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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
June 5, 2019 NH SB 2 Increases the Amount of Funds Allocated for Job Training "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (207 - 140)
June 5, 2019 NH SB 263 Prohibits Discrimination in Public Schools "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (211 - 141)
May 23, 2019 NH HB 455 Repeals the Death Penalty Veto Override Passed - House (247 - 123)
May 23, 2019 NH SB 165 Authorizes Solar Energy Development in Low-Income Communities "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (229 - 113)
May 8, 2019 NH SB 12 Establishes Student Debt Relief Program "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (201 - 134)
May 8, 2019 NH SB 284 Establishes a Statewide Customer Use Online Energy Data Platform "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (218 - 133)
May 8, 2019 NH SB 193 Prohibits the Sale of Certain Furniture and Carpeting with Flame Retardant Chemicals "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (221 - 132)
May 8, 2019 NH SB 142 Requires Public Schools Provide Menstrual Products "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (211 - 135)
May 8, 2019 NH SB 4 Establishes Parts of the Affordable Care Act as State Law "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (213 - 137)
April 11, 2019 NH HB 1 Appropriates $12.9 Billion to State Agencies Bill Passed - House (225 - 159)
April 4, 2019 NH HB 481 Authorizes the Recreational Sale of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (200 - 163)
April 4, 2019 NH HB 564 Authorizes Law Enforcement Officers to Carry Firearms on School Property Bill Passed - House (213 - 159)
March 20, 2019 NH SB 1 Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (219 - 142)
March 20, 2019 NH HB 397 Authorizes Undocumented Individuals to get Driver's Licenses Bill Passed - House (204 - 137)
March 19, 2019 NH HB 605 Increases Penalties for Possessing or Manufacturing Animal Fighting Paraphernalia "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (215 - 124)
March 19, 2019 NH HB 520 Requires Diaper Changing Stations in Public Restrooms Bill Passed - House (206 - 142)
March 19, 2019 NH HB 560 Prohibits Single-Use Plastic Bags Bill Passed - House (201 - 145)
March 19, 2019 NH HB 480 Authorizes Sports Gambling Bill Passed - House (269 - 82)
March 19, 2019 NH HB 558 Prohibits Restaurant Use of Plastic Straws Unless Specifically Requested Bill Passed - House (196 - 146)
March 14, 2019 NH HB 186 Increases Minimum Wage to $9.50 by 2020 Bill Passed - House (210 - 145)
March 14, 2019 NH HB 446 Authorizes Trans and Non Gender Conforming Individuals to Change the Name and Gender on Their Birth Certificates Bill Passed - House (224 - 125)
March 7, 2019 NH HB 611 Increases Access to Absentee Voting "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (198 - 163)
March 7, 2019 NH HB 105 Repeals State Photo Identification Voter ID Laws Bill Passed - House (209 - 155)
March 7, 2019 NH HB 455 Repeals the Death Penalty Bill Passed - House (279 - 88)
Feb. 28, 2019 NH HB 623 Establishes Rates of Business Profits Tax Bill Passed - House (200 - 141)
Feb. 28, 2019 NH HB 686 Amends Capital Gains Tax Regulations Bill Passed - House (199 - 143)
Feb. 28, 2019 NH HB 706 Establishes an Independent Redistricting Commission Bill Passed - House (218 - 123)
Feb. 27, 2019 NH HB 696 Establishes a Protective Order for Vulnerable Adults "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (219 - 156)
Feb. 14, 2019 NH HB 253 Prohibits Employers from Asking Job Applicants About Criminal History "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (213 - 142)
May 2, 2018 NH SB 569 Amends Pet Vendor Regulations "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (222 - 111)
April 26, 2018 NH SB 593 Repeals Death Penalty "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (223 - 116)
March 22, 2018 NH HB 628 Requires Paid Family and Medical Leave "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (171 - 162)
March 15, 2018 NH HB 1500 Requires Public Workplace Injuries and Deaths to be Reported Motion Agreed - House (177 - 157)
March 7, 2018 NH HB 1319 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (195 - 129)
March 6, 2018 NH HB 1264 Amends Residency Definiton "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (171 - 144)
Feb. 8, 2018 NH HB 628 Requires Paid Family and Medical Leave "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (186 - 164)
Feb. 8, 2018 NH HB 587 Prohibits Providing Conversion Therapy to Minors "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (179 - 171)
June 22, 2017 NH HB 144 Establishes the State Budget for the 2018-2019 Biennium Conference Report Adopted - House (198 - 169)
June 1, 2017 NH SB 8 Authorizes Overpopulated Public Schools to Transfer Students Elsewhere Bill Passed - House (210 - 147)
June 1, 2017 NH SB 66 Authorizes Murder Charges for an Individual Who Causes the Death of a Fetus Bill Passed - House (186 - 170)
June 1, 2017 NH SB 3 Establishes New Voter Eligibility Requirements Bill Passed - House (191 - 162)
May 4, 2017 NH SB 9 Prohibits the Use of Victim's Past Sexual Activity as Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases Bill Passed - House (328 - 30)
March 8, 2017 NH HB 640 Reduces Penalties for Marijuana Possession Bill Passed - House (318 - 36)
May 11, 2016 NH SB 336 Amends Requirements to Obtain Concealed Carry License Bill Passed - House (217 - 132)
March 23, 2016 NH HB 1661 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (299 - 99)
March 10, 2016 NH HB 1270 Requires Courts to Notify Jurors of Jury Nullification Bill Passed - House (184 - 145)
March 9, 2016 NH HB 1696 Amends Health Protection Program Bill Passed - House (216 - 145)
Feb. 11, 2016 NH HB 1694 Authorizes the Recreational Use of Marijuana "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (190 - 112)
Jan. 27, 2016 NH HB 630 Authorizes Video Lottery Machine Licenses "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (200 - 129)
June 24, 2015 NH HB 550 Authorizes Businesses to Not Declare Profits from Interest Sales Conference Report Adopted - House (202 - 145)
June 3, 2015 NH SB 179 Amends Residency Requirement for Voter Eligibility Bill Passed - House (211 - 145)
May 6, 2015 NH SB 40 Amends Definition of "Another" for Certain Criminal Offenses Bill Passed - House (193 - 159)
April 29, 2015 NH SB 116 Repeals License Requirement for Concealed Handguns Bill Passed - House (212 - 150)
April 15, 2015 NH SB 101 Prohibits the Requirement of Common Core Standards Bill Passed - House (202 - 138)
April 1, 2015 NH HB 1 2015-2017 Biennium Budget Bill Passed - House (212 - 161)
March 12, 2015 NH HB 403 Repeals Buffer Zone Around Abortion Clinics Bill Passed - House (170 - 159)
March 11, 2015 NH HB 658 Prohibits Requiring Employees to Join or Pay Unions Bill Passed - House (149 - 146)
March 11, 2015 NH HB 681 Increases Marriage License Fee Bill Passed - House (223 - 146)
March 4, 2015 NH HB 136 Prohibits Minors from Using Tanning Beds Bill Passed - House (199 - 162)
Feb. 18, 2015 NH HB 677 Prohibits the Use of Public Funds for Abortion Services "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (216 - 142)
Sept. 17, 2014 NH HB 591 Requires State Employers to Implement a Policy Prohibiting Certain Conduct in the Workplace Veto Override Failed - House (141 - 154)
May 16, 2014 NH SB 319 Establishes a Buffer Zone around Abortion Clinics Bill Passed - House (162 - 100)
May 14, 2014 NH SB 207 Prohibits Certain Employer Discrimination Bill Passed - House (233 - 103)
May 14, 2014 NH SB 120 Requires Certain Political Organizations to Disclose Individual Contributors Bill Passed - House (186 - 119)
May 14, 2014 NH SB 390 Prohibits an Employer from Discriminating Against a Victim of Domestic Violence Bill Passed - House (190 - 137)
May 7, 2014 NH SB 329 Repeals the Prohibition on Alcoholic Beverages Billboard Advertisements "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (193 - 164)
April 30, 2014 NH SB 366 Authorizes Casino Gaming "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (173 - 172)
April 23, 2014 NH SB 367 Amends Gas Tax Bill Passed - House (193 - 141)
March 26, 2014 NH HB 492 Authorizes the Recreational Use of Marijuana "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (192 - 140)
March 26, 2014 NH HB 1508 Prohibits Implementation of Common Core Educational Standards "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (201 - 138)
March 25, 2014 NH SB 413 Expands Medicaid Eligibility Bill Passed - House (202 - 132)
March 12, 2014 NH Amdt 916h Exempts Individuals Convicted of Capital Murder from the Death Penalty Amendment Rejected - House (85 - 245)
March 12, 2014 NH HB 1625 Classifies Personal Possession of Marijuana as a Civil Violation Bill Passed - House (215 - 92)
March 12, 2014 NH HB 1403 Increases the Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (173 - 118)
March 12, 2014 NH HB 1601 Requires the Use of Headlights of a Motor Vehicle During Certain Conditions Bill Failed - House (151 - 182)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/05 SB 2 Increases the Amount of Funds Allocated for Job Training "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (207 - 140)
6/05 SB 263 Prohibits Discrimination in Public Schools "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (211 - 141)
5/23 HB 455 Repeals the Death Penalty Veto Override Passed - House (247 - 123)
5/23 SB 165 Authorizes Solar Energy Development in Low-Income Communities "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (229 - 113)
5/08 SB 12 Establishes Student Debt Relief Program "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (201 - 134)
5/08 SB 284 Establishes a Statewide Customer Use Online Energy Data Platform "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (218 - 133)
5/08 SB 193 Prohibits the Sale of Certain Furniture and Carpeting with Flame Retardant Chemicals "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (221 - 132)
5/08 SB 142 Requires Public Schools Provide Menstrual Products "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (211 - 135)
5/08 SB 4 Establishes Parts of the Affordable Care Act as State Law "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (213 - 137)
4/11 HB 1 Appropriates $12.9 Billion to State Agencies Bill Passed - House (225 - 159)
4/04 HB 481 Authorizes the Recreational Sale of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (200 - 163)
4/04 HB 564 Authorizes Law Enforcement Officers to Carry Firearms on School Property Bill Passed - House (213 - 159)
3/20 SB 1 Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (219 - 142)
3/20 HB 397 Authorizes Undocumented Individuals to get Driver's Licenses Bill Passed - House (204 - 137)
3/19 HB 605 Increases Penalties for Possessing or Manufacturing Animal Fighting Paraphernalia "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (215 - 124)
3/19 HB 520 Requires Diaper Changing Stations in Public Restrooms Bill Passed - House (206 - 142)
3/19 HB 560 Prohibits Single-Use Plastic Bags Bill Passed - House (201 - 145)
3/19 HB 480 Authorizes Sports Gambling Bill Passed - House (269 - 82)
3/19 HB 558 Prohibits Restaurant Use of Plastic Straws Unless Specifically Requested Bill Passed - House (196 - 146)
3/14 HB 186 Increases Minimum Wage to $9.50 by 2020 Bill Passed - House (210 - 145)
3/14 HB 446 Authorizes Trans and Non Gender Conforming Individuals to Change the Name and Gender on Their Birth Certificates Bill Passed - House (224 - 125)
3/07 HB 611 Increases Access to Absentee Voting "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (198 - 163)
3/07 HB 105 Repeals State Photo Identification Voter ID Laws Bill Passed - House (209 - 155)
3/07 HB 455 Repeals the Death Penalty Bill Passed - House (279 - 88)
2/28 HB 623 Establishes Rates of Business Profits Tax Bill Passed - House (200 - 141)
2/28 HB 686 Amends Capital Gains Tax Regulations Bill Passed - House (199 - 143)
2/28 HB 706 Establishes an Independent Redistricting Commission Bill Passed - House (218 - 123)
2/27 HB 696 Establishes a Protective Order for Vulnerable Adults "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (219 - 156)
2/14 HB 253 Prohibits Employers from Asking Job Applicants About Criminal History "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (213 - 142)
5/02 SB 569 Amends Pet Vendor Regulations "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (222 - 111)
4/26 SB 593 Repeals Death Penalty "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (223 - 116)
3/22 HB 628 Requires Paid Family and Medical Leave "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (171 - 162)
3/15 HB 1500 Requires Public Workplace Injuries and Deaths to be Reported Motion Agreed - House (177 - 157)
3/07 HB 1319 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (195 - 129)
3/06 HB 1264 Amends Residency Definiton "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (171 - 144)
2/08 HB 628 Requires Paid Family and Medical Leave "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (186 - 164)
2/08 HB 587 Prohibits Providing Conversion Therapy to Minors "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (179 - 171)
6/22 HB 144 Establishes the State Budget for the 2018-2019 Biennium Conference Report Adopted - House (198 - 169)
6/01 SB 8 Authorizes Overpopulated Public Schools to Transfer Students Elsewhere Bill Passed - House (210 - 147)
6/01 SB 66 Authorizes Murder Charges for an Individual Who Causes the Death of a Fetus Bill Passed - House (186 - 170)
6/01 SB 3 Establishes New Voter Eligibility Requirements Bill Passed - House (191 - 162)
5/04 SB 9 Prohibits the Use of Victim's Past Sexual Activity as Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases Bill Passed - House (328 - 30)
3/08 HB 640 Reduces Penalties for Marijuana Possession Bill Passed - House (318 - 36)
5/11 SB 336 Amends Requirements to Obtain Concealed Carry License Bill Passed - House (217 - 132)
3/23 HB 1661 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (299 - 99)
3/10 HB 1270 Requires Courts to Notify Jurors of Jury Nullification Bill Passed - House (184 - 145)
3/09 HB 1696 Amends Health Protection Program Bill Passed - House (216 - 145)
2/11 HB 1694 Authorizes the Recreational Use of Marijuana "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (190 - 112)
1/27 HB 630 Authorizes Video Lottery Machine Licenses "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (200 - 129)
6/24 HB 550 Authorizes Businesses to Not Declare Profits from Interest Sales Conference Report Adopted - House (202 - 145)
6/03 SB 179 Amends Residency Requirement for Voter Eligibility Bill Passed - House (211 - 145)
5/06 SB 40 Amends Definition of "Another" for Certain Criminal Offenses Bill Passed - House (193 - 159)
4/29 SB 116 Repeals License Requirement for Concealed Handguns Bill Passed - House (212 - 150)
4/15 SB 101 Prohibits the Requirement of Common Core Standards Bill Passed - House (202 - 138)
4/01 HB 1 2015-2017 Biennium Budget Bill Passed - House (212 - 161)
3/12 HB 403 Repeals Buffer Zone Around Abortion Clinics Bill Passed - House (170 - 159)
3/11 HB 658 Prohibits Requiring Employees to Join or Pay Unions Bill Passed - House (149 - 146)
3/11 HB 681 Increases Marriage License Fee Bill Passed - House (223 - 146)
3/04 HB 136 Prohibits Minors from Using Tanning Beds Bill Passed - House (199 - 162)
2/18 HB 677 Prohibits the Use of Public Funds for Abortion Services "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (216 - 142)
9/17 HB 591 Requires State Employers to Implement a Policy Prohibiting Certain Conduct in the Workplace Veto Override Failed - House (141 - 154)
5/16 SB 319 Establishes a Buffer Zone around Abortion Clinics Bill Passed - House (162 - 100)
5/14 SB 207 Prohibits Certain Employer Discrimination Bill Passed - House (233 - 103)
5/14 SB 120 Requires Certain Political Organizations to Disclose Individual Contributors Bill Passed - House (186 - 119)
5/14 SB 390 Prohibits an Employer from Discriminating Against a Victim of Domestic Violence Bill Passed - House (190 - 137)
5/07 SB 329 Repeals the Prohibition on Alcoholic Beverages Billboard Advertisements "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (193 - 164)
4/30 SB 366 Authorizes Casino Gaming "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (173 - 172)
4/23 SB 367 Amends Gas Tax Bill Passed - House (193 - 141)
3/26 HB 492 Authorizes the Recreational Use of Marijuana "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (192 - 140)
3/26 HB 1508 Prohibits Implementation of Common Core Educational Standards "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (201 - 138)
3/25 SB 413 Expands Medicaid Eligibility Bill Passed - House (202 - 132)
3/12 Amdt 916h Exempts Individuals Convicted of Capital Murder from the Death Penalty Amendment Rejected - House (85 - 245)
3/12 HB 1625 Classifies Personal Possession of Marijuana as a Civil Violation Bill Passed - House (215 - 92)
3/12 HB 1403 Increases the Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (173 - 118)
3/12 HB 1601 Requires the Use of Headlights of a Motor Vehicle During Certain Conditions Bill Failed - House (151 - 182)
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