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Note: Petition sent 4-23-2025 To the New Hampshire State Senate and Governor Kelly Ayotte. We, the undersigned, request that you advance and pass HB649 without further amendment or delay with the understanding that, while the “every two-year” compromise to the original bill is an acceptable move in the right direction, ending unnecessary passenger vehicle inspections … Read more
NH Journal ran an article yesterday that was written by Ed Wonton, complaining about parts of HB649 being inserted into HB 2. I’d like to see the whole bill, in its original form, inserted into the budget, but there’s at least some merit to accepting half a loaf when getting all of what you want … Read more
Mr Sylvia said, “The Senate is a place where good House bills go to die.” GM Hopf said, “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.” A Granite Stater in a red community said, “Sadly, Republicans have been their own worst enemy … Read more
Let’s get the “say something nice” part out of the way before the attack. I met Community Loan Fund lobbyist Tara Reardon on 2/15/23 after a Senate Executive Departments committee hearing for a trailer park bill. She supported what I said into the mic and followed me out into the hall and introduced herself when … Read more
These bills will be coming up for a SENATE floor vote on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Write to all 24 Senators to let them know you want them to vote NO ON ALL OF THEM. HB296 – Issuing building permits along private roads.https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=606&inflect=2 HB577 – Modifying the definition of ADUs.https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=125&inflect=2 HB631 – Permitting residential building in commercial zoning.https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=690&inflect=2 HB633 – The … Read more
After submitting my most recent article on rogue Rs that voted the wrong way on HB1002 last year and removing property tax relief from HB2 this year, I started alerting constituents of the latter. A constituent of Bryer complained of him being a “union schmuck” and that inspired me to do more cross referencing. I … Read more
When I first read about a bill to eliminate inspections, I had never questioned whether they make us safer. So I researched it, and was surprised to see that pretty much all of the studies over the past 30 years say the same thing: inspections don’t make us safer! That’s why there’s only 11 states … Read more
With a 2nd hearing (aka 2nd bite at the apple) coming up at 10 am on Tuesday for HB649 (removing the requirement for physical safety inspections and on-board diagnostic tests for passenger vehicles), I want to share some takeaways as I just got off the phone with the only member of Senate Commerce that replied … Read more
As I’ve been closely following HB 649 (removing the requirement for physical safety inspections and on-board diagnostic tests for passenger vehicles…), I’ve been trying to rally up the troops at every step of the way. Part of me is concerned with coming off as a keyboard warrior or armchair activist, as I wrote four previous … Read more
In the shadow of Queen Sharon’s Senate-chamber speech in support of SB268 (permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances), I observed something that got less attention. It was Rochefort, a pharmacist, recusing himself from a pharmacy bill later in the afternoon. Good for him! Nurse Terese often quotes her late … Read more
Let’s first acknowledge that not all House committees have a Senate clone of them. Prior to this year, they didn’t have one for Children and Family Law or Education FUNDING, for example. Gun bills and other Criminal Justice House bills usually go to Judiciary. House school mask bills have gone to HHS instead of Education, … Read more
Think of this installment as “Part 2” to my previous article asking if our Senate is compromised. As HB649 makes its way to the Senate, I’ve already pointed out some “problem donors” and some of their disturbing amounts donated to Senate Transportation committee members and the Old Battle Axe, Queen Sharon (Carson). Let’s first look … Read more
The news of 2025’s perennial attempt to abolish the “sticker tax,” aka HB649 (ending annual passenger vehicles inspections), is good so far. The House has voted in favor despite the failure of the House Transportation Committee to produce a proper recommendation. The committee did not recommend either pass or fail, which has happened to other … Read more
The Union Leader has a survey (no paywall) asking your thoughts about ending annual passenger vehicle inspections. (Just for the heck of it, I’ll do an X poll here.) From reading comments on Grok feeds across social media, I know there is mixed support for it, but mostly for it, and the UL results as … Read more
We learned it was quite a long day as we dealt with 42 bills and approved HR17, the budget unrestricted revenue estimates from the Ways and Means committee. In attendance were roughly 207 Republicans and 165 Democrats in the House. Given that roster of House bills I’ll be reporting on some interesting bills as well … Read more
The HB649 House roll call numbers are in (HB649 ends mandatory passenger vehicle inspections). 355 (out of 400) reps voted, and 15 out of 183 Republicans went rogue. Without further delay, let’s shame them now. As Chau Kelley would say, “There you have it, ladies and gentlemen.” *The 8 two-time tax-loving Uniparty establishment Rs are … Read more
This is your chance to finally put an end to passenger vehicle inspections in the Granite State once and for all. This is the year we have the state house numbers, but we still need your help. Email the entire House and urge them to vote YES on HB649. You can now do this now using the … Read more
Please support an OTP motion on HB649 This is your chance to finally eliminate vehicle inspections once and for all. This is the year; I believe we have the state house numbers, but we still need your help. When: Transportation Committee, Room 203, Tuesday, February 11th @ 1 PM @ the LOB (the building is … Read more