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.

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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!

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House Session Manchester

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (02/16-02/17/22)?

We learned that “State House South” (AKA Manchester Doubletree Expo Center) was this week’s House Chamber destination to accomplish the “work of the people.”

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HR2 Budget Vote

So Kids, What Did We Learn From Thursday’s House Session (6-24-21)?

We learned that life is precious as we memorialized two House members, one past, one present, who recently passed away.   The House paused to recognize the life and contributions of Rep. Doug Ley and the Hon. Jack Balcom.  May they both be remembered kindly.

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HouseConcur

So Kids, What Did We Learn From Thursday’s House Session (06-10-21)?

We learned that yesterday in “House Chambers South” (AKA NH Sportsplex in Bedford) it was “Concurrence Day”!  It was a very good day to concur 51 House bills that were  returned from the Senate with minor changes.  Many good pieces of legislation are now off to the Governor’s desk!   Additionally, there were 2 bills … Read more

Sportsplex Session

So Kids, What Did We Learn From The NH House Session (02/24/21)?

We learned that the 50,000 sq ft. Sportsplex in Bedford, with its climate control and astroturf, is a great place to stretch out comfortably and safely accommodates 400 State Reps, much to the dismay of the Democrat Caucus.

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Deadline

So kids, what did we learn from Wednesday’s House Session (03/11/20)?

We learned that after the 9am-6pm day we had today, that we still have 151 House bills to vote on tomorrow (Thursday).  According to House Rule 65, March 12th is the last day that we can act on House Bills.  It is pretty clear that we will not meet that deadline.  It is unclear what … Read more

Testimony or Public Comment?

There were a lot of bills heard this week in Concord…. And there was much public comment that followed… Portions of which were outright lies and confabulation. To support, or not support the legislation at hand….a particular bill. I nearly always refer to any verbal address to committees as public comment, despite others who call … Read more

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