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Op-Ed: House GOP moving forward, despite Democratic opposition

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Tweet it: Hinch: Common sense and pragmatism are what our constituents want and deserve. https://ctt.ec/Nd9uc+ The following op-ed by Majority Leader Dick Hinch was published Tuesday, April 25th in the Union Leader. Constituents of New Hampshire, the reports of the demise of the Republican Caucus in the New Hampshire House of Representatives are greatly exaggerated. …

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House Passes Legislation to Explore Solutions to Lower Energy Costs

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CONCORD- Today, the House passed SB 125, establishing a committee to study transmission, distribution, generation, and other costs in the state’s electricity system. House Majority Leader Rep. Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) and Member of House Science, Technology, and Energy Committee Rep. Herbert Vadney (R-Meredith) issued the following statements following today’s vote: “New Hampshire’s electricity rates …

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Majority Leader Hinch Urges Support of SB3 in House Election Law Committee

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CONCORD- Today, the House Election Law Committee heard testimony regarding SB 3, relative to domicile for voting purposes. This legislation clarifies the definition of domicile for voting purposes while modifying the requirements for documenting the domicile of an individual registering to vote. SB3 will prohibit individuals who are only in the state on a temporary …

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House Majority Leader’s Statement on the Passage SB3

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CONCORD- House Majority Leader Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of SB3 relative to domicile for voting purposes. “I applaud our Republican colleagues in the Senate today on the passage of Senate Bill 3. SB3 is an important piece of legislation that will continue to preserve New Hampshire’s electoral …

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Statement by Speaker Shawn Jasper upon learning of the passing of Rep. Steve Vaillancourt of Manchester

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“It is with great sadness that we learned this morning of the sudden passing of Rep. Steve Vaillancourt of Manchester.  We will remember Steve as an outstanding orator and a man who was certainly dedicated to his principles.  He was serving his 10th term in the NH House, representing the voters of Ward 8 in Manchester.  …

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House Speaker, Finance Chair Announce Property Tax Relief, Infrastructure Aid in House Budget

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CONCORD – House Speaker Shawn Jasper and leaders of the House Finance Committee today announced details of two initiatives to be included in the House version of the state budget bills that will focus on returning money back to cities and towns. In addition to existing programs directing funds to municipalities for education funding, meals …

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House Majority Leader’s Statement on Defeat of Bill Allocating Electors Based on National Popular Vote

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CONCORD- House Majority Leader Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statement relative to the defeat of HB 447, relative to allocating electoral college electors based on the national popular vote. The bill was defeated by a vote of 234-132 “We’re pleased the House rejected Democrat sponsored legislation that would have diminished New Hampshire’s role …

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