Major priorities include full funding for special services, reduced business taxes Concord, NH – The Senate and House Finance Conferees today voted to approve an $11.3 billion spending plan that focuses on the needs of New Hampshire citizens, and supports small businesses and the economy without raising or adding any new taxes. “We have been …
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Concord, NH – In light of Governor Hassan’s recent statements and in preparation for a possible veto, the House Speaker and Senate President have announced plans to keep government open. Senate President Chuck Morse (R-Salem) and NH House Speaker Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson) released a joint statement regarding a continuing resolution. “We are disturbed by Governor …
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CONCORD – House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) offered the following statement on the passage of SB221, relative to electric rate reduction financing. The bill passed as amended by a vote of 308-43. House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) “Many of us made a campaign promise to do what we could to control electric costs …
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CONCORD – House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) and House Election Law Committee Chair Kathleen Hoelzel (R-Raymond) offered the following statements on the passage of SB179, relative to eligibility to vote in New Hampshire. The bill passed as amended by a vote of 211-145. House Election Law Committee Chair Kathleen Hoelzel (R-Raymond) “The requirement that …
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CONCORD – House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) offered the following statement relative to the passage of SB 116, a bill that allows a person to carry a loaded, concealed pistol or revolver without a license unless such person is otherwise prohibited by New Hampshire statute. SB 116 passed by a vote of 212-150. House …
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CONCORD – House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) offered the following statement relative to the House vote on HB1 and HB2, as amended. The budget bills passed by majority roll call vote, 212-161 (HB1) and 194-179 (HB2). House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) “The House Finance committee did a tremendous job working through the intricacies …
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CONCORD – House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) offered the following statement relative to House Finance Committee action on HB1 and HB2, the state budget bills. After weeks of negotiations, the committee adopted several amendments to the Governor’s original proposal, and by a vote of 15-11 (HB1) and 15-10 (HB2) recommend to the full House …
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CONCORD – House Republican Whip Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) offered the following statement on the defeat of several anti-business bills before the House. HB365 – prohibiting an employer from using credit history in employment decisions. (Failed by a vote of 200-142) HB496 – prohibiting public employers from using criminal history in employment decisions. (Laid on …
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CONCORD – House Republican Whip Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) offered the following statement on the passage of HB563, a bill that would increase funding for public charter schools. The bill passed by a vote of 222 – 116. House Republican Whip Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) “Public charter schools deserve our support and investment. These schools are an …
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CONCORD – House Education Committee Chairman Rep. Rick Ladd (R-Haverhill) offered the following statement on the passage of HB276, a bill that provides that school districts shall not be required to adopt the common core standards. The bill passed by a vote of 236 – 124. Rep. Rick Ladd (R-Haverhill) “House Republicans will always support …
CONCORD – Deputy House Speaker Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) offered the following statement on the defeat of HB650, a bill that would have placed unnecessary mandates on certain firearm sales in New Hampshire. The bill was defeated by a vote of 236-124. Rep. Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) “New Hampshire ranks among the safest states in America and …
CONCORD – House Republican Whip Rep. Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) gave the following statement in reaction to the defeat of HB673, a proposal for a sales and use tax sponsored by House Democrat Rep. Gilman Shattuck (D-Hillsborough). The bill was killed by a vote of 355-13. House Republican Whip Rep. Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) “Good riddance. A …
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CONCORD – House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) offered the following statement in reaction to the introduction of HB 673, a bill sponsored by Rep. Gilman Shattuck (D-Hillsborough), that would impose a 2.25% sales tax in New Hampshire. The bill had a public hearing before the House Ways and Means committee Thursday at 1:00 pm. …
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CONCORD – House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) and Rep. Michael Vose (R-Epping), member of the House Science, Technology & Energy committee, today offered the following statements on the passage of HB 208, as amended, that would modify New Hampshire’s enrollment in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, such that 100% of revenue would be rebated …
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CONCORD – House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) and House Commerce Committee member Rep. Joe Hannon (R-Lee) today offered the following statements on the defeat of HB 686, a bill sponsored by House Democrats that would have established a socialized single payer health care system in New Hampshire. The bill was killed by a majority …
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