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died · New Hampshire · Senate May 22, 2025

SB 243: relative to the child care scholarship program.

SB 243 modifies New Hampshire's child care scholarship program by establishing rules for a temporary pilot program. It allows the Department of Health and Human Services to temporarily suspend the pilot if an active waitlist exists (per administrative code) and requires reinstatement when the waitlist ends. The bill also mandates a detailed report by May 2028 to the legislature, covering program usage, costs, funding needs, and improvements. Additionally, it directs the department to study and simplify the application process by November 2026 to reduce unnecessary paperwork for families seeking child care scholarships. This bill directly affects low-income families applying for child care assistance and providers participating in the scholarship program.
Denise Ricciardi (R) · 4 co-sponsors
failed · New Hampshire · Senate May 22, 2025

SB 257: establishing a committee to study state guidelines for Medicaid eligibility determinations.

SB 257 establishes a committee to study whether New Hampshire should change its Medicaid eligibility process from its current system (using SSI 209b criteria) to the method used by 39 other states (SSI 1634), which automatically connects SSI applications to Medicaid coverage. The committee will examine how other states handle eligibility, compare New Hampshire’s stricter approach with the automatic coverage model, and gather input from the Department of Health and Human Services and county nursing homes. This study directly affects individuals seeking Medicaid coverage in New Hampshire, as it could lead to changes in how eligibility is determined. The bill does not change eligibility rules itself but initiates a review of potential policy shifts.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStudies transitioning to automatic Medicaid eligibility (SSI 1634), expanding coverage access compared to current stricter system, aligning with healthcare expansion indicators.85% confidence
Tara Reardon (D) · 1 co-sponsor
failed · New Hampshire · Senate May 22, 2025

SB 272: relative to electric-vehicle charging station funding.

SB 272 allocates state funds to support the installation and operation of electric-vehicle charging stations across the state. It directly affects electric vehicle owners, charging station operators, and local governments seeking to expand infrastructure. The bill establishes a grant program for businesses and public entities to cover a portion of installation costs, prioritizing locations in underserved communities. Key provisions include setting eligibility criteria for applicants and requiring annual reporting on station usage and maintenance. The bill does not create new taxes or alter existing utility regulations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds via grant program for EV charging infrastructure, directly increasing public spending on transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allocates state funds for EV charging infrastructure, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through targeted infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for EV charging infrastructure, prioritizing underserved communities, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence
David Watters (D) · 2 co-sponsors
failed · New Hampshire · House May 15, 2025

HB 88: establishing community property trusts.

HB 88 clarifies that property held in a community property trust remains subject to creditors' claims, meaning debts can still be paid from this property. The bill ensures mortgages and other secured interests in trust property stay fully enforceable, and debts incurred by one spouse can be paid from that spouse's share of the trust or their other assets. Debts from both spouses during marriage may be satisfied using the shared trust assets. This directly affects married couples who establish such trusts, modifying how their shared property interacts with debt collection.
Dan McGuire (R) · 3 co-sponsors
failed · New Hampshire · House May 15, 2025

HB 280: relative to wage payments.

HB 280 requires New Hampshire employers to pay weekly workers within 8 days and biweekly workers within 15 days of the work week ending. It specifies acceptable payment methods including cash, direct deposit, electronic transfer, or payroll cards, with strict rules for payroll cards: employers must provide clear fee disclosures, obtain voluntary written consent, allow employees to switch methods anytime without penalty, and cover all card-related costs. The bill also mandates that health and pension fund contributions be paid within 30 days of a demand. This directly affects all employees and employers covered under New Hampshire's wage payment laws (RSA 275:43).
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires timely wage payments with strict payroll card protections, ensuring worker financial security and preventing fee exploitation.95% confidence
failed · New Hampshire · House May 15, 2025

HB 461: relative to department of safety and department of motor vehicle training and testing materials.

HB 461 requires all driver's license examinations and related materials in New Hampshire to be administered exclusively in English, prohibiting all translation assistance during the test. It specifically bans in-person translators, mobile translation apps, and translation software on personal or desktop devices for non-English or non-American Sign Language speakers. The bill allows only devices designed for hearing or vision impairments (like screen readers), not translation tools. This directly affects non-English and non-ASL speakers attempting to pass driver's license tests. The Department of Safety must create implementing rules under RSA 541-A.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits translation assistance for driver's license exams, restricting non-English speakers' access to a state service, disproportionately affecting immigrants.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBans translation software/apps, restricting technology access for non-English speakers in driver's tests, directly limiting tech tools for language assistance.90% confidence
failed · New Hampshire · House May 15, 2025

HB 546: relative to financial disclosures and the public reporting of those disclosures by the secretary of state.

HB 546 requires current New Hampshire state legislators (house members and senators) to file detailed financial disclosures within 48 hours for any contribution or expenditure exceeding $1,000. The report must include the donor's full name, address, amount, and date received. It also updates the filing schedule to require monthly reports between the general election and June, replacing the previous annual deadline. This bill directly affects legislators receiving significant campaign donations, increasing the frequency and speed of public disclosure for those contributions.
failed · New Hampshire · House May 15, 2025

HB 739: relative to excess funds paid to municipalities for use in school districts.

HB 739 requires municipalities to send any excess statewide education property tax funds back to the state by March 15, 2027, for deposit into the education trust fund. This directly affects municipalities that receive these property tax payments for school district use. The bill's key provision sets a specific deadline for the first remittance of excess funds. It does not change how municipalities collect taxes but mandates returning unused portions to the state for educational funding. The policy change is a straightforward administrative requirement for local governments.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates return of excess education funds to state education trust fund, strengthening state budget for education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedirects unused municipal education tax funds to state trust fund, increasing available education funding per bill's mandate for educational use.95% confidence
Terry Spilsbury (R)
failed · New Hampshire · House May 15, 2025

HB 50: relative to intentional or knowing violation of the prohibition on teaching discrimination.

HB 50 prohibits educators in New Hampshire public schools from intentionally teaching discrimination targeting specific racial groups, including white people, Black people, or Hispanic/Latino people. It defines "educator" to include certified teachers, administrators, and specialists, and states that violating this rule constitutes a breach of the educator code of conduct, potentially leading to disciplinary action by the state board of education. The bill allows affected individuals or the attorney general to file civil lawsuits against schools or districts for violations, seeking remedies in court or through the human rights commission. It explicitly states that discrimination cannot be justified by special considerations for any racial group and aims to equally protect all citizens from discrimination based on race.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits teaching discrimination in schools, enforcing non-discriminatory curriculum standards to protect students. Directly aligns with educational protection and access.90% confidence
Peter Petrigno (D) · 5 co-sponsors
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