Legislative Update

House Republicans and Friends Across New Hampshire,This week, we celebrate National School Choice Week. Every student deserves a quality education that fits their needs, and we recognize that no two students learn the same way. We also acknowledge that quality itself comes from choice. In 2021, New Hampshire House Republicans established the highly successful Education Freedom Account (EFA) program, transforming thousands of lives while saving taxpayers over $266 million. Despite relentless attacks from Democrats trying to dismantle it, Republicans have remained steadfast in our commitment to leveling the educational playing field. This year, House Republicans introduced HB 115 to make EFAs universal, ensuring every student—regardless of income or zip code—has access to the highest quality education possible. Whether it’s public, private, or home educated, school choice will always be a top priority for the New Hampshire House Republican Caucus.Happy National School Choice Week—we can’t wait to bring back those iconic yellow scarves!
Jason Osborne
House Majority Leader
Republicans Continue Push Against Lawless Immigration Policies House Deputy Majority Floor Leader Juliet Harvey-Bolia (R-Tilton) released the following statement regarding HB71, the “schools not shelters bill,” an act relative to cooperation with federal immigration authorities:“HB71 represents a significant step toward strengthening our immigration policies. This bill ensures public schools and public systems cannot shield illegal immigrants and protects students from being subjected to the Democrats’ politically motivated agenda. House Republicans remain committed to common-sense solutions that preserve the primary purpose of our schools—education,” said Harvey-Bolia.“Our schools should function as places of learning, not as tools to enforce radical open-border and sanctuary city policies,” Harvey-Bolia continued. “Republican initiatives like HB71 and HB511-FN send a clear message: we will not allow these lawless and dangerous policies to undermine our communities and institutions.”
House Republicans Fight for Workplace Freedom
Representative Daniel Popovici-Muller (R-Windham) released the following statement after Republicans on the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Committee recommended HB 238-FN, prohibiting collective bargaining agreements from requiring employees join or contribute to a labor union, Ought to Pass by a vote of 10-9.

“No employee should ever feel coerced to join or pay into a union or organization which they do not feel has their best interest in mind. HB238 would end compulsory union dues as a condition  of employment. This bill does not ban or prohibit unionization. Quality comes from choice, and this bill will incentivize unions to provide the kind of service and benefits of membership which employees will want to willingly choose.”

“New Hampshire has the chance to bolster our economy by being the only state in the Northeast United States to implement this Workplace Freedom Law. According to a recent Harvard University study, counties with similar laws saw a 28% increase in manufacturing jobs in counties that bordered a state without similar policies. Passing HB238 would boost New Hampshire’s economy and truly enable our citizens to Work Free or Die!”
Make Your Voice Heard: Register Your Opinions on Bills
Step 1: Go online to Gencourt.State.NH.US. A picture of the State House dome will appear. Scroll down. Step 2:  When you see the box that says “Calendars & Meeting Schedules” click House Calendar (PDF). When you click “View PDF File” you will see a copy of the House Calendar. When you scroll through the document, you will see a day-by-day list of the bills that are being held in each committee. Step 3: When you find bills of interest, go back to Gencourt.State.NH.US. To read a bill, scroll down to the box on the left hand side of the screen that says “Current Bills” enter the bill number (Example: HB2, HB136 etc.) and click the magnifying glass. Step 4: When you find the bill that you are looking for, click the bill number in the left hand corner. This will bring you to the bill docket. To read the bill and its amendments, click the version of the bill that you want to read in the box on the left-hand corner. Step 5: Go back to Gencourt.state.nh.us. And scroll down to “Meeting Resources.” To register your opinion on the bill, click the option “House Sign-in Form and Online Testimony Submission.
Step 6: To view further instructions on how to register your opinion on a bill, click here.

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1 thought on “Legislative Update”

  1. thank you for doing what the PEOPLE of NH want, not what the loud , bully Democrats have been shoving down our throats!! jean liepold, Grantham

    On Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM The Sullivan County NH Republican Committee

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