Tag Archives: Legislature
3 WAYS LAWMAKERS GET STUCK
… Some get stuck in the pride of the job in a good way, always striving to be attentive to the people they represent, but others in a bad way, so puffed up in their own minds that they cannot … Continue reading
Reciprocating Disagreement
In New Hampshire, there is a so-called right of a non-resident to vote in our state, while keeping an out-of-state driver’s license. That unconstitutional right, Guare v. NH, has never been established in any law enacted by the NH Legislature, … Continue reading
School Choice for NH: 2017 Legislator Report Card
We are pleased to publish our second annual Legislator Report Card! Grades are based on this session’s school choice bills with roll call votes. We followed and reported on many more issues and bills throughout the year, but only roll-call … Continue reading
NH Primary Source: Douglas says special legislative session needs two-thirds supermajority vote
It’s a moot point – at least for the moment. But for the record, former state Supreme Court associate justice Chuck Douglas has officially opined that a two-thirds majority of the New Hampshire House and Senate would be required to … Continue reading
A look back at New Hampshire’s legislative session
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican lawmakers didn’t give their new governor a warm welcome this session, but he sent them off to their summer recess with a smile. Less than two months after the session began in January, the House … Continue reading
N.H. Lawmakers Pass $11.7 Billion Budget, Governor Will Sign
Both the New Hampshire House and Senate passed the Senate’s two-year budget Thursday. Governor Chris Sununu called the budget “a bold step in the right direction” and says he’ll sign it. | NHPR
Thursday Marks Key Legislative Deadline in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire lawmakers face a key deadline this week as they move toward wrapping up the legislative session. Thursday is the last day for the House and Senate to act on bills that originated in the … Continue reading