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House ED&A Vice Chair Applauds Committee Vote on Anti-Racism Legislation

Concord, NH- Vice Chairman of the House Executive Departments and Administration Committee Terry Roy (R-Deerfield) released the following statement after the committee voted 10-9 to pass HB544, relative to the propagation of divisive concepts. “Despite what bill opponents have said, HB544 is an anti-racism piece of legislation that would prohibit the teaching of racist theology …

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NH House Passes Born Alive Infant Protection Act

Bedford, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement in response to the House overturning the committee report and passing HB233, relative to the right of any infant born alive to medically appropriate and reasonable care and treatment, on a vote of 181-49. “I do not understand how any infant who is born …

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House Majority Leader Statement on House Democrats Leaving Session

Bedford, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after most House Democrats walked out of House session after losing votes. “I’m disappointed, but I suppose I am not surprised over the highly juvenile antics by House Democrats,’ said Osborne. ‘Rather than doing their job and debating the legislation before the House, they …

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NH House Passes Prohibition on Late Term Abortions

Bedford, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement in response to the House overturning the committee report and passing HB625, relative to the protection of fetal life, on a vote of 191-160. “No matter what side of the debate you are on, prohibiting late term abortions is something that everyone should be …

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House Republican Leader Applauds Veto of HB685

Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of HB685, relative to insurance plans that cover maternity benefits. This bill mandates insurance plans which cover maternity benefits to provide coverage for emergency or elective abortion services. “If you are concerned about the cost of health …

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House Republican Leader Praises Veto of HB1494

Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of HB1494, adopting omnibus legislation concerning workers. HB1171 was attached to this bill in the Senate and would create an unfunded mandate on municipal governments with the trust cost unknown. “HB1494 is yet another example of Democrats’ …

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House Republican Leader Praises DOJ Review of Out-of-State Income Tax Collection Practices

CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued a statement on the announcement that the NH Department of Justice is reviewing how some states may be improperly imposing taxes on New Hampshire employees who are working from home during the COVID 19 pandemic. “For the last two years, we have been fighting against New …

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House Majority Leader reacts to passage of HB1685

CONCORD- Today, the House passed HB1685, establishing a statutory commission for oversight over occupational regulation. This bill, passed by the House by a vote of 177-148, establishes an occupational regulation review commission to assure boards utilize the least restrictive regulation and requires a continuing review of all occupational boards. House Majority Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) …

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House Majority Leader Responds to Fiscal Committee Approval of Medicaid Expansion Work Requirement Waiver Application

CONCORD- House Majority Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee approving the application for a waiver on the work requirement for those participating in the expanded Medicaid program. The committee approved the waiver application by a voice vote. “This provision protects taxpayers and provides an incentive …

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House Majority Leader Responds to Governor’s Veto of HB1637

CONCORD – Today House Majority Leader Rep. Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to the governor’s veto of HB1637, relative to school attendance in towns with no public schools. HB1637 committee of conference report passed the House 190-132. “I am deeply disappointed that the governor is once again playing politics and vetoed …

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