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CONCORD- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch released the following statement after the House voted to sustain the vetoes of HB687, relative to extreme risk protection orders and HB1660, establishing a protective order for vulnerable adults.  “Law abiding gun owners across the State of New Hampshire can breathe a deep sigh of relief after the final …

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Durham, NH- House Republican Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to the House vote of 193-140 to sustain Governor Sununu’s veto of HB1454, relative to alternative learning credit rules of the state board of education. “As we have said countless times, education is not one size fits all for students, and …

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Durham, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to voting to sustain Governor Sununu’s veto of HB1247, relative to mortgage defaults and nonpayments of rent during the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak state of emergency, on a vote of 196-139. “Governor Sununu’s continuing response to our citizens’ rent and …

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Durham, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to the House upholding Governor Sununu’s veto on HB1234, relative to state and local government administration, on a vote of 192-145. “HB1234 is a prime example of everything that was wrong with the process the Democrats used to pass legislation this …

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DURHAM- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch issued the following statement after the House voted 197-139 to sustain the Governor’s veto of HB731, relative to the state minimum hourly rate.  “It’s only fitting that one day after a jobs report shows significant gains in the New Hampshire economy, Republicans can keep the positive trend going by putting an …

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DURHAM- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch released the following statement after the House voted to sustain the Governor’s veto of HB712, relative to a family and medical leave insurance program by a vote of 195-143.  “If one thing has become clear over the last two years, it’s that New Hampshire Democrats have fully embraced ending …

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DURHAM- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch released the following statement after the House voted 194-146 to sustain the Governor’s veto of HB250, establishing a dental benefit under the state Medicaid program.  “As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, the State of New Hampshire is facing historic revenue shortfalls. It’s difficult to plan for a crisis …

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Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of HB687, relative to extreme risk protection orders. 100% of Republicans opposed it’s passage in the House and were joined 22 House Democrats. “Democrats since coming into control have dedicated themselves to trying to erode the 2nd …

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CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of HB 1665, establishing an independent redistricting commission.  “This is yet another poorly crafted Democrat legislative concept that for the most part resembles legislation from last year, that the governor vetoed, and the legislature sustained. The constitution …

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Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of SB 7, establishing the secure modern accurate registration act (SMART Act).  “Let’s be completely clear, there is absolutely nothing smart about the SMART Act. SB 7 attempts to create something that New Hampshire opted not to …

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Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement after Governor Chris Sununu vetoed HB250, establishing a dental benefit under the state Medicaid program.  “The COVID-19 crisis has impacted the lives of all granite staters and has given state government a lot of uncertainty regarding our fiscal picture. The latest revenue report …

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Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement after Governor Sununu vetoed HB1660, establishing a protective order for vulnerable adults. House Republicans unanimously opposed it’s passage and were joined by members of the Democratic caucus.  “House Republicans spoke loud and clear in February by unanimously opposing this bill’s passage. We were …

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