Maddy summaryHR 13 is a New Hampshire legislative resolution opposing the permitting of a landfill adjacent to Forest Lake State Park in Dalton. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's stance based on the park's ecological significance (including its 397 acres, 200-foot beach, and role in recreational activities), its economic value to tourism (supporting $2.35 billion in visitor spending annually), and New Hampshire's commitment to protecting natural resources. It does not create new laws but urges state agencies to deny the landfill permit by citing the park's role in flood control, water quality, wildlife habitat, and the state's conservation mission. The resolution passed committee with a 14-0 vote and was approved by the full chamber.
Rep. Nick Germana
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Maddy summaryHB 703 requires New Hampshire school districts participating in USDA meal programs to adopt policies that prevent denying meals, stigmatizing students, or restricting activities due to unpaid meal balances. It prohibits schools from withholding meals, taking served food, using identifying tokens/stickers, limiting access to events like sports or field trips, or requiring students to perform chores to pay meal debt. Schools must also develop outreach plans to encourage free/reduced-price meal applications and accept voluntary donations to reduce meal debt. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting all public K-12 students in participating school districts.
Maddy summaryThis 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.
Maddy summaryHR 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.