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Bill Hearings for Week of May 19, 2025

  • These are the most liberty-critical hearings for the week
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Of the 4 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 0 and opposition of 1 with 0 being of interest.
Of the 2 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 0 and opposition of 2 with 0 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Oppose HB57 – 2025-2183s relative to a person’s release from prison for the purpose of participating in certain post-secondary education programs in the community and relative to the standards applicable to bail in criminal matters. Judiciary Tue 5/20 1:00 PM SH Room 100 Hearing on proposed amendment – 2025-2183s
This bill adds a provision for the commissioner of corrections to release a person from state prison for the purpose of participating in a post-secondary education program in the community to which they have been accepted and adds additional offenses that trigger specialized bail procedures in criminal cases.
Oppose HB123-2025-2214s (Second New Title) defining pre-sequestration timber tax revenue, establishing a moratorium on carbon sequestration and establishing a commission to study the effects of carbon sequestration in New Hampshire forests upon state and local tax revenue, effective forest management, and the health of New Hampshire’s logging industry. Ways and Means Wed 5/21 9:00 AM SH Room 100 Hearing on proposed amendment 2025-2214s –
I. Defines pre-sequestration timber tax revenue and allows for payment in lieu of taxes on such revenue.
II. Establishes a moratorium on carbon sequestration contracts.
III. Establishes a commission to study carbon sequestration programs.
IV. Formally acknowledges the creation of the Pasquaney School District and grants an exception to tax assessment restrictions for the district.
Oppose SB263 criminalizing and creating a private right of action for the facilitation, encouragement, offer, solicitation, or recommendation of certain acts or actions through a responsive generative communication to a child. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Fri 5/23 10:30 AM LOB Room 202-204 This bill criminalizes and creates a private right of action for the facilitation, encouragement, offer, solicitation, or recommendation of certain acts or actions through a responsive generative communication to a child.