Committee Summary for House Executive Departments and Administration (02/04/2026)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
HB1395 00:00:00.000 - 9:01:41 AM	Public Hearing	relative to the annual proclamation of "New Hampshire Day at the Big E."	Drye, Margaret(R)[B+]2025
HB149 00:27:34.960 - 9:29:15 AM	Public Hearing	relative to warrant article approvals at ballot referenda form of town meeting.	Sellers, John(R)[A-]2025
HB1390 00:52:11.040 - 9:53:52 AM	Public Hearing	designating the apple cider doughnut the official doughnut of the state of New Hampshire.	Telerski, Laura(D)[CT]2025
HB1458 2024-1453h 01:01:02.160 - 10:02:43 AM	General Working Session	relative to the licensing of massage, reflexology, structural integration, and Asian bodywork facilities.	Layon, Erica(R)[A+]2025
HB1469 01:32:21.600 - 10:34:02 AM	General Working Session	relative to the licensing and inspections requirements for massage therapy establishments, and making an appropriation therefor.	Foote, Charles(R)[B]2025
HB1457 01:37:10.320 - 10:38:51 AM	General Working Session	relative to natural organic reduction of human remains.	LaMontagne, Jessica(D)[F]2025
HB1328 01:54:38.320 - 10:56:19 AM	General Working Session	relative to alcohol and other drug use professionals.	Grote, Jaci(D)[CT]2025
HB1052 01:56:46.080 - 10:58:27 AM	General Working Session	relative to qualifications for licensure as a LADC, or licensed alcohol and drug counselor.	McGuire, Carol(R)[A+]2025
HB1572 01:57:41.840 - 10:59:22 AM	General Working Session	relative to the qualifications to obtain certain occupational licenses.	Kesselring, Steven(R)[A]2025
CACR17 03:02:05.600 - 12:03:46 PM	Public Hearing	Relating to the commissioner of the department of insurance. Providing that the commissioner of the department of insurance be elected.	Oppel, Thomas(D)[F]2025
CACR26 03:28:35.040 - 12:30:16 PM	Public Hearing	the powers of the governor. the governor shall not call up the national guard without the approval of the executive council.	Howard, Heath(D)[F]2025
HB1126 03:53:41.680 - 12:55:22 PM	Executive Session	repealing the certification requirement to perform residential mold assessments.	Slottje, Jeremy(R)[A+]2025
HB1519 03:58:24.560 - 1:00:05 PM	Public Hearing	relative to the term of office and mandatory retirement age for the adjutant general for department of military affairs and veterans services.	Moffett, Michael(R)[B+]2025
HR46 04:29:51.359 - 1:31:32 PM	Public Hearing	declaring the first Friday in June as a state day of remembrance for children killed by gun violence and urging the establishment of a national day of remembrance.	Budathoki, Suraj(D)[D-]2025

HB1395: Representative Margaret Dry, Sullivan District 7 (Charlestown, Newport, Unity, Plainfield, Cornish); Chairman of NH Trustees, Eastern States Exposition Support00:00:00.000 - 9:01:41 AM; Representative Dry introduces HB 1395, explaining that New Hampshire owns a building at the Big E fair in West Springfield, MA, the only state-owned property outside NH. The Big E is a major 17-day event showcasing NH businesses, tourism, and agriculture to a large audience. As chairman of the NH trustees, she highlights NH Day on the third Friday after Labor Day, featuring state police, artists, and groups like FFA and Granite State Ambassadors. She supports an annual proclamation for four reasons: it's fitting given the governor's trustee role, has no fiscal impact, commemorates history (building turns 100 in 2030), and notes Massachusetts already recognizes it. She shares Steve Taylor's supportive written testimony and urges passage.
HB1395: Rebecca Ross, Director of Agricultural Development, NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food Support00:05:06.880 - 9:06:47 AM; Ross manages the NH Building at the Big E, the only state-owned structure outside NH. She oversees 20+ vendors, performers, events, and demonstrations promoting NH agriculture and commerce. While no past proclamations exist in her records, she supports HB 1395 to highlight NH's role, especially with the building's 100-year anniversary in 2030. It will engage NH residents and beyond, evolving with the fair's growth. The department works toward self-sustainability via vendor rents and partners like Champions of NH Farms.
HB1395: Representative Tracy Breachi, Penacook, Merrimack District 15; Co-sponsor Support00:08:36.959 - 9:10:17 AM; As co-sponsor, Breachi supports HB 1395 for increased publicity of NH at the Big E, a fabulous event with no additional cost. She believes it's beneficial for NH, possibly overlooked in the past, and encourages attendance to experience it.
HB1395: Eugene Cassidy, President/CEO, Eastern States Exposition Support00:10:44.959 - 9:12:25 AM; Cassidy details the Big E's history since 1914, founded by Joshua Loring Brooks to boost northeastern agriculture amid decline. Governed by 165 trustees (25 from NH), it promotes agriculture, education, industry, and tourism across New England, with a $1.2 billion economic impact. The NH Building, authorized in 1929 and opened in 1930, is unique state-owned property. He emphasizes driving agricultural markets for youth via FFA from 18 states, helping families stay in farming. NH owns property in two states (including a forest section in VT). The proclamation promotes NH, the building's architecture, and industries, with extensive advertising (nearly $1M budget) including NH-specific efforts.
HB1395: Cynthia Westover, Walpole; Vice Chair of NH Trustees, Eastern States Exposition; Farmer Support00:24:39.120 - 9:26:20 AM; Westover shares personal Big E experiences: showing her horse at 16, her sons showing steers and dairy, and grandkids in 4-H hoping to participate. The event offers avenues for youth in beef, dairy, dogs, goats, alpacas, public speaking, art, and photography. As vice chair, she notes poor legislative attendance despite free tickets offered for NH Day and calls for better communication to encourage visits.
HB149: Representative Timothy Han, Durham Support00:27:34.960 - 9:29:15 AM; Representative Han, the bill sponsor, introduces HB149, which aims to eliminate the yearly switch to daylight saving time by adopting year-round standard time, contingent on neighboring states (Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island) doing the same or upon federal action. He shares a personal anecdote about his birthdate confusion due to Indiana's historical time zone issues to illustrate the problems with time changes. He explains the history of standard time, its necessity with railroads and broadcasting, and argues that New Hampshire is well-positioned in the Eastern Time Zone. He highlights health risks of clock changes, such as increased heart attacks, strokes, and accidents, and prefers standard time over daylight saving time, calling the latter an illusion that forces earlier work starts. He notes benefits like better morning sunlight for children and workers, and solar noon aligning closely with 12:00 p.m. He provides written testimony and answers questions on time zone alignments, federal authority, and inclusion of other states.
HB149: Scott Bradling, New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters Oppose00:36:43.520 - 9:38:24 AM; Scott Bradling represents the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters and expresses concerns about HB149's impact on commerce and broadcasting. He notes that broadcasters operate on clock hours and any unilateral change could disrupt networks connected to Connecticut and New York, affecting advertising and programming. He provides a letter from the executive director and emphasizes that the bill lacks coordination with other states, some of which are not even discussing similar measures or are considering different options like Atlantic Time. He argues this is a federal matter to avoid piecemeal disruptions and suggests working through Congress for a uniform change across the Eastern Seaboard. While agreeing on health concerns with time changes, he opposes state-by-state action that could harm businesses. He answers questions, indicating support if the entire Northeast, including New York and Connecticut, acts together.
HB149: Dr. Douglas Johnson, Pulmonary and Sleep Physician Support00:42:59.040 - 9:44:40 AM; Dr. Douglas Johnson, a pulmonary and sleep physician, testifies on the adverse health impacts of daylight saving time, including disruptions from time changes and misalignment with circadian rhythms affecting education, learning, and business productivity. He notes endorsements from medical associations for year-round standard time and stresses the importance of states showing support to pressure federal action, even if ideally done nationally. He defers detailed adverse effects and benefits to Dr. Karen Johnson's upcoming testimony.
HB149: Dr. Karen Johnson, American Academy of Sleep Medicine Support00:45:27.760 - 9:47:08 AM; Dr. Karen Johnson, a neurology professor and sleep medicine specialist from Springfield, Massachusetts, represents the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time, supporting HB149. She praises the bill's reliance on contiguous states and suggests adding more if needed, like Massachusetts' inclusion of Connecticut, to build momentum without going alone. She explains that the 1966 Uniform Time Act allows year-round standard time, enabling states like Arizona and Hawaii to observe it, and urges states to signal interest to counter pushes for permanent daylight saving time and prompt federal action. She details health benefits of standard time, including reduced chronic diseases, mental health issues, and risks for children and early workers, such as heart disease, strokes, depression, and suicides due to circadian misalignment. Historically, permanent daylight saving time trials, like in 1974, were unpopular and short-lived. She advocates standard time for physical health, mental health, safety, reduced accidents, and economic productivity.
HB149: Representative Laura Terski, Nashua Ward 8 Support00:50:02.160 - 9:51:43 AM; Representative Terski introduces HB1390 to designate the apple cider donut as the official state donut, inspired by fourth graders from Bicentennial Elementary School in Nashua. The students, motivated by a State House field trip learning about the state pumpkin's origin from similar student efforts, researched and presented a case via essay, video, and PowerPoint, linking the donut to state beverage apple cider, apple growers, local farming, fall tourism, and economy. They addressed counterarguments like allergies and legislative priority. Some students are present to testify, highlighting civic engagement at any age in New Hampshire's citizen legislature.
HB1390: Students: SA Ready, Ashka Panugati, Gabriella Salari, Bicentennial Elementary School, Nashua Support00:52:11.040 - 9:53:52 AM; The group of fourth-grade students from Bicentennial Elementary School in Nashua introduces themselves and prepares to testify collectively on HB1390. They request to pass out materials and adjust the microphone for clear presentation, indicating their intent to share their research and arguments in support of designating the apple cider donut as the state donut.
HB1390: Gabriella Salari, Sasha Reddy, and Oxford Pondi, students at Bicentennial Elementary School, Nashua Support00:53:10.800 - 9:54:51 AM; The students introduced themselves as fifth graders from Bicentennial Elementary School in Nashua, inspired by a field trip to the State House where they learned about student-proposed state symbols like the pumpkin, chinook dog, and apple cider beverage. They proposed the apple cider donut as New Hampshire's official state donut. They researched its benefits: supporting 228 apple orchards and local farms like Brookdale Farm in Hollis by boosting sales and tourism, especially in fall; its connection to the state beverage apple cider, which has historical ties as early settlers drank it more than water; and its uniqueness, as only two states have official donuts (Massachusetts' Boston cream and Louisiana's beignet), helping New Hampshire stand out. They emphasized its deliciousness and joy-spreading potential, presented a packet with pamphlets, essays, and a petition, and hoped for committee support.
HB1458 2024-1453h: Representative (Sponsor, unnamed) Information Only01:01:02.160 - 10:02:43 AM; The sponsor introduced HB1458 with a new amendment to address challenges in apprehending criminal networks involved in human trafficking and money laundering disguised as legitimate massage businesses. The amendment defines massage and bodywork establishments and proprietors (operators of locations with more than one professional, excluding sole proprietors), requires licensing for proprietors including social security number or taxpayer ID and criminal background checks by state police for convictions related to prostitution, human trafficking, sexual assault, or child sexual abuse. It prohibits unlicensed operation and aims for low cost via fees, neutral to state budget. The sponsor noted compatibility with HB1469 for inspections, discussed fiscal impacts (estimated $10-100k, implementable with existing appropriations by July 1, 2027), and addressed questions on registry, inspections, enforcement, and overlaps.
HB1458 2024-1453h: Representative Groa Information Only01:05:06.720 - 10:06:47 AM; Raised questions on licensing registration and visibility through OPLC, referencing past nurse registry issues for oversight. Suggested ensuring sole proprietor definitions align with OPLC standards and inquired about including all locations in a registry. Discussed need for time to refine amendment.
HB1458 2024-1453h: Unnamed Representative (follow-up on inspections) Information Only01:07:43.599 - 10:09:24 AM; Asked how licensing aids prosecutions under current laws requiring victims, noting OPLC's existing inspection authority for licensed professions.
HB1458 2024-1453h: Representative Howard Information Only01:10:59.760 - 10:12:40 AM; Questioned fiscal notes for HB1458 and HB1469, suggesting the sponsor request an updated LBA analysis on the amendment to clarify costs.
HB1458 2024-1453h: Representative Dere Information Only01:13:46.640 - 10:15:27 AM; Expressed concerns about amendment language on page 1, lines 16-19, potentially broadly defining proprietors to include unaware lessors, and lines 23-24 implying owners must be licensed therapists. Noted not receiving the amendment in advance.
HB1458 2024-1453h: Representative Schmidt Information Only01:17:58.320 - 10:19:39 AM; Appreciated the work but highlighted public and administrative confusion between therapeutic and sexual massage, urging clear differentiation to avoid harming legitimate practitioners. Asked if OPLC's rewritten language is incorporated.
HB1458 2024-1453h: Representative Sellers Information Only01:22:49.840 - 10:24:30 AM; Sought clarification on whether a sole proprietor expanding to hire another must obtain a proprietor license and background check, confirming only the proprietor needs it, not employees, and that sole proprietors are exempt from both licensing and inspections under the bills.
HB1458 2024-1453h: Unnamed Representative (on complaints) Information Only01:25:56.320 - 10:27:37 AM; Inquired about how the bill affects complaints and enforcement, confirming no change to OPLC's broad investigatory powers, including inspections and injunctions. Noted concern over fiscal impact of added agency responsibilities.
HB1458 2024-1453h: Representative Pearson Information Only01:25:56.320 - 10:27:37 AM; Supported HB1469 but noted significant overlap with HB1458, needing time to process as a package.
HB1458 2024-1453h: Representative Schmidt (follow-up) Information Only01:28:04.400 - 10:29:45 AM; Expressed concern for getting the bill right, suggesting another hearing for input from massage professionals and ensuring it supports therapeutic practices while targeting illegal operations.
HB1458 2024-1453h: Representative (Chair/Sponsor) Information Only01:29:17.440 - 10:30:58 AM; Responded to concerns, noting boards' involvement in rulemaking, no need to delay HB1469, and intention for bills to mesh. Closed session without resolution.
HB1469: Representative Groa Support01:32:21.600 - 10:34:02 AM; Commented on cost concerns for inspectors, suggesting investigators triggered by complaints to reduce expenses. Proposed amendments: clarify 'inspectors' vs. 'investigators'; change licensing authority to OPLC (advisory board only); avoid repealing local enforcement/ordinances, preferring overriding state statute. Emphasized viability for office, industry, and enforcement without burdening businesses.
HB1469: Representative (Chair) Information Only01:34:48.560 - 10:36:29 AM; Raised policy question on local regulations, leaning toward silence to allow them. Confirmed intent to preserve local options, noting standard that local can be more restrictive.
HB1469: Representative Pearson Support01:35:58.880 - 10:37:39 AM; Opposed removal of local regulations, supporting their continuation.
HB1469: Unnamed Representative Information Only01:35:58.880 - 10:37:39 AM; Questioned clarity on state vs. local precedence, suggesting explicit language that local can be more but not less restrictive, acknowledging potential for some communities to prohibit massage entirely.
HB1457: Unnamed Representative Information Only01:37:10.320 - 10:38:51 AM; Continued discussion on local regulations and consistency in the bill regarding body work. Noted similarity on page six lines four and five for body work, emphasizing need for consistency throughout the bill.
HB1457: Chair Information Only01:38:07.040 - 10:39:48 AM; Announced distribution of amendments for review ahead of next meeting and closed work session on HB1469. Opened work session on HB1457, highlighting technical challenges based on cremation statutes and seeking volunteers for interim study to refine language for potential 2027 passage.
HB1457: Representative Kelly Support01:39:08.639 - 10:40:49 AM; Expressed interest in working on HB1457 through interim study.
HB1457: Unnamed Representative Information Only01:39:08.639 - 10:40:49 AM; Noted Representative Lamontain's absence and requested her involvement as prime sponsor. Suggested closing temporarily until she returns.
HB1457: Chair Information Only01:40:04.800 - 10:41:45 AM; Closed work session temporarily on HB1457 due to sponsor's absence, reopened upon her return. Reiterated technical issues and call for interim study volunteers. Representative Kelly and Representative Doy (Deroy) expressed interest. Representative Groda also interested. Noted no vote yet, just work session.
HB1457: Representative Lamontain Support01:40:56.000 - 10:42:37 AM; Argued the bill is ready to move forward with minor questions. Emphasized similarity to cremation process and specificity in the bill. Expressed concern about leaving policy to rulemaking, advocating for statutory clarity to maintain legislative control.
HB1457: Chair Information Only01:42:23.119 - 10:44:04 AM; Explained intent of interim study to refine language collaboratively, not to kill the bill, aiming for clear implementation and leadership in the nation.
HB1457: Representative Slotchi Support01:45:16.639 - 10:46:57 AM; Supported the idea but highlighted prion diseases not destroyed by natural organic reduction, unlike cremation. Advocated for covering such issues in statute rather than rulemaking. Offered to work on issues via interim study to strengthen the bill.
HB1457: Unnamed Representative Information Only01:46:07.760 - 10:47:48 AM; Acknowledged need for rulemaking flexibility for emerging threats but agreed on including unchanging elements in statute, like radiation treatment restrictions.
HB1457: Representative Lamontain Support01:46:53.440 - 10:48:34 AM; Thanked for comments, agreed on rulemaking for evolving medical issues but emphasized including clear, unchanging elements in legislation. Supported interim study to flesh out details.
HB1457: Representative Howard Support01:47:45.360 - 10:49:26 AM; Defended rulemaking for flexibility in addressing new diseases like COVID-19, noting legislature's limited session time. Argued it allows quicker action than legislative changes.
HB1457: Unnamed Representative (possibly Chair) Information Only01:49:46.719 - 10:51:27 AM; Acknowledged tension between statutory specificity and rulemaking authority, leaning towards more in statute for better implementation control.
HB1457: Chair Information Only01:50:48.719 - 10:52:29 AM; Asked if committee wants to pass as is or work to strengthen via interim study.
HB1457: Unnamed Representative Support01:50:48.719 - 10:52:29 AM; Suggested moving forward as it's the second term, willing to strengthen if possible.
HB1457: Representative Groto Support01:51:49.679 - 10:53:30 AM; Moved ought to pass on HB1457, noting improvements from first version and readiness.
HB1457: Representative Howard Support01:51:49.679 - 10:53:30 AM; Seconded the motion, supported as a way to give back to the environment at end of life, good framework.
HB1457: Chair Oppose01:52:53.679 - 10:54:34 AM; Liked concept but believed legislation needs precision; advocated for more work to address implementation issues seen in other states.
HB1457: Representative Sitec Support01:53:47.119 - 10:55:28 AM; Felt similarly, noted industry proposed wording changes; suggested incorporating to improve bill.
HB1457: Representative Lamontain Support01:53:47.119 - 10:55:28 AM; Agreed to work on amendment with industry input.
HB1457: Chair Information Only01:54:38.320 - 10:56:19 AM; Withdrew motion and second due to need for amendment; closed executive session, planned more work.
HB1328: Chair Information Only01:54:38.320 - 10:56:19 AM; Opened work session on HB1328, noted it removes unused license and changes board makeup to include two certified recovery support workers, but has drafting error. Proposed amending to combine with HB1572 and HB1052 after cleanup.
HB1328: Representative Groa Information Only01:55:34.639 - 10:57:15 AM; Sought confirmation no conflicts with other bills; recalled non-eventful testimony on HB1328, wanted to ensure comments from Jackie Apple included in amendment. Offered to work on joining bills.
HB1328: Chair Information Only01:55:34.639 - 10:57:15 AM; Confirmed testimony recommended combining; sought committee comfort with joining.
HB1052: Representative Zitec (Scitec) Oppose01:56:46.080 - 10:58:27 AM; Impressed with Jackie Abacov's opposition; not in favor as written.
HB1052: Chair Information Only01:57:41.840 - 10:59:22 AM; Closed work session on HB1052, decided not to add to others at this point.
HB1572: Chair Information Only01:57:41.840 - 10:59:22 AM; Opened work session on HB1572, noted MLADC from Manchester, cleanups for reciprocity in speech language pathologists, hearing care, recreational therapists. Sought concerns.
HB1572: Representative Groa Information Only01:58:41.040 - 11:00:22 AM; Noted potential incorrect reference to RSA 330-C on line five.
HB1572: Chair Support01:58:41.040 - 11:00:22 AM; Agreed cleanup possible in amendment if combining with HB1328; in favor of moving forward, recognizing value of formalized and nonformal processes.
HB1572: Representative Dere Oppose01:59:31.520 - 11:01:12 AM; Raised concern that 60 hours of work may not be supervised in mental health background; questioned disconnecting mental health and substance abuse co-occurring conditions, which justifies MLADC position.
HB1572: Representative Sellers Information Only02:03:06.880 - 11:04:47 AM; Noted bill needs amendment.
HB1572: Unnamed Representative Information Only02:04:13.679 - 11:05:54 AM; Clarified current requirement is A and B; suggested changing to A, B, or C for alternative pathway, possibly with streamlined supervision.
HB1572: Representative Ree Information Only02:04:59.920 - 11:06:40 AM; Questioned if passing might endanger MLADC insurance reimbursement; sought clarification.
HB1572: Diane Castrucci, Executive Director, NH Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association Information Only02:06:04.239 - 11:07:45 AM; Provided detailed explanation of bill's intent for alternative pathway but noted drafting issues pointing to wrong statute (330A instead of 330C). Warned of unqualified practice risks without supervised experience or substance use education. Suggested bidirectional pathways for credentials like LICSW, LCMHC with MLADC experience, exams, and education. Noted existing path already credits half hours, making bill's change minimal (9 months). Clarified no waiver of Roman 3 supervised hours.
HB1572: Representative Dere Information Only02:15:30.079 - 11:17:11 AM; Appreciated explanation; reiterated concern on insurance reimbursement for MLADCs if passed.
HB1572: Chair Information Only02:15:30.079 - 11:17:11 AM; Proposed gathering more questions for next week to clarify issues.
HB1572: Unidentified Witness (Agency Colleague) Information Only02:16:40.960 - 11:18:21 AM; The witness agrees that removing college education requirements from acronyms would endanger reimbursement through insurance, based on past experiences with managed care companies for Medicaid substance use services. Insurance companies rely on college education to assess risk for paneling providers.
HB1572: Unidentified Witness Information Only02:17:45.679 - 11:19:26 AM; The witness believes granting a license act under HB1572 without supervised work experience jeopardizes insurance reimbursement, though lacking full experience with insurers. A colleague views it as a bad idea, likely causing uproar among insurance companies.
CACR17: Representative Thomas Opel (Grafton House District 9, towns of Canaan, Dorchester, and Orange) Support03:02:05.600 - 12:03:46 PM; Representative Opel supports CACR17 to make the insurance commissioner elected by voters starting in 2028, enhancing accountability to citizens as in 11 other states. This would balance industry solvency with fair premiums, advocate for policyholders, handle complaints, investigate claims, and ensure fair treatment. He shares personal experiences from post-Katrina Alabama and Mississippi, highlighting claim disputes between flood and wind damage insurers. He advocates prohibiting contributions from regulated entities to candidates, suggesting it be added constitutionally or statutorily, and urges an ought to pass recommendation.
CACR26: Representative Howard Support03:28:35.040 - 12:30:16 PM; Representative Howard supports CACR26, a constitutional amendment to Article 51 allowing the executive council to vote on National Guard deployments, adding checks and balances without stripping the governor's commander-in-chief role. It provides veto-style oversight to prevent overreach, ensuring deployments align with state interests and protect guardsmen from unnecessary out-of-state mobilizations. The amendment does not mandate votes for routine actions but enables intervention when needed, prioritizing state security and service members' well-being.
CACR26: Major General David Molytus, Adjutant General, NH National Guard Oppose03:38:15.120 - 12:39:56 PM; Major General Molytus strongly opposes CACR26, arguing it represents executive council overreach and politicizes the National Guard, harming constituents. He highlights that requiring council approval for activations, such as for PPE or vaccines, would delay responses. He emphasizes unity of command under the governor as commander-in-chief, per military doctrine, and warns of political bias in decisions, like promotions based on gender or party affiliation. Examples include recent aid to Vermont and Florida during hurricanes, which would be hindered by waiting for council approval. He stresses the Guard's apolitical nature and federal missions that override state restrictions.
CACR26: Kevin Grady, representing State Veterans Advisory Committee Oppose03:48:12.080 - 12:49:53 PM; Kevin Grady, a veteran and legislative chair for the Air and Space Forces Association, opposes CACR26 on behalf of 20 veteran organizations. He criticizes the bill's unclear language, which could require Guard deployments to seek council approval, adding unnecessary bureaucracy. He explains the Guard's dual federal (Title 10) and state (Title 32) missions, mostly federally funded, and notes federal law supersedes state restrictions, making the bill ineffective and embarrassing. Deployments like search and rescue in Vermont are reimbursed federally without state interference. He questions what problem the bill solves, as no historical issue in NH justifies it.
HB1126: Representative Slouchy Support03:53:41.680 - 12:55:22 PM; Representative Slouchy moves ought to pass on HB1126, explaining it repeals a rarely used certification for residential mold assessments that no one currently holds. The narrow scope makes it unnecessary, with no impact on the industry.
HB1126: Representative Gretto Support03:53:41.680 - 12:55:22 PM; Representative Gretto seconds the motion and supports repeal after researching with schools and remediators. No OPLC license is involved, and third-party certifications are obtainable without the RSA. Home inspectors handle this work, and the certification is outdated.
HB1519: Representative Michael Moffett, Prime Sponsor Information Only03:58:24.560 - 1:00:05 PM; Representative Moffett introduces HB1519 at the request of Executive Councilor Joe Kenny, who couldn't attend due to a conflicting meeting. The bill proposes a six-year term limit for the Adjutant General (currently none) and lowers mandatory retirement from 65 to 64, aiming to align with other agencies and increase executive council oversight in appointments. He defers detailed rationale to Councilor Kenny.
HB1519: Major General David Molytus, Adjutant General Oppose04:09:30.399 - 1:11:11 PM; Major General Molytus opposes HB1519, calling it executive overreach that politicizes the military, violates federal law, age discriminates, and imposes unnecessary term limits on an apolitical position. He notes the correct federal retirement age for a two-star general is 66, not 64. Term limits hinder long-term strategies like securing military resources (e.g., KC46 refueler took 13 years). Predecessors served 5-10 years without issues. The position serves at the governor's pleasure with federal performance checks; no problem exists to fix. It would discriminate against experienced retirees in deputy roles.
HB1519: Kevin Grady, Hooksett, State Veterans Advisory Committee Oppose04:16:20.080 - 1:18:01 PM; Kevin Grady opposes HB1519, highlighting concerns about lowering the age limit from 65 to 64 for the Adjutant General, which he sees as discriminatory and potentially denying healthcare one year before Medicare eligibility. He notes that current Adjutant General David Mikolitis receives state healthcare, and federal law allows age 66. Additionally, he criticizes the removal of 'immediately' from the bill text on line five, arguing it allows the executive council to appoint political favorites without regard for experience or continuity in the National Guard. He emphasizes the Guard's critical role with modern equipment like the KC-46 tanker and HIMARS, stressing the importance of long-term leadership from within the Guard for state interests.
HR46: Representative Suraj Budhathoki, Manchester Support04:29:51.359 - 1:31:32 PM; As the prime sponsor, Representative Suraj Budhathoki supports HR46, a resolution to designate the first Friday in June as a state day of remembrance for children killed by gun violence and to urge a national day. He notes gun violence as the leading cause of death for children and teens nationwide, surpassing car crashes, with over 2,500 children aged 1-17 killed by firearms in 2022 and about 12 daily. While New Hampshire's gun death rate is below the national average, mostly suicides, he stresses even one loss is too many. The resolution honors victims without taking sides on policy, acknowledging grief and the human cost. It proposes recording New Hampshire children's names in the State House as a memorial and calls on Congress and the President for a national observance.
HR46: Sarah Gentil (Sergeant Tilly), Rochester Support04:36:37.359 - 1:38:18 PM; Sarah Gentil, a gun violence survivor and mother from Rochester, supports HR46. She shares that surviving gun violence brings lifelong trauma, reshaping one's worldview and highlighting impacts on families and communities. Gun violence is the leading cause of child deaths in the US, with over 4,400 children dying annually from firearms; New Hampshire's gun death rate has risen nearly 50% over 25 years. A day of remembrance provides space for grief and affirmation that lives mattered, without engaging in policy debates. She notes the timing aligns with the Wear Orange movement, started after Hadiya Pendleton's 2013 shooting, involving events in Portsmouth like walks and lighting Memorial Bridge orange. She raises a concern about lacking language for family consent in memorializing names, suggesting it be added to ensure compassion and respect.

Layon, Erica(Chairman)(R)[A+]2025	Sytek, John(Clerk)(R)[B-]2025	Slottje, Jeremy(V Chairman)(R)[A+]2025
Schmidt, Peter(D)[F]2025	Thibault, James(R)[A]2025	Howard, Heath(D)[F]2025
Sellers, John(R)[A-]2025	de Vries, Erica(D)[CT]2025	Dargie, Paul(D)[F]2025
Davis, Fred(D)[D-]2025	Bailey, Glenn(R)[A+]2025	Kelley, Diane(R)[A-]2025
Pearson, Stephen(R)[B-]2025	Grote, Jaci(D)[CT]2025	Long, Patrick(D)[D]2025
DeRoy, Susan(R)[A-]2025