NH Legislative Alert (2/8-2/13)
- Nicole Bump
- Feb 8
- 2 min read
We've got a Goffstown special this week—our reps have co-sponsored another retaliatory bill targeting the Goffstown Public library.
HB1214 would allow a town’s governing body to assume governance of a public library. In this case, the library trustees we all elect would only be able to serve in an advisory role.
This lovely bill is co-sponsored by Goffstown reps:
-Joe Alexander
-Henry Giasson
-Sherri Reinfurt
-Ross Berry
Don’t know about you, but we’re pretty sick of our lawmakers taking out personal grudges by putting forth bills no one is asking for.
If you agree enough is enough…
❌ Oppose HB1214
2/10, 2:10 pm
Municipal and County Government
And if you love the library, spread the word.
Now, on to the rest of this week's bills...
Despite a hostile legislative environment, Democrats are advocating for a variety of positive bills this week. Submit your testimony and emails ASAP!
Education
✅ Support HB1787
HB1787 reforms the statewide education property tax (SWEPT) and ends the current system that allows wealthier communities to retain excess funds. The bill also expands property tax relief for low- and moderate-income homeowners, helping make school funding fairer and more transparent statewide. Email members of the House Ways & Means Committee in support of this bill by Monday, Feb 9.
✅ Support HB1557
HB1557 increases the percentage of special education funding the state must cover for each child that qualifies, which would reduce costs for our local schools. Email your representatives to tell them to support this bill on the House Floor on Thursday.
✅ Support HB1799
HB1799 defines what the legislature determines as the meaning of a constitutionally adequate education. Creates a commission to study alternative methods of funding public schools besides property taxes. Email your representatives to tell them to support this bill on the House Floor on Thursday.
Taxes & Cost of Living
✅Support SB597
SB597 prohibits the public utilities commission from increasing the electric rate more than the rate of inflation.
Feb 10, 9:00 am
Energy & Natural Resources
✅ Support HB1484
HB1484 establishes a $12/hr minimum wage and provides for incremental increases until it reaches $17 on Jan 1, 2029. Email members of the Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Committee in support of this bill.
Healthcare
✅ Support HB1744
HB1744 requires insurance companies and the state Medicaid program to prepare detailed annual reports regarding the scope and adequacy of mental health coverage and substance use disorder treatment available in NH. Email members of the House Commerce & Consumer Affairs Committee in support of this bill by Tuesday.
✅ SB551 Support Reproductive Health Shield Law
SB551 provides a variety of reproductive health protections, including declaring that every person in NH has a right to reproductive healthcare and authorizing lawsuits against anyone who attempts to interfere with that right. Provides protections for healthcare professionals providing reproductive healthcare and offers data privacy protections.
Feb 11, 1:40 PM
Judiciary Committee
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