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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 5, 2022 | NH | HB 1431 | Establishes Parental Bill of Rights | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 11) |
May 5, 2022 | NH | HB 1454 | Amends Requirements for New Landfills | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
April 28, 2022 | NH | HB 629 | Reduces Certain Restrictions on Cannabis | "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - Senate (9 - 15) |
April 21, 2022 | NH | SB 418 | Requires That First-Time Voters Without ID Use Affidavit Ballots | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (180 - 154) |
March 31, 2022 | NH | SB 418 | Requires That First-Time Voters Without ID Use Affidavit Ballots | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 11) |
March 20, 2022 | NH | HB 103 | Expands Medicaid Dental Benefits | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (237 - 100) |
March 17, 2022 | NH | HB 1221 | Reduces Business Profit Tax Rates from 7.6 to 7.5 Percent | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (177 - 141) |
March 15, 2022 | NH | HB 1431 | Establishes Parental Bill of Rights | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (181 - 157) |
March 15, 2022 | NH | HB 1503 | Amends Various Crypto-Currency Regulations | Bill Passed - House (187 - 150) |
March 10, 2022 | NH | HB 1636 | Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Pistols, Revolvers on Certain Off-Highway Vehicles | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (204 - 134) |
Feb. 4, 2022 | NH | SB 399 | Repeals the 24-Week Abortion Ban and Ultrasound Mandate | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
Feb. 3, 2022 | NH | HB 319 | Requires College Students Pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Test | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
Feb. 3, 2022 | NH | SB 436 | Establishes Access to Abortion Care Act | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - Senate (12 - 12) |
Jan. 10, 2022 | NH | HB 50 | Establishes State House District Boundaries | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (186 - 168) |
Jan. 10, 2022 | NH | HB 579 | Requires Police Provide Public Notice Before Conducting Immigration Checkpoints | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (254 - 85) |
Jan. 10, 2022 | NH | HB 254 | Specifies Criteria for Placement of Minors in Secure Settings | Bill Passed - House (264 - 87) |
Jan. 5, 2022 | NH | SB 38 | Requires the Organization of Alternative Treatment Centers | Veto Override Passed - House (228 - 115) |
Jan. 5, 2022 | NH | SB 38 | Requires the Organization of Alternative Treatment Centers | Veto Override Passed - Senate (19 - 5) |
June 3, 2021 | NH | SB 61 | Prohibits Collective Bargaining Agreements that Require Employees to Join a Labor Union | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - House (175 - 199) |
June 3, 2021 | NH | SB 141 | Rescinds the State Police "Gun Line" | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (197 - 180) |
May 13, 2021 | NH | HB 388 | Authorizes School Transfers Due to Educational Hardship | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
May 6, 2021 | NH | HB 183 | Prohibits Municipalities from Requiring a License for a Soft Drink Stand | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
April 9, 2021 | NH | HB 566 | Requires Minutes of Meetings in Nonpublic Sessions to be Made Available Unless it Would Damage the Reputation of the Body | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (201 - 178) |
April 9, 2021 | NH | HB 111 | Repeals Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers | "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (178 - 184) |
April 9, 2021 | NH | CACR 9 | Prohibits Municipalities from Raising Property Taxes | "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (164 - 208) |
April 9, 2021 | NH | HB 183 | Prohibits Municipalities from Requiring a License for a Soft Drink Stand | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (211 - 163) |
April 9, 2021 | NH | HB 439 | Limits the Authority of City Councils | Bill Failed - House (185 - 192) |
April 9, 2021 | NH | HB 542 | Authorizes Places of Worship to Stay Open During States of Emergency | Bill Passed - House (199 - 173) |
April 8, 2021 | NH | HB 388 | Authorizes School Transfers Due to Educational Hardship | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (199 - 175) |
April 8, 2021 | NH | HB 523 | Requires Those who Register to Vote and Don't Have Identification to be Photographed | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (197 - 172) |
April 8, 2021 | NH | HB 319 | Requires College Students Pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Test | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (188 - 187) |
April 8, 2021 | NH | HB 285 | Limits the Process of Verifying Local Voter Checklists by the Secretary of State | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (199 - 172) |
April 8, 2021 | NH | HB 69 | Authorizes the Display of the National Motto "In God We Trust" on School Property | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (204 - 169) |
April 8, 2021 | NH | HB 292 | Requires Voters Verify Their Identity in Order to Receive an Absentee Ballot | Bill Passed - House (198 - 174) |
April 8, 2021 | NH | HB 98 | Establishes a New Date for the State Primary | Bill Passed - House (195 - 174) |
April 8, 2021 | NH | CACR 3 | Authorizes Public Funds to be Used for Private Religious Schools | Amendment Rejected - House (197 - 175) |
April 7, 2021 | NH | HB 2 | Appropriates Funds as Part of a Budget Trailer Bill | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (200 - 181) |
April 7, 2021 | NH | HB 195 | Exempts Display of a Firearm from the Definition of "Reckless Conduct" | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (198 - 169) |
April 7, 2021 | NH | HB 307 | Establishes Pre-Emptive Measures Against Second Amendment Violations | Bill Passed - House (191 - 162) |
April 7, 2021 | NH | CACR 8 | Prohibits Restrictions on the Right to Own, Carry, or Use Firearms | Amendment Rejected - House (201 - 174) |
April 1, 2021 | NH | SB 141 | Rescinds the State Police "Gun Line" | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
April 1, 2021 | NH | SB 137 | Increases the Minimum Wage for Workers that Rely on Tips | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
March 25, 2021 | NH | SB 114 | Requires Law Enforcement Training on Multiple Topics | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 0) |
March 25, 2021 | NH | SB 60 | Establishes Penalties for Having an Open Marijuana Container in a Vehicle | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3) |
March 18, 2021 | NH | SB 155 | Authorizes Codifying Provisions Included in Emergency Orders Issued by the Governor | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 1) |
March 4, 2021 | NH | SB 54 | Establishes New Requirements for Absentee Voting | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
Feb. 26, 2021 | NH | HB 242 | Defines Adequate Education by Adding More Topics for Schools to Teach | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (198 - 149) |
Feb. 26, 2021 | NH | HB 233 | Requires Infants Born Alive Receive Medically Appropriate Care | Bill Tabled - House (45 - 184) |
Feb. 26, 2021 | NH | HB 625 | Prohibits Abortion After 24 Weeks of Pregnancy | Bill Passed - House (191 - 160) |
Feb. 25, 2021 | NH | HB 197 | Expands "Stand Your Ground" Laws | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (206 - 144) |
Feb. 11, 2021 | NH | SB 61 | Prohibits Collective Bargaining Agreements that Require Employees to Join a Labor Union | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 11) |
Sept. 17, 2020 | NH | SB 159 | Increases Net Metering Capacity for Customer-Generators | Veto Override Failed - House (207 - 130) |
Sept. 17, 2020 | NH | HB 712 | Establishes a System of Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance | Veto Override Failed - House (195 - 143) |
July 1, 2020 | NH | HB 685 | Requires Maternity Insurance Benefits to Include Abortion Services | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (196 - 132) |
July 1, 2020 | NH | HB 1672 | Authorizes Voting by Mail in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (195 - 130) |
July 1, 2020 | NH | HB 1645 | Amend Various Law Enforcement Policies | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (255 - 74) |
July 1, 2020 | NH | HB 1246 | Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (194 - 132) |
July 1, 2020 | NH | HB 1623 | Authorizes Healthcare Providers to Prescribe Substance Abuse Treatment via Telehealth Services | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (204 - 117) |
June 30, 2020 | NH | HB 1166 | Extends Emergency Benefit Enhancements Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (178 - 154) |
June 30, 2020 | NH | HB 1264 | Establishes Maximum Contaminant Limits for Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) in Drinking Water | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (210 - 116) |
June 30, 2020 | NH | HB 1639 | Establishes the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund, Among Other Provisions | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (201 - 121) |
June 30, 2020 | NH | HB 731 | Increases the State Minimum Wage | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (199 - 124) |
June 30, 2020 | NH | HB 1558 | Amends School Disciplinary Policies to Address Behavioral Needs | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (201 - 129) |
June 30, 2020 | NH | HB 1162 | Amends Adoption Laws for Unmarried Couples | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (209 - 119) |
June 29, 2020 | NH | SB 34 | Exempts Sleeping and Other Activities From DWI Charges | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 4) |
June 29, 2020 | NH | SB 7 | Establishes the "Secure Modern Accurate Registration Technology (SMART) Act" | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 9) |
June 29, 2020 | NH | HB 687 | Establishes a Procedure for Extreme Risk Protection Orders | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 29, 2020 | NH | HB 687 | Establishes a Procedure for Extreme Risk Protection Orders | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 29, 2020 | NH | SB 124 | Amends the Required Minimum Percentages in the Electric Renewable Portfolio Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 731 | Increases the State Minimum Wage | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1454 | Authorizes Credit for Alternative Learning and Work Programs | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 9) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1247 | Requires Landlords to Offer Tenants a 6-Month Repayment Plan Before Filing an Eviction | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 705 | Repeals Statute of Limitation Requirements for Sexual Assault Lawsuits | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 685 | Requires Maternity Insurance Benefits to Include Abortion Services | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1166 | Extends Emergency Benefit Enhancements Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1246 | Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1494 | Establishes Benefits for Public Works Employees That Die on the Job | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1582 | Establishes the Veterans Bill of Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 0) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1672 | Authorizes Voting by Mail in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 250 | Requires Dental Coverage Under State Medicaid Plans | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5) |
March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 1660 | Establishes a Protective Order for Vulnerable Adults | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 712 | Establishes a System of Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 1285 | Prohibits Firearms on School Property | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (182 - 141) |
March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 1247 | Requires Sooner Notice of Rent Increases | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (188 - 108) |
March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 1251 | Prohibits Transgender Students from Playing on a Female Sports Team | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (184 - 131) |
March 11, 2020 | NH | HB 1280 | Establishes a $100 Insulin Copayment | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (223 - 121) |
March 11, 2020 | NH | HB 1410 | Prohibits Use of Flavors in Vaping Products | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (192 - 143) |
March 11, 2020 | NH | HB 1500 | Establishes a Student Loan Ombudsman and a Student Loan "Bill of Rights" | Bill Passed - House (197 - 128) |
March 5, 2020 | NH | SB 159 | Increases Net Metering Capacity for Customer-Generators | Veto Override Passed - Senate (17 - 7) |
Feb. 20, 2020 | NH | HB 1379 | Requires a Background Check for Firearm Sales | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (196 - 152) |
Feb. 20, 2020 | NH | HB 1454 | Authorizes Credit for Alternative Learning and Work Programs | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (202 - 142) |
Feb. 20, 2020 | NH | HB 1648 | Authorizes Certain Cannabis Products and the Home Cultivation of Cannabis | Bill Passed - House (236 - 112) |
Feb. 19, 2020 | NH | HB 1660 | Establishes a Protective Order for Vulnerable Adults | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (206 - 144) |
Feb. 19, 2020 | NH | HB 1101 | Establishes a Waiting Period after Purchasing a Firearm | Bill Passed - House (184 - 134) |
Feb. 13, 2020 | NH | HB 1700 | Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Non-United States Citizens | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (177 - 128) |
Jan. 9, 2020 | NH | HB 102 | Authorizes Municipalities to Regulate Single-Use Bags | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (215 - 151) |
Jan. 9, 2020 | NH | HB 377 | Amends Child Protection Laws to Establish a Study on the Best Interest of the Child | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (255 - 115) |
Jan. 9, 2020 | NH | SB 124 | Amends the Required Minimum Percentages in the Electric Renewable Portfolio Standards | Bill Passed - House (214 - 141) |
Jan. 8, 2020 | NH | SB 248 | Increases the Age for Sales of Tobacco Products | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
Jan. 8, 2020 | NH | HB 687 | Establishes a Procedure for Extreme Risk Protection Orders | Bill Passed - House (201 - 176) |