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SB 11 was widely embraced by the New Hampshire House, which means there will be plenty of blame to go around. While we wait, let us reminisce about an effort back in 2010 to do one of the things we suggested that SB11’s broad language might empowers new intermunicipal water districts to do. From CNHT.org …
Does it allow Exeter and Stratham actually do that? Does it give others a “platform” on which to do other things – unintended consequences? My background is as a software developer – not a lawyer. However, as any one that has done any programming, the object is to first write the code that actually does …
Part of the NH Advantage is local control. SB11? Not so much Read More »
[Emphasis mine – Skip] I wanted to share the conversation that I had with Rep. Abrami via email over the past few days regarding SB-11. I am concerned about some of the unintended consequences in the language of the Bill. These concerns are listed below. If you agree with me, please share your concerns with …
Guest Post by Ken Eyring – a conversation on SB11 Read More »
Supporters of SB 11, the bill that would allow a new layer of bureaucracy for the purpose of taxing and managing intermunicipal water districts, are waging a public relations campaign on the premise that the opponents of the bill are seeing things that are not there. Unfortunately for them, the real problem is that there …
He keeps asking, so we keep answering. This week, Pindell finally gives an UP to the TEA Party movement, along with a question: Tea Party: The decentralized movement got a new reason for being this week with the news the IRS was targeting them. Since they were proven right on this does it mean everyone …
The answer, obviously if you had been paying attention, is “Yes!” (shades of SB11) Read More »
SB11 – the bill ostensibly written to allow Exeter and Stratham to cooperate on a water system. However, as we have written here on the ‘Grok, we have seen a lot of problems with the bill as it is too broadly written. With the Feds and the NH regional planning commissions pushing the Federal “Sustainable …
During an email conversation, I was emailed the NH Association of Regional Planning Commissions broad legislative support document – what the local RPCs want the towns and NH Legislature to do. Again, I looked at what SB11 was supposed to do, compared that to what SB11 will allow planners to do, and looked at the …
On May 22nd, the NH House of Representatives will vote on Senate Bill 11. It was written to enable Exeter and Stratham to jointly form a water/sewer district — but that capability already exists in State RSA Chapters 53-A, 33-B, 38, and 36. These RSAs enabled the creation of the Merrimack Valley Regional Water District …
Guest Post: Ken Eyring – Will Senate Bill 11 Confiscate Control of ALL NH Waters? Read More »
Mike and Steve continue their conversion with Greg Moore, the state director for AFP-NH. In segment Two they move on to Medicaid funding in the New Hampshire budget, the failure of Medicaid in general, UNH sabbaticals, Lobbying, funding, conferences, SB 11 (expanded intermunicipal water districts), and more… Download this segment with Greg Moore here …
May 11th GrokTALK! Guest Segment – Greg Moore from AFP-NH Read More »
New Hampshire Senate Bill 11 will get a formal vote in the House this week, according to a post at CNHT.org. The post states the full vote is May 22, but was sent to me with an update: the vote will be held this Wednesday, May 15th. (Note: We received confirmation. The vote is Wednesday …
The Return of The Bride of The Son of SB 11 [Date of vote confirmed] Read More »
