NH House 2011 Session Accomplishements
The New Hampshire House of Representatives received a mandate from the voters of this state to cut state spending; reduce taxes and fees; return fiscal sanity to the state; promote economic development and create jobs; mend a state retirement system that was nearing insolvency; provide our children with an education based on excellence; protect the …
“That’s why we voted for you. Good Job.”
As the debate on House Bill 1 continued in the House Chamber yesterday, this call, from an anonymous constituent, came into the House Republican Office. It was just one of hundreds of positive calls and emails that our office and members of our caucus received over the last few days.
Op-Ed: Legislators successfully pass pro-business bills
While some will say that the House has been distracted from time to time this session, there is a group of legislators who are in fact highly focused on creating jobs and building the New Hampshire economy. This bi-partisan group, called the NH House Business Coalition, meets weekly to evaluate and make recommendation to the entire body on bills that directly impact the business community.
Prime Sponsor of Bill to Lower Dropout Age Challenges Governor to Debate
CONCORD – State Representative Jim Parison (R-New Ipswich) today issued a challenge to Governor John Lynch to debate the issue regarding who decides when students can withdraw from school. Parison is the prime sponsor of HB 429, legislation gives parents the final say when students may withdraw at age 16 instead of the superintendent. After …
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House Republican Leadership’s amendment to CACR 12 (educational funding)
To add a new Part II, Article 5-C to the New Hampshire Constitution, as follows: In fulfillment of its duties the provisions with respect to education as set forth in Part II, Article 83, the general court shall have the authority, responsibility and full discretion to define reasonable standards for elementary and secondary public education, …
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Wall Street Journal: How to Live Freer in New Hampshire
With all eyes on Wisconsin this past week, overlooked has been the conservative policy changes that are moving ahead in New Hampshire. In recent days the New Hampshire House, where the GOP controls nearly three-quarters of the 400 seats, passed a bill to repeal the state cap-and-trade law that imposes a tax on energy use and a bill to make New Hampshire a right-to-work state.
Union Leader – The budget focus: NH House is doing well
The New Hampshire Democratic Party’s disinformation campaign (a political perpetual motion machine) has been charging Republicans in the Legislature with not focusing on the budget to the exclusion of everything else, like they promised. Balderdash.
Chandler Receives International Legislator of the Year Award
CONCORD, NH —At a recent meeting the NH chapter of Safari Club International (NHSCI) honored state Rep. Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett), with the 2011 NH Legislator of the Year award. The award recognizes a legislator who has made significant legislative accomplishments on behalf of sportsmen and sportswomen. “We are pleased to recognize Rep. Gene Chandler of …
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WMUR Video: NH Republicans Announce Legislative Agenda
After a contentious start to the legislative session in Concord, House Republicans on Thursday outlined their goals for the session that are focused on government spending and not social issues.
Speaker O’Brien Announces Additional Committee Leadership Posts
House Republican Office Press Release Contact: Jim Rivers December 10, 2010 271-6277 With the appointment of four committee vice chairmen today, Speaker William O’Brien has nearly completed his entire leadership team for the coming session. Rep. Lynne Blankenbeker of Concord will be the vice-chairman of the Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans’ Affairs. Rep. Clifford …
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House Committee Leadership Positions Announced
The Speaker of the New Hampshire House, William O’Brien, today released the names of most of those who will fill leadership positions on the various standing committees. He also announced changes being made in the committee structure, which includes the elimination of the Local & Regulated Revenues committee, separating two committees into divisions, and creating two new committees to handle constitutional review and petitions for redress of grievances.
Rep. Mead Resigns from NH House to assume House Chief of Staff position
House Republican Office Press Release Contact: Jim Rivers December 2, 2010 271-6277 William O’ Brien Speaker of the House For Immediate Release: As Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, I am pleased to announce Representative Bob Mead ( R- Mont Vernon) has agreed to join my team as Chief of Staff. Bob has …
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Speaker Nominee O’Brien Announces Deputy Speaker, Speaker Pro Tempore
House Republican Office Press Release Contact: Bob Mead November 23, 2010 603-673-3203/533-4734 Speaker Nominee O’Brien Announces Deputy Speaker, Speaker Pro Tempore Republican Speaker Nominee, Rep. Bill O’Brien (Mont Vernon) today announced that he was appointing Rep. Pamela Tucker (Greenland) as his Deputy Speaker and Rep. Gene Chandler (Bartlett) as his Speaker Pro Tempore in …
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