2019 Session: January-February Update

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The two months of the 2019 Legislative Session have rapidly come to a close. New Hampshire Libertas has been at the statehouse and Legislative Office Building (LOB) testifying for pro-freedom legislation and against anti-freedom legislation. In addition to attending several subcommittee hearings and Executive Sessions, President, Darryl W. Perry provided testimony on the following bills.

Bill #TitlePosition
CACR5Relating to the right to vote. Providing that 17 year olds who will be eligible to vote in the general election be permitted to vote on that election’s primary election.Support
HB242Relative to special elections.Support
HB374Prohibiting certain state officers from forming political action committees.Oppose
HB408Relative to postponement of town meetings and local elections.Support
HB202Relative to requirements for presidential primary candidates.Oppose (Written Testimony)
HB440Relative to disclosure of federal tax information as a condition of eligibility for federal office.Oppose (Written Testimony)
CACR9Relating to redistricting. Providing that an independent redistricting commission shall be established to draw boundaries for state and federal offices.Oppose (Written Testimony)
HB455Relative to the penalty for capital murder.Support (Written Testimony)
SB8Establishing an independent redistricting commission.Oppose (as written)
SB71Relative to the election of delegates to party conventions. Support

My testimony is available on the New Hampshire Libertas YouTube channel. You can find updates on committee recommendations, and actions by the House and Senate, on legislation we are tracking, here.

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In Liberty,
Darryl W. Perry
President, New Hampshire Libertas

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