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 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 …
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’ …
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) 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 …
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 …
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 …
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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Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of HB1234, relative to state and local government administration. “HB1234 is a prime example of everything that was wrong with the process the Democrats used to pass legislation this year. This bill consisted of over 40 different pieces …
Concord, NH – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu’s veto of HB1672, relative to absentee voting. “House Democrats would have you believe that HB1672 is needed for our citizens to have a chance to vote in the midst of the pandemic. But, in reality, the Attorney …
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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 HB1247, relative to mortgage defaults and nonpayments of rent during the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak state of emergency. “Governor Sununu’s continuing response to our citizens’ rent and mortgage situations during this pandemic is thorough and …
CONCORD- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch released the following statement after Governor Sununu vetoed HB712-FN, relative to a family and medical leave insurance program. This bill would create a mandatory family and medical leave insurance program funded by a 0.5% tax on wages. “Well, it’s Groundhog Day…again. For the second year in a row, Democrats …
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DURHAM-House Republican Leader Dick Hinch issued the following statement after the House voted 198-124 to concur on HB731, relative to the state minimum hourly rate. “Apparently Democrats in Concord would rather check boxes on their progressive wish-list than assist New Hampshire’s economic recovery. Passing a 65% mandatory wage hike in these times is particularly burdensome …
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