While Frank Byron is new to the House of Representatives this year, he is no stranger to politics, having served in local government since 1996 in his hometown of Litchfield. There he is currently a Selectman, and has served in this capacity for many years, as well as on the Litchfield Planning Board and Conservation …
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Another new member of our caucus, Bianca Garcia, is enjoying ED&A committee and the variety of departments and topics they address. Bianca is enjoying the House and feels it’s a nice balance to her dual careers in real estate and in music. Bianca is a classical music soloist, who also performs Principal Flute in the …
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If you’re in Health and Human Services, you already know Rep. Richard Meaney, who is well known for doing his homework, showing up prepared, and asking the tough questions. It’s an ideal committee for him to serve, and as a former Health Care Executive with a Master degree in Health Care Administration, he brings much …
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CONCORD – Today Republican Members of the House Finance Committee offered the following comments in reaction to the committee recommendations on HB1 and HB2, bills dealing with the State budget and appropriations. In separate votes, the committee voted 14-8 to send the amended versions of HB1 and HB2 to the full House. Rep Gene Chandler …
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CONCORD – Today House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) and House Republican Policy Leader Laurie Sanborn (R-Bedford) offered the following comments on the passage of HB617, a bill that would raise the gas tax by 12 cents. The bill passed by a vote of 206-158. House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) “Before we start imposing …
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CONCORD – Today House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) and House Republican Policy Leader Laurie Sanborn (R-Bedford) offered the following comments on the passage of HB135, a bill that would repeal the “Stand Your Ground” law in New Hampshire. The bill passed by a vote of 189-184. House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) “Retreat is …
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BARTLETT – Today House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) released the following statement on the passing of former New Hampshire Speaker of the House Harold Burns. “The passing of Harold Burns is a tremendous loss for the Granite State. As someone who served with Speaker Burns I know firsthand his passion, leadership and dedication to …
Republican Review Issue 2
CONCORD – Today House Republican Whip Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson) and Deputy Republican Whip Andy Renzullo (R-Hudson) offered the following comments in reaction to the passage of HB 595, a bill that repeals some photo identification requirements scheduled to take effect September 1, 2013. The bill passed by a vote of 184-122. House Republican Whip Shawn …
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CONCORD – Today House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) and Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R-Manchester) offered the following comments regarding the passage of HB 443, a bill that prohibits prison privatization. The bill passed by a vote of 197 -136. House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) “It is incredibly shortsighted for our legislature to prohibit prison …
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CONCORD – Today House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) offered the following reaction to the defeat of HB271, which would have prohibited New Hampshire from accepting expanded Medicaid. The bill was defeated by a vote of 206-155. House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) “There is no such thing as free money. Every federal dollar we …
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CONCORD – Today House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) and House Republican Policy Leader Laurie Sanborn (R-Bedford) offered the following comments in reaction to the passage of HB 659, a bill that would increase the tobacco tax. HB 659 passed by a vote of 193-167. House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) “With tobacco sales on …
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CONCORD – Today House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) and House Republican Policy Leader Laurie Sanborn (R-Bedford) offered the following statements on the committee vote on HB617, a bill that would raise the gas tax. The House Ways and Means committee voted 11-7 to recommend the bill ought to pass with amendment. The committee amendment …
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Republican Review Volume 1
CONCORD – Today House Republican Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) and House Republican Policy Leader Laurie Sanborn (R-Bedford) offered the following comments in reaction to the passage of HB617, a bill that would raise the gas tax 15 cents over the next 4 years. The bill passed by a vote of 207-163. House Republican Leader Gene …
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