Rep. Will Infantine

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the New Hampshire Department of Labor to hire up to three additional staff members to review and update safety rules for public sector employees. The legislation allocates funding of up to $400,000 to cover the salaries and benefits for these new positions, which are intended to help evaluate existing occupational safety standards before they expire in 2025. The additional personnel will focus on analyzing current regulations and recommending necessary changes to ensure worker safety requirements remain effective. The law takes effect on July 1, 2024, allowing the department to begin the staffing process and subsequent rule review immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the state's Condominium Act to formally establish the legal framework for unit owners to vote by proxy in condominium associations. It defines two types of proxies: directed proxies, where the owner specifies how their votes should be cast, and undirected proxies, which allow a designated holder to vote on their behalf without specific instructions. The law sets limits on how many proxies a single person can hold, such as capping it at 10 percent of votes in associations with more than 20 units, and requires the board to use standardized forms to verify and record these votes. Additionally, the bill mandates that the board retain all proxy documents for at least three years to ensure transparency and accountability during meetings.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New Hampshire law to allow employers to pay up to $3,000 in unpaid wages to the families of deceased employees without waiting for formal court documents. Under the new rules, if there is no active probate case, wages can be distributed directly to the employee's heirs according to the state's standard order of inheritance. The change aims to simplify the process for families to receive owed money quickly after a worker dies. The law takes effect on September 10, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the responsibilities of the Interbranch Criminal and Juvenile Justice Council, a group that includes members from both the legislative and executive branches. The primary change involves adding new duties to the council's existing mandate, though the specific tasks are not detailed in the provided text. By reorganizing the bill's sections, the legislation formally updates the council's role to ensure it can better coordinate on criminal and juvenile justice issues. Once signed into law, the council will operate under these revised guidelines to fulfill its updated functions.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for conducting election recounts and audits in New Hampshire. It requires the Secretary of State to publish all recount and audit procedures and timelines before any such process begins. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State must review all election materials certified by local officials before announcing recount results or declaring a candidate elected. These changes aim to increase transparency and clarify the steps taken during the recount process.

Maddy summarySB 363 amends New Hampshire state laws to officially include simulcast dog racing under the same regulatory framework as horse racing. The bill places the authority to oversee and regulate these racing activities under the Lottery Commission, which will also manage existing charitable gaming operations. It requires licenses for anyone conducting dog racing simulcasts and repeals previous specific statutes that governed dog racing separately. The legislation also clarifies restrictions on electronic gaming devices used for wagering while allowing for historic horse race betting. These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.