Rep. Allison Knab

Maddy summaryHB 762 allocates $30,000 to the judicial branch to hire an independent contractor for a manual review of domestic violence and stalking cases, along with related criminal cases. The contractor will analyze existing court records to compile data on court-ordered programs, firearm relinquishment, temporary orders, and other specific case details for the judicial branch and the governor’s commission on domestic violence. This data collection aims to improve understanding of case outcomes without disclosing any personal information about individuals involved. The funding covers the 2025-2027 biennium, with priority given to non-state funds if available.

Maddy summaryHB 1324 establishes a legal framework for natural organic reduction, a process that accelerates the conversion of human remains into soil, and defines related terms such as natural burial and scattering gardens. The bill requires any facility performing this process to be licensed by the state board of registration of funeral directors and embalmers, while also mandating that scattering gardens be owned by municipalities or nonprofits and located on protected land. It further outlines specific building codes, environmental protections, and notification requirements for constructing these facilities to ensure safety and resource conservation. Ultimately, the legislation aims to regulate and standardize alternative, eco-friendly methods of handling human remains within the state.

Maddy summaryHB 1320 requires real estate sellers or their agents in New Hampshire to provide buyers with written disclosures about specific environmental hazards before a property sale contract is finalized. The bill mandates that these notices cover risks related to radon, arsenic, lead, PFAS chemicals, and flooding, along with information on how to test for these issues and where to find further resources. While the law makes these disclosures mandatory, it explicitly states that failing to provide them does not invalidate the sale or create legal liability for the seller. The legislation also includes a contingency clause that adjusts its effective date depending on whether another related bill, HB 398, is passed by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the legal definitions of "full course meals" and "full service restaurants" for alcohol licensing purposes in New Hampshire. It specifies that a full course meal includes a variety of prepared foods like grilled items, fried dishes, baked goods, sandwiches, salads, soups, and stove-top cooked options. A full service restaurant is now defined as an establishment with seating for at least ten guests that must offer multiple meal choices from at least two of these food categories. These changes affect businesses seeking or holding liquor licenses by clarifying the requirements for their dining areas and menus.

Maddy summaryThis law requires schools and local governments to use the official statutory names for holidays when they appear in official documents, publications, or calendars. It also mandates that civics and government classes include specific information about election laws and voting procedures. The changes apply to any educational institution or municipality that officially recognizes a holiday listed in the state code. These provisions take effect 60 days after the bill is passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a two-year pilot program in New Hampshire to help school districts buy local food by reimbursing them for purchases from New Hampshire and New England producers. Only schools participating in the National School Lunch Program can apply, and the state aims to award grants to one district in each county to support buying dairy, meat, produce, and other eligible items. The program provides a 33.3% reimbursement on food costs, with funds managed through a selection committee that ensures diverse participation across different school sizes and regions. Any leftover money after the pilot ends will return to the state's general fund, and the program will be evaluated annually to track its impact on local farms and school nutrition.