Monday’s activity was administrative rather than dramatic: nine bills moved to enrolled status, meaning they have passed both chambers and are awaiting the Governor’s signature. The group spans voter eligibility, public safety, criminal justice, and local government housekeeping. No bills were killed and no floor votes were recorded.
On the Move
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HB365: Requires proof of U.S. citizenship to vote, applying even to low-income voters who may lack documentation such as birth certificates or passports — enrolled and headed to the Governor.
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HB1696: Addresses when law enforcement should issue a court summons rather than make a physical arrest for certain offenses. Using summonses for lower-level offenses reduces unnecessary incarceration and the collateral consequences of an arrest record — enrolled.
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HB1795: Requires criminal background checks when teachers renew their licenses, not only at initial licensure, providing ongoing screening rather than a one-time check — enrolled after a unanimous 4-0 committee vote.
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HB1175: Updates state law against credit card skimming and re-encoding devices used in financial fraud, strengthening prosecutors’ tools against criminals who steal payment data electronically — enrolled after a 5-0 committee vote.
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HB1151: Addresses how local conservation commissions receive and manage their appropriations, passed 5-0 on the consent calendar — enrolled.
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HB1190: Allows the DMV to issue temporary traditional licenses for drivers approaching age 21 who currently face a gap in license format, and updates fleet vehicle registration rules — enrolled.
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HB649: Updates vehicle maintenance obligations for motor vehicle operators to help keep unsafe vehicles off the road — enrolled.
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HB1113: Gives towns the option to establish a 3-year term for town moderators, adding flexibility over the current standard term — enrolled.
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HB1118: Raises the threshold for funds that must be remitted to municipal treasurers, a technical update to help towns manage cash flow more efficiently — enrolled.
To see how your representatives voted, visit nhpolitics.org/find-your-rep.