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Governor Signs Constitutional Carry Bill into Law

Governor Chris Sununu signed SB12 “Constitutional Carry” into law today during a ceremony in the Executive Council Chambers. The Governor was joined at the bill signing by House Majority Leader Richard “Dick” Hinch along with other sponsors of the bill and members of the public. The newly enacted law removes the licensing requirement for individuals to …

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UNH Survey Center Poll Shows Positive Approval Ratings for Legislature

A recent poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center highlights positive approval ratings from residents on the job that the Legislature is doing. The poll of 489 individuals showed that 47% of those surveyed view the Legislature positively. Read the full results of the Granite State Poll here: NH Residents Positive About Sununu, Legislature, State Outlook

Testimony: SB12 repealing the licensing requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.

On Wednesday, February 1, House Majority Leader Dick Hinch offered the following testimony before the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee relative to SB12, repealing the licensing requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver. February 1, 2017 House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Rep. David Welch, Chairman Legislative Office Building Room 204 Concord, …

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House Leaders’ Statements on Governor Sununu’s Inaugural Remarks

CONCORD – New Hampshire House Speaker Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson) and House Majority Leader Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statements following the swearing in and inaugural remarks of Governor Chris Sununu. House Speaker Shawn Jasper “The House and the Governor have shared priorities, and we look forward to working in a collaborative manner with …

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House Majority Leader Statement on NHGOP Chairman Jennifer Horn

CONCORD – House Majority Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statement relative to the announcement that Jennifer Horn would not seek another term as Republican Party Chairman. “I want to thank Jennifer Horn for her hard work and ongoing commitment to the Republican Party in New Hampshire.  Since becoming party chair in 2013 she …

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2016 Republican House Caucus Rules

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House Majority Leader Appalled by Spike in State Agency Budget Requests

CONCORD – House Majority Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) today issued the following statement following reports that state agency heads have submitted budget requests for fiscal years 2018-19 totaling over $12.6 billion, roughly $1.4 billion or 12.5% more than authorized in the current operating budget. House Majority Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack): “One way to show leadership …

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House Majority Leader Comments on Delayed Drug Crisis Resource Deployment

CONCORD – House Majority Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statement after reviewing information suggesting that money appropriated to the Governor’s Commission on Alcohol, Drug Abuse has yet to be spent. Rep. Hinch served as Vice Chairman of the Joint Legislative Task Force on the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic, which reviewed legislation in late …

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Bradley, Hinch praise legislature for New Hampshire topping nationwide revenue growth

Concord, NH – The Hill recently published an article on state tax revenues which put New Hampshire at the top of the list nation-wide for revenue growth at nearly 14 percent in the second quarter of this year. Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) and House Majority Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statements. …

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Bradley, Hinch concerned by Governor’s lack of urgency in deploying Granite Hammer grants

Concord, NH – Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) and House Majority Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statement ahead of the Governor’s announcement of the Granite Hammer grant recipients. “In June, Governor Hassan urged House democrats to reject a bill which included $1.5 million of drug interdiction resources. Thwarting drug dealers is more …

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