Legislative Review
House gives preliminary OK to permanent reauthorization of expanded Medicaid
The New Hampshire House has given preliminary approval to SB 263 FN, a top-tier BIA legislative priority, which permanently reauthorizes New Hampshire's Granite Advantage Health Care Program (also known as expanded Medicaid), on a 193-166 roll call vote. It was a victory that did not come without drama. A two-year reauthorization was included in the House-passed version of the state budget, but House Republicans oppose permanent reauthorization and tried everything under the sun to amend and delay the final vote. Over 25 roll call votes were taken on differing floor amendments, but none were successful. Last Thursday's floor action was a critical step in moving the bill forward, but not the final one. SB 263 FN now goes to House Finance for further review, but if the Democratic caucus, combined with a handful of Republican supporters, holds firm, it's hard to see how this critical public health/workforce initiative doesn't get through.
Most sincerely dead
HB 74 FN, a bill opposed by BIA, that mandated all companies with 15 or more employees pay for any accrued but unused vacation time when the employee leaves the company had a wild ride this session, but that came to an abrupt end last Thursday. The Senate, on a voice vote, adopted the Commerce Committee recommendation to find the bill "inexpedient to legislate," killing it for the session. Aside from the questionable premise at its core (that the state should be in the business of designing private sector employee benefits programs), the bill had numerous technical issues that, if passed, would create confusion for employers and employees and most certainly lead to litigation. Even so, it's more than likely the bill's champion, Rep. Michael Cahill, D-Newmarket, will be back next session with a new proposal.
Waiting game
Last week, the House postponed voting on SB 54-FN, a bill supported by BIA, that potentially lowers energy costs for New Hampshire ratepayers by providing the electric utilities the option to issue requests for proposal for technology-neutral, long-term contracts for energy sources. The bill includes safeguards to ensure costs are minimized and ratepayer benefits are maximized. The bill was removed from the consent calendar to address a minor error with a bipartisan floor amendment. At the end of a long session day, House leadership announced the bill would be voted on at a later session date.
Landfill setback bill up for vote Tuesday
The House Environment and Agriculture Committee is scheduled to vote Tuesday, May 23 on SB 61, relative to surface water setbacks for landfills, a bill supported by BIA. The bill would update landfill permitting regulations based on the results of scientific study. The governor urged the committee to pass the bill as amended by the Senate. The committee discussed a variety of potential changes to the bill at the last committee work session.
Relative to residential child care licensing of child care institutions and agencies. prime sponsor: Sharon Carson. Introduced in the Senate (1/05/2023) and referred to Executive Departments & Administration. Public hearing: 2/01/2023, SH 103, 9:45 a.m. Committee recommendation: Ought to Pass with Amendment. OTP/A motion adopted by the Senate (2/09/2023). Introduced in the House (3/16/2023) and referred to the Special Committee on Childcare. Public hearing: 5/10/2023, LOB 104, 10:00 a.m. Full committee work session, 5/17/2023, LOB 104, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 5/17/2023, LOB 105, 1:15 p.m.
SB 106Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Establishing an emerging professional certificate for childcare programs. Prime sponsor: Donovan Fenton. Introduced in the Senate and referred to Executive Departments & Administration. Public hearing: 2/01/2023, SH 103, 10:00 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. OTP/A motion adopted by the Senate (3/09/2023). Introduced in the House (03/16/2023) and referred to Executive Departments & Administration. Public hearing: 4/12/2023, LOB 306-308, 1:45 p.m. Work session: 5/24/2023, LOB 306-308, 9:00 a.m. Executive session: 5/24/2023, LOB 306-308, 10:30 a.m.
SB 170 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to small group child day care centers. Prime sponsor: Rebecca Perkins Kwoka. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Health and Human Services. Public Hearing: 2/01/2023, LOB 101, 9:30 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. Senate adopts OTP/A motion (3/16/2023). Introduced in the House (3/16/2023) and referred to the Special Committee on Childcare. Public hearing: 5/10/2023, LOB 104, 10:30 a.m. Full committee work session: 5/17/2023, LOB 104, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 5/17/2023, LOB 105, 1:15 p.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment (9-0 CC)
SB 221Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Establishing a study committee to examine day care access and affordability. Prime sponsor: Suzanne Prentiss. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs. Public hearing: 3/07/2023, SH 103, 9:15 a.m. Committee report: Inexpedient to Legislate. ITL motion fails. Senator Gray moves floor amendment # 2023-1256s (note title change). Senate adopts OTP/A motion. Introduced in the House and referred to the Special Committee on Childcare. Public hearing: 5/10/2023, LOB 104, 11:00 a.m. Full committee work session: 5/17/2023, LOB 104, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 5/17/2023, LOB 105, 1:15 p.m.
HB 362Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to complaint procedures in cases before the Commission for Human Rights. Prime sponsor: Mark McLean. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Judiciary. Public hearing: 1/26/2023, LOB 206-208, 11:00 a.m. Executive session: 2/08/2023, LOB 206-208, 11:oo a.m. Retained in committee. Committee work session: 6/07/2023, LOB 206-208, 10:00 a.m.
HB 142Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to the operation of the Burgess Biopower plant. Prime: Michael Vose. Introduced in the House (1/04/2023) and referred to Science, Technology & Energy. Public hearing: 3/07/2023, LOB 302-304, 10:30 a.m. Executive session: 3/13/2023, LOB 302-304, 1:00 p.m.. Majority committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment (18-2). Minority committee report: Inexpedient to Legislate. OTP/A motion adopted (Roll Call 269-109). Introduced in the Senate (3/23/2023) and referred to Energy and Natural Resources. Public hearing: 4/11/2023, SH 103, 9:00 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass. Senate adopts OTP motion (5/18/2023).
SB 54Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to purchased power agreements for electric distribution utilities. Prime sponsor: Kevin Avard. Introduced in the Senate 01/05/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources. Public hearing: 01/17/2023, SH 103, 9:30 am. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. Senate adopts OTP/A motion. Introduced in the House 4/06/2023 and referred to Science, Technology & Energy. Public hearing: 4/17/2023, LOB 302-304, 10:00 a.m. Work session: 4/17/2023, LOB 302-304, 1:00 p.m. Subcommittee work session: 5/01/2023, LOB 302-304, 9:00 a.m. Executive session: 5/01/2023, LOB 302-304, 2:00 p.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment.
Relative to the participation of customer generators in net energy metering. Prime sponsor: Tim Lang. Passed the Senate. Introduced in the House (3/16/2023) and referred to Science, Technology & Energy. Public hearing: 4/03/2023. Executive session: 4/18/2023. Committee Report: Without recommendation. House adopts Ought to Pass motion 194-179 RC.
SB 61Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to surface water setbacks for landfills. Prime sponsor: Kevin Avard. Introduced in the Senate 01/05/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources. Public hearing: 01/24/2023, SH 103, 9:30 am. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. Senate adopts OTP/A motion. Introduced in the House (3/16/2023) and referred to Environment & Agriculture. Public hearing: 4/25/2023, LOB 301-303, 12:45 p.m. Full committee work session: 5/09/2023 LOB 301-303, 9:30 a.m. Executive session: 5/23/2023, LOB 301-303, 10:00 a.m.
SB 159-FNÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Establishing a committee to study unlimited service area permits for landfills and out of state waste coming into New Hampshire. Prime sponsor: Donovan Fenton. Introduced in the Senate (01/19/2023) and referred to Energy and Natural Resources. Public hearing: 2/15/2023, SH 103, 1:15 p.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment (new title). Senate adopts OTP/A motion. Introduced in the House (3/16/2023) and referred to Environment & Agriculture. Public hearing: 4/25/2023, LOB 301-303, 10:15 a.m. Full committee work session: 5/09/2023, LOB 301-303, 9:30 a.m. Executive session: 5/09/2023, LOB 301-303, 1:00 p.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass (19-0 CC). House adopts OTP motion (5/18/2023).
Requiring the commissioner of the department of environmental services to consider "cumulative impacts analysis" in rules and statutes. Prime Sponsor: Debra Altschiller. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Energy & Natural Resources. Reconvened public hearing: 2/15/2023, SH 103, 1:00 p.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment (new title). Senate adopts OTP/A motion. Introduced in the House (3/16/2023) and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development. Public hearing: 4/25/2023, LOB 301-303, 10:45 a.m. Full committee work session: 5/09/2023, LOB 301-303, 9:30 a.m. Executive session: 5/09/2023, LOB 301-303, 1:00 p.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. (19-0). House adopts OTP/A motion (Div. 302-77). Referred to Finance.
Extending the New Hampshire Granite Advantage Health Care Program and re-establishing the commission to evaluate the effectiveness and future of the New Hampshire Granite Advantage Health Care Program. Prime sponsor: Jeb Bradley. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Health & Human Services. Public hearing: 2/22/2023, SH 100, 9:30 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. Senate adopts OTP/A motion on a roll call vote (24-0) Bill is sent to Finance. Finance committee report: Ought to Pass. Senate adopts OTP motion. Introduced in the House (3/23/2023) and referred to Health & Human Services. Public hearing: 4/04/2023, LOB 205-207, 11:15 a.m. Executive session: 5/10/2023, LOB 205-207, 10:00 a.m. Committee report: Without recommendation. House adopts Ought to Pass motion (RC 193-166). Referred to Finance.
HB 412Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Re-establishing a commission to study revenue alternatives to the road toll for the funding of improvements to the state’s highways and bridges and their resulting improvement. Prime sponsor: Mark McConkey. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Public Works & Highways. Public hearing: 1/25/2023, LOB 201-203, 1:00 p.m. Executive session: 1/25/2023, 201-203, 1:00 p.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass. OTP motion approved by the full House, 2/02/2023. Introduced in the Senate (2/22/2023) and referred to Transportation. Public hearing: 4/04/3023, LOB 101, 1:40 p.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass. Senate adopts OTP motion (5/18/2023).
SB 52Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to the regulation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations. Prime sponsor: Timothy Lang. Introduced in the Senate (1/05/2023) and referred to Transportation. Public hearing: 1/17/2023, LOB 101, 1:00 p.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. Senate adopts OTP/A motion. Introduced in the House (3/16/2023) and referred to Science, Technology & Energy. Public hearing: 4/17/2023, LOB 302-304, 9:30 a.m. Committee work session: 4/17/2023, LOB 302-304, 1:00 p.m. Executive session: 4/18/2023, LOB 302-304, 9:00 a.m. Committee report: Without Recommendation. House adopts OTP motion (Div. 187-184)
Relative to the definition of political advocacy organization. Prime sponsor: Connie Lane. Introduced in the House (1/03/2023) and referred to Election Law. House adopts OTP/A Motion. Introduced in the Senate (3/23/2023) and referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs. Public hearing: 4/11/2023, LOB 103, 9:45 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass (5-0). Senate adopts OTP motion (5/11/2023).
HB 457Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to state pension and insurance fund management. Prime sponsor: JD Bernardy. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Executive Departments and Administration. Public hearing: 2/15/2023, LOB 306-308, 10:00 a.m. Work session: 2/24/2023, LOB 306-308, 9:00 a.m. Executive session: 3/08/2023, LOB 306-308, 1:30 p.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. House adopts OTP/A motion. Introduced in the Senate (3/23/2023) and referred to Executive Departments & Administration. Public hearing: 4/05/2023, SH 103, 9:30 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass. Senate adopts OTP motion (14-10 RC).
HB 519-FNÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to establishing a chief information security officer for the department of information technology. Introduced in House (1/05/2023) and referred to Executive Departments and Administration. Public hearing: 2/01/2023, LOB 306-308, 10:00 a.m. Committee recommendation: Ought to Pass. OTP motion approved by the House, 2/14/2023. Bill sent to Finance. Division I work session: 2/21/2023, LOB 212, 1:00 p.m. Executive session: 3/20/2023, LOB 210-211, 1:00 p.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass. House adopts OTP motion. Introduced in the Senate (3/30/2023) and referred to Executive Departments & Administration. Public hearing: 4/19/2023, SH 100, 9:30 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass. Senate adopts OTP motion (5/11/2023).
SB 189 FNÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to the definition of gross business profits in determining taxable business profits. Prime sponsor: Timothy Lang. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Ways & Means. Public hearing; 2/08/2023, SH 100, 9:00 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. OTP/A motion adopted by the Senate 2/22/2023 (Div. 15-9). Bill sent to Finance. Finance committee report: Ought to Pass. Senate adopts OTP motion. Introduced in the House (3/16/2023) and referred to Ways & Means. Public hearing: 4/26/2023, LOB 202-204, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 5/09/2023, LOB 202-204, 10:00 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment (19-0 CC). House adopts OTP/A motion (5/18/2023).
SB 152 FNÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to New Hampshire workforce training programs. Prime sponsor: David Watters. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Education. Public hearing: 1/31/2023, LOB 101, 9:45 a.m. Committee report: "Ought to Pass with Amendment." OTP/A motion adopted by Senate. Bill sent to Finance. Finance committee report: Ought to Pass. Senate adopts OTP motion. Introduced in the House (3/16/2023) and referred to Education. Public Hearing: 3/29/2023, LOB 205-207, 1:30 p.m. Executive session: 4/11/2023, LOB 205-207, 11:00 a.m. Majority committee report: Ought to Pass (15-5). Minority committee report: Inexpedient to Legislate. House adopts OTP motion (250-123 RC)
SB 47Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Establishing a commission to study increased density of residential development in New Hampshire. Prime sponsor: Rebecca Perkins Kwoka. Introduced in the Senate (1/05/2023) and referred to Election Laws and Municipal Affairs. Public hearing (01/17/2023), LOB 103, 10:00 a.m. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. OTP/A motion adopted by the Senate 1/26/2023. Introduced in the House (3/16/2023) and referred to Municipal & County Government. Public hearing: 4/20/2023, LOB 303-303, 2:00 p.m. Executive session: 5/24/2023, LOB 301-303, 10:00 a.m.
HB 15Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to the rate of the business enterprise tax. Prime sponsor: Jeanine Notter. Introduced in the House (1/04/2023) and referred to Ways & Means. Public hearing: 1/24/2023, LOB 202-204, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 3/08/2023, LOB 202-204, 1:15 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 82Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to employment protection for participants in the therapeutic cannabis program. Prime sponsor: Suzanne Vail. Introduced in the House (1/04/2023) and referred to Labor, Industrial & Rehabilitative Services. Public hearing: 1/19/2023, LOB 305-307, 2:30 p.m. Subcommittee work session: 2/16/2023, LOB 305-307, 2:30 p.m. Subcommittee work session: 3/02/2023, LOB 305-307, 11:00 a.m. Executive Session: 3/15/2023, LOB 305-307, 3:00 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 100Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
To repeal the interest and dividends tax. Prime sponsor: John Janigian. Introduced in the House (1/04/2023) and referred to Ways & Means. Public hearing: 1/24/2023, LOB 202-204, 2:00 p.m. Executive session: 3/08/2023, LOB 202-204, 1:15 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 110Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Prohibiting the use of state funds for new passenger rail projects. Prime sponsor: Aidan Ankarber. Introduced in the House (1/04/2023) and referred to Public Works and Highways. Public hearing: 2/03/2023, LOB 201-203, 11:45 a.m. Retained in committee.
HB 121Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to worldwide combined reporting for unitary businesses under the business profits tax. Prime sponsor: Thomas Schamberg. Introduced in the House (1/04/2023) and referred to Ways & Means. Public hearing: 1/17/2023, LOB 202-204, 10:30 a.m. Executive session: 1/31/2023, LOB 202-204, 11:30 a.m. Retained in committee.
HB 133Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Repealing the communications services tax. Prime sponsor: Jason Osborne. Introduced in the House (1/04/2023) and referred to Ways & Means. Public hearing: 1/24/2023, LOB 202-204, 11:00 a.m. Executive session: 3/08/2023, LOB 202-204, 1:15 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 145Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to the collection of sales taxes of foreign jurisdictions by New Hampshire businesses. Prime sponsor: Michael Harrington. Introduced in the House (1/04/2023) and referred to Ways & Means. Public hearing: 1/17/2023, LOB 202-204, 11:30 a.m. Executive session: 1/31/2023, LOB 202-204, 11:30 a.m. Retained in committee.
HB 190Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to the duration of unemployment benefits. Prime sponsor: Leonard Turcotte. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services. Public hearing: 1/26/2023, LOB 305-307, 10:45 a.m. Executive session: 3/15/2023, LOB 305-307, 2:00 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 192Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to the rate and exemptions of the Interest & Dividends tax. Prime sponsor: Susan Almy. Introduced in the House (1/04/2023) and referred to Ways & Means. Public hearing: 1/24/2023, LOB 202-204, 1:00 p.m. Executive session: 3/08/2023, LOB 202-204, 1:15 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 227Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to fair access to financial services. Prime sponsor: JD Bernardy. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Public hearing: 2/01/2023, LOB 302-304, 2:15 p.m. Subcommittee work session: 3/07/2023, LOB 210-211, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 3/08/2023, LOB 302-304, 1:15 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 257Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to telephone carrier of last resort obligations. Prime sponsor: Michael Vose. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Public hearing: 2/6/2023, LOB 302, 2:30 p.m. Subcommittee work session: 3/02/2023, LOB 302-304, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 3/13/2023, LOB 302-304, 9:00 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. House adopts OTP/A motion. Introduced in the Senate (3/23/2023) and referred to Energy & Natural Resources. Public hearing: 4/11/2023, SH 103, 9:15 a.m. Committee report: Re-referred to committee.
Relative to the administrative rulemaking process. Prime sponsor: Laurie Sanborn. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Executive Departments and Administration. Public hearing: 2/01/2023, LOB 306-308, 1:00 p.m. Subcommittee work session: 2/21/2023, LOB 104, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 3/08/2023, 306-308, 1:30 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 314-FNÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to the expectation of privacy in the collection and use of personal information. Prime sponsor: Keith Erf. Introduced in House (1/05/2023) and referred to Judiciary. Public hearing: 1/19/2023, LOB 206-208, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 2/01/2023, LOB 206-208, 9:00 a.m. Retained in committee.
HB 347Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Establishing a superior court land use docket. Prime sponsor: Bob Lynn. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Judiciary. Public hearing: 1/19/2023, LOB 206-208, 2:30 p.m. Executive session: 2/01/2023, LOB 206-208, 9:00 a.m. Majority Committee Report: "Ought to Pass with Amendment," (16-4). Minority Committee Report: "Inexpedient to Legislate." OTP/A motion adopted by the House (2/14/2023). Bill referred to Finance. Division I work session: 3/03/2023, LOB 212, 10:30 a.m. Executive session: 3/20/2023, LOB 210-211, 1:00 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 381Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to the system benefits charge. Prime sponsor: Michael Harrington. Introduced in the House (01/05/2023) and referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Public hearing: 2/06/2023, LOB 302-304, 9:30 a.m. Executive session: 2/07/2023, LOB 302-304, 1:00 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 414Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to health insurance coverage for preventative PFAS care. Prime sponsor: Wendy Thomas. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Public hearing: 1/26/2023, LOB 302-304, 2:00 p.m. Subcommittee work session: 3/08/2023, LOB 302-304, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 3/08/2023, LOB 302-304, 1:15 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 450Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to removing the net operating loss deduction limit on taxable income under the Business Profits tax. Prime sponsor: Thomas Schamberg. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Ways & Means. Public hearing: 1/31/2023, LOB 202-204, 10:30 a.m. Executive session: 3/08/2023, LOB 202-204, 1:15 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 465-FNÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Restricting use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain consumer products. Prime sponsor: Karen Ebel. Introduced in the House (01/05/2023) and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Public hearing: 01/25/2023 LOB 302-304, 11:00 a.m. Work session: 2/01/2023, LOB 302-304, 10:00 a.m. Full committee work session: 2/15/2023, LOB 302-304, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 2/15/2023, LOB 302-304, 1:15 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 602-FNÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to landfill siting. Prime sponsor: Mathew Simon. Introduced in the House, (01/05/2023) and referred to Environment and Agriculture. Public hearing: 2/21/2023, LOB 303-305, 2:30 p.m. Full committee work session: 2/28/2023, LOB 301-303, 9:30 a.m. Executive session: 2/28/2023, LOB 301-303, 1:30 p.m. Retained in committee.
HB 609-FNÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to energy facility siting. Prime sponsor: Michael Vose. Introduced in the House (01/05/2023) and referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Public hearing: 3/07/2023, LOB 302-304, 9:00 a.m. Executive session: 3/13/2023, LOB 302-304, 1:00 p.m. Retained in committee.
SB 26Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to asbestos actions. Prime sponsor: Bill Gannon. Introduced in the Senate (1/05/2023) and referred to Judiciary. Public Hearing: 1/10/2023, SH 100, 1:45 p.m. Committee report: Rereferred to committee, (2/23/2023)
SB 191Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to road toll registration surcharges for electric vehicles. Prime sponsor: David Watters. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Ways and Means. Public hearing: 2/01/2023, SH 100, 9:45 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. Motion approved by the full Senate (2/09/2023). Bill referred to Finance. Finance committee report" "Ought to Pass." Senate adopts OTP motion. Introduced in the House (3/16/2023) and referred to Ways & Means. Public hearing: 4/18/2023, LOB 202-204, 1:30 p.m. Executive session: 4/26/2023, LOB 202-204, 1:30 p.m. Retained in committee.
SB 222 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to the definition of broadband infrastructure as a revenue-producing facility eligible for municipal revenue bonds. Prime sponsor: Sen. Jeb Bradley. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs. Public hearing: 2/14/2023, 9 a.m., LOB 103 Committee report: Rereferred to committee.
SB 224 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to housing opportunity zones and inclusionary zoning. Prime sponsor: Rebecca Perkins Kwoka. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs. Public hearing: 2/14/2023, LOB 103, 9:30 a.m. Committee report: Rereferred to committee.
SB 227-FNÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to an assessment of solid waste facility setback requirements and making an appropriation. Prime sponsor: David Watters. Introduced in the Senate (01/19/2023) and referred to Energy and Natural Resources. Public hearing: 2/14/2023, SH 103, 9:45 a.m. Committee report: Rereferred to committee.
SB 255-FN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to the expectation of privacy. Prime sponsor: Sharon Carson. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Judiciary. Public hearing: 2/14/2023, 2:30 p.m., State House, Room 100. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. Senator Carson Floor Amendment passes. Senate approves OTP/A motion. Introduced in the House and referred to Judiciary. Public hearing: 4/19/2023, LOB 206-208, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 5/03/2023, LOB 206-208, 9:00 a.m. Retained in committee.
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HB 61Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to teaching on discrimination in the public schools and discrimination in public workplaces. Prime sponsor: Peter Petrigno. Introduce in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Education. Public hearing: 1/12/2023, SH Reps. Hall, 9:30 a.m. Executive session: 3/07/2023, LOB 205-207, 9:30 a.m. Committee report: Without recommendation. Bill tabled in the House.
HB 298 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to placement of personal wireless service facilities. Prime sponsor: Lucius Parshall. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Public hearing: 2/7/2023, LOB 302-304, 9:30 a.m. Executive session: 2/16/2023, LOB 302-304, 1:00 p.m. Committee report: Without Recommendation. Tabling motion approved by the House (Division vote 309-41). Bill tabled in the House.
Relative to discrimination in medical care. Introduce in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs. Public Hearing: 2/08/2023, LOB 201-203, 10:30 a.m. Executive Session: 3/08/2023, LOB 201-203, 11:00 a.m. Majority committee report: Inexpedient to Legislate (12-8). Minority committee report: Ought to Pass. Bill tabled in the House.
HB 418Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to reducing the rebates distributed by the energy efficiency fund. Prime sponsor: Rebecca McWilliams. Introduced in the House (01/05/2023) and referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Public hearing: 01/24/2023 LOB 302-304, 10:30 a.m. Executive session: 02/03/2023, LOB 302-304, 4:00 p.m. Committee report: Without Recommendation. House Ought to Pass motion failed, RC 183 - 185. Tabling motion passed, 186 - 182. Bill tabled in the House.
SB 86Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to Healthcare Workforce Development. Prime sponsor: Cindy Rosenwald. Introduced in the Senate (1/05/2023) and referred to Health & Human Services. Public Hearing: 2/01/2023, LOB 101, 9:00 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. Senate adopts OTP/A motion and sends bill to Finance. Committee report: Ought to Pass. Senate adopts OTP motion. Bill tabled in the Senate.
SB 145Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to New Hampshire housing champion designation for municipalities. Prime sponsor: Rebecca Perkins Kwoka. Introduced in the Senate and referred to Commerce. Public hearing: 2/14/2023, SH 100, 9:30 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass. Senate adopts OTP/A motion (RC 21-3), and sends bill to Finance. Committee report: Ought to Pass. Senate adopts OTP motion. Bill tabled in the Senate.
Relative to Medicaid coverage for mothers (contains employer reasonable accommodations for nursing mothers language). Prime sponsor: Rebecca Whitley. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Health & Human Services. Public hearing: 2/08/2023, LOB 101, 9:45 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. OTP/A motion passed (RC 24-0). Bill is sent to Finance. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. OTP/A motion approved. Bill tabled in the Senate.
SB 231Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Establishing a historic housing tax credit and making appropriations for workforce housing and affordable housing. Prime sponsor: Dan Innis. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Finance. Public hearing: 2/21/2023, SH 103, 1:00 p.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. Senate adopts OTP/A motion. Bill tabled in the Senate.
Relative to the Childcare Scholarship Program and making an appropriation. Prime sponsor: Rebecca Whitley. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Health and Human Services. Public hearing: 2/15/2023, LOB 101, 11:00 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. Senate adopts OTP/A motion and refers bill to Finance. Committee report: Ought to Pass. Senate adopts OTP motion. Bill tabled in the Senate.
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HB 39-FNÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to paper billing fees. Prime sponsor: Suzanne Vail. Introduced in House (1/04/2023) and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Public hearing: 1/12/2023, LOB 302-304, 1:15 p.m. Work session: 2/01/2023, LOB 302-304, 10:00 a.m., Executive session: 2/02/2023, LOB 302-304, 1:30 p.m. Committee report: "Inexpedient to Legislate."Â ITL motion adopted by the House 2/22/2023. Bill is killed.
HB 56Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to permits for the siting of new landfills. Prime sponsor: Megan Murray. Introduced (1/04/2023) and referred to Environment & Agriculture. Public hearing: 2/21/2023, LOB 305-305, 1:00 p.m. Full committee work session: 3/07/2023, LOB 301-303, 9:30 a.m. Executive session: 3/07/2023, LOB 301-303, 10:30 a.m. Committee report: Without recommendation. OTP/A motion adopted. Introduced in the Senate (3/23/2023) and referred to Energy and Natural Resources. Public hearing: 4/04/2023, SH 103, 9:15 a.m. Committee report: Inexpedient to Legislate (3-2). Senate adopts ITL motion 4/13/2023. Bill is killed.
HB 57Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to the state minimum hourly rate. Prime sponsor: Kristina Schultz. Introduced in the House (1/04/2023) and referred to House Labor, Industrial & Rehabilitative Services. Public hearing: 1/19/2023, LOB 305-307, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 2/07/2023, LOB 305-307, 1:00 p.m. Committee Report: Without Recommendation. Ought to Pass recommendation failed (RC 178-183). Inexpedient to Legislate motion passed on a voice vote. Bill is killed.
Relative to adjusting the road toll. Prime sponsor: Andrew Prout. Introduced in the House (1/04/2023) and referred to Public Works & Highways. Public hearing: 2/03/2023, LOB 201-203, 9:00 a.m. Committee Report: "Inexpedient to Legislate." ITL motion approved by the House 2/14/2023. Bill is killed.
HB 74Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to an employee’s unused earned time. Prime sponsor: Michael Cahill. Introduced in the House (1/04/2023) and referred to House Labor Industrial & Rehabilitative Services. Public hearing: 1/19/2023, LOB 305-307, 1:30 p.m. Executive session: 2/07/2023, LOB 305-307, 1:00 p.m. Committee Report: Without Recommendation. Ought to Pass motion passes (RC 187-174). Bill is sent to Finance. Div. I work session: 3/02/2023, LOB 212, 11:00 a.m. Executive session: 3/20/2023, LOB 210-211, 1:00 p.m. House Finance Majority report: Inexpedient to Legislate (13-11). Minority report: Ought to Pass. ITL motion failed. OTP motion adopted (roll call 205-181). Introduced in the Senate (3/30/2023) and referred to Commerce. Public hearing: 4/18/2023, SH 100, 9:00 a.m. Executive session: 5/16/2023, SH 100, 11:30 a.m. Committee report: Inexpedient to Legislate. Senate adopts ITL recommendation (5/18/2023). Bill is killed.
HB 118Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Prohibiting employers from engaging in certain anti-union activities. Prime sponsor: Joshua Adjutant. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services. Public hearing: 1/19/2023, LOB 305-307, 3:00 p.m. Executive session: 2/07/2023, LOB 305-307, 1:00 p.m. Committee report: Inexpedient to Legislate. ITL motion approved by the House 3/16/2023. Bill is killed.
HB 125Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to youth employment during the school year and at night. Prime sponsor: Michael Cahill. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services. Public hearing: 1/26/2023, LOB 305-307, 3:00 p.m. Executive session: 2/16/2023, LOB 305-307, 11:30 a.m. Committee report: Without recommendation. Floor amendment failed (RC 183-183). OTP motion failed (RC 175-195). Inexpedient to Legislate motion adopted by House (3/16/2023). Bill is killed.
HB 288Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to taxation of sole proprietorship businesses. Prime sponsor: Travis Corcoran. Introduced in the House and referred to Ways & Means. Public hearing: 1/312023, LOB 202-204, 11:00 a.m. Executive session: 2/15/2023, LOB 202-204, 10:00 a.m. Committee report: "Inexpedient to Legislate." ITL motion adopted by the House 2/22/2023. Bill is killed.
HB 320-FN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to free speech in interactive computer services. Prime sponsor: Peter Schmidt. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Judiciary. Public hearing: 1/19/2023, LOB 206-208, 9:00 a.m. Executive session: 2/01/2023, LOB 206-208, 9:00 a.m. Committee recommendation: "Inexpedient to Legislate." ITL motion adopted by House 2/14/2023. Bill is killed.
HB 459Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to transactions exempt from the regulation of business practices for consumer protection. Prime sponsor: Tony Caplan. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to commerce and Consumer Affairs. Public hearing: 1/25/2023, LOB 302-304, 10:30 a.m. Work session: 2/01/2023, LOB 302-304, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 2/02/2023, LOB 302-304: 1:30 p.m. Majority committee report: "Inexpedient to Legislate," (19-1). Minority committee report: "Ought to Pass." ITL motion adopted by the House 2/22/2023. Bill is killed.
HB 489Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Establishing a county tourism development fund administered by the Department of Business & Economic Affairs. Prime sponsor: Judy Aron. Introduced in the House (1/05/2023) and referred to Municipal & County Government. Public hearing: 2/01/2023, LOB 301-303, 10:00 a.m. Executive session: 2/15/2023, LOB 301-303, 10:30 a.m. Majority committee report: "Inexpedient to Legislate, (10-9). Minority committee report: "Ought to Pass." ITL motion adopted by the House 2/22/2023 (RC 190-171). Bill is killed.
HB 523-FNÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to net energy metering limits for individual and business customers. Prime sponsor: Lucius Parshall. Introduced in the House (01/05/2023) and referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Public hearing: 2/13/2023, LOB 304-306, 10:30 a.m. Executive session: 2/21/2023, LOB 302-304, 9:30 a.m. Committee report: Without Recommendation. Inexpedient to Legislate (Div. 189-182). Reconsideration motion failed (Div. 178-193). Bill is killed.
HB 524-FNÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to regional greenhouse gas initiative funds. Prime Sponsor: Katherine McGhee. Introduced in the House (01/05/2023) and referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Public hearing: 2/13//2023, LOB 304-306, 2:30 p.m. Executive session: 2/21/2023, LOB 302-304, 9:30 a.m. Committee report: Without Recommendation. Ought to Pass motion fails (RC 187-180). Inexpedient to Legislate motion adopted (Div. 187-180). Reconsideration motion fails (180-187). Bill is killed.
HB 633-FNÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to prohibiting electric company monopolies and dividing Eversource. Prime sponsor: Tim Horrigan. Introduced in the House (01/05/2023) and referred to Science, Technology and Energy. Public hearing: 02/03/2023, LOB 302-304, 1:00 p.m. Executive session: 2/06/2023, LOB 302-304, 1:30 p.m. Committee Report: "Inexpedient to Legislate." ITL motion adopted by the House 2/14/2023. Bill is killed.
SB 100Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to the payment of salaried employees. Prime sponsor: Keith Murphy. Introduced in the Senate (1/05/2023) and referred to Commerce. Public hearing: 1/24/2023, SH 100, 9:30 a.m. Committee report: Inexpedient to Legislate. TL motion adopted by the Senate 1/26/2023. Bill is killed.
Relative to the state minimum wage. Prime sponsor: Donna Soucy. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Commerce. Public hearing: 2/07/2023, SH 100, 10:00 a.m. Committee report: Inexpedient to Legislate. ITL motion adopted by the Senate 2/22/2023 (RC 14-10). Bill is killed.
SB 260Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Relative to deductions under the business profits tax for compensation of members and owners. Prime sponsor: Timothy Lang. Introduced in the Senate (1/19/2023) and referred to Ways & Means. Public hearing; 2/088/2023, SH 100, 9:15 a.m. Committee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment. OTP/A motion adopted by the Senate 2/22/2023. Bill sent to Finance. Committee report: Ought to Pass. Senate adopts OTP motion. Introduced in the House (3/23/2023) and referred to Ways & Means. Public hearing: 4/26/2023, LOB 202-204, 11:00 a.m. Executive session: 4/26/2023, LOB 202-204, 1:30 p.m. Committee report: Inexpedient to Legislate. (20-0 CC) House adopts ITL motion. Bill is killed.