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...Rules Change in NH Shuts Out Public
In what seems like a page from the playbook of Barack H. Obama for lack of transparency, a new rule would shut out certain voices from the legislative procedure. Both Democratic and Republican House leaders supported a rules change to allow only elected lawmakers...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...Right to Know Provisions (HB 1284)
HB 1284 would require draft minutes of meetings under the right-to-know law to be available within 5 business days in 2 public locations, one of which is always available for public viewing. The House Judiciary Committee will hear testimony on this bill on 01/12/2010...VISITORS