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NH House

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (05/18/23)?

We learned that when 7 Republicans and 2 Democrats do not attend House session, that spells major trouble for the bills that the House Republicans want to pass. With such a slim Republican majority (201-198), attendance matters. Add in the usual few “Republicans” that routinely vote with Democrats, and that really spells trouble. Suffice it … Read more

House Session

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (05/04/23)?

We learned that Senate and House Democrats are fixated on supplying menstrual products in every public bathroom at public expense—this time, they want it provided in state and county correctional facilities at taxpayer expense with SB209. A similar bill, HB421, has already passed in the House, which is now awaiting its fate in the Senate.

House session

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (04/06/23)?

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (04/06/23)? We learned that India and NH have good business relations. The Ambassador from India, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, was warmly welcomed to House chambers at the start of House Session, with members of the Senate in attendance. He spoke about the great work India … Read more

House Session

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (03/23/23)?

We learned that it was a very disappointing day for House Republicans and we lost many good bills either to Inexpedient To Legislate (ITL) or to the Table, and had some really bad bills move onto the Senate. House Democrats had many wins. Again, numbers matter.

House session

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (03/22/23)?

We learned that in 7 ½ hours House was able to get through 53 bills, but only by tabling 30 of them. Yes, it was a Table extravaganza! In fact, when Rep. Matt Simon (R- Littleton) motioned to Table HB507 (the occupational and professional licensing bill) he did so by saying. “The Table is rapidly … Read more

House Session

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (03/16/23)?

We learned that it was a good day for gun rights and cannabis legalization but not a good day for liberal green energy policies. We learned that HB76, imposing a 3-day waiting period between purchase and delivery of a firearm, died after the Ought To Pass recommendation failed 168-193. There were “exceptions” “graciously bestowed” in … Read more

House Session

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (03/09/23)?

We learned that it was a really good day for gun rights, school choice, property rights preservation, and saying NO to things like carbon taxes and green energy schemes. Republicans were truly in the majority today, and we accomplished some very good things!

NH House Session

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (Feb 22-23)?

We learned that when Republicans show up and stay for the session, we can stop bad bills and move along good ones. That was the main theme throughout the 2-day voting marathon. Apparently, we were still unable to stop some very bad bills, too (read on).

House Session

So Kids, What Did We Learn From Tuesday’s House Session (02/14/23)?

We learned that attendance is everything this term. You can’t win if you don’t have the numbers. All eyes are on the whip! We learned that the Speaker of the House voted more today than he did in total in the past 2 years! There’s probably a Speaker vote record being made!

Organization Day

So Kids….. What Did We Learn Today ? Organization Day 12-7-22

Yes, Kids – We’re Baaaaack! The 168th Session of the General Court organized itself today in accordance with Part II, Article 3 of the NH Constitution. So what did we learn today? We learned that it will be VERY, VERY important for all Republican Reps to be in their seats, and stay in their seats, … Read more

House Session

So Kids, What Did We Learn From Thursday’s House Session (09/15/22)?

We learned it was “Veto Day” and the last session of this legislative body until after election day and new legislators are sworn in. The opening ceremonies included a memorial to Rep. Mary Griffin, who passed away recently, and prayers for Rep. Gary Hopper who is fighting cancer. There were also many thanks to those who have served the House and will not be returning and those who did not make it through their primaries last Tuesday.

picture day

So Kids, What Did We Learn From Thursday’s House Session (05/26/22)?

We learned it was “Picture Day” and “Ice Cream Social Day” at the State House. Most of us lined up on the State House Steps prior to House Session to snap a “class photo”. Thanks to House Speaker Staff, and Deputy Chief of Staff Debra Childs in particular, for herding cats. It was a nice … Read more

House Session

So Kids, What Did We Learn From Thursday’s House Session (05/12/22)?

We learned that Rep. Mike Yakubovich (R-Hooksett) is not only a talented legislator, but is a talented musician as well, and he played the Star Spangled Banner for us today as we opened our session.

State House

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (05/ 4-5 /22)?

We learned that Rep. Mike Yakubovich (R-Hooksett) has a son named Max that can really sing a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. We also learned that Rep. Gary Hopper (R-Weare) has been doing well with chemo treatments and was able to join us for Wednesday’s House session and was greeted by the House with a much deserved standing ovation.

TTartan Day in the State House

So Kids, What Did We Learn From Thursday’s House Session (04/21/22)?

We learned that today was Tartan Day at the NH House. This is a celebration of Scottish heritage in NH and gave our State Representatives a chance to “show our plaid.” Many reps wore some sort of plaid, including the NH plaid.

Mar 31 House

So Kids, What Did We Learn From Thursday’s House Session (03/31/22)?

We learned that it was possible for the House to get all of its bills done in time for Crossover Day. It was a long day though, made even longer with some additional floor amendments piled onto HB1627 in the afternoon.

State House

So Kids, What Did We Learn From Thursday’s House Session (03/17/22)?

We learned that it is possible to play the National Anthem on bagpipes. This was how our St. Patrick’s Day House session began. What did they say about the bagpipe player after performing the National Anthem?

NH House NH Hall of Representatives in session GraniteGrok Judy Aron

So Kids, What Did We Learn From Wednesday’s House Session (03/16/22)?

We learned that between 9 am and 10:00 pm (lunch and dinner break included) we were able to vote on around 71 House bills, and pass some really great things for the people of NH. House members truly earned their princely sum of $200 just with this grueling day alone.

NH House

So Kids, What Did We Learn From Tuesday’s House Session (03/15/22)?

We learned that it was a good day for 2nd amendment rights, parental rights, health freedom rights, and school choice. The Republican-led House passed some really good bills today.

House In Session

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (03/10/22)?

We learned that the “NH State House Traveling Band of Nomads” has finally come back to doing business at the State House in Representative’s Hall – and it was wonderful!