The NH House of Representatives completed it’s 2020 session on June 30 passing many omnibus bills that will go the Governor’s desk. Bills included:
Massive protections for Granite State families in an omnibus bill encompassing several pieces of legislation aimed at increasing equity and safeguards for Granite State children and families.
Comprehensive criminal justice and police reform with bipartisan sponsorship that supports victims of sexual assault and crime and makes changes to bail statutes at the recommendation of a non-partisan stakeholder commission on bail.
Comprehensive education legislation and student protection that is very important to our schools and the children they serve. Assuring that students have access to special education and behavioral health resources and those schools have the resources to offer needed programs as education moves back into the classroom.
Multiple policies to increase prescription drug affordability for New Hampshire citizens.
No one should have to choose between providing for their families or their health. The rapidly rising costs of prescription drugs, lifesaving epinephrine auto-injectors, and insulin are putting Granite Staters’ health at risk.
Protections for victims of sexual assault by those in a position of authority in the education system and authorizes temporary marriage officiant licenses and appropriates a portion of the license fee to domestic violence prevention.
Assuring election accessibility in November 2020 and beyond.
Increasing the state’s minimum wage gradually to $12 by January of 2023. New Hampshire is the only state in New England that has a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Addressing healthcare needs in the wake of the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic. Our healthcare providers have been and continue to be nothing short of heroic throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statutory changes critical to state government operation. Nearly all of the administrative bills included in these packages were unanimously supported when originally heard in the House.
Adopting the independent Fact Finder’s report that would end the stalemate between the Governor and seven different unions. Our state employees have been without a contract for almost 2 years.