The House was back in session on March 7, starting at 9:00, with 54 bills on the docket for discussion. The session ended at 6:00 pm, and the last 10 bills were moved to the following week.
Some of the bills that were discussed included:
CACR17 was a constitutional amendment giving parents the fundamental right to direct their minor child’s upbringing, education, and care, which should not be infringed upon. This bill failed (180 – 183), lacking the necessary 3/5 votes.
HB1263 authorizing the use of parenting coordinators in high-conflict family court cases, setting qualifications and requirements, passed unanimously by voice vote.
HB1266 permitting audio and video recordings in the family court passed 191-173.
HB1308 failed (170-194) and would have allowed parents or legal guardians access to their minor child’s library records. We wonder why the anti-parenting caucus wants this information kept secret from parents!!!
HB1527 failed (161-202) to allow owners to mark their property against trespass with purple paint markings, establishing criminal penalties and prohibiting removal of the paint markings. Currently, signs are posted with the ability to prohibit specific activity and identify the property owner. The representatives felt that the current method follows the spirit of sharing land in our great state.
HB1437 failed (173-193) to provide for an 11-member state board of education staffed by professional educators and administrators. The opponents of this bill presented arguments that professionals should not be tasked with regulating themselves based on best practices and state court rulings against such a structure.
CACR14 was a constitutional amendment to provide and maintain a clean and healthy environment for present and future generations, but it failed (168-197.) This bill was a copy of a bill that passed in Colorado that has been plagued with litigation.
HB1240 was tabled 310 – 54, adding eating disorders as a qualifying medical condition for therapeutic cannabis.
HB1213, which removed the immunization requirements for childcare agencies, passed (189-173). This requirement would be a financial burden for small agencies.
HB1660 passed (193 – 169) and removed the state Medicaid plan from providing gender reassignment treatment for minors. Recently, the House passed legislation making it illegal to do gender reassignment surgery on minors.
HB1037 failed 163-196 to repeal limited liability for manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms and ammunition.
HB1623 passed 184-168 and revised the state energy policy to promote affordable, reliable, and secure energy resources for NH citizens while reducing the risks of power outages in our great state, otherwise known as “brownouts.”
HB1118 passed 179-166, providing requirements for issuing nonresident alien driver’s licenses. Such licenses will expire when a non-resident’s visa or other expires.
Cyril and I thank you for the opportunity to serve. Please feel free to contact either of us via info@ClaytonCyril4House.com.
Sincerely, your Representatives Cyril Aures and Clayton Wood