CONCORD – Today Speaker Gene G. Chandler (R-Bartlett) announced additional members of his leadership team, and the formation of the Policy Advisory Committee.
“When I ran to be elected speaker, I promised to retain the current leadership, including current chairs and vice chairs, and I have done that. I also promised to add to that leadership and bring more members into the fold. Today I am happy to announce those additions from a diverse and talented cross section of our party to improve the lives of the people of New Hampshire,” said Speaker Chandler.
“The message coming out of the caucus and election in November was one of unity,” he continued. “I believe that in order to have a productive and successful legislative session, we must be unified in order to prove to our constituents that we deserve their vote next November. We have a tall order ahead of us, but I believe with these members on our team, we can meet the challenge.”
Former Speaker Pro-Tempore Sherm Packard (R-Hudson), in his 14th term, will serve as Deputy Speaker. Rep. Barbara Griffin (R-Goffstown), in her 2nd term, will serve as Speaker Pro-Tempore, as well as continue to serve as Chair of Election Law.
Rep. Al Baldasaro (R-Londonderry), Rep. Laurie Sanborn (R-Bedford), and Rep. Victoria Sullivan (R-Manchester) will serve as Assistant Majority Leaders.
Rep. David Bates (R-Windham) and Rep. Greg Hill (R-Northfield) will serve as Assistant Majority Whips.
Rep. Andrew Renzullo (R-Hudson) will serve as Floor Leader.
Speaker Chandler will also be stepping down from his role as Chairman of the Committee on Public Works and Highways. He has appointed Rep. Mark McConkey (R-Freedom) to serve as chairman and Rep. David Milz (R-Derry) to serve as vice chairman.
In addition to these appointments, Speaker Chandler has announced the formation of the Policy Advisory Committee, chaired by Rep. Laurie Sanborn (R-Bedford). Rep. David Bates (R-Windham) will serve the committee as vice chair. This committee will be meeting on a weekly basis to review upcoming legislation, hearings, review bills on the calendar, amendments, and give their input on various issues. The members of this committee are:
Rep. Lino Avellani (R-Sanbornville)
Rep. John Burt (R-Goffstown)
Rep. John Graham (R-Bedford)
Rep. Barbara Griffin (R-Goffstown)
Rep, Mary Griffin (R- Windham)
Rep. Peter Hansen (R-Amherst)
Rep. Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack)
Rep. Kathleen Hoelzel (R-Raymond)
Rep. Phyllis Katsakiores (R-Derry)
Rep. Frank McCarthy (R-Conway)
Rep. Bill Ohm (R-Nashua)
Rep. Sherm Packard (R-Londonderry)
Rep. Andrew Renzullo (R-Hudson)
Background: These members will be additions to the leadership team in place from the 2017 legislative session.
Majority Leader Rep. Dick Hinch (R- Merrimack)
Deputy Majority Leader Rep. John Graham (R-Bedford)
Majority Whip Rep. Kathleen Hoelzel (R-Raymond)
Deputy Majority Whip Rep. Bill Ohm (R-Nashua)
Assistant Majority Leaders Rep. Michael McCarthy (R-Nashua), Rep. Larry Gagne (R-Manchester), Rep. Michael Vose (R-Epping), Rep. David Danielson (R-Bedford)
Assistant Majority Whips Rep. Claire Rouillard (R-Goffstown), Rep. Terry Wolf (R-Bedford), Rep. Carolyn Matthews (R-Raymond), Rep. Debra DeSimone (R-Atkinson)