New Hampshire Bills

passed · New Hampshire · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 2: declaring the development of advanced nuclear energy technology to be in the best interest of the state of New Hampshire and the United States.

Ought to Pass: MA DV 258-83 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 89

passed · New Hampshire · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 4: relative to rejecting all offshore wind energy projects in the waters off the coast of New Hampshire and the Gulf of Maine.

Ought to Pass: MA RC 195-149 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 89

passed · New Hampshire · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 17: affirming revenue estimates for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027.

This procedural resolution formally agrees with the House Ways and Means Committee's projected tax revenue estimates for fiscal years 2025-2027. It presents committee-drafted figures across categories like business taxes, meals taxes, and highway funds but does not alter tax rates, spending, or policy. The bill serves as a formal acknowledgment of these revenue projections for budget planning purposes. It directly affects state budget processes by establishing baseline estimates for future fiscal years.

passed · New Hampshire · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 10: recognizing the importance of clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment with regard to our fundamental rights.

This is a resolution (not a binding bill), formally recognizing that clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment are fundamental rights. It declares that "each person has a fundamental right to have clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment," based on the premise that these rights are essential to enjoying life, liberty, and happiness. The resolution directs copies to New Hampshire's congressional delegation and state legislative leaders. It does not create new laws or policies, only states a position.

passed · New Hampshire · House Mar 6, 2025

HCR 1: calling for policymakers locally and nationally to fully consider all relevant information and factors pertaining to climate change before pursuing courses of action that could adversely affect any economy or environment.

Ought to Pass: MA RC 197-156 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 83

passed · New Hampshire · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 9: urging the department of education to emphasize STEM education in public schools.

HR 9 urges New Hampshire's Department of Education to prioritize STEM education in public high schools by advocating for dedicated courses in robotics, programming, engineering, and advanced mathematics. The bill aims to expose students earlier to high-demand fields like robotics engineering (projected 9% growth) and software development (24% growth), helping them explore career paths before college. It directly affects all New Hampshire public high schools, requiring them to develop or expand these specialized course offerings. The resolution does not mandate specific curricula but calls for the Department to actively promote these programs to better prepare students for evolving workforce needs.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

passed · New Hampshire · House Feb 13, 2025

HCR 8: urging Congress to find that the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth Harbor lie within the state of New Hampshire.

Ought to Pass: MA DV 250-123 02/13/2025 HJ 5 P. 33

passed · New Hampshire · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 11: urging the United States government to investigate allegations of abuse of minorities, especially Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and other religious minorities by the interim government of Bangladesh.

This resolution (HR 11) urges the U.S. government to investigate alleged abuses against religious minorities in Bangladesh, specifically targeting Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and other minority groups. It cites claims of increased attacks on places of worship (including 50 shrines burned) and harassment under Bangladesh's interim government, though it does not mandate any action. The bill is a symbolic resolution (not a law) directed at the U.S. Secretary of State, President, and White House, requesting they examine these allegations. It does not create new policies or affect any U.S. citizens directly.

passed · New Hampshire · House Feb 13, 2025

HCR 9: urging the United States to reject compliance with the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

Ought to Pass: MA RC 204-163 02/13/2025 HJ 5 P. 34

passed · New Hampshire · Senate Oct 31, 2024

SB 465: relative to motorist duties when approaching highway emergencies involving a stopped or standing vehicle.

This bill updates state laws to require drivers to slow down and give a wide berth to stopped vehicles, emergency responders, and people in the roadway when approaching highway emergencies or traffic stops. It mandates that motorists obey directions from authorized personnel and clear blocked lanes as soon as possible, while removing a specific provision that previously required giving a wide berth to vehicles with emergency lights. The changes aim to improve safety by standardizing driver behavior around stationary vehicles and incidents, and the law would have taken effect 60 days after passing.

passed · New Hampshire · Senate Oct 31, 2024

SB 453: making an appropriation to the statewide voter registration system.

This bill allocates $450,000 from the state's General Fund to the Department of State for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The funds are designated to maintain the Statewide Voter Registration System and to develop new features, specifically an election information portal. The money is classified as nonlapsing, meaning it remains available for use until fully spent rather than reverting to the general treasury at the end of the fiscal year. This legislation directly impacts the state budget by increasing expenditures for the Department of State while aiming to improve voter registration services.

passed · New Hampshire · Senate Oct 31, 2024

SB 400: relative to patient access to medical records.

This bill establishes that all medical records held by healthcare providers or their storage vendors belong to the patient. It sets specific price caps for obtaining copies, limiting electronic records to a maximum of $6.50 and paper records to a tiered fee structure with a $50 total cap. Additionally, the law requires providers to supply requested records in their original electronic format if available and mandates that all copies be delivered within 30 days. If a provider fails to meet this deadline due to their own delays, any subsequent records must be provided for free.

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