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Bill Hearings for Week of January 27, 2025

  • These are the most liberty-critical hearings for the week
  • Click on the bill number to read the bill.
  • Click on the committee name to email the committee your thoughts.

Of the 141 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 23 and opposition of 26 with 0 being of interest.
Of the 42 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 9 and opposition of 8 with 1 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Support HB208 relative to certification requirements for school nurses. Education Policy and Administration Mon 1/27 11:00 AM LOB Room 205-207 This bill changes credential standards for school nurses.
Support HB68 making best interest placements within the same school district mandatory in the absence of a valid reason to deny the placement. Education Policy and Administration Mon 1/27 1:00 PM LOB Room 205-207 This bill requires superintendents to approve student requests for reassignment within the same school district, and requires superintendents to provide written reasons to parents for denials of requests.
Support HB189 defining “clean energy” and the department of energy’s 10-year state energy strategy to include new technology small-scale nuclear energy, renewable energy, and fuel diversity; and, removing references to the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board. Science, Technology and Energy Mon 1/27 9:00 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill defines “clean energy” to mean small-scale nuclear energy, renewable energy, and fuel diversity and makes it part of the department of energy’s 10-year state energy strategy. This bill also removes reference to the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board.
Support HB224 relative to rebates to ratepayers from the renewable energy fund. Science, Technology and Energy Mon 1/27 10:00 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill requires moneys paid into the renewable energy fund to be rebated to ratepayers.
Oppose HB553 relative to the definition of abuse and neglect and conditions triggering a rebuttable presumption of harm in abuse and neglect cases. Children and Family Law Tue 1/28 1:30 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill makes modifications to the purpose statement, definitions, and terms of rebuttable presumption for abuse and neglect.
Oppose SB81 increasing the annual real estate transfer tax revenue contribution and making an appropriation to the affordable housing fund. Commerce Tue 1/28 9:30 AM SH Room 100 This bill increases the amount of annual real estate transfer tax revenues that are transferred to the affordable housing fund.
Oppose SB82 relative to the housing opportunity project extension and homes for homeland heroes grant program. Commerce Tue 1/28 9:45 AM SH Room 100 This bill incentivizes New Hampshire counties and municipalities to open land for affordable workforce housing by establishing housing opportunity zones, setting zoning and design requirements, mandating owner-occupancy, providing state grants, and exempting initial property transfers from real estate transfer taxes.
Support SB78 relative to the zoning board of adjustments appeal period. Commerce Tue 1/28 10:00 AM SH Room 100 This bill removes the zoning board of adjustment’s discretion for determining when to take an appeal and replaces it with a non-discretionary 30-day period.
Support SB84 relative to zoning procedures concerning residential housing. Commerce Tue 1/28 10:15 AM SH Room 100 This bill sets maximum lot sizes for single-family residential uses based on the type of infrastructure servicing the lot.
Support SB91 allowing one-time special appraisals of residences located in commercial zones. Commerce Tue 1/28 10:30 AM SH Room 100 This bill allows owners of a residence in an industrial or commercial zone to file one application for a special appraisal of the residence based on its current use as a residence.
Support SB97 relative to intra-district public school transfers. Education Tue 1/28 9:50 AM LOB Room 101 This bill authorizes parents to transfer their children to other schools within their resident district as long as such school has the capacity to accommodate the student.
Support SB101 authorizing parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state. Education Tue 1/28 10:30 AM LOB Room 101 This bill allows parents to send their children to public schools outside of their resident district.
Oppose HB651 modifying the base cost and differential aid costs of an adequate education. Education Funding Tue 1/28 10:00 AM LOB Room 205-207 This bill increases the base cost and differential aid costs of an adequate education and expands the definition of the cost of an adequate education.
Oppose HB583 relative to state participation in the Medicaid direct certification program for free and reduced price school meals. Education Funding Tue 1/28 11:00 AM LOB Room 205-207 This bill requires the department of education to seek participation in the Medicaid direct certification methodology for school meals program for free and reduced price meals for students in public kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools.
Oppose HB646 requiring school districts to establish an online application for participation in the free and reduced price meal program. Education Funding Tue 1/28 1:00 PM LOB Room 205-207 This bill directs the department of education to adopt rules to require school districts to offer online and physical free or reduced price school meals applications. It also requires the department to provide administrative and technical assistance to districts for this purpose and makes an appropriation therefor.
Oppose HB703 relative to prohibiting school districts from denying meals to students with unpaid meal balances, and making an appropriation therefor. Education Funding Tue 1/28 1:45 PM LOB Room 205-207 This bill requires school districts with meal programs approved to operate through the United States Department of Agriculture to adopt school meal policies that do not deny or stigmatize students with unpaid meal balances. It also requires the department of education to pay for school meal debts accrued by students participating in the USDA National School Lunch program, and makes an appropriation therefor.
Support HB656 relative to the authority of local school districts to accept federal grants. Education Funding Tue 1/28 2:15 PM LOB Room 205-207 This bill requires that all funds disbursed from a federal government unit to a school district be deemed unanticipated money for the purposes of appropriation of unanticipated funds made available during the year. It also requires that the notice of a hearing for action on unanticipated funds, or minutes of the school board meeting that takes action on unanticipated funds, include a summary of any obligations incurred by accepting the funds.
Oppose HB716 making an appropriation for the dual and concurrent enrollment program. Education Funding Tue 1/28 3:00 PM LOB Room 205-207 This bill makes an appropriation to the community college system of New Hampshire for the purpose of providing scholarships and program support for the dual and concurrent enrollment program.
Oppose HB423 requiring the consent of property owners for the placement of political advertisements on public property abutting their land. Election Law Tue 1/28 10:40 AM LOB Room 306-308 This bill: I. Requires the consent of the closest abutting property owner to a public rights-of-way prior to the placement of political advertisements on said public property. II. Allows a private citizen whose property abuts public property to remove or take down political advertisements on said public property.
Of Interest SB106 relative to the participation of customer generators in net energy metering. Energy and Natural Resources Tue 1/28 9:20 AM SH Room 103 This bill requires large customer-generators participating in net energy metering to consume at least 20 percent of their own generation.
Oppose HB355 relative to the membership of the solid waste working group. Environment and Agriculture Tue 1/28 1:00 PM LOB Room 301-303 This bill changes a member on the solid waste working group and extends the due dates for interim and final reports.
Oppose HB171 establishing a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new landfills. Environment and Agriculture Tue 1/28 2:00 PM LOB Room 301-303 This bill establishes a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new landfills.
Oppose SB64 relative to an appropriation to the department of justice for the purpose of funding the New Hampshire child advocacy centers. Finance Tue 1/28 1:15 PM SH Room 103 This bill appropriates $3,000,000 to the department of justice for the purpose of funding the New Hampshire child advocacy centers.
Oppose SB113 making appropriations to the department of health and human services for homeless services and homeless prevention. Finance Tue 1/28 1:25 PM SH Room 103 This bill makes appropriations to the department of health and human services to support homeless prevention, rehousing, and homeless shelter services, and directs the renewal of the 1915(i) Medicaid state plan amendment for supportive housing services.
Oppose SB117 making an appropriation to the department of education to fund the online tutoring program. Finance Tue 1/28 1:55 PM SH Room 103 This bill makes an appropriation of $1,000,000 to the department of education to fund the online tutoring program, Tutor.com.
Oppose HB572 establishing the “partners in housing” program, a low-interest loan and grant program under the housing champions fund to assist municipalities, counties, and developers in building workforce housing. Housing Tue 1/28 10:00 AM LOB Room 305 This bill creates the “partners in housing” program, a low-interest loan and grant program under the housing champions fund to assist municipalities, counties, and developers in building modestly priced housing, and provides an additional $10 million in funding for the housing champions fund.
Oppose HB604 relative to a loan forgiveness program for low-income homeowners to build new accessory dwelling units or renovate existing structures into accessory dwelling units. Housing Tue 1/28 10:30 AM LOB Room 305 This bill establishes a conditional loan forgiveness program to encourage lower-income homeowners to construct or renovate accessory dwelling units.
Oppose HB558 creating a public county registry of the monthly rent charged by landlords for each owned unit and prohibiting landlords from using algorithms or software to determine rental rates. Housing Tue 1/28 1:30 PM LOB Room 305 This bill creates a public registry of rents and prohibits landlords from using any algorithms or software to determine rental rates, and requires an affidavit attesting to compliance.
Oppose HB628 prohibiting landlords from discriminating against prospective tenants holding certain vouchers under the housing choice voucher program. Housing Tue 1/28 2:00 PM LOB Room 305 This bill prohibits discrimination against tenants holding certain vouchers for purposes of renting dwellings.
Oppose HB623 relative to prohibiting corporations from purchasing single-family homes for a certain amount of time. Housing Tue 1/28 2:30 PM LOB Room 305 This bill restricts the acquisition of single-family and multi-family housing to natural persons with certain exceptions. It requires any non-natural person acquiring such housing under these exceptions to register and file reports with the secretary of state.
Oppose SB49 establishing the crime of and penalties for unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems. Judiciary Tue 1/28 1:00 PM SH Room 100 This bill establishes the crime of and penalties for unlawful use of small unmanned aircraft systems. This bill is at the request of the department of safety.
Oppose SB54 relative to refusal of consent to testing to determine alcohol concentration and penalties for aggravated driving while intoxicated. Judiciary Tue 1/28 1:30 PM SH Room 100 This bill modifies periods of suspension under different circumstances stemming from a refusal of consent to testing to determine alcohol concentration. This bill further modifies the penalties for aggravated driving while intoxicated.
Oppose HB586 establishing an employee assistance program for small town first responders and making an appropriation therefor. Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Tue 1/28 11:45 AM LOB Room 307 This bill establishes a fund to cover the costs of enrolling first responders from small communities into the state-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and outlines eligibility, enrollment, and reporting requirements for the department of health and human services. This bill also makes an appropriation for the fund.
Oppose HB303 relative to requiring the department of labor review and adopt workers’ occupational safety requirements that are similar to OSHA standards. Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Tue 1/28 1:45 PM LOB Room 307 This bill: I. Requires state employers to adhere to OSHA-level safety standards. II. Authorizes the commissioner to adopt rules, review standards annually, and update them as needed. III. Provides for the hiring of up to 6 labor inspectors and one support staff to enforce these standards.
Oppose HB378 relative to an employee’s unused earned time. Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Tue 1/28 2:45 PM LOB Room 307 This bill requires an employer to pay an employee for unused earned time.
Support HB735 relative to elections in collective bargaining. Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Tue 1/28 3:30 PM LOB Room 307 This bill provides for changes to public employee bargaining unit voting.
Support HB375 allowing municipalities to designate sections of state and local highways for all terrain vehicles. Public Works and Highways Tue 1/28 10:00 AM LOB Room 201 This bill allows a municipality’s governing body to designate any part of any state or local highway, including any bridges or road connectors on those highways, for ATV use.
Oppose HB181 relative to making the state responsible for maintaining Opticom systems for fire and emergency on state roads and making an appropriation therefor. Public Works and Highways Tue 1/28 10:30 AM LOB Room 201 This bill expands the department of transportation’s responsibility to include the maintenance of traffic signal preemption technology and makes an appropriation therefor.
Oppose HB300 relative to directing the department of transportation to issue a request for proposals regarding the Conway Branch rail line and establishing a study committee to investigate the future of railroads in the state. Public Works and Highways Tue 1/28 11:00 AM LOB Room 201 This bill directs the department of transportation issue a request for proposals regarding the Conway Branch rail line and establishes a study committee to investigate the future of railroads in the state.
Support HB100 prohibiting the use of state funds for new passenger rail projects. Public Works and Highways Tue 1/28 11:30 AM LOB Room 201 This bill prohibits the department of transportation from utilizing state funds for the planning, construction, operation, or management of new passenger rail projects.
Support HB504 relative to the state energy policy. Science, Technology and Energy Tue 1/28 10:00 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill revises the state energy policy to promote affordable, reliable, and secure energy resources for the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
Support HB209 allowing a new vehicle purchased in the model year or before to be inspected in the second year after purchase. Transportation Tue 1/28 10:40 AM LOB Room 203 This bill allows new vehicles purchased in the model year or before to be inspected in the second year after purchase.
Support SB39 relative to establishing an alternative driver education program. Transportation Tue 1/28 1:00 PM LOB Room 101 This bill establishes an alternative driver education program and authorizes the commissioner of safety to develop and adopt rules for said purpose.
Support SB40 relative to safe boater education certificates. Transportation Tue 1/28 1:15 PM LOB Room 101 This bill adds an online examination approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) to the safe boater education certificate qualification and requires the department of safety to adopt rules relative to its implementation.
Support HB135 relative to the collection of sales taxes of foreign jurisdictions by New Hampshire businesses. Ways and Means Tue 1/28 10:00 AM LOB Room 202-204 This bill states that no New Hampshire business shall be required to collect sales taxes for a foreign jurisdiction unless mandated by Congress or New Hampshire law.
Support HB155 reducing the rate of the business enterprise tax. Ways and Means Tue 1/28 10:45 AM LOB Room 202-204 This bill reduces the rate of the business enterprise tax for tax years ending on or after December 31, 2026.
Oppose HB502 relative to complete corporate reporting for unitary businesses under the business profits tax and revenues from the state education property tax. Ways and Means Tue 1/28 11:15 AM LOB Room 202-204 This bill: I. Repeals the water’s edge combined group provisions of the business profits tax. II. Requires the department of revenue administration to receive the revenues from thestate education property tax and deposit them in the education trust fund. III. Revises the procedures for calculating state education grants. IV. Modifies the criteria for relief under the low and moderate income homeowners property tax relief program. V. Establishes a committee to study the low and moderate income homeowners property tax relief program.
Support HB417 relative to repealing the communications services tax. Ways and Means Tue 1/28 1:00 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill: I. Reduces the rate of the communications services tax for the 2026 tax year. II. Abolishes the communications services tax in the 2027 tax year.
Oppose HB596 relative to reporting requirements for entities that collect meals and rooms taxes. Ways and Means Tue 1/28 1:45 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill requires the department of revenue administration to collect and report to cities and towns the amount of meals and room tax revenues collected in the city or town.
Oppose HB648 relative to insurance coverage for glucose monitoring. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Wed 1/29 10:30 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill requires health insurance providers to cover glucose monitoring devices and supplies for individuals with diabetes.
Support HB639 relative to the use of and disputes over blockchain and digital currencies. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Wed 1/29 1:15 PM LOB Room 302-304 This bill: I. Creates an act to protect blockchain technology and its users. II. Amends definitions pertaining to decentralized autonomous organizations. III. Establishes a blockchain dispute docket to oversee blockchain-related disputes.
Support HB388 requiring local school boards to issue public reports on special education in their district. Education Policy and Administration Wed 1/29 11:15 AM LOB Room 205-207 This bill requires superintendents to provide public quarterly reports to school boards on special education statistics within their district.
Support SB94 prohibiting municipal amendments to the state building code. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 1/29 9:30 AM SH Room 103 This bill prohibits all local legislative bodies from adopting any new regulations that differ from the state building code.
Support SB74 relative to real property annual reporting requirements of state departments for permitting programs. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 1/29 10:00 AM SH Room 103 This bill requires all state departments administering permitting programs to annually report detailed information on their permitting activities to the senate president, speaker of the house, and relevant committee chairs.
Oppose HB278 relative to proxy carbon pricing in state procurement. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 1/29 11:15 AM LOB Room 306-308 This bill requires the department of administrative services to consider proxy carbon pricing in transportation costs and building project costs.
Oppose SB75 providing health insurance carriers access to the state immunization registry and making an appropriation therefor. Health and Human Services Wed 1/29 9:30 AM LOB Room 101 This bill allows health insurance carriers to access the state immunization registry and makes an appropriation to the department of health and human services for this purpose.
Support HB254 relative to options for end of life care. Judiciary Wed 1/29 1:00 PM SH Room Reps Hall This bill establishes a procedure for an individual with terminal illness to receive medical aid-in-dying medication. The bill establishes criteria for the prescription of such medication and establishes reporting requirements and penalties for misuse or noncompliance.
Oppose HB56 requiring a background check and mandatory waiting period during certain firearm transfers. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Thu 1/30 10:00 AM LOB Room 202-204 This bill requires firearm transfers to be subject to a criminal background check and a mandatory waiting period, subject to certain exceptions.
Support HB207 relative to repealing the prohibition on the possession or sale of blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles except by or to minors. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Thu 1/30 11:00 AM LOB Room 202-204 This bill amends the prohibition against carrying or selling a blackjack, slung shot, or metallic knuckles to prohibit sale to or possession of the said items by those under 18 years of age.
Oppose HB352 prohibiting possession of a firearm at a polling place. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Thu 1/30 12:00 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill prohibits possessing a firearm at a polling place and includes certain exceptions. This bill further allows individuals who are unwilling or unable to comply with this prohibition to vote by absentee ballot.
Support HB381 exempting firearms and firearm accessories manufactured for in-state use only from the National Firearm Act. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Thu 1/30 1:30 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill exempts firearms and firearm accessories manufactured for in-state use only from the National Firearm Act.
Support HB551 repealing the license to sell pistols and revolvers. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Thu 1/30 3:00 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill repeals the local licensing requirement for the sale of pistols and revolvers.
Support HB581 establishing a state retirement plan group for new state employee members of the retirement system. Executive Departments and Administration Thu 1/30 2:00 PM LOB Room 306-308 This bill establishes a group III, defined contribution state retirement plan for new state employee members of the retirement system, who begin service on or after July 1, 2025. All new employees of state employers on and after July 1, 2025 will be required to join the group III defined contribution plan as administered by the retirement system, and any other group I employees may join.
Support HB230 relative to the adoption of public health ordinances by municipalities. Municipal and County Government Thu 1/30 10:30 AM LOB Room 301-303 This bill changes when town public health officials may make regulations relating to public health.
Support HB146 relative to the use of body-worn cameras. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Fri 1/31 12:00 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill requires an arresting agency to preserve and disclose upon request body-worn camera recordings related to certain motor vehicle stops.
Support HB698 criminalizing the act of a person claiming to be a member of law enforcement when the person is not in uniform and cannot produce identification proving the claim. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Fri 1/31 1:30 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill creates a felony-level offense for claiming to be law enforcement when not in uniform and being unable to produce identification to prove the claim.
Support HB640 relative to the transparency of federal agency operations within New Hampshire. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Fri 1/31 3:30 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill directs the attorney general to collect and publish certain information regarding federal agency operations within the state.

Bill Hearings for Week of January 20, 2025

  • These are the most liberty-critical hearings for the week
  • Click on the bill number to read the bill.
  • Click on the committee name to email the committee your thoughts.

Of the 156 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 34 and opposition of 29 with 6 being of interest.
Of the 19 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 1 and opposition of 1 with 1 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Of Interest HB204 relative to criteria for reporting child support delinquencies to federal agencies. Children and Family Law Tue 1/21 2:00 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill requires the department of health and human services to ensure that the automated system of reporting child support delinquencies meets, but does not exceed, federal guidelines. The bill also directs the department to provide the amount of the arrearage to the requesting agency.
Of Interest HB243 relative to the penalty for false reports of suspected abuse and neglect made to the division for children, youth, and families. Children and Family Law Tue 1/21 3:00 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill provides that reports of suspected abuse and neglect may include the name of the person making the report and that a report made maliciously or with the intent to cause harm may be subject to civil and criminal penalties. The bill also provides that a person who in their professional capacity is a mandatory reporter of suspected abuse and neglect may be subject to civil liability for the failure to report.
Support SB34 relative to parental consent for student participation in Medicaid to schools program. Education Tue 1/21 9:00 AM LOB Room 101 This bill requires schools to obtain parental consent for each new service that is provided to a student under the Medicaid to schools program. The bill also requires certain legislative policy committees to receive reports regarding the Medicaid to schools program.
Oppose HB366 relative to school building aid for eligible projects. Education Funding Tue 1/21 9:30 AM LOB Room 205-207 This bill increases the amount to be appropriated by the legislature for school building aid construction and renovation projects of school districts. The bill also allocates a portion of funds to be paid for school building projects approved in prior years but which were not funded.
Support HB510 relative to establishing certain due process rights for students, student organizations, and faculty members facing disciplinary actions by state institutions of higher learning. Education Funding Tue 1/21 11:15 AM LOB Room 205-207 This bill establishes for students, student organizations, and faculty members of publicly funded New Hampshire colleges and universities the right to certain due process protections when disciplinary proceedings are brought against them by such institutions, and addresses the provisions’ applicability to collective bargaining agreements.
Oppose HB550 modifying the base cost of an adequate education. Education Funding Tue 1/21 2:00 PM LOB Room 205-207 This bill increases the base cost of an adequate education and expands the definition of an adequate education.
Oppose HB215 requiring a landfill permit applicant to submit a report listing potential harms and benefits of the project. Environment and Agriculture Tue 1/21 10:30 AM LOB Room 301-303 This bill requires a landfill permit applicant to submit a report listing potential harms and benefits of the project and requires the department of environmental services to make a determination that the landfill is a net public benefit.
Support HB240 removing the penalty of forfeiture for non-payment of dog licenses. Environment and Agriculture Tue 1/21 1:00 PM LOB Room 301-303 This bill removes the penalty of forfeiture for non-payment of dog licenses.
Support HB60 relative to the termination of tenancy at the expiration of the tenancy or lease term. Housing Tue 1/21 10:00 AM LOB Room 305 This bill adds the expiration of the term of the lease or tenancy if over 6 months as grounds for an eviction.
Oppose HB351 requiring landlords to give tenants of at-will tenancies at least 60-days notice to evict. Housing Tue 1/21 11:00 AM LOB Room 305 This bill requires landlords to give tenants of at-will tenancies at least 60-days notice to evict.
Oppose HB65 directing landlords to offer tenants the option of reporting rental payments to consumer reporting agencies. Housing Tue 1/21 11:30 AM LOB Room 305 This bill provides tenants an option to have rental payments to their landlords reported to nationwide consumer reporting agencies.
Oppose HB309 relative to making electronic rent payments optional. Housing Tue 1/21 1:00 PM LOB Room 305 This bill prohibits landlords from requiring a tenant or prospective tenant to pay by electronic funds transfers.
Support HB296 relative to issuing building permits along private roads. Housing Tue 1/21 1:30 PM LOB Room 305 This bill adds an alternative condition and provides another pathway to authorization for local governing bodies to erect buildings along private roads.
Support HB342 relative to the approval process for new construction. Housing Tue 1/21 2:00 PM LOB Room 305 This bill allows property owners to build on their property without seeking a variance for minimum lot size or lot coverage if the proposed building density conforms to that of the surrounding neighborhood, as verified by the local planning board.
Oppose HB444 relative to a tenant’s right to notification prior to the sale of a multi-family home. Housing Tue 1/21 2:30 PM LOB Room 305 This bill requires the owner of restricted multi-family residential property to provide tenants with notice of sale of the property and an opportunity to make an offer to purchase the property.
Oppose HB69 requiring businesses to use the federal E-Verify system of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Tue 1/21 1:00 PM LOB Room 307 This bill requires employers to verify employment eligibility through the federal E-Verify system.
Oppose HB225 relative to the employment of military spouses in the event of involuntary deployment of service member. Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Tue 1/21 3:15 PM LOB Room 307 This bill provides employment protections to the spouses of military service members who are involuntarily mobilized in support of war, national emergency, or contingency operations.
Oppose HB526 establishing a climate change and damage division in the department of environmental services. Science, Technology and Energy Tue 1/21 2:00 PM LOB Room 302-304 This bill establishes a climate change and damage division within the department of environmental services, establishes a director of the division, and enumerates the duties thereof.
Oppose HB182 prohibiting electric vehicles in commercial parking garages. Transportation Tue 1/21 10:40 AM LOB Room 203 This bill prohibits parking an electric vehicle in a commercial parking garage.
Oppose HB287 requiring police departments to provide fire departments with certain motorist personal and insurance information following a motor vehicle incident. Transportation Tue 1/21 2:20 PM LOB Room 203 This bill requires police departments to provide fire departments with certain motorist personal and insurance information following a motor vehicle accident.
Oppose HB326 prohibiting the operation of antique passenger vehicles, model year 1968 or older, on state or local highways for more than 20 miles unless the vehicle is fitted or retrofitted with seat or safety belts. Transportation Tue 1/21 3:15 PM LOB Room 203 This bill requires drivers and passengers of antique vehicles with model years of 1968 or older to wear seat or safety belts unless participating in a parade or traveling off-road.
Oppose HB83 increasing the minimum age for sports betting. Ways and Means Tue 1/21 1:30 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill raises the minimum age for sports betting.
Oppose HB257 establishing the crime of criminal neglect of a child. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Wed 1/22 11:00 AM LOB Room 301-303 This bill establishes the crime of criminal neglect of a child and provides penalties for committing the offense.
Support HB446 relative to parental notice for non-academic surveys in public schools. Education Policy and Administration Wed 1/22 1:00 PM LOB Room 205-207 This bill requires school districts to email parents copies of non-academic surveys in public schools.
Support HB428 prohibiting municipal amendments to the state building code. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 1/22 11:30 AM LOB Room 306-308 This bill prohibits local legislative bodies from making any new changes to the state building codes.
Of Interest HB244 updating and recodifying the municipal enforcement of the building and fire code. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 1/22 1:15 PM LOB Room 306-308 This bill reorganizes the state building and fire code by repealing it from certain parts of the RSA and reenacting it with some modifications to another part of the RSA. This bill makes some grammar and spelling corrections.
Oppose HB96 requiring New Hampshire builders to use the 2021 Energy Building codes or a similar code that achieves equivalent or greater energy savings. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 1/22 2:00 PM LOB Room 306-308 This bill updates the definition of the state building code to include a more recent version of the international energy conservation code or similar code that achieves equivalent or greater energy savings.
Oppose SB47 requiring certain health insurance policies of a birth mother to provide coverage for a newly born child from the moment of birth. Health and Human Services Wed 1/22 9:45 AM SH Room 100 This bill makes a birth mother’s health insurance policy the primary policy for a newborn child’s health care unless the mother has no insurance or coverage under an employer-sponsored health plan. This bill is at the request of the insurance department.
Support HB51 relative to hemp-derived cannabinoids and the definition of cannabis in therapeutic cannabis. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 1/22 9:30 AM LOB Room 201 This bill: I. Eliminates “seeds” from the definition of “cannabis” concerning therapeutic cannabis. II. Permits alternative treatment centers to purchase non-intoxicating hemp cannabinoids for use in products.
Support HB53 permitting qualifying patients and designated caregivers to cultivate cannabis for therapeutic use. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 1/22 10:15 AM LOB Room 201 This bill permits qualifying patients and designated caregivers to cultivate cannabis for therapeutic use.
Support HB54 allowing alternative treatment centers to operate for-profit. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 1/22 1:45 PM LOB Room 201 This bill allows alternative treatment centers to operate for-profit.
Support HB66 relative to material subject to disclosure under the right to know law. Judiciary Wed 1/22 10:00 AM LOB Room 206-208 This bill allows any person to invoke the right to know law, includes preliminary drafts of documents that are distributed to a quorum of a body among the materials that must be disclosed, allows persons to request documents in either paper or electronic form, and modifies the manner in which the right to know ombudsman’s ruling may be appealed to superior court.
Support HB80 allowing a public body member’s presence at a meeting by electronic or other means of communication only if physical presence is unavoidable and providing that physical presence is necessary for voting. Judiciary Wed 1/22 11:00 AM LOB Room 206-208 This bill requires a public body’s member to be physically present at a meeting unless physical presence is unavoidable and provides that physical presence is required for voting.
Support HB164 relative to local records retention. Judiciary Wed 1/22 11:30 AM LOB Room 206-208 This bill funds and equips the local government record manager with online storage of records that are available for public access.
Of Interest HB265 requiring that a public body’s meeting minutes include start and end times of the meeting and the printed name and signature of the recording secretary Judiciary Wed 1/22 1:00 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill requires that public meeting minutes be documented with the start time, end time, and recording secretary’s signature.
Support HB114 removing fees and charges for governmental records under the right-to-know law and reinstating potential liability for disclosure of information exempt from disclosure. Judiciary Wed 1/22 1:30 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill removes fees and charges for governmental records under the right-to-know law and reinstates potential liability for disclosure of information exempt from disclosure.
Support HB273 relative to a parent’s access to their minor child’s library records. Judiciary Wed 1/22 3:30 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill allows parents to access all of their minor child’s library records.
Support HB238 prohibiting collective bargaining agreements from requiring employees join or contribute to a labor union. Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Wed 1/22 10:00 AM LOB Room 210-211 This bill prohibits collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union.
Oppose HB334 relative to the comprehensive state development plan. Resources, Recreation and Development Wed 1/22 10:45 AM LOB Room 305 This bill adds provisions to the comprehensive state development plan concerning protecting natural resources and identifying environmental threats.
Oppose HB422 increasing penalties for violations of the shoreland and water quality protection act. Resources, Recreation and Development Wed 1/22 1:00 PM LOB Room 305 This bill increases penalties for violations of the shoreland and water quality protection act.
Oppose HB290 increasing the taxes on cigarettes and electronic cigarettes and establishing a committee to study taxes on tobacco and other nicotine products. Ways and Means Wed 1/22 10:00 AM LOB Room 202-204 This bill increases the taxes on cigarettes and electronic cigarettes and establishes a committee to study taxes on tobacco and other nicotine products.
Support HB234 relative to the statewide education property tax and excess revenue from games of chance. Ways and Means Wed 1/22 1:00 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill annually reduces the state education property tax by the amount of revenue paid to the state through games of chance in excess of the estimated amount paid in the 2023 fiscal year.
Of Interest HB255 increasing the percentage of revenue deposited in the education trust fund from the business profits tax. Ways and Means Wed 1/22 1:30 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill increases the percentage of revenue from the business profits tax certified for deposit in the education trust fund.
Of Interest HB318 relative to the percentage of revenue from the business enterprise tax deposited in the education trust fund. Ways and Means Wed 1/22 2:00 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill increases the percentage of revenue from the business enterprise tax deposited in the education trust fund.
Of Interest SB55 providing temporary exemptions from the land use change tax for qualifying housing projects. Commerce Thu 1/23 10:10 AM SH Room 100 This bill provides temporary exemptions from the land use change tax for qualifying housing projects.
Oppose HB167 prohibiting the sale of ski, boat, and board waxes that contain intentionally added per and polyfluorinated alkyl substances. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Thu 1/23 10:00 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill prohibits the sale of ski, boat, and board waxes that contain intentionally added per and polyfluorinated alkyl substances.
Support HB312 relative to the right of intercollegiate student-athletes to earn compensation through the use of their name, image, or likeness. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Thu 1/23 10:30 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill allows collegiate student-athletes to earn compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness within certain parameters.
Oppose HB427 relative to amending the uniform commercial code. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Thu 1/23 11:00 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill: I. Specifies New Hampshire state law will govern certain UCC transactions. II. Changes the priority of claims among security interests and entitlement holders.
Oppose HB241 relative to treatment alternatives to opioids. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Thu 1/23 1:45 PM LOB Room 302-304 This bill requires insurance coverage for certain pain management therapies prescribed as alternatives to treatment with opioids.
Support HB75 legalizing cannabis for persons 21 years of age or older. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Thu 1/23 10:00 AM LOB Room 202-204 This bill legalizes the possession and use of cannabis for persons 21 years of age and older.
Support HB190 relative to therapeutic cannabis possession limits. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Thu 1/23 11:00 AM LOB Room 202-204 This bill increases qualifying patients’ limit on possession of therapeutic cannabis from 2 to 4 ounces, and increases the amount they may obtain in a 10-day period from 2 to 4 ounces.
Support HB196 relative to annulling, resentencing, or discontinuing prosecution of certain cannabis offenses. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Thu 1/23 12:00 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill allows for additional annulments, resentencings, or discontinuations of prosecutions for certain cannabis offenses.
Support HB198 relative to legalizing certain quantities of cannabis and establishing penalties for the smoking or vaping of cannabis in public. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Thu 1/23 1:30 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill legalizes the possession of a certain amount of cannabis for persons 21 years or older and prohibits public consumption of cannabis.
Support HB226 relative to the use of drug checking equipment. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Thu 1/23 2:30 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill amends and adds definitions to the Controlled Drug Act to exclude drug checking equipment from being considered drug paraphernalia and authorizes the use of drug checking equipment.
Oppose HB380 relative to penalties for criminal violations of the therapeutic use of cannabis. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Thu 1/23 3:30 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill amends the penalty for the unauthorized sale of cannabis by a qualifying patient or designated caregiver.
Support HB90 relative to the definition of part-time teachers. Education Policy and Administration Thu 1/23 10:45 AM LOB Room 205-207 This bill defines “part-time teacher.”
Support HB235 relative to amending the educator code of ethics and code of conduct to include responsibility to parents. Education Policy and Administration Thu 1/23 11:15 AM LOB Room 205-207 This bill amends the educator code of conduct to include responsibility to parents.
Support HB349 relative to the practice of optometry and authorization to perform ophthalmic laser procedures. Executive Departments and Administration Thu 1/23 2:00 PM LOB Room 306-308 This bill authorizes optometrists who meet criteria established by the board of registration in optometry to perform certain ophthalmic laser procedures.
Oppose HB197 relative to payment by the state of a portion of retirement system contributions of political subdivision employers. Finance Thu 1/23 10:00 AM LOB Room 210-211 This bill provides that the state shall pay 7.5 percent of contributions of retirement system employers other than the state for group I teachers and group II members.
Oppose HB519 making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to fund and support the Waypoint youth and young adult shelter. Finance Thu 1/23 11:30 AM LOB Room 210-211 This bill makes an appropriation to the department of health and human services to fund and support the Waypoint youth and young adult shelter.
Support HB63 relative to the use of nasal spray to treat anaphylaxis. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Thu 1/23 12:30 PM LOB Room 201 This bill allows authorized entities, including schools, camps, and day care facilities, to possess and administer epinephrine nasal spray to treat anaphylaxis. The law currently permits epinephrine administration through auto-injectors.
Oppose HB347 relative to protection of employment for members of the general court. Legislative Administration Thu 1/23 1:15 PM LOB Room 203 This bill provides members of the general court with employment protections during voting sessions.
Support HB456 relative to testimony of agency employees in general court hearings. Legislative Administration Thu 1/23 1:45 PM LOB Room 203 This bill requires that state agency personnel and state employees shall only provide information to the committee at the committee’s request and shall not take a position in support of or opposition to a matter before the committee.
Support HB173 relative to maintaining the purpose of a petitioned warrant article. Municipal and County Government Thu 1/23 10:40 AM LOB Room 301-303 This bill prevents warrant articles from being amended to change their purpose.
Support HB348 relative to eligibility for local assistance. Municipal and County Government Thu 1/23 11:15 AM LOB Room 301-303 This bill provides that municipalities may establish a residency requirement of up to 90 days for local assistance.
Support HB453 prohibiting municipalities from banning use of grounds maintenance and snow and ice removal equipment with internal combustion engines. Municipal and County Government Thu 1/23 1:00 PM LOB Room 301-303 This bill prohibits municipalities from banning the use of grounds maintenance and snow and ice removal equipment with internal combustion engines.
Support HB291 removing certain penalties for incorrect application of fertilizers. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Fri 1/24 1:30 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill provides that violation of the statute regulating application of fertilizers on urban turf and lawn shall be a violation, rather than subject to the criminal penalties and fines otherwise applicable to the subdivision.
Support HB218 relative to providing victims of crime with a free police report of the investigation. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Fri 1/24 2:30 PM LOB Room 202-204 This bill provides victims of crime with a right to a free police report of the investigation following the disposition of the case.
Oppose HB295 making school building aid program funds nonlapsing. Education Funding Fri 1/24 9:30 AM LOB Room 205-207 This bill makes the funds appropriated to the school building aid program nonlapsing.
Support HB319 relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide transportation and meals for pupils in kindergarten. Education Funding Fri 1/24 11:30 AM LOB Room 205-207 This bill removes the requirement that school districts provide transportation and meals to half-day kindergarten students.
Oppose HB549 relative to the use of education freedom account funds in religious schools and institutions of higher education. Education Funding Fri 1/24 12:45 PM LOB Room 205-207 This bill prohibits the use of education freedom account funds at religious schools or for religious education or training, and repeals provisions relating to independence of and legal proceedings concerning education freedom account providers.
Oppose HB64 relative to extending hiring preferences for military members and their spouses to the state and private businesses, and establishing purchase preferences for disabled veterans and military spouses regarding state supply purchases. State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Fri 1/24 10:10 AM LOB Room 206-208 This bill expands the definition of veteran for purposes of veteran hiring and employment preferences to include a veteran’s spouse and any active duty service member regardless of length of service. This bill also extends employment preferences for veterans or their spouse to include veteran owned suppliers of goods and services in dealings with the state.

Bill Hearings for Week of January 13, 2025

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Of the 36 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 9 and opposition of 4 with 8 being of interest.
Of the 25 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 4 and opposition of 6 with 2 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Oppose HB84 allowing municipalities to collect fees for certain recreational vehicles located on campground properties. Municipal and County Government Mon 1/13 10:30 AM LOB Room 301-303 This bill allows municipalities to impose a fee on campground owners for recreational vehicles on campgrounds that are not taxable as real estate.
Oppose HB86 increasing the cost of service for notice of civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs to the rate for certified mail. Municipal and County Government Mon 1/13 10:45 AM LOB Room 301-303 This bill increases the cost of service for notice of civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs to the rate for certified mail.
Of Interest HB99 relative to a waiver from property taxes for disabled veterans. Municipal and County Government Mon 1/13 11:20 AM LOB Room 301-303 This bill increases the range of the optional tax credit for service-connected total disability.
Of Interest HB101 relative to exempting certain elderly homeowners from paying property taxes. Municipal and County Government Mon 1/13 1:00 PM LOB Room 301-303 This bill creates a qualified persons tax exemption to allow certain seniors property tax relief on their primary residence.
Support SB19 relative to hotel and motel operations. Commerce Tue 1/14 9:30 AM SH Room 100 This bill: I. Repeals the requirement that hotel keepers post a notice of rental rates in hotel rooms. II. Repeals the requirement that motel operators place signs displaying rates for rental units.
Support SB24 allowing students under age 21 to taste wine in educational settings. Commerce Tue 1/14 9:45 AM SH Room 100 This bill allows students under age 21 to taste wine in certain educational settings.
Support SB27 relative to dwellings over water. Commerce Tue 1/14 10:30 AM SH Room 100 This bill allows improvements to certain dwellings over water.
Support HB81 allowing patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into the restroom of a restaurant. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Tue 1/14 10:15 AM LOB Room 307 This bill allows patrons in on-premises establishments to take purchased alcoholic beverages into the restroom of the establishment.
Of Interest HB79 establishing a commission to study the privatization of the liquor commission. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Tue 1/14 1:15 PM LOB Room 307 This bill establishes a commission to study the privatization of the liquor commission.
Support HB276 removing the requirement that on-premises beverage licensees serve food. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Tue 1/14 2:00 PM LOB Room 307 This bill removes the requirement that on-premises beverage licensees serve food.
Of Interest SB11 relative to the allocation of electoral college votes. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 1/14 9:30 AM LOB Room 103 This bill apportions the state’s presidential electors so that 2 at-large presidential electors shall cast their ballots for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates who received the highest number of votes in the state, and congressional district presidential electors shall cast their ballots for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates who received the highest number of votes in their respective congressional districts.
Support SB45 clarifying the placement of political signs on municipal property. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 1/14 9:50 AM LOB Room 103 This bill clarifies the conditions under which political advertising may be placed on municipal property.
Of Interest SB43 removing articles of clothing from the definition of electioneering. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 1/14 10:00 AM LOB Room 103 This bill removes articles of clothing from the definition of electioneering.
Oppose SB35 making an appropriation for rail trail project matching funds. Finance Tue 1/14 1:20 PM SH Room 103 This bill appropriates funds to the department of transportation to be granted to the town of Warner as matching funds for a section of the rail trail in Warner.
Oppose SB20 relative to payment by the state of a portion of retirement system contributions of political subdivision employers. Finance Tue 1/14 1:30 PM SH Room 103 This bill provides that the state shall pay 7.5 percent of contributions of retirement system employers other than the state for group I teachers and group II members.
Oppose HB106 establishing a commission to determine the monetary costs of climate damage to the state of New Hampshire and the best means of recouping such costs. Science, Technology and Energy Tue 1/14 3:30 PM LOB Room 302-304 This bill establishes a commission to determine the financial cost of climate damage to New Hampshire and methods of recouping such costs.
Of Interest HB310 establishing a commission to study the creation of a regulatory framework for stable tokens and tokenized real-world assets in New Hampshire. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Wed 1/15 10:00 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill establishes a commission to study the creation of a regulatory framework for stable tokens and tokenized real-world assets (“RWAs”) in New Hampshire.
Support HB302 relative to enabling the state treasury to invest in precious metals and digital assets. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Wed 1/15 10:30 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill enables the state treasurer to invest state funds into precious metals and digital assets.
Of Interest HB359 prohibiting denial of banking and insurance services based on any factor that is not quantitative, impartial, and risk-based as measured by an objective standard. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Wed 1/15 11:00 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill requires that financial institutions and insurers use objective information when providing banking services and prohibits those institutions from denying or canceling services based certain personally held beliefs.
Oppose SB21 relative to establishing a New Hampshire state trooper recruitment loan debt relief program and making an appropriation therefor. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 1/15 9:45 AM SH Room 103 This bill establishes the New Hampshire state trooper school loan debt relief program.
Oppose SB28 relative to workers’ compensation claims involving emergency responders with acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 1/15 10:00 AM SH Room 103 This bill provides that “date of injury” for purposes of workers’ compensation claims by emergency responders with acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder shall be determined in accordance with the statute governing date of injury for occupational disease or cumulative trauma.
Oppose SB29 relative to membership, jurisdiction, and reports of the health care workplace safety commission and relative to health care facility reporting requirements under the workplace violence prevention program. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 1/15 10:15 AM SH Room 103 This bill adds a representative of Hampstead hospital to the health care workplace safety commission, requires monthly reporting of incidents to the department of labor, repeals an exemption for state operated health care facilities from jurisdiction of the commission, and clarifies that annual reports of the commission are not confidential. The bill is a request of the health care workplace safety commission.
Oppose SB37 relative to residential care and health facility licensing. Health and Human Services Wed 1/15 9:15 AM SH Room 100 This bill revises residential care and health facility licensing requirements by (1) requiring licensed residential care facilities to have quality assurance programs; (2) requiring the results of any investigation be posted in a conspicuous place in the facility; (3) requiring facilities to post the results of Life Safety inspections known as “notices to correct;” (4) removing a redundant reference to administrative fines; (5) changing the term “hospital” to the term “facility;” and (6) removing the word “continuing” from the initial education requirements and replacing the term “ongoing training” with continuing education in the annual training requirement. The bill is a request of the department of health and human services.
Of Interest HB88 establishing community property trusts. Judiciary Wed 1/15 1:00 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill allows community property trusts to be formed in New Hampshire.
Of Interest HB111 extending the position of right-to-know ombudsman for 2 years. Judiciary Wed 1/15 2:00 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill extends the office of the right-to-know ombudsman, complaint process, appeal and enforcement, and rulemaking for 2 years.
Of Interest HB127 extending the closing date of the OHRV trails on the Connecticut River Headwaters property from September 30 to Columbus Day. Resources, Recreation and Development Wed 1/15 10:30 AM LOB Room 305 This bill extends the annual closing date for OHRV trails on the Connecticut Lakes headwaters working forest property until the second Monday in October, which is Columbus Day.
Oppose HB203 relative to coast guard approved personal flotation devices while on New Hampshire state waters. Resources, Recreation and Development Wed 1/15 11:30 AM LOB Room 305 This bill requires occupants of canoes, kayaks, or rowing sculls on state waters who are not part of an official competition to wear a personal floatation device of a type approved by the United States Coast Guard.
Support HB115 relative to universal eligibility for the education freedom account program. Education Funding Thu 1/16 1:00 PM LOB Room 205-207 This bill removes the household income criteria from eligibility requirements for the education freedom account program.
Support HB267 relative to animal chiropractors. Executive Departments and Administration Thu 1/16 1:30 PM LOB Room 306-308 This bill exempts individuals with degrees in veterinary medicine or chiropractics who have completed a nationally recognized animal chiropractic program, as determined by the executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification, from veterinary licensure requirements.
Support HB85 relative to temporary licensure for student respiratory therapists. Executive Departments and Administration Thu 1/16 2:00 PM LOB Room 306-308 This bill allows for the temporary licensure of student respiratory therapists and authorizes the office of professional licensure and certification, in consultation with the advisory board of respiratory care practitioners, to adopt rules governing this temporary licensure.
Support HB82 relative to the regulation of various occupations. Executive Departments and Administration Thu 1/16 2:30 PM LOB Room 306-308 This bill amends licensing statutes and the office of professional licensure and certification’s governing statutes to shift certain responsibilities and regulation to the office, in keeping with prior legislation. This bill amends statutes related to the regulation of (1) land surveyors, (2) landscape architects; (3) alcohol and other drug use professionals, (4) mental health practitioners, (5) professional engineers, (6) psychologists, (7) architects, (8) podiatrists, (9) the boxing and wrestling commission, (10) auctioneers, (11) electricians, (12) professional bondsmen, (13) nurse agency registration, and (14) doula and lactation specialist certification. This bill is at the request of the office of professional licensure and certification.
Support HB55 repealing the Selective Service Compliance Act. State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Fri 1/17 1:00 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill repeals the Selective Service Registration Awareness and Compliance Act.
Support HB104 relative to requiring an official declaration of war for the activation of the New Hampshire national guard in a foreign state. State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Fri 1/17 1:30 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill limits the activation of the New Hampshire national guard to only those times where the United States Congress has passed an official action pursuant to Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.

Bill Hearings for Week of May 13, 2024

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Of the 1 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 0 and opposition of 0 with 0 being of interest.
Of the 5 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 1 and opposition of 1 with 1 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Support HB1291 relative to accessory dwelling unit uses allowed by right. Commerce Tue 5/14 9:30 AM SH Room 100 This bill increases the number of accessory dwelling units allowed by right from one to 2, adds definitions, and increases the maximum square footage. It also gives municipalities the right to require accessory units meet the definition for workforce housing.
Oppose HB1593-2024-1885s Hearing on proposed non-germane Amendment #2024-1885s, making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to support recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities and relative to the uncompensated care and Medicaid fund, to HB 1593-FN, making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to support recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Finance Tue 5/14 1:35 PM SH Room 103 I. Makes an appropriation to the department of health and human services to fund recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
II. Restructures the uncompensated care and Medicaid fund under RSA 167:64 as the Medicaid payment fund and disproportionate share hospital fund, administered by the department of health and human services.
Of Interest HB1525-2024-1839s Hearing on proposed non-germane Amendment #2024-1839s, relative to credits for the business profits tax and business enterprise tax, to HB 1525, relative to historic horse racing game operator employer licensing. Ways and Means Wed 5/15 9:30 AM SH Room 100 This bill extends tax credits for the business profits tax and business enterprise tax.

Bill Hearings for Week of May 06, 2024

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Of the 8 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 2 and opposition of 1 with 1 being of interest.
Of the 33 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 7 and opposition of 1 with 5 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Of Interest HB1400-2024-1658s) Hearing on proposed non-germane Amendment #2024-1658s, relative to residential
parking spaces and the removal of unauthorized occupants of residential real property,
to HB 1400, relative to residential parking spaces.
Commerce Tue 5/7 9:30 AM SH Room 100 I. Provides that zoning and planning regulations shall not require more than one residential parking space per unit.

II. Allows property owners or their authorized agents to request the immediate removal of unauthorized occupants by submitting a verified complaint to the sheriff of the county where the property is located.

Support HB1291 relative to accessory dwelling unit uses allowed by right. Commerce Tue 5/7 10:20 AM SH Room 100 This bill increases the number of accessory dwelling units allowed by right from one to 2, adds definitions, and increases the maximum square footage. It also gives municipalities the right to require accessory units meet the definition for workforce housing.
Of Interest HB1124 (New Title) relative to limiting conflicts of interest for municipal board and committee members. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 5/7 10:00 AM LOB Room 103 This bill limits conflicts of interest and excessive concentration of power for municipal board and committee members.
Of Interest HB1215-2024-1493s Hearing on proposed non-germane Amendment #2024-1493s, Housing Appeals Board
RSA 679:5 IV, to HB 1215, relative to development approvals and appeals.
Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 5/7 10:45 AM LOB Room 103 This bill extends the existing 5-year exemption for subdivision plats to 10 years, and increases the preliminary step from 2 years to 5 years. The bill also changes the building code and fire code appeals process, limiting the jurisdiction of the local building code board of appeals to hearing decisions made under local amendments to those codes.
Of Interest HB1628 relative to regulatory authority for apples, coal grading, potatoes, cider, milk, and lumber. Energy and Natural Resources Tue 5/7 9:20 AM SH Room 103 This bill repeals certain regulatory statutes that have been preempted by the federal government and moves regulatory authority for apples, cider, and lumber to the chapter relative to standards for farm products. This bill is a request of the committee to study the New Hampshire law relative to standards for farm products and marketing and grading commodities established in 2023, 12:1.
Support HB1121 relative to creating certain wetlands permit exemptions after a natural disaster or flooding event. Energy and Natural Resources Tue 5/7 9:30 AM SH Room 103 This bill exempts certain land owners from requiring wetlands permits after a natural disaster or flooding event.
Oppose SB503 relative to requiring a criminal background check when applying for a fish and game guide license. Fish and Game and Marine Resources Tue 5/7 10:45 AM LOB Room 307 This bill requires a criminal background check when applying for a fish and game guide license.
Of Interest HB1118 relative to the issuance of drivers’ licenses for aliens temporarily residing in New Hampshire. Judiciary Tue 5/7 1:00 PM SH Room 100 This bill further delineates requirements regarding issuance of nonresident alien drivers’ licenses.
Support HB1127 relative to the revocation and suspension of drivers’ licenses. Judiciary Tue 5/7 1:15 PM SH Room 100 This bill allows individuals with suspended licenses to mow their lawns without penalty and eliminates the requirement that drivers with suspended licenses surrender their licenses to the department of motor vehicles.
Support HB1204 relative to government agent entries into secured premises. Judiciary Tue 5/7 1:30 PM SH Room 100 This bill establishes requirements for when a government agent may enter a secured premises without a warrant.
Support HB1391 allowing new vehicles purchased in the model year or before to be inspected in the second year after purchase. Transportation Tue 5/7 1:00 PM LOB Room 101 This bill allows new vehicles purchased in the model year or before to be inspected in the second year after purchase.
Oppose HB1394 (New Title) relative to licensure and regulation of music therapists. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 5/8 9:20 AM SH Room 103 This bill establishes the licensure and regulation of music therapists under the office of professional licensure and certification. This bill further directs the office of professional licensure and certification, for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, to increase their annual budget by $3,000 for the purpose of hiring temporary or part-time staff, or overtime costs, to help with licensing and administration of the music therapists governing board.
Support SB302 adding an additional exemption from the regulation of physicians and surgeons. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 5/8 10:00 AM LOB Room 306-308 This bill exempts from application of the chapter a physician licensed in another state providing care to a patient in New Hampshire when there is a physician-patient relationship in the physician’s home state of licensing with in-person examinations conducted by the physician at intervals appropriate for the patient and the patient’s medical condition, but not less than annually.
Of Interest SB371-2024-1671h Public Hearing on non-germane amendment #2024-1671h to SB 371, relative to the licensing
of resident physicians.
Executive Departments and Administration Wed 5/8 10:15 AM LOB Room 306-308 This bill makes various changes regarding the licensing of and regulation of physicians, including transferring certain authority from the board of medicine to the office of professional licensure and certification.
Support SB505-2024-1739h Public hearing on proposed non-germane Amendment #2024-1739h to SB 505, relative to the
prohibition on the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 5/8 10:00 AM LOB Room 205-207 This bill repeals the prospective repeal of the prohibition on the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC and defines and regulates intoxicating hemp products.
Support HB1222 relative to physician assistant scope of practice. Health and Human Services Wed 5/8 9:00 AM LOB Room 101 This bill eliminates the collaboration agreement requirement for physician assistants, except physician assistants who have completed fewer than 8,000 hours of clinical practice and work in a health care setting that does not employ a physician.
Support HB1584 relative to home day care licensing requirements. Health and Human Services Wed 5/8 9:15 AM LOB Room 101 This bill exempts from child day care licensing requirements private homes in which care is provided for up to 4 children in addition to the provider’s own children. Current law permits care for 3 additional children.

Bill Hearings for Week of April 29, 2024

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Of the 19 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 0 and opposition of 5 with 2 being of interest.
Of the 44 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 10 and opposition of 2 with 2 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Support HB1227 relative to extending the hours of alcoholic beverage sales for on-premises licensees. Commerce Tue 4/30 10:20 AM SH Room 100 This bill extends the hours of alcoholic beverage sales for on-premises licensees.
Support HB1334 relative to the sale of beer in refillable containers. Commerce Tue 4/30 10:40 AM SH Room 100 This bill allows for the sale of beer in a refillable container.
Support HB1624 relative to allowing the distillation of hobby liquors. Commerce Tue 4/30 10:50 AM SH Room 100 This bill allows the hobby distillation of liquors produced from beer or wine.
Of Interest SB555 relative to receipt of pharmaceutical rebates by insurers and pharmacy benefits managers. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Tue 4/30 10:00 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill revises the annual reporting requirement for pharmacy benefits managers regarding pharmaceutical rebates. The bill also revises the percentage of rebates insurers are required to make available to enrollees, increases the fine for noncompliance, and removes prospective repeal of RSA 415-A:7, relative to insurer cost sharing of rebates.
Oppose SB196 establishing a minimum amount of uninsured motorist coverage required for vehicles operating as part of transportation network companies in New Hampshire. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Tue 4/30 1:15 PM LOB Room 302-304 This bill establishes a set minimum amount of coverage required for vehicles operating as part of a transportation network company in New Hampshire.
Support HB1312 requiring parental notification of student health or well-being and certain curricula by school districts. Education Tue 4/30 9:10 AM LOB Room 101 This bill expands notice requirements by school districts to parents for certain curriculum course material, and prohibits school districts from adopting policies that prohibit employees from answering questions from parents about students’ well-being.
Support HB1567 relative to zoning provisions concerning family and group family child care uses. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 4/30 10:20 AM LOB Room 103 This bill generally requires family and group family child care programs to be allowed as an accessory use to any primary residential use under local zoning and planning regulations.
Oppose HB1593 (New Title) making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to support recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Finance Tue 4/30 1:40 PM SH Room 103 This bill makes an appropriation to the department of health and human services to fund recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Oppose HB1583 relative to the per pupil cost of an opportunity for an adequate education. Finance Tue 4/30 2:00 PM SH Room 103 This bill increases the base annual cost of providing an opportunity for an adequate education, establishes relief aid funding and fiscal disparity aid, and requires municipalities to remit excess SWEPT payments to the department of revenue administration.22Feb2024… 0620h2024 SESSION 24-2209 02/10HOUSE BILL 1583-FN-AAN ACT relative to the per pupil cost of an opportunity for an adequate education.SPONSORS: Rep. Wheeler, Hills. 33; Rep. H. Howard, Straf. 4; Rep. Selig, Straf. 10; Rep. Kenney, Straf. 10COMMITTEE: Education—————————————————————– This bill increases the base annual cost of providing an opportunity for an adequate education. It also establishes relief aid funding and fiscal disparity aid.
Support HB1245 relative to release of confidential records of a person appointed a guardian. Judiciary Tue 4/30 2:15 PM SH Room 100 This bill provides that a person appointed a guardian shall retain the right to access and consent to the release of his or her confidential records unless the terms of the appointment provide otherwise.
Support HB1032 relative to certificate of title exemptions for vehicles 20 or more years old. Transportation Tue 4/30 1:00 PM LOB Room 101 This bill exempts vehicles 20 or more years old from having a certificate of title.
Support HB1202 relative to the issuance of permits for the alteration of driveways exiting onto public ways. Transportation Tue 4/30 1:10 PM LOB Room 101 This bill establishes certain deadlines for issuance of permits for the alteration of driveways exiting onto public ways.
Oppose SB366 relative to restricting the purchase of real property on or around military installations. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Wed 5/1 9:00 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill prohibits the purchase of real property by the People’s Republic of China on or within 10 miles of any military installations or critical infrastructure facilities.
Oppose SB423 relative to mandatory disclosure of insurance policy limits. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Wed 5/1 9:30 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill requires insurers to disclose the liability coverage limits of an insurance policy upon request by a claimant or the claimant’s attorney.
Oppose SB558 relative to insurance coverage for infertility treatments, protection from discrimination during IVF treatments, parental leave, and adoption. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Wed 5/1 11:00 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill requires insurance companies to certify coverage for fertility treatment and prohibits employer discrimination based upon that treatment.
Support HB1065 relative to fire sprinkler requirements in residential buildings. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 5/1 9:15 AM SH Room 103 This bill adds an exception to the state fire code for fire suppression or sprinkler systems requirements for certain existing residential buildings with no more than 4 dwelling units.
Support HB1526 relative to a conditional veterinary license for veterinarians educated in other countries. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 5/1 9:30 AM SH Room 103 This bill enables the board of veterinary medicine to issue a conditional veterinary license for veterinarians who are educated in other countries.
Of Interest HB1688 relative to the use of artificial intelligence by state agencies. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 5/1 9:45 AM SH Room 103 This bill prohibits state agencies from using artificial intelligence to manipulate, discriminate, or surveil members of the public.
Of Interest HB1669 relative to restricting data sharing through the state immunization registry. Health and Human Services Wed 5/1 10:00 AM LOB Room 101 The bill prohibits the department of health and human services from sharing data from the state immunization registry with other organizations unless the department can assure withdrawals from the registry will be honored by the organization. The bill also establishes a position in the department of health and human services to assist in implementation and makes appropriations to the department therefor.
Of Interest SB315-2024-1647h Public hearing on proposed non-germane Amendment #2024-1647h to SB 315-FN-LOCAL, relative to law enforcement agency reporting on information concerning bias crimes Criminal Justice and Public Safety Wed 5/1 10:00 AM LOB Room 202-204 The amendment requires a law enforcement agency operating within New Hampshire to report information concerning hate crimes to the department of safety, and requires the department of safety to publish the statistical information on its website. The amendment also amends the definition of “tenant” and “tenancy” to exclude individuals that are not lawful occupants of certain properties and who entered or remained there in violation of certain provisions of the criminal code. This bill further provides for procedures for the removal of those persons from the property.
Oppose SB508-2024-1645h Public hearing on proposed non-germane Amendment #2024-1645h to SB 508-FN, relative to the
duties of the superintendent of the county department of corrections concerning mental health
and substance use disorder screening of inmates and coordination for services upon reentry into
the community
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Wed 5/1 1:00 PM LOB Room 202-204 The amendment requires the superintendent of the county department of corrections to require his or her contracted behavioral health treatment providers to use validated screening tools for mental health and substance use disorder and to, where such providers exist, permit licensed community-based treatment providers who meet the security criteria for access to the facility to have contact with people in custody for the purpose of coordinating services upon reentry into the community. The amendment also defines antisemitism for the purpose of enforcing anti-discrimination laws on the basis of race, religion, or national origin.

Bill Hearings for Week of April 22, 2024

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Of the 62 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 1 and opposition of 5 with 5 being of interest.
Of the 57 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 5 and opposition of 4 with 6 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Of Interest SB417 relative to out-of-home placements for children. Children and Family Law Tue 4/23 2:00 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill revises criteria for out-of-home placement of children under the child protection act and other juvenile statutes and establishes an order of preference based on placement with the child’s siblings, when possible, and proximity to the child’s community of origin. The bill also makes appropriations to the department of health and human services and the judicial branch to support implementation of the act.
Of Interest HB1559 repealing the chapter relative to cash dispensing machines. Commerce Tue 4/23 10:20 AM SH Room 100 This bill repeals RSA 399-F relative to cash dispensing machines. This is a request by the banking department.
Of Interest HB1241 (New Title) relative to the regulation of money transmitters and relative to license applications and renewals for certain consumer credit entities. Commerce Tue 4/23 10:30 AM SH Room 100 This bill adopts the model money transmission modernization act. This bill also adjusts renewal procedures for certain consumer credit entities to align with those in the model money transmission.
Oppose HB1178 relative to an employee’s unused earned time. Commerce Tue 4/23 11:00 AM SH Room 100 This bill requires an employer to pay an employee for unused earned time.
Of Interest SB173 relative to surprise medical bills. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Tue 4/23 10:00 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill enacts, at the state level, the same requirements and prohibitions as exist under the federal No Surprises Act (NSA) regarding payments to, and billing by, out-of-network providers of emergency medical services and out-of-network providers of any health care service rendered at an in-network facility. As under the NSA, this bill requires health carriers to cover out-of-network emergency services and services provided at an in-network facility by out-of-network providers in the same manner as if the services were provided by an in-network provider or facility. It requires the health carrier to pay the out-of-network provider or facility a rate that is determined either through open negotiation between the parties or through a fair value independent review process made available by the insurance commissioner using the same fair value standards as are established in the NSA and the same independent dispute resolution (IDR) entities as are certified under the federal IDR process. Under this bill, upo
Support HB1288 relative to establishing certain due process rights for students, student organizations, and faculty members facing disciplinary actions by state institutions of higher learning. Education Tue 4/23 9:00 AM LOB Room 101 This bill establishes certain due process rights for students, student organizations, and faculty members facing disciplinary actions by state institutions of higher learning.
Oppose HB1103 relative to revising the penalties of the shoreland protection act. Energy and Natural Resources Tue 4/23 9:30 AM SH Room 103 This bill revises the penalties of the shoreland protection act.
Oppose HB1649 relative to prohibiting certain products with intentionally added PFAS. Energy and Natural Resources Tue 4/23 9:50 AM SH Room 103 This bill restricts the use of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain consumer products sold in New Hampshire. The bill also makes appropriations to the department of environmental services to fund an additional position and to fund the PFAS products control program.
Of Interest SB406 (New Title) making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to increase rates for shelter programs. Finance Tue 4/23 10:00 AM LOB Room 210-211 This bill makes an appropriation to the department of health and human services to increase rates for shelter programs.
Oppose HB1678 establishing a New Hampshire farm to school local food incentive pilot program. Finance Tue 4/23 1:30 PM SH Room 103 This bill establishes a New Hampshire farm to school local food incentive pilot program.
Of Interest HB1573 (New Title) making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to enhance oversight of children in residential placements. Judiciary Tue 4/23 1:30 PM SH Room 100 This bill makes an appropriation to the department of health and human services to enhance oversight of children in court-ordered, residential placements. The bill also directs the department of health and human services to submit a quarterly report to the legislature and the office of the child advocate regarding implementation of the act and state oversight of children in residential placements.
Of Interest HB1339 (New Title) relative to background checks during motions to return firearms and ammunition. Judiciary Tue 4/23 2:15 PM SH Room 100 This bill provides a procedure for conducting a discretionary background check prior to the return of firearms and/or ammunition in a court proceeding.
Oppose SB538 relative to zoning procedures concerning residential housing. Municipal and County Government Tue 4/23 9:30 AM LOB Room 301-303 This bill establishes a tax relief program for office conversion to residences; enables municipalities to allow its governing body to adopt certain zoning ordinance changes; and adds additional authority in zoning powers for parking requirements and lot size requirements related to sewer infrastructure.
Of Interest SB471 relative to adding a speed limit of 45 miles per hour on rural highways. Transportation Tue 4/23 10:40 AM LOB Room 203 This bill adds a speed limit of 45 miles per hour on rural highways.
Oppose SB365 relative to the sale or use of lithium-ion batteries for electric bicycles, scooters, or personal electric mobility devices. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Wed 4/24 1:45 PM LOB Room 302-304 This bill prohibits sales of lithium-ion batteries and electric bicycles or electric scooters that have not been certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
Oppose SB334 relative to providing for the issuance of bonds and other obligations by the business finance authority of the state of New Hampshire to finance student loans. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Wed 4/24 2:15 PM LOB Room 302-304 This bill includes the business finance authority of the state of New Hampshire as an entity authorized to issue bonds and other obligations to finance student loans.
Of Interest SB373 relative to the state building code. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 4/24 11:30 AM LOB Room 306-308 This bill updates the state building code definition.
Support HB1283 relative to end of life options. Health and Human Services Wed 4/24 10:00 AM SH Room 103 This bill establishes a procedure for an individual with terminal illness to receive medical assistance in dying through the self administration of medication. The bill establishes criteria for the prescription of such medication and establishes reporting requirements and penalties for misuse or noncompliance.
Of Interest HB318 (Second New Title) relative to magistrates, bail commissioners, the standards applicable to and the administration of bail, and making appropriations. Judiciary Wed 4/24 1:00 PM SH Room 100 This bill: I. Establishes magistrates and provides them duties and requirements. II. Makes various amendments governing the standards applicable to and the administration of bail. III. Establishes an electronic monitoring program for certain criminal defendants and provides various appropriations to allow for the development and implementation of such a program. IV. Makes amendments to the amount of the bail commissioner’s fee and makes other amendments to the duties and educational requirements for bail commissioners. V. Establishes a judicial training coordinator and establishes training requirements for judges and certain judicial employees. VI. Makes additional appropriations to the judicial branch.
Support HB1151 (New Title) relative to the carrying of alcoholic beverages on hotel premises and monthly deposits from the liquor commission to the general fund. Ways and Means Wed 4/24 9:30 AM SH Room 100 This bill allows a guest of a hotel to purchase a drink at a hotel bar or restaurant and carry it back to the guest’s room. This bill also requires the liquor commission to make a monthly deposit to the general fund.
Oppose SB352 establishing an early detection cancer screening pilot program for active and retired firefighters. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Thu 4/25 9:30 AM LOB Room 206-208 This bill establishes an early detection cancer screening pilot program in the department of safety, division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services, for retired and full-time active firefighters New Hampshire.
Support SB402 (New Title) relative to allowing pharmacists to administer influenza, COVID-19, and other FDA licensed vaccines without explicit approval from the general court. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Thu 4/25 1:45 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill allows pharmacists to administer influenza, COVID-19, and other FDA licensed vaccines without explicit approval from the general court.
Oppose SB559 (New Title) relative to the New Hampshire vaccine association. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Thu 4/25 2:00 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill defines biological products for purposes of the assessment determination by the New Hampshire vaccine association.
Support HB1350 relative to therapeutic cannabis possession limits. Judiciary Thu 4/25 1:15 PM SH Room 100 This bill increases qualifying patients’ limit on possession of therapeutic cannabis from 2 to 4 ounces, and increases the amount they may obtain in a 10-day period from 2 to 4 ounces.
Support HB1539 relative to annulling, resentencing, or discontinuing prosecution of certain cannabis offenses. Judiciary Thu 4/25 1:30 PM SH Room 100 This bill allows for additional annulments, resentencings, or discontinuations of prosecutions for certain cannabis offenses.
Of Interest HB1633 relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor. Judiciary Thu 4/25 1:45 PM SH Room 100 This bill establishes procedures for the legalization, regulation, and taxation of cannabis; the licensing and regulation of cannabis establishments; and makes appropriations therefor.

Bill Hearings for Week of April 15, 2024

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Of the 46 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 4 and opposition of 4 with 5 being of interest.
Of the 52 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 11 and opposition of 6 with 1 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Of Interest SB449 relative to the permit issuance timeline for state air permits. Science, Technology and Energy Mon 4/15 10:30 AM LOB Room 302-304 This bill provides the commissioner 180 days to act upon an air pollution control permit application.
Support HB1076 (New Title) relative to wine manufacturer licenses and relative to on-premises licenses for beverage manufacturers. Commerce Tue 4/16 10:00 AM SH Room 100 This bill enables a wine manufacturer licensee to hold an on-premises license on the premises of the wine manufacturer facility or on the premises of the wine manufacturer retail outlet. This bill enables the holder of a beverage manufacturer license to have an on-premise license either on the premises of the manufacturing facility or on the premises of the beverage manufacturing retail outlet.
Oppose HB279 increasing the penalty for on-premises licensees overserving alcohol. Commerce Tue 4/16 10:20 AM SH Room 100 This bill increases the penalty for on-premises licensees overserving alcohol.
Support HB1540 relative to the definitions of full course meals and full service restaurant for purposes of alcohol licensing. Commerce Tue 4/16 10:40 AM SH Room 100 This bill revises the definition of full course meal and full service restaurant for purposes of alcohol licensing.
Oppose HB546 relative to the school building aid program. Education Tue 4/16 9:00 AM LOB Room 101 This bill requires a minimum of $50,000,000 per fiscal year to be transferred to the school building aid fund, in addition to any debt service payments, for school building aid grants.
Support HB1665 relative to student eligibility for the education freedom accounts program. Education Tue 4/16 9:20 AM LOB Room 101 This bill changes the annual household income limit to qualify for the education freedom account program.
Support SB219 (New Title) requiring mandatory reporting by school districts of school expenses. Education Tue 4/16 9:30 AM LOB Room 205-207 This bill requires school districts to post mandatory reports of school expenses, including average cost per pupil, average teacher salaries, and top administrator salaries. It also creates a civil remedy for the enforcement of this requirement.
Oppose HB1713 relative to a defendant’s presence during certain criminal proceedings. Judiciary Tue 4/16 1:15 PM SH Room 100 This bill requires that a defendant who is charged with or awaiting sentence for an offense punishable by life imprisonment or imprisonment of a maximum term of 15 years or more be present at the return of the verdict and at sentencing after trial, subject to excusal for cause. The bill further permits a court to order the use of reasonable force in carrying out a transport order issued pursuant to this section of an incarcerated defendant who refuses to comply with that order. The bill further makes it a class A felony to knowingly violate this provision.
Oppose HB1711 authorizing the state to report mental health data for firearms background check purposes and providing for processes for confiscation of firearms following certain mental health-related court proceedings and for relief from mental health-related firearms disabilities. Judiciary Tue 4/16 2:00 PM SH Room 100 This bill authorizes the state to report mental health data for firearms background check purposes and provides for processes for the confiscation of firearms following certain mental health-related court proceedings and for relief from mental health-related firearms disabilities.
Of Interest HB2024 relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement plan. Transportation Tue 4/16 1:40 PM LOB Room 101 This bill: I. Adopts the 2025-2034 10-year transportation plan. II. Adds certain projects to the 2025-2034 10-year transportation improvement plan. III. Removes certain projects from the 2025-2034 10-year transportation improvement plan. IV. Increases funding for certain projects in the 2025-2034 10-year transportation. V. Requires that all rail removed from a portion of the Conway Branch rail line be used to offset construction costs of the portion’s rail bed VI. Reclassifies Continental Boulevard in the town of Merrimack as a class V highway.
Oppose SB563 relative to federal immigration enforcement. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Wed 4/17 11:30 AM LOB Room 202-204 This bill prohibits state and local government entities from adopting sanctuary policies to prohibit or impede the enforcement of federal immigration law and prohibits a tenancy at sufferance to be created by those without a written agreement permitting them to occupy a property.2024 SESSION 24-2873 12/05SENATE BILL 563-FNAN ACT relative to federal immigration enforcement.SPONSORS: Sen. Gannon, Dist 23; Sen. Gendreau, Dist 1; Sen. Lang, Dist 2; Sen. Abbas, Dist 22; Sen. Murphy, Dist 16; Sen. Bradley, Dist 3; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Pearl, Dist 17; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Innis, Dist 7; Rep. Piemonte, Rock. 9; Rep. Bernardy, Rock. 36; Rep. Hobson, Rock. 14; Rep. L. Walsh, Rock. 15COMMITTEE: Judiciary—————————————————————– This bill prohibits state and local government entities from adopting sanctuary policies to prohibit or impede the enforcement of federal immigration law.
Support SB563-2024-1484h non-germane Amendment #2024-1484h to SB 563-FN, relative to
federal immigration enforcement.
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Wed 4/17 2:00 PM LOB Room 202-204 The amendment prohibits a tenancy at sufferance to be created by those without a written agreement permitting them to occupy a property.
Support SB302 adding an additional exemption from the regulation of physicians and surgeons. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 4/17 1:00 PM LOB Room 306-308 This bill exempts from application of the chapter a physician licensed in another state providing care to a patient in New Hampshire when there is a physician-patient relationship in the physician’s home state of licensing with in-person examinations conducted by the physician at intervals appropriate for the patient and the patient’s medical condition, but not less than annually.
Of Interest SB480 relative to the administration of professional licensure and certification and the regulation of real estate practice. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 4/17 2:00 PM LOB Room 306-308 This bill requires: I. Any board or commission whose total number of active licensees exceeds 7,000 to have a dedicated, trained, and knowledgeable customer service administrator that works for the administrative section of the office of professional licensure and certification to respond to inquiries from the public and licensees. II. Makes various amendments to allow for inactive real estate licenses. III. Amends the education approval process for the real estate commission.
Support SB372 relative to plumbing apprenticeships. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 4/17 2:30 PM LOB Room 306-308 This bill establishes requirements for the employment of plumbing apprentices.
Oppose SB499 relative to reduction of hunger for children, older adults, and people with disabilities. Finance Wed 4/17 2:30 PM LOB Room 210-211 This bill directs the department of education to expand options for free and reduced priced meals to students and directs the department of health and human services to implement a summer EBT program to provide assistance to families with children eligible for free and reduced price meals over the summer. The bill also directs the department of health and human services to participate in the elderly simplified application project within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to provide food assistance to eligible older adults and people with disabilities.
Support HB1213 (New Title) relative to immunization requirements for child care agencies. Health and Human Services Wed 4/17 9:00 AM SH Room 100 This bill removes the immunization requirements for child care agencies.
Support HB1616 relative to parental consent for student participation in Medicaid to schools program. Health and Human Services Wed 4/17 9:30 AM SH Room 100 This bill requires schools to obtain parental consent for each service [sic] is provided to a student under the Medicaid to schools program. The bill also requires certain legislative policy committees to receive reports regarding the Medicaid to schools program.
Support HB1093 prohibiting mandatory mask policies in schools. Health and Human Services Wed 4/17 9:45 AM SH Room 100 This bill prohibits school boards and other public education agencies from adopting, enforcing, or implementing a policy that requires students or members of the public to wear a facial covering.
Support SB357 relative to expanding the definition of providers who can certify patients of the therapeutic cannabis program. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 4/17 11:00 AM LOB Room 206-208 This bill expands the definition of provider under the therapeutic cannabis program to include a provider licensed to prescribe medication and who is primarily responsible for the patient’s care related to his or her qualifying medical condition. The bill also requires, for issuance of a registry identification card to a minor, certification from 2 providers, one of whom shall provide pediatric care.
Oppose SB505 relative to the prohibition on the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 4/17 1:30 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill repeals the prospective repeal of the prohibition on the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC.
Of Interest SB605 relative to ethical standards for members of the general court. Legislative Administration Wed 4/17 10:00 AM LOB Room 203 This bill defines “organization” for the purpose of determining the ethical duties of members of the general court.
Of Interest SB531 relative to background checks of municipal health officers. Municipal and County Government Wed 4/17 10:30 AM LOB Room 301-303 This bill provides that municipalities shall be responsible for reviewing criminal background checks of nominated health officers, with oversight of appointments by the department of health and human services. The bill is a request of the department of health and human services.
Of Interest SB383 relative to local tax caps. Municipal and County Government Wed 4/17 1:30 PM LOB Room 301-303 This bill creates an additional adjustment to local tax caps based on inflation and population changes. The bill also establishes procedures for adoption of a budget cap by school districts.
Oppose HB1504 relative to architectural paint recycling. Energy and Natural Resources Thu 4/18 1:00 PM SH Room 103 I. Establishes a paint stewardship program wherein a nonprofit organization approved by the department of environmental services organizes a program for the reception of discarded architectural paint. II. Establishes an assessment to fund the paint stewardship program. III. Requires the department of environmental services to propose changes to the assessment for approval by the joint legislative committee on administrative rules.
Support HB1565 (New Title) relative to the definition of potentially hazardous food. Energy and Natural Resources Thu 4/18 1:10 PM SH Room 103 This bill removes “processed acidified” food from the definition of potentially hazardous food.
Oppose HB1145 prohibiting the private ownership of landfills. Energy and Natural Resources Thu 4/18 1:40 PM SH Room 103 This bill prohibits new solid waste landfill permits in the state for facilities owned by any person other than the state of New Hampshire or a political subdivision thereof.
Support HB1278 relative to qualifying medical conditions for purposes of therapeutic cannabis. Health and Human Services Thu 4/18 1:15 PM LOB Room 101 This bill adds debilitating or terminal medical conditions to the qualifying medical conditions for therapeutic cannabis if a health care provider certifies the potential benefit to the patient. The bill also removes certain limitations on a qualifying visiting patient’s access to cannabis.
Support HB1231 permitting qualifying patients and designated caregivers to cultivate cannabis for therapeutic use. Health and Human Services Thu 4/18 1:30 PM LOB Room 101 This bill permits qualifying patients and designated caregivers to cultivate cannabis for therapeutic use.
Support HB1349 relative to generalized anxiety disorder as a qualifying condition for the therapeutic cannabis program. Health and Human Services Thu 4/18 1:45 PM LOB Room 101 This bill adds generalized anxiety disorder as a qualifying medical condition for the use of therapeutic cannabis.
Support HB1581 relative to cultivation locations for alternative treatment centers. Health and Human Services Thu 4/18 2:00 PM LOB Room 101 This bill allows a second cultivation center to be considered for alternative treatment centers.
Oppose SB404 (New Title) directing the department of health and human services to submit a report regarding the establishment of a child care workforce child care assistance pilot program. Special Committee on Childcare Wed 4/17 10:00 AM LOB Room 101 This bill directs the department of health and human services to submit a report and budget proposal regarding the establishment of a child care workforce child care assistance pilot program.

Bill Hearings for Week of April 08, 2024

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Of the 32 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 1 and opposition of 4 with 2 being of interest.
Of the 40 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 11 and opposition of 3 with 7 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Of Interest HB1400 (New Title) relative to residential parking spaces. Commerce Tue 4/9 10:20 AM SH Room 100 This bill provides that zoning and planning regulations shall not require more than one residential parking space per unit.
Of Interest HB1144 relative to requirements for sewage disposal system information to be disclosed during real estate transactions. Commerce Tue 4/9 10:30 AM SH Room 100 This bill requires certain information to be disclosed about sewage disposal systems during real estate transactions of dwellings and food service establishments.
Support HB1115 relative to the termination of tenancy at the expiration of the tenancy or lease term. Commerce Tue 4/9 10:40 AM SH Room 100 This bill adds the expiration of the term of the lease or tenancy if over 6 months as grounds for an eviction.
Support HB1298 relative to the definition of part-time teachers. Education Tue 4/9 9:10 AM LOB Room 101 This bill defines “part-time teachers” and subjects them to the board of education’s professional code of ethics and professional code of conduct.
Oppose HB1382 (New Title) granting witness fee reimbursement to unrepresented parents in the armed forces who prevail in special education hearings. Education Tue 4/9 9:20 AM LOB Room 101 This bill authorizes witness fee reimbursement for a parent in the armed forces who represents themself at a special education hearing and prevails.
Support HB1305 relative to freedom of speech and association at public institutions of higher education. Education Tue 4/9 9:30 AM LOB Room 101 This bill establishes procedures governing freedom of speech and association at public institutions of higher education.
Support HB1215 (New Title) relative to development approvals and appeals. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 4/9 9:40 AM LOB Room 103 This bill extends the existing 5-year exemption for subdivision plats to 10 years, and increases the preliminary step from 2 years to 5 years. The bill also changes the building code and fire code appeals process, limiting the jurisdiction of the local building code board of appeals to hearing decisions made under local amendments to those codes.
Support HB1361 relative to municipal land use regulation for manufactured housing and subdivisions. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 4/9 9:50 AM LOB Room 103 This bill requires municipalities that adopt land use control measures to provide reasonable and realistic opportunities for the siting of manufactured housing on individual lots and in manufactured housing parks and subdivisions within residential districts. The bill also directs municipalities to provide reasonable and realistic opportunities for expansion of existing manufactured housing parks.
Support HB1399 allowing municipalities to permit 2 residential units in certain single-family residential zones. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 4/9 10:00 AM LOB Room 103 This bill allows the expansion of a single family residence within a residential zone in an urban area to no more than 2 residential units without discretionary review or a hearing, if the proposed development meets certain requirements.
Of Interest HB558 (New Title) requiring the department of energy to initiate a microgrid study. Energy and Natural Resources Tue 4/9 9:00 AM SH Room 103 This bill requires the department of energy to initiate a study to investigate the potential benefits, risks, and key considerations around developing a framework for electricity microgrids in the state.
Of Interest HB1314 relative to the comprehensive state development plan. Energy and Natural Resources Tue 4/9 9:20 AM SH Room 103 This bill adds provisions to the comprehensive state development plan concerning protection of natural resources and identifying environmental threats.
Support HB229 relative to requiring an official declaration of war for the activation of the New Hampshire national guard. Finance Tue 4/9 2:00 PM SH Room 103 This bill limits the activation of the New Hampshire national guard to only those times where the United States Congress has passed an official action pursuant to Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.
Oppose HB1279 relative to payment by the state of a portion of retirement system contributions of political subdivision employers. Finance Tue 4/9 2:10 PM SH Room 103 This bill provides that the state shall pay 7.5 percent of contributions of retirement system employers other than the state for group I teachers and group II members.
Support HB1012 exempting from criminal penalty certain parenting decisions intended to encourage a child’s independence and freedom. Judiciary Tue 4/9 1:30 PM SH Room 100 This bill provides that a parent shall not be guilty of endangering the welfare of a child for allowing the child to take reasonable risks to further their development as an independent human being.
Of Interest HB1002 relative to fees for records under the right-to-know law. Judiciary Tue 4/9 1:45 PM SH Room 100 This bill establishes parameters for when a public body may charge a fee for records provided under RSA 91-A.
Support HB1069 (New Title)  relative to material subject to disclosure under the right-to-know law. Judiciary Tue 4/9 2:00 PM SH Room 100 This bill: I. Clarifies a public body or agency’s ability to accept record requests by electronic means and to provide such records electronically. II. Replaces the word “citizen” with “person” throughout the chapter.
Of Interest SB476 making a capital appropriation to the department of corrections toward the replacement of the New Hampshire state prison for men. Public Works and Highways Tue 4/9 10:00 AM LOB Room 201 This bill makes a bonded appropriation of funds for architectural, engineering, programming, and design and construction documents for the New Hampshire state prison for men.
Of Interest HB1059 relative to the state building code. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 4/10 9:00 AM SH Room 103 This bill updates the definition of the state building code to include more recent versions of certain international codes and amendments approved by the building code review board.
Of Interest SB599 relative to the state fire code. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 4/10 10:00 AM LOB Room 306-308 This bill: I. Revises the definition of the state fire code. II. Ratifies amendments to the state fire code.
Of Interest HB1190 relative to adopting the interstate social work licensure compact. Health and Human Services Wed 4/10 9:00 AM LOB Room 101 This bill adopts the social work licensure compact.
Oppose HB1296 relative to insurance coverage for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations. Health and Human Services Wed 4/10 9:15 AM LOB Room 101 This bill provides that certain insurers that provide diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations shall not impose co-payments, deductibles, or other cost-sharing requirements.
Oppose SB403 (New Title) relative to the health care workforce. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 4/10 11:00 AM LOB Room 203 This bill: I. Extends the deadlines of the legislative commission on the interdisciplinary primary care workforce issues. II. Makes clarifying amendments to the nurse practice act statute. III. Establishes the position of and regulation of community health workers. IV. Provides directives to the department of health and human services.
Oppose SB456 (New Title) relative to the state loan repayment program for qualified nursing professionals, and making an appropriation therefor. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 4/10 1:00 PM LOB Room 203 This bill makes an appropriation to the department of health and human services, state office of rural health, for the state loan repayment program to qualified nursing professionals, and directs the department of health and human services to provide a report to the legislature on a budget proposal for a student loan forgiveness program that would cover nurses who do not qualify for the state loan repayment program.
Oppose SB496 directing the department of health and human services to establish a climate and health protection program. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 4/10 1:30 PM LOB Room 203 This bill directs the department of health and human services to establish a climate and health protection program in response to health threats associated with a changing environment.
Support SB507 extending the time to petition for a new trial in certain cases. Judiciary Wed 4/10 10:30 AM LOB Room 206-208 This bill extends the time to petition a court for a new trial in certain cases.
Oppose SB474 relative to prohibiting metal detecting in certain areas. Resources, Recreation and Development Wed 4/10 1:00 PM LOB Room 305 This bill prohibits treasure hunting with a metal detector in areas that expose students to the risk of injury.
Support HB1533 relative to the safe harbor compensation amount under the business profits tax. Ways and Means Wed 4/10 10:00 AM SH Room 100 This bill increases the amount of the safe harbor provision for compensation under the business profits tax and provides for a biennial increase in future years based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index.
Support HB1536 relative to increasing the amount of the expense deduction allowed against the business profits tax. Ways and Means Wed 4/10 10:15 AM SH Room 100 This bill increases the amount of the section 179 expense deduction permitted against the business profits tax.

Bill Hearings for Week of April 01, 2024

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Of the 19 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 0 and opposition of 1 with 2 being of interest.
Of the 42 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 6 and opposition of 2 with 2 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Of Interest SB498 relative to the department of health and human services, division for children, youth and families. Children and Family Law Tue 4/2 1:30 PM LOB Room 206-208 This bill provides that under RSA 169-B, relative to delinquent children, and RSA 169-D, relative to children in need of services, a child may be placed with fictive kin or a child care institution, psychiatric residential treatment program, or other program certified by the department of health and human services.
Support HB173 relative to toilet facilities provided by restaurants. Commerce Tue 4/2 10:00 AM SH Room 100 This bill removes the requirement that restaurants and other businesses that serve food to the public provide toilet facilities for patrons.
Oppose HB82 relative to employment protection for participants in the therapeutic cannabis program. Commerce Tue 4/2 10:20 AM SH Room 100 This bill prohibits an employer from refusing to hire, or terminating the employment of a qualified patient of the New Hampshire therapeutic cannabis program solely on the basis of a positive drug test.
Support HB1469 relative to the retention of individualized education program records. Education Tue 4/2 9:20 AM LOB Room 101 This bill requires the department of education to remove student individualized education plan records from the state special education information system on the same schedule as school districts.
Support HB1695 relative to the release of student personally identifiable information. Education Tue 4/2 9:40 AM LOB Room 101 This bill prohibits the transfer of student’s personally identifiable information to third parties without written consent of the parents and student.
Of Interest HB1659 relative to interference with child custody and shared parenting. Judiciary Tue 4/2 1:00 PM SH Room 100 This bill provides that unless the parenting plan specifically provides otherwise, both parents shall have access to all records and information pertaining to the child. The bill further directs the court to award a parent additional parenting time in response to the other parent’s noncompliance with the parenting schedule. The bill also permits the court to fine the parent for noncompliance with the court-ordered parenting schedule.
Oppose HB1432 (New Title) relative to prohibiting certain uses of deepfakes and creating a private claim of action. Judiciary Tue 4/2 1:15 PM SH Room 100 This bill: 1. Establishes the crime of fraudulent use of deepfakes and sets penalties therefor; 2. Establishes a cause of action for fraudulent use of deepfakes; and 3. Prohibits registration of lobbyists who have been found to have fraudulently used deepfakes in certain cases.
Support HB1276 relative to repealing the prohibition on the possession or sale of blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles except by or to minors. Judiciary Tue 4/2 1:45 PM SH Room 100 This bill amends the prohibition against carrying or selling a blackjack, slung shot, or metallic knuckles to prohibit sale to or possession of the said items by those under 18 years of age.
Support HB1403 (New Title) relative to temporary waivers for vehicle emission control equipment. Transportation Tue 4/2 1:40 PM LOB Room 101 This bill extends the repair period for vehicles that fail the OBD II test to 120 days.
Of Interest HB1387 relative to revisions to the state building code. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 4/3 9:45 AM SH Room 103 This bill updates the state building code and state building code review board.
Of Interest SB369 directing the office of professional licensure and certification to provide notice of public meetings and an opportunity for comment, creating a new position, and making an appropriation therefor. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 4/3 1:15 PM LOB Room 306-308 This bill directs the office of professional licensure and certification to provide to the public notice of its meetings and an opportunity to comment in such meetings. This bill also establishes an attorney II position for the office of professional licensure and certification.
Support HB1407 relative to child care staffing ratios. Health and Human Services Wed 4/3 10:15 AM LOB Room 101 This bill creates a waiver for larger rations [sic] in licensed child care facilities for infants and toddlers. This bill also prospectively repeals the waiver in 2026.
Oppose SB496 directing the department of health and human services to establish a climate and health protection program. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 4/3 11:00 AM LOB Room 203 This bill directs the department of health and human services to establish a climate and health protection program in response to health threats associated with a changing environment.