxpayer. Read the full text of the bill here: HB 53...