Rep. Jaci Grote

Co-sponsor SB 176

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to insurance coverage for pelvic floor therapy.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state insurance commissioner to issue written guidance to health care providers and insurance companies regarding the coverage of pelvic floor therapy. The commissioner must also review current insurance plans to identify any gaps in coverage and submit a detailed report with findings and recommendations to state officials by November 1, 2024. The law takes effect 60 days after it is passed, ensuring that these administrative steps are taken to clarify how pelvic floor therapy is covered under health insurance plans.

Failed May 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1394

Passed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to licensure and regulation of music therapists.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new state licensing system for music therapists to regulate the practice of music therapy in New Hampshire. It creates a specific governing board within the existing allied health framework to oversee licensure and define the scope of practice, which includes using music for therapeutic goals like improving communication skills or managing stress. The law prohibits anyone without a license from using the title "music therapist" while allowing other healthcare professionals to use music incidentally to their existing duties. Additionally, the bill clarifies that licensed music therapists cannot evaluate or treat speech, language, or swallowing disorders unless they also hold a separate license in that field.

Passed May 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1620

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to suspending the issuance of new landfill permits until 2031.

Maddy summaryHB 1620 would have paused the issuance of permits for new landfills in New Hampshire until July 1, 2031, to ensure future sites are chosen carefully and align with state waste management goals. While the bill would stop approvals for entirely new facilities, it allowed existing landfills permitted before December 1, 2022, to expand or modify their operations on the same property. The Department of Environmental Services would have continued to review applications but would not have been required to make final decisions within standard time limits during the suspension. Ultimately, the bill did not become law because the House voted to kill it on May 15, 2024.

Failed May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1314

Passed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to the comprehensive state development plan.

Maddy summaryHB 1314 updates the requirements for New Hampshire's Comprehensive State Development Plan to include specific sections on smart growth, affordable housing, economic development, and environmental protection. The bill mandates that the plan address critical topics such as land use, transportation, natural hazards, and threats from chemical or biological contamination. It also requires the inclusion of policies for preserving cultural resources, managing regional concerns, and ensuring adequate public utilities and recreation services. By adding these detailed components, the legislation aims to create a more structured framework for guiding the state's long-term growth and resource management.

Passed May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1252

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to establishing a committee to study the needs of Native Americans in New Hampshire.

Failed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1346

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to food service at a bed and breakfast.

Failed Mar 28, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1253

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

renaming the Blair State Forest in Campton as the Jane Kellogg State Forest.

Failed Mar 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 300

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to education and training standards for voluntarily certified heating equipment installers and heating equipment service personnel.

Failed Feb 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 571

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to requiring a background check prior to any commercial firearm sale.

Failed Feb 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1434

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to the Honor and Remember Flag.

Failed Feb 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track