Committee Summary for House Finance (03/17/2026)

Weyler, Kenneth(Chairman)(R)[A-]2025	Griffin, Gerald(Clerk)(R)[A-]2025	McGuire, Dan(V Chairman)(R)[A]2025
Wallner, Mary Jane(D)[F]2025	Daniels, Gary(R)[A-]2025	Leishman, Peter(D)[D-]2025
McGuire, Carol(R)[A+]2025	Ebel, Karen(D)[F]2025	Muns, Chris(D)[CT]2025
Sweeney, Joe(R)[A]2025	Seaworth, Brian(R)[A-]2025	Preece, David(D)[CT]2025
Nalevanko, Rich(R)[B+]2025	Mooney, Maureen(R)[B+]2025	Murray, Kate(D)[F]2025
Cambrils, Jose(R)[B+]2025	Popovici-Muller, Daniel(R)[A-]2025	Rung, Rosemarie(D)[CT]2025
Kelly, Eileen(D)[F]2025	Hakken-Phillips, Mary(D)[F]2025	Spilsbury, Walter(R)[A-]2025
Telerski, Laura(D)[CT]2025	Stringham, Jerry(D)[D-]2025	Erf, Keith(R)[A]2025
Farrington, Samuel(R)[A+]2025

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
HB1197 00:11:43.895 - 9:09:24 AM	Executive Session	making technical corrections to certain insurance laws.	Hunt, John(R)[B+]2025
HB1426 00:11:43.895 - 9:09:24 AM	Executive Session	requiring the department of environmental services to employ certified personnel in each program area.	Kesselring, Steven(R)[A]2025
HB1457 00:11:43.895 - 9:09:24 AM	Executive Session	relative to natural organic reduction of human remains.	LaMontagne, Jessica(D)[F]2025
HB1576 00:11:43.895 - 9:09:24 AM	Executive Session	relative to the enforcement of criminal restitution obligations.	Paquette, Kathleen(R)[B+]2025
HB1600 1097H 00:26:43.895 - 9:24:24 AM	Executive Session	(New Title) relative to access to the centralized voter registration database on election days.	Wilhelm, Matthew(D)[F]2025
HB1622 00:26:43.895 - 9:24:24 AM	Executive Session	requiring the state to develop additional solid waste disposal capacity.	Haskins, Linda(D)[F]2025
HB1718 00:26:43.895 - 9:24:24 AM	Executive Session	relative to authorizing energy storage in connection with net metering.	Vose, Michael(R)[A-]2025
HB1421 00:41:43.895 - 9:39:24 AM	Executive Session	modifying title exemptions for motor vehicles manufactured before the year 2000.	Granger, Michael(R)[A+]2025
HB1466 00:41:43.895 - 9:39:24 AM	Executive Session	relative to obtaining a certificate of title for certain trailers.	Walsh, Thomas(R)[B-]2025
HB1492 00:41:43.895 - 9:39:24 AM	Executive Session	(New Title) relative to the regulation and appeal of motor vehicle towing from public highways and prohibiting the division of motor vehicles from suspending a license on the basis of debt owed to a private entity related to the towing or storing of a motor vehicle.	Leishman, Peter(D)[D-]2025
HB1563 00:41:43.895 - 9:39:24 AM	Executive Session	relative to the special education aid formula.	Ladd, Rick(R)[B+]2025
HB1130 1099H 00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM	Executive Session	relative to judicial performance evaluations.	Lynn, Bob(R)[B]2025
HB1827 00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM	Executive Session	(New Title) requiring the department of education to conduct a confidential criminal history record check on all prospective educational personnel.	Ladd, Rick(R)[B+]2025
HB1720 01:11:43.895 - 10:09:24 AM	Executive Session	relative to notice to child day care providers of child care scholarships.	Peternel, Katy(R)[A]2025
HB1477 01:11:43.895 - 10:09:24 AM	Executive Session	relative to the permitting and regulation of anchored seasonal floating platforms on public waters.	MacDonald, John(R)[B+]2025
HB1775 01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM	Executive Session	relative to utility ownership of natural gas and nuclear power generation facilities.	Bernardy, JD(R)[B+]2025
HB112 01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM	Executive Session	(New TItle) requiring students in the university and community college systems of New Hampshire to pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services civics naturalization test, take a course that covers fundamental American documents as part of the general education curriculum, or pass a civics course competency test.	Moffett, Michael(R)[B+]2025
HB1469 1187H 03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM	Executive Session	(New Title) relative to the licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments.	Foote, Charles(R)[B]2025
HB1602 03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM	Executive Session	creating a safe battery recycling stewardship program.	Ebel, Karen(D)[F]2025
HB1602 1166h 03:16:34.103 - 12:14:15 PM	Executive Session	creating a safe battery recycling stewardship program.	Ebel, Karen(D)[F]2025
HB1483 2026-0960h 03:58:49.399 - 12:56:30 PM	Executive Session	creating a motor vehicle license plate for amateur radio operators.	Ulery, Jordan(R)[A-]2025
HB1555 04:13:49.399 - 1:11:30 PM	Executive Session	relative to the administration and enforcement of the state fire code.	Layon, Erica(R)[A+]2025
HB1705 04:28:49.399 - 1:26:30 PM	Executive Session	establishing an employee assistance program for small town and volunteer first responders and making an appropriation therefor.	Selig, Loren(D)[D-]2025
HB1809 1201h 04:40:00.000 - 1:37:41 PM	Executive Session	authorizing the medical use of psilocybin through a program established in the department of health and human services.	Scherr, Buzz(D)[D-]2025
HB1602 1187h 04:50:00.000 - 1:47:41 PM	Executive Session	creating a safe battery recycling stewardship program.	Ebel, Karen(D)[F]2025

HB1197: Representative Carol McGuire Vote00:11:43.895 - 9:09:24 AM; Moved ought to pass on House Bill 1197. The committee unanimously voted 25-0 to recommend ought to pass and placed it on the consent calendar due to indeterminable fees, fines, and administrative assessments.
HB1426: Representative Sweeney Vote00:11:43.895 - 9:09:24 AM; Moved ought to pass on House Bill 1426FN. The committee unanimously voted 25-0 to recommend ought to pass and placed it on the consent calendar due to indeterminable fiscal impact.
HB1457: Representative Ebo Vote00:11:43.895 - 9:09:24 AM; Moved ought to pass on House Bill 1457. The committee unanimously voted 25-0 to recommend ought to pass and placed it on the regular calendar due to indeterminable fiscal impact.
HB1576: Representative Sweeney Vote00:11:43.895 - 9:09:24 AM; Moved ought to pass on House Bill 1576. The committee unanimously voted 25-0 to recommend ought to pass and placed it on the regular calendar due to minor fiscal impact.
HB1600 1097H: Representative Carol McGuire Information Only00:26:43.895 - 9:24:24 AM; Explained the amendment to House Bill 1600FN, noting that the Secretary of State is already implementing similar measures, but polling places often lack internet or cell coverage. The amendment allows direct or indirect access via landline to the Secretary of State's office for assistance.
HB1600 1097H: Representative Lewis Information Only00:26:43.895 - 9:24:24 AM; Asked for clarification on the amendment number, learning it was updated based on input from the Department of Safety and FBI to reference the Office of Professional Licensing and Certification.
HB1600 1097H: Representative Carol McGuire Vote00:26:43.895 - 9:24:24 AM; Moved ought to pass as amended by amendment 1097H. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the committee voted 25-0 to recommend ought to pass as amended, placing it on the consent calendar with no fiscal impact.
HB1622: Representative Carol McGuire Vote00:26:43.895 - 9:24:24 AM; Moved ought to pass on House Bill 1622FN. The committee unanimously voted 25-0 to recommend interim study and placed it on the consent calendar with no fiscal impact.
HB1718: Representative Carol McGuire Vote00:26:43.895 - 9:24:24 AM; Moved ought to pass on House Bill 1718FN. The committee unanimously voted 25-0 to recommend interim study and placed it on the consent calendar with minimal fiscal impact from a small increase in electric fees.
HB1421: Representative Irv Vote00:41:43.895 - 9:39:24 AM; Moved ought to pass on House Bill 1421. The committee unanimously voted 25-0 to recommend ought to pass and placed it on the consent calendar for interim study with no fiscal impact.
HB1466: Representative Earth Vote00:41:43.895 - 9:39:24 AM; Moved ought to pass on House Bill 1466. The committee unanimously voted 25-0 to recommend ought to pass and placed it on the regular calendar due to fiscal impacts including revenue and expenditure decreases totaling around $217,000 per year.
HB1492: Representative Popovich Vote00:41:43.895 - 9:39:24 AM; Moved ought to pass on House Bill 1492. The committee unanimously voted 25-0 to recommend ought to pass and placed it on the regular calendar with no significant fiscal impact.
HB1563: Representative Popovich Vote00:41:43.895 - 9:39:24 AM; Moved ought to pass on House Bill 1563 with an amendment replacing the entire bill. The committee unanimously voted 25-0 to recommend ought to pass as amended and placed it on the regular calendar.
HB1130 1099H: Representative Carol McGuire Support00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; Moves to pass House Bill 1130 with Amendment 1099H, explaining that the amendment eliminates judicial throughput as a performance factor since it's controlled by court clerks, not judges, and moves the effective date to January 2027 for the judicial branch to prepare.
HB1130 1099H: Representative Jose Kimball Support00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; Seconds the motion for ought to pass as amended.
HB1130 1099H: Representative Lynn Support00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; Confirms review of the amendment and has no issues with it.
HB1130 1099H: Chair Weiler Vote00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; Calls for vote on Amendment 1099H; unanimous in favor. Then calls for vote on ought to pass as amended; 13 yes, 12 no.
HB1130 1099H: Representative Rung Oppose00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; Opposes OTPA due to annual costs of $160,000-$180,000 for additional staff to manage court observers, concerns over separation of powers per Article 37 of NH Constitution, lack of funding for added security risks from public evaluations, and potential threats to judges.
HB1130 1099H: Unnamed Speaker Information Only00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; Recalls that every courtroom has security five days a week based on budget review.
HB1130 1099H: Representative Rung (response) Oppose00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; Clarifies that security is shared among courtrooms, causing delays, not dedicated per judge.
HB1130 1099H: Representative Munns Oppose00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; Echoes concerns on drafting issues like access to questionnaire info for Chief Justice and administrative judges, removal of governor and executive council access to evaluations, and slippery slope precedent for other department heads' evaluations.
HB1130 1099H: Unnamed Speaker Support00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; Supports the bill for providing accountability to lifetime judges, unlike elected officials, allowing internal judiciary decisions without governor involvement post-appointment.
HB1130 1099H: Representative Munns (response) Oppose00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; As a NH Bar member, asserts that the court system already has secure evaluations and oversight, providing faith in the system, and will vote no.
HB1130 1099H: Representative Rung Oppose00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; Offers to write minority report on HB 1130.
HB1827: Representative Kerr Support00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; Moves ought to pass on HB 1827.
HB1827: Representative Popovic-Mueller Support00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; Seconds the motion.
HB1827: Chair Weiler Vote00:56:43.895 - 9:54:24 AM; Calls for roll call; unanimous 24-0 in favor of OTP.
HB1827: Unnamed Speaker Information Only01:11:43.895 - 10:09:24 AM; Confirms fees are covered by those being background checked.
HB1720: Unnamed Representative Oppose01:11:43.895 - 10:09:24 AM; Moves to recommend laid on the table due to funding, citing $250,000 cost.
HB1720: Representative Daniels Support01:11:43.895 - 10:09:24 AM; Seconds the motion.
HB1720: Representative Seaworth Support01:11:43.895 - 10:09:24 AM; Seconds the motion.
HB1720: Representative Stringham Information Only01:11:43.895 - 10:09:24 AM; Explains that while the notification program is good, available funds would reduce scholarships awarded; unanimous division support for laying on table due to funding.
HB1720: Chair Weiler Vote01:11:43.895 - 10:09:24 AM; Calls for roll call; 25-0 in favor of lay on table due to funding.
HB1720: Unnamed Representative Information Only01:11:43.895 - 10:09:24 AM; Clarifies motion wording per House Rule 45a as 'recommended but to be laid upon the table because of funding'.
HB1720: Chair Weiler Information Only01:11:43.895 - 10:09:24 AM; Commends Division 3 for unanimous decision and notes progress on bills.
HB1477: Representative Griffin Oppose01:11:43.895 - 10:09:24 AM; Moves ITL on HB 1477-FN, citing unknown number of floating platforms, lack of limitation to regulated lakes, infrequent visits to smaller lakes by Marine Patrol, administrative costs not covered by fees (half goes to bacteria mitigation), and dip into general funds.
HB1477: Representative Sweeney Support01:11:43.895 - 10:09:24 AM; Seconds the motion.
HB1477: Representative Griffin (explanation) Oppose01:11:43.895 - 10:09:24 AM; Elaborates on issues with bill's scope and funding.
HB1477: Representative Rung Support01:26:43.895 - 10:24:24 AM; Opposes ITL, arguing public waters require registration like other public areas; estimates 12,500 platforms generating $625,000 annually, covering admin costs and funding cyanobacteria mitigation ($17B lake economy at risk); urges OTP.
HB1477: Representative Erskine Oppose01:26:43.895 - 10:24:24 AM; Notes $50 fee on cheap rafts is burdensome; distinguishes from docks; rafts prevent cyanobacteria by shading water, wrong funding source; suggests targeting runoff or boats instead.
HB1477: Unnamed Speaker Support01:26:43.895 - 10:24:24 AM; Would pay $50 fee to address lake impairments impacting environment and health.
HB1477: Representative Erskine (response) Oppose01:26:43.895 - 10:24:24 AM; Reiterates rafts prevent blooms; fund accepts donations if others want to contribute.
HB1477: Chair Weiler Information Only01:26:43.895 - 10:24:24 AM; Notes Division 2 found mechanism ineffective; suggests studying effective treatments and funding via boat fees or hull cleaning.
HB1477: Unnamed Representative Support01:26:43.895 - 10:24:24 AM; Marine Patrol can handle registration like 5,000 moorings; swim rafts don't prevent blooms; alum treatment proven but costly ($400K+ per lake); bill raises $300K/year for urgent needs.
HB1477: Chair Weiler (response) Oppose01:26:43.895 - 10:24:24 AM; Questions effectiveness for temporary platforms; supports efficient funding in millions but not this method.
HB1477: Unnamed Representative (response) Support01:26:43.895 - 10:24:24 AM; Bill requires minimum days (90?) for seasonal platforms, applies to larger structures like climbing walls.
HB1477: Representative Erskine (final) Oppose01:26:43.895 - 10:24:24 AM; Repeats rafts unrelated to blooms; target actual causes.
HB1477: Representative Ringham Support01:26:43.895 - 10:24:24 AM; Funding often unrelated (e.g., officiant fees to spouse fund); reasonable permit for public waterway use meets great need.
HB1477: Chair Weiler Vote01:26:43.895 - 10:24:24 AM; Calls roll on ITL; 14 yes, 11 no.
HB1477: Representative Rung Oppose01:26:43.895 - 10:24:24 AM; Offers minority report on HB 1477.
HB1775: Unnamed Representative Oppose01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM; Will vote no on OTP due to high costs of offshore wind technology increasing electricity rates via subsidies; repeals RSA 374-G:35 requiring 60% efficiency and emission standards for fossil fuel generators without explanation.
HB1775: Chair Weiler Vote01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM; Calls roll on OTP; 15 yes, 10 no.
HB1775: Representative Munns Oppose01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM; Offers minority report on HB 1775.
HB112: Representative McGuire Support01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM; Moves ought to pass on HB 112.
HB112: Unnamed Representative Support01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM; Seconds the motion.
HB112: Representative Kelly Oppose01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM; Supports civics knowledge but opposes mandate; most students already passed in high school; administrative challenges and costs ($100K-$500K annually, similar to high school implementation); cites Governor Sununu's 2021 veto concerns on legislative intrusion.
HB112: Representative Popovich Support01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM; Notes prior vetoed bill different; universities handle exemptions routinely; minimal burden; allows civics course substitution; ensures minimum understanding.
HB112: Representative Priest Oppose01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM; Fiscal/constitutional concerns: unfunded mandate ($100K-$500K); intrudes on academic governance.
HB112: Representative Murray Oppose01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM; $500K not insubstantial; most students exempt; civics courses already taken; significant burden.
HB112: Representative McGuire (response) Support01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM; Only for non-NH high school grads; swayed by professor on poor freshmen civics knowledge; counters socialism views in colleges; need to reinforce.
HB112: Representative Turlowski Oppose01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM; First state mandate on higher ed graduation; slippery slope.
HB112: Chair Weiler Vote01:41:43.895 - 10:39:24 AM; Calls roll on OTP; vote proceeds (partial in transcript).
HB1469 1187H: Representative Ebel Support03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM; Moves ought to pass on HB 1469; explains amendment 1187H removes fiscal note sections; notes support from Derry town admin and NH Chiefs of Police for countering sex trafficking via illicit massage businesses.
HB1469 1187H: Unnamed Representative Support03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM; Seconds the motion.
HB1469 1187H: Representative Ebel (amendment) Support03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM; Presents amendment 1187H, adopted unanimously.
HB1469 1187H: Representative Sweeney Support03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM; Thanks for amendment and stakeholder input; supports bill as amended.
HB1469 1187H: Representative Carol McGuire Oppose03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM; Three concerns: unknown impact on legitimate massage operations; using OPLC investigators for crimes instead of law enforcement; no statewide count of legitimate operations, potential burden on small businesses.
HB1469 1187H: Chair Weiler Vote03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM; Calls roll on OTP as amended; 15 yes, 10 no.
HB1469 1187H: Representative Carol McGuire Oppose03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM; Offers minority report.
HB1602: Representative McGuire Information Only03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM; Moves interim study on HB 1602 due to drafting errors (e.g., missing subparagraphs, wrong RSA references, non-native English phrasing); similar to prior bill issues.
HB1602: Representative Sweeney Support03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM; Seconds the motion.
HB1602: Representative McGuire (explanation) Information Only03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM; Details errors: page 2 line 24 'or' missing; metric weights suggest foreign origin; page 4 missing subparagraph A and paragraph IX; page 5 wrong RSA 149M:64 reference.
HB1602: Representative Campbell Support03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM; Supports bill but acknowledges errors; prefers floor amendment over interim study.
HB1602: Representative Abel Support03:01:34.103 - 11:59:15 AM; Embarrassed by clerical errors due to OLS overload; not fatally flawed; focused on substantive issues in committee.
HB1602 1166h: Representative Rung Support03:16:34.103 - 12:14:15 PM; Opposes interim study, supports moving the bill forward with amendment to correct drafting errors. Highlights concerns from town of Merrimack about lithium batteries causing fires in transfer stations and the burden on municipalities. Notes support from BIA and benefits for safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
HB1602 1166h: Representative Priest Support03:16:34.103 - 12:14:15 PM; Opposes interim study. States that HB 1602 establishes a producer-funded battery recycling program that protects public safety and the environment while being fiscally responsible, with administrative costs reimbursed to the state and potential reduced waste management expenses for municipalities.
HB1602 1166h: Representative Carol McGuire Oppose03:16:34.103 - 12:14:15 PM; Supports interim study due to concerns that the bill creates a state-sanctioned cartel of battery producers, shutting out competing recycling operations. Believes it harms local recycling efforts and favors manufacturers over competition.
HB1602 1166h: Representative Abel Support03:16:34.103 - 12:14:15 PM; Urges against interim study, emphasizes the bill's merits including creating a free battery collection and recycling system, bipartisan support, zero fiscal impact, support from various organizations, addresses fire hazards from lithium batteries, and national security implications for critical minerals. Offers to work on floor amendment for clerical errors.
HB1602 1166h: Representative Abel Support03:31:34.103 - 12:29:15 PM; Clarifies the bill covers batteries up to 25 pounds excluding motor vehicle and non-removable ones. Explains source of language from battery manufacturers' model legislation, adjusted for NH. Defends the need for mandate, effective date in 2028, and overall benefits.
HB1602 1166h: Representative Hacken Phillips Support03:31:34.103 - 12:29:15 PM; Reminds the committee to focus on fiscal impact as the Finance Committee. Notes no appropriation or fee collection concerns, urges moving the bill forward based on fiscal neutrality.
HB1602 1166h: Representative Carol McGuire Information Only03:31:34.103 - 12:29:15 PM; Questions the effective date and mandate aspects.
HB1602 1166h: Representative Abel Support03:31:34.103 - 12:29:15 PM; Confirms effective date and staggering of implementation. Explains discussions with battery manufacturers on voluntary vs. mandatory program for better collection and recycling to reduce fire hazards.
HB1602 1166h: Unnamed Representative Support03:31:34.103 - 12:29:15 PM; States support for the bill's concept and policy, will vote for interim study due to drafting errors but open to floor amendment.
HB1483 2026-0960h: Representative Irv Support03:58:49.399 - 12:56:30 PM; Moves Ought to Pass with amendment 2026-0960h. Explains the bill passed House on consent calendar, Finance Division 2 recommended OTPA 7-1. Amendment removes erroneous reference to non-existent Ways and Means Committee, allowing fee to be set like other vanity plates. One-time setup cost of $25,000.
HB1483 2026-0960h: Representative Rung Oppose03:58:49.399 - 12:56:30 PM; Explains her vote against in division. Argues software changes burden all plate owners, plate doesn't generate revenue or honor heroes like other special plates. Sets precedent for other hobbyists, increasing administrative burden. Questions use of plates for volunteer recruitment; suggests decal program instead.
HB1483 2026-0960h: Representative Griffin Support03:58:49.399 - 12:56:30 PM; Provides historical context: ham radio vanity plates were available in 1960s-1970s but stopped due to lettering conflicts. Supports reinstating as traditional. Notes vanity plates include a square for decals, like Masons.
HB1483 2026-0960h: Representative Lursky Oppose03:58:49.399 - 12:56:30 PM; Distinguishes from decal program, which was established for flexibility with nonprofits. Opposes opening precedent for unique plates, suggests decal program better for this group.
HB1555: Representative Hacken Phillips Oppose04:13:49.399 - 1:11:30 PM; Opposes the bill for undermining local control, especially in Hanover with Dartmouth College developments. Concerns about bypassing local fire marshals for state appeals, creating bureaucracy, fiscal impacts including new state positions ($200,000) without appropriation, and local costs for municipalities. Suggests interim study or inexpedient to legislate.
HB1555: Representative Carol McGuire Support04:13:49.399 - 1:11:30 PM; Supports to prevent local officials from making off-the-cuff decisions outside codes. Aims to reduce unofficial rulemaking by locals against developers.
HB1555: Representative Papavich-Miller Support04:13:49.399 - 1:11:30 PM; Notes inconsistency in focusing on policy vs. finance. Bill passed 14-0 in policy committee and voice vote in House, urges OTP.
HB1555: Representative Hacken Phillips Oppose04:13:49.399 - 1:11:30 PM; Clarifies her points were mostly fiscal: additional bureaucracy costs and unappropriated positions. Mentions local policy concern with Dartmouth.
HB1555: Representative Dan McGuire Information Only04:13:49.399 - 1:11:30 PM; Apologizes if offense given, acknowledges consistency in arguments, notes colleague stated financial reasons.
HB1555: Representative Dan McGuire Support04:13:49.399 - 1:11:30 PM; Initially skeptical but convinced after discussion with state fire marshal. Explains fire chiefs often strictly follow code without flexibility for new techniques; state marshal provides broader knowledge.
HB1705: Representative Mooney Information Only04:28:49.399 - 1:26:30 PM; Introduces HB 1705, explains its intent to appropriate $114,000 for the employee assistance program to include responders from small towns. Notes it came from Labor Committee with flipped recommendation. Recognizes Representative Seaworth for the motion.
HB1705: Representative Seaworth Support04:30:00.000 - 1:27:41 PM; Moves interim study on HB 1705. Explains the bill would fund an additional staff for the EAP to extend services to first responders. Notes lengthy discussions, legal suggestions, and concerns about eligibility. Argues for interim study to refine the language for effectiveness, emphasizing concern for first responders' mental health.
HB1705: Representative Stringham Oppose04:35:00.000 - 1:32:41 PM; Acknowledges need for support for first responders in small towns like Woodstock. Discusses EAP costs, current staffing issues, and potential low usage cost per employee. Believes department can handle it and opposes interim study, suggesting auto pass or amendment to delay implementation.
HB1809 1201h: Representative Malovanco Support04:40:00.000 - 1:37:41 PM; Moves ITL on HB 1809. Details DHHS concerns about administrative costs ($250,000 annually) without funding, staffing challenges due to hiring freeze and budget cuts. Notes lack of external funding, small participant numbers, and federal Schedule 1 status. Argues financial expenditure not justified.
HB1809 1201h: Representative Papavici-Mueller Oppose04:43:49.399 - 1:41:30 PM; Opposes ITL motion after reviewing work session and amendment 1201, which removes the program and keeps advisory board. Notes bill passed policy committee 18-0 and House on voice vote, suggesting need to fix rather than kill.
HB1809 1201h: Representative Mooney Support04:45:00.000 - 1:42:41 PM; Encourages support for ITL. Highlights advisory board costs ($250,000), non-resident members, and DHHS budget issues ($51M cut, unfilled positions). Compares to eliminated PDAB, argues against funding in current environment.
HB1809 1201h: Representative Stringham Oppose04:47:00.000 - 1:44:41 PM; Appreciates board purpose but concerned about costs, referencing recent elimination of low-budget Autism Commission. Hopes for responsible budgeting but will vote against ITL.
HB1602 1187h: Unnamed Representative Vote04:50:00.000 - 1:47:41 PM; Moves reconsideration on HB 1602 after prevailing side vote.
HB1602 1187h: Representative Rung Information Only04:51:00.000 - 1:48:41 PM; Questions the timing of reconsideration, noting vote was recent and confusion over bill changes from agreed terms.
HB1602 1187h: Representative McGuire Support04:52:00.000 - 1:49:41 PM; Moves interim study after OTPA defeat. Participates in procedural discussions on reconsideration.
HB1602 1187h: Representative Rung Information Only04:55:00.000 - 1:52:41 PM; Suggests recessing executive session due to confusion, but notes deadlines prevent it.
HB1602 1187h: Representative Muns Information Only04:56:00.000 - 1:53:41 PM; Points out no formal motion to reconsider interim study had been made, prompting the motion.
HB1602 1187h: Chair Weiler Information Only04:58:49.399 - 1:56:30 PM; Oversees procedural votes on reconsiderations, OTPA, and interim study. Announces final passage of interim study 13-11, notes minority report.