In case you missed it, we wanted to pass along the link to the re-broadcast of NHPR’s Exchange program from Monday, which featured House Finance Committee Chairman Neal Kurk (R-Weare), Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D-Concord) and Steve Norton, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies. You can access the audio here: …
RR Vol 2 Issue 13
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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During calls and emails regarding the proposed House budget, many members had questions about the budget process, including whether or not what we vote on tomorrow will be in the final budget. We designed the attached flow chart to illustrate the budget process as it usually plays out from October through June. We hope you …
Republican Review Volume 2 Issue 12
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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