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March 27, 2024
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A bill SB371 to give judges the discretion to punish individuals who sexually assault a child with surgical castration advances from Senate Judiciary C. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow’s bill allows for the sentencing of surgical castration if the victim is under the age of 13.

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March 21, 2024     Source: qz.com 3/20/24

A federal court says privacy rights are diminished due to the proliferation of video cameras throughout society

Law enforcement in Kansas recorded the front of a man’s home for 68 days straight, 15 hours a day, and obtained evidence to prove him guilty on 16 charges. The officers did not have a search warrant, using a camera on a pole positioned across the street to capture Bruce Hay’s home. A federal court ruled on Tuesday that it was fine for law enforcement to do so, in what’s potentially a major reduction in privacy law.

“Mr. Hay had no reasonable expectation of privacy in a view of the front of his house,” said the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in its decision on U.S. vs Hay. “As video cameras proliferate throughout society, regrettably, the reasonable expectation of privacy from filming is diminished.”

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• These are the most liberty-critical hearings for the week
• Click on the bill number to read the bill.
• Click on the committee name to email the committee your thoughts.

Of the 46 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 4 and opposition of 4 with 5 being of interest.
Of the 52 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 11 and opposition of 6 with 1 being of interest.

Position	Bill	Title	Committee	Day	Time	Room	State Analysis
Of Interest	SB449	relative to the permit issuance timeline for state air permits.	Science, Technology and Energy	Mon 4/15	10:30 AM	LOB Room 302-304	This bill provides the commissioner 180 days to act upon an air pollution control permit application.
Support	HB1076	(New Title) relative to wine manufacturer licenses and relative to on-premises licenses for beverage manufacturers.	Commerce	Tue 4/16	10:00 AM	SH Room 100	This bill enables a wine manufacturer licensee to hold an on-premises license on the premises of the wine manufacturer facility or on the premises of the wine manufacturer retail outlet. This bill enables the holder of a beverage manufacturer license to have an on-premise license either on the premises of the manufacturing facility or on the premises of the beverage manufacturing retail outlet.
Oppose	HB279	increasing the penalty for on-premises licensees overserving alcohol.	Commerce	Tue 4/16	10:20 AM	SH Room 100	This bill increases the penalty for on-premises licensees overserving alcohol.
Support	HB1540	relative to the definitions of full course meals and full service restaurant for purposes of alcohol licensing.	Commerce	Tue 4/16	10:40 AM	SH Room 100	This bill revises the definition of full course meal and full service restaurant for purposes of alcohol licensing.
Oppose	HB546	relative to the school building aid program.	Education	Tue 4/16	9:00 AM	LOB Room 101	This bill requires a minimum of $50,000,000 per fiscal year to be transferred to the school building aid fund, in addition to any debt service payments, for school building aid grants.
Support	HB1665	relative to student eligibility for the education freedom accounts program.	Education	Tue 4/16	9:20 AM	LOB Room 101	This bill changes the annual household income limit to qualify for the education freedom account program.
Support	SB219	(New Title) requiring mandatory reporting by school districts of school expenses.	Education	Tue 4/16	9:30 AM	LOB Room 205-207	This bill requires school districts to post mandatory reports of school expenses, including average cost per pupil, average teacher salaries, and top administrator salaries. It also creates a civil remedy for the enforcement of this requirement.
Oppose	HB1713	relative to a defendant’s presence during certain criminal proceedings.	Judiciary	Tue 4/16	1:15 PM	SH Room 100	This bill requires that a defendant who is charged with or awaiting sentence for an offense punishable by life imprisonment or imprisonment of a maximum term of 15 years or more be present at the return of the verdict and at sentencing after trial, subject to excusal for cause. The bill further permits a court to order the use of reasonable force in carrying out a transport order issued pursuant to this section of an incarcerated defendant who refuses to comply with that order. The bill further makes it a class A felony to knowingly violate this provision.
Oppose	HB1711	authorizing the state to report mental health data for firearms background check purposes and providing for processes for confiscation of firearms following certain mental health-related court proceedings and for relief from mental health-related firearms disabilities.	Judiciary	Tue 4/16	2:00 PM	SH Room 100	This bill authorizes the state to report mental health data for firearms background check purposes and provides for processes for the confiscation of firearms following certain mental health-related court proceedings and for relief from mental health-related firearms disabilities.
Of Interest	HB2024	relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement plan.	Transportation	Tue 4/16	1:40 PM	LOB Room 101	This bill: I. Adopts the 2025-2034 10-year transportation plan. II. Adds certain projects to the 2025-2034 10-year transportation improvement plan. III. Removes certain projects from the 2025-2034 10-year transportation improvement plan. IV. Increases funding for certain projects in the 2025-2034 10-year transportation. V. Requires that all rail removed from a portion of the Conway Branch rail line be used to offset construction costs of the portion’s rail bed VI. Reclassifies Continental Boulevard in the town of Merrimack as a class V highway.
Oppose	SB563	relative to federal immigration enforcement.	Criminal Justice and Public Safety	Wed 4/17	11:30 AM	LOB Room 202-204	This bill prohibits state and local government entities from adopting sanctuary policies to prohibit or impede the enforcement of federal immigration law and prohibits a tenancy at sufferance to be created by those without a written agreement permitting them to occupy a property.2024 SESSION 24-2873 12/05SENATE BILL 563-FNAN ACT relative to federal immigration enforcement.SPONSORS: Sen. Gannon, Dist 23; Sen. Gendreau, Dist 1; Sen. Lang, Dist 2; Sen. Abbas, Dist 22; Sen. Murphy, Dist 16; Sen. Bradley, Dist 3; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Pearl, Dist 17; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Innis, Dist 7; Rep. Piemonte, Rock. 9; Rep. Bernardy, Rock. 36; Rep. Hobson, Rock. 14; Rep. L. Walsh, Rock. 15COMMITTEE: Judiciary—————————————————————– This bill prohibits state and local government entities from adopting sanctuary policies to prohibit or impede the enforcement of federal immigration law.
Support	SB563-2024-1484h	non-germane Amendment #2024-1484h to SB 563-FN, relative to federal immigration enforcement.	Criminal Justice and Public Safety	Wed 4/17	2:00 PM	LOB Room 202-204	The amendment prohibits a tenancy at sufferance to be created by those without a written agreement permitting them to occupy a property.
Support	SB302	adding an additional exemption from the regulation of physicians and surgeons.	Executive Departments and Administration	Wed 4/17	1:00 PM	LOB Room 306-308	This bill exempts from application of the chapter a physician licensed in another state providing care to a patient in New Hampshire when there is a physician-patient relationship in the physician’s home state of licensing with in-person examinations conducted by the physician at intervals appropriate for the patient and the patient’s medical condition, but not less than annually.
Of Interest	SB480	relative to the administration of professional licensure and certification and the regulation of real estate practice.	Executive Departments and Administration	Wed 4/17	2:00 PM	LOB Room 306-308	This bill requires: I. Any board or commission whose total number of active licensees exceeds 7,000 to have a dedicated, trained, and knowledgeable customer service administrator that works for the administrative section of the office of professional licensure and certification to respond to inquiries from the public and licensees. II. Makes various amendments to allow for inactive real estate licenses. III. Amends the education approval process for the real estate commission.
Support	SB372	relative to plumbing apprenticeships.	Executive Departments and Administration	Wed 4/17	2:30 PM	LOB Room 306-308	This bill establishes requirements for the employment of plumbing apprentices.
Oppose	SB499	relative to reduction of hunger for children, older adults, and people with disabilities.	Finance	Wed 4/17	2:30 PM	LOB Room 210-211	This bill directs the department of education to expand options for free and reduced priced meals to students and directs the department of health and human services to implement a summer EBT program to provide assistance to families with children eligible for free and reduced price meals over the summer. The bill also directs the department of health and human services to participate in the elderly simplified application project within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to provide food assistance to eligible older adults and people with disabilities.
Support	HB1213	(New Title) relative to immunization requirements for child care agencies.	Health and Human Services	Wed 4/17	9:00 AM	SH Room 100	This bill removes the immunization requirements for child care agencies.
Support	HB1616	relative to parental consent for student participation in Medicaid to schools program.	Health and Human Services	Wed 4/17	9:30 AM	SH Room 100	This bill requires schools to obtain parental consent for each service [sic] is provided to a student under the Medicaid to schools program. The bill also requires certain legislative policy committees to receive reports regarding the Medicaid to schools program.
Support	HB1093	prohibiting mandatory mask policies in schools.	Health and Human Services	Wed 4/17	9:45 AM	SH Room 100	This bill prohibits school boards and other public education agencies from adopting, enforcing, or implementing a policy that requires students or members of the public to wear a facial covering.
Support	SB357	relative to expanding the definition of providers who can certify patients of the therapeutic cannabis program.	Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs	Wed 4/17	11:00 AM	LOB Room 206-208	This bill expands the definition of provider under the therapeutic cannabis program to include a provider licensed to prescribe medication and who is primarily responsible for the patient’s care related to his or her qualifying medical condition. The bill also requires, for issuance of a registry identification card to a minor, certification from 2 providers, one of whom shall provide pediatric care.
Oppose	SB505	relative to the prohibition on the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC.	Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs	Wed 4/17	1:30 PM	LOB Room 206-208	This bill repeals the prospective repeal of the prohibition on the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC.
Of Interest	SB605	relative to ethical standards for members of the general court.	Legislative Administration	Wed 4/17	10:00 AM	LOB Room 203	This bill defines “organization” for the purpose of determining the ethical duties of members of the general court.
Of Interest	SB531	relative to background checks of municipal health officers.	Municipal and County Government	Wed 4/17	10:30 AM	LOB Room 301-303	This bill provides that municipalities shall be responsible for reviewing criminal background checks of nominated health officers, with oversight of appointments by the department of health and human services. The bill is a request of the department of health and human services.
Of Interest	SB383	relative to local tax caps.	Municipal and County Government	Wed 4/17	1:30 PM	LOB Room 301-303	This bill creates an additional adjustment to local tax caps based on inflation and population changes. The bill also establishes procedures for adoption of a budget cap by school districts.
Oppose	HB1504	relative to architectural paint recycling.	Energy and Natural Resources	Thu 4/18	1:00 PM	SH Room 103	I. Establishes a paint stewardship program wherein a nonprofit organization approved by the department of environmental services organizes a program for the reception of discarded architectural paint. II. Establishes an assessment to fund the paint stewardship program. III. Requires the department of environmental services to propose changes to the assessment for approval by the joint legislative committee on administrative rules.
Support	HB1565	(New Title) relative to the definition of potentially hazardous food.	Energy and Natural Resources	Thu 4/18	1:10 PM	SH Room 103	This bill removes “processed acidified” food from the definition of potentially hazardous food.
Oppose	HB1145	prohibiting the private ownership of landfills.	Energy and Natural Resources	Thu 4/18	1:40 PM	SH Room 103	This bill prohibits new solid waste landfill permits in the state for facilities owned by any person other than the state of New Hampshire or a political subdivision thereof.
Support	HB1278	relative to qualifying medical conditions for purposes of therapeutic cannabis.	Health and Human Services	Thu 4/18	1:15 PM	LOB Room 101	This bill adds debilitating or terminal medical conditions to the qualifying medical conditions for therapeutic cannabis if a health care provider certifies the potential benefit to the patient. The bill also removes certain limitations on a qualifying visiting patient’s access to cannabis.
Support	HB1231	permitting qualifying patients and designated caregivers to cultivate cannabis for therapeutic use.	Health and Human Services	Thu 4/18	1:30 PM	LOB Room 101	This bill permits qualifying patients and designated caregivers to cultivate cannabis for therapeutic use.
Support	HB1349	relative to generalized anxiety disorder as a qualifying condition for the therapeutic cannabis program.	Health and Human Services	Thu 4/18	1:45 PM	LOB Room 101	This bill adds generalized anxiety disorder as a qualifying medical condition for the use of therapeutic cannabis.
Support	HB1581	relative to cultivation locations for alternative treatment centers.	Health and Human Services	Thu 4/18	2:00 PM	LOB Room 101	This bill allows a second cultivation center to be considered for alternative treatment centers.
Oppose	SB404	(New Title) directing the department of health and human services to submit a report regarding the establishment of a child care workforce child care assistance pilot program.	Special Committee on Childcare	Wed 4/17	10:00 AM	LOB Room 101	This bill directs the department of health and human services to submit a report and budget proposal regarding the establishment of a child care workforce child care assistance pilot program.

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April 4, 2024

Sandy RozekRetroactivity, Sex Offender Registry, WI SB874, Wisconsin

By Sandy . . . It is a given that if one is convicted of a crime, some sort of punishment will follow. Why? It has been thus from the beginning of time. The hope is that the punishment will evoke a repulsion toward the criminal act and the unpleasantness that resulted from it and cause a turning away from it. If the lesson is learned as intended, society benefits.

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This blog is made pursuant to NH Rules of Professional Conduct 3.6 (c) (2).

I am grateful to Judge Susan W. Ashley for her correct interpretation of District Court Rule 1.3D…  the rule that allows non-lawyer representatives to appear and litigate for another in a criminal case.  Find her ORDER here.

It’s worth noting that Judge Ashley is the Deputy Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court.  You cannot achieve that position without knowing the rules front to back.

Find my required response to her ORDER here.

• These are the most liberty-critical hearings for the week
• Click on the bill number to read the bill.
• Click on the committee name to email the committee your thoughts.

Of the 32 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 1 and opposition of 4 with 2 being of interest.
Of the 40 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 11 and opposition of 3 with 7 being of interest.

Position	Bill	Title	Committee	Day	Time	Room	State Analysis
Of Interest	HB1400	(New Title) relative to residential parking spaces.	Commerce	Tue 4/9	10:20 AM	SH Room 100	This bill provides that zoning and planning regulations shall not require more than one residential parking space per unit.
Of Interest	HB1144	relative to requirements for sewage disposal system information to be disclosed during real estate transactions.	Commerce	Tue 4/9	10:30 AM	SH Room 100	This bill requires certain information to be disclosed about sewage disposal systems during real estate transactions of dwellings and food service establishments.
Support	HB1115	relative to the termination of tenancy at the expiration of the tenancy or lease term.	Commerce	Tue 4/9	10:40 AM	SH Room 100	This bill adds the expiration of the term of the lease or tenancy if over 6 months as grounds for an eviction.
Support	HB1298	relative to the definition of part-time teachers.	Education	Tue 4/9	9:10 AM	LOB Room 101	This bill defines “part-time teachers” and subjects them to the board of education’s professional code of ethics and professional code of conduct.
Oppose	HB1382	(New Title) granting witness fee reimbursement to unrepresented parents in the armed forces who prevail in special education hearings.	Education	Tue 4/9	9:20 AM	LOB Room 101	This bill authorizes witness fee reimbursement for a parent in the armed forces who represents themself at a special education hearing and prevails.
Support	HB1305	relative to freedom of speech and association at public institutions of higher education.	Education	Tue 4/9	9:30 AM	LOB Room 101	This bill establishes procedures governing freedom of speech and association at public institutions of higher education.
Support	HB1215	(New Title) relative to development approvals and appeals.	Election Law and Municipal Affairs	Tue 4/9	9:40 AM	LOB Room 103	This bill extends the existing 5-year exemption for subdivision plats to 10 years, and increases the preliminary step from 2 years to 5 years. The bill also changes the building code and fire code appeals process, limiting the jurisdiction of the local building code board of appeals to hearing decisions made under local amendments to those codes.
Support	HB1361	relative to municipal land use regulation for manufactured housing and subdivisions.	Election Law and Municipal Affairs	Tue 4/9	9:50 AM	LOB Room 103	This bill requires municipalities that adopt land use control measures to provide reasonable and realistic opportunities for the siting of manufactured housing on individual lots and in manufactured housing parks and subdivisions within residential districts. The bill also directs municipalities to provide reasonable and realistic opportunities for expansion of existing manufactured housing parks.
Support	HB1399	allowing municipalities to permit 2 residential units in certain single-family residential zones.	Election Law and Municipal Affairs	Tue 4/9	10:00 AM	LOB Room 103	This bill allows the expansion of a single family residence within a residential zone in an urban area to no more than 2 residential units without discretionary review or a hearing, if the proposed development meets certain requirements.
Of Interest	HB558	(New Title) requiring the department of energy to initiate a microgrid study.	Energy and Natural Resources	Tue 4/9	9:00 AM	SH Room 103	This bill requires the department of energy to initiate a study to investigate the potential benefits, risks, and key considerations around developing a framework for electricity microgrids in the state.
Of Interest	HB1314	relative to the comprehensive state development plan.	Energy and Natural Resources	Tue 4/9	9:20 AM	SH Room 103	This bill adds provisions to the comprehensive state development plan concerning protection of natural resources and identifying environmental threats.
Support	HB229	relative to requiring an official declaration of war for the activation of the New Hampshire national guard.	Finance	Tue 4/9	2:00 PM	SH Room 103	This bill limits the activation of the New Hampshire national guard to only those times where the United States Congress has passed an official action pursuant to Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.
Oppose	HB1279	relative to payment by the state of a portion of retirement system contributions of political subdivision employers.	Finance	Tue 4/9	2:10 PM	SH Room 103	This bill provides that the state shall pay 7.5 percent of contributions of retirement system employers other than the state for group I teachers and group II members.
Support	HB1012	exempting from criminal penalty certain parenting decisions intended to encourage a child’s independence and freedom.	Judiciary	Tue 4/9	1:30 PM	SH Room 100	This bill provides that a parent shall not be guilty of endangering the welfare of a child for allowing the child to take reasonable risks to further their development as an independent human being.
Of Interest	HB1002	relative to fees for records under the right-to-know law.	Judiciary	Tue 4/9	1:45 PM	SH Room 100	This bill establishes parameters for when a public body may charge a fee for records provided under RSA 91-A.
Support	HB1069	(New Title)  relative to material subject to disclosure under the right-to-know law.	Judiciary	Tue 4/9	2:00 PM	SH Room 100	This bill: I. Clarifies a public body or agency’s ability to accept record requests by electronic means and to provide such records electronically. II. Replaces the word “citizen” with “person” throughout the chapter.
Of Interest	SB476	making a capital appropriation to the department of corrections toward the replacement of the New Hampshire state prison for men.	Public Works and Highways	Tue 4/9	10:00 AM	LOB Room 201	This bill makes a bonded appropriation of funds for architectural, engineering, programming, and design and construction documents for the New Hampshire state prison for men.
Of Interest	HB1059	relative to the state building code.	Executive Departments and Administration	Wed 4/10	9:00 AM	SH Room 103	This bill updates the definition of the state building code to include more recent versions of certain international codes and amendments approved by the building code review board.
Of Interest	SB599	relative to the state fire code.	Executive Departments and Administration	Wed 4/10	10:00 AM	LOB Room 306-308	This bill: I. Revises the definition of the state fire code. II. Ratifies amendments to the state fire code.
Of Interest	HB1190	relative to adopting the interstate social work licensure compact.	Health and Human Services	Wed 4/10	9:00 AM	LOB Room 101	This bill adopts the social work licensure compact.
Oppose	HB1296	relative to insurance coverage for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.	Health and Human Services	Wed 4/10	9:15 AM	LOB Room 101	This bill provides that certain insurers that provide diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations shall not impose co-payments, deductibles, or other cost-sharing requirements.
Oppose	SB403	(New Title) relative to the health care workforce.	Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs	Wed 4/10	11:00 AM	LOB Room 203	This bill: I. Extends the deadlines of the legislative commission on the interdisciplinary primary care workforce issues. II. Makes clarifying amendments to the nurse practice act statute. III. Establishes the position of and regulation of community health workers. IV. Provides directives to the department of health and human services.
Oppose	SB456	(New Title) relative to the state loan repayment program for qualified nursing professionals, and making an appropriation therefor.	Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs	Wed 4/10	1:00 PM	LOB Room 203	This bill makes an appropriation to the department of health and human services, state office of rural health, for the state loan repayment program to qualified nursing professionals, and directs the department of health and human services to provide a report to the legislature on a budget proposal for a student loan forgiveness program that would cover nurses who do not qualify for the state loan repayment program.
Oppose	SB496	directing the department of health and human services to establish a climate and health protection program.	Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs	Wed 4/10	1:30 PM	LOB Room 203	This bill directs the department of health and human services to establish a climate and health protection program in response to health threats associated with a changing environment.
Support	SB507	extending the time to petition for a new trial in certain cases.	Judiciary	Wed 4/10	10:30 AM	LOB Room 206-208	This bill extends the time to petition a court for a new trial in certain cases.
Oppose	SB474	relative to prohibiting metal detecting in certain areas.	Resources, Recreation and Development	Wed 4/10	1:00 PM	LOB Room 305	This bill prohibits treasure hunting with a metal detector in areas that expose students to the risk of injury.
Support	HB1533	relative to the safe harbor compensation amount under the business profits tax.	Ways and Means	Wed 4/10	10:00 AM	SH Room 100	This bill increases the amount of the safe harbor provision for compensation under the business profits tax and provides for a biennial increase in future years based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index.
Support	HB1536	relative to increasing the amount of the expense deduction allowed against the business profits tax.	Ways and Means	Wed 4/10	10:15 AM	SH Room 100	This bill increases the amount of the section 179 expense deduction permitted against the business profits tax.

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Due to having filled out the court recording notice form multiple times prior in the same fashion as he did the day of his arrest, Joa informs the Court that his defense to the charge of Criminal Trespass is “Effect of Ignorance or Mistake” due to prior grants of permission to film after filling out the form “anonymous” by similarly situated court facilities.

The statue that specifies that defense is here.

Find the notice sent to the Court here.

• These are the most liberty-critical hearings for the week
• Click on the bill number to read the bill.
• Click on the committee name to email the committee your thoughts.

Of the 19 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 0 and opposition of 1 with 2 being of interest.
Of the 42 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 6 and opposition of 2 with 2 being of interest.

Position	Bill	Title	Committee	Day	Time	Room	State Analysis
Of Interest	SB498	relative to the department of health and human services, division for children, youth and families.	Children and Family Law	Tue 4/2	1:30 PM	LOB Room 206-208	This bill provides that under RSA 169-B, relative to delinquent children, and RSA 169-D, relative to children in need of services, a child may be placed with fictive kin or a child care institution, psychiatric residential treatment program, or other program certified by the department of health and human services.
Support	HB173	relative to toilet facilities provided by restaurants.	Commerce	Tue 4/2	10:00 AM	SH Room 100	This bill removes the requirement that restaurants and other businesses that serve food to the public provide toilet facilities for patrons.
Oppose	HB82	relative to employment protection for participants in the therapeutic cannabis program.	Commerce	Tue 4/2	10:20 AM	SH Room 100	This bill prohibits an employer from refusing to hire, or terminating the employment of a qualified patient of the New Hampshire therapeutic cannabis program solely on the basis of a positive drug test.
Support	HB1469	relative to the retention of individualized education program records.	Education	Tue 4/2	9:20 AM	LOB Room 101	This bill requires the department of education to remove student individualized education plan records from the state special education information system on the same schedule as school districts.
Support	HB1695	relative to the release of student personally identifiable information.	Education	Tue 4/2	9:40 AM	LOB Room 101	This bill prohibits the transfer of student’s personally identifiable information to third parties without written consent of the parents and student.
Of Interest	HB1659	relative to interference with child custody and shared parenting.	Judiciary	Tue 4/2	1:00 PM	SH Room 100	This bill provides that unless the parenting plan specifically provides otherwise, both parents shall have access to all records and information pertaining to the child. The bill further directs the court to award a parent additional parenting time in response to the other parent’s noncompliance with the parenting schedule. The bill also permits the court to fine the parent for noncompliance with the court-ordered parenting schedule.
Oppose	HB1432	(New Title) relative to prohibiting certain uses of deepfakes and creating a private claim of action.	Judiciary	Tue 4/2	1:15 PM	SH Room 100	This bill: 1. Establishes the crime of fraudulent use of deepfakes and sets penalties therefor; 2. Establishes a cause of action for fraudulent use of deepfakes; and 3. Prohibits registration of lobbyists who have been found to have fraudulently used deepfakes in certain cases.
Support	HB1276	relative to repealing the prohibition on the possession or sale of blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles except by or to minors.	Judiciary	Tue 4/2	1:45 PM	SH Room 100	This bill amends the prohibition against carrying or selling a blackjack, slung shot, or metallic knuckles to prohibit sale to or possession of the said items by those under 18 years of age.
Support	HB1403	(New Title) relative to temporary waivers for vehicle emission control equipment.	Transportation	Tue 4/2	1:40 PM	LOB Room 101	This bill extends the repair period for vehicles that fail the OBD II test to 120 days.
Of Interest	HB1387	relative to revisions to the state building code.	Executive Departments and Administration	Wed 4/3	9:45 AM	SH Room 103	This bill updates the state building code and state building code review board.
Of Interest	SB369	directing the office of professional licensure and certification to provide notice of public meetings and an opportunity for comment, creating a new position, and making an appropriation therefor.	Executive Departments and Administration	Wed 4/3	1:15 PM	LOB Room 306-308	This bill directs the office of professional licensure and certification to provide to the public notice of its meetings and an opportunity to comment in such meetings. This bill also establishes an attorney II position for the office of professional licensure and certification.
Support	HB1407	relative to child care staffing ratios.	Health and Human Services	Wed 4/3	10:15 AM	LOB Room 101	This bill creates a waiver for larger rations [sic] in licensed child care facilities for infants and toddlers. This bill also prospectively repeals the waiver in 2026.
Oppose	SB496	directing the department of health and human services to establish a climate and health protection program.	Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs	Wed 4/3	11:00 AM	LOB Room 203	This bill directs the department of health and human services to establish a climate and health protection program in response to health threats associated with a changing environment.

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Joa moves to dismiss his Disorderly Conduct charge due to the fact that there are no witnesses to his alleged conduct other than law enforcement officers.  Find that here.

• These are the most liberty-critical hearings for the week
• Click on the bill number to read the bill.
• Click on the committee name to email the committee your thoughts.

Of the 22 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 2 and opposition of 3 with 4 being of interest.
Of the 42 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 9 and opposition of 4 with 1 being of interest.

Position	Bill	Title	Committee	Day	Time	Room	State Analysis
Of Interest	SB451	relative to an expedited track for certain applications to the site evaluation committee.	Science, Technology and Energy	Mon 3/25	10:00 AM	LOB Room 302-304	This bill establishes an alternative procedure and timelines for an expedited track for changes to existing energy facilities meeting certain criteria.
Of Interest	HB645	relative to the establishment of decentralized autonomous organizations as legal entities within the state.	Commerce	Tue 3/26	10:30 AM	SH Room 100	This bill establishes decentralized autonomous organizations within the state.
Oppose	HB182	prohibiting discharge of volunteer firefighters or volunteer emergency medical technicians from other employment.	Commerce	Tue 3/26	10:45 AM	SH Room 100	This bill prohibits an employer from discharging or disciplining an employee who is a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician and whose failure to report for work was due to such employee responding to an emergency.
Support	SB374	relative to the licensing of part-time teachers.	Education	Tue 3/26	11:30 AM	LOB Room 205-207	This bill defines “part-time teacher.”
Support	SB339	relative to repealing the graduation requirement regarding Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications.	Education	Tue 3/26	2:00 PM	LOB Room 205-207	This bill removes the requirement that students file a free application for federal student aid form (FAFSA) or a waiver for such form prior to graduation.
Support	HB1696	(New Title) relative to local records retention.	Election Law and Municipal Affairs	Tue 3/26	10:20 AM	LOB Room 103	This bill funds and equips the local government record manager with online storage of records that are available for public access.
Support	HB1116	relative to certain firearms to be used for taking of game.	Energy and Natural Resources	Tue 3/26	9:15 AM	SH Room 103	This bill allows for the use of rifles and certain pistols for the taking of game.
Oppose	HB194	(New Title) requiring the director of the division of historical resources to compile and maintain a list of public monuments.	Energy and Natural Resources	Tue 3/26	9:30 AM	SH Room 103	This bill requires the director of the division of historical resources to compile and maintain a list of public monuments.
Support	HB1237	relative to the use of unmarked or stealth police vehicles for traffic enforcement.	Judiciary	Tue 3/26	1:45 PM	SH Room 100	This bill establishes a requirement that any police vehicle purchased after January 1, 2025 must be clearly marked and labeled as a police vehicle in order for it to be used in traffic law enforcement, subject to certain exceptions.
Support	HB1412	relative to court reporters.	Judiciary	Tue 3/26	2:00 PM	SH Room 100	This bill repeals the requirements for licensure and regulation of court reporters.
Of Interest	2024-1005h	Public hearing on proposed non-germane Amendment #2024-1005h to HB 1583-FN-A, relative to the per pupil cost of an opportunity for an adequate education.	Finance	Tue 3/26	10:00 AM	LOB Room 210-211	This bill increases the base annual cost of providing an opportunity for an adequate education, establishes relief aid funding and fiscal disparity aid, and requires municipalities to remit excess SWEPT payments to the department of revenue administration.
Of Interest	2024-1214h	Public hearing on proposed non-germane Amendment #2024-1214h to HB 1633-FN-A, relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor	Finance	Tue 3/26	11:00 AM	LOB Room 210-211	This bill establishes procedures for the legalization, regulation, and taxation of cannabis; the licensing and regulation of cannabis establishments; and makes appropiations therefor.
Oppose	SB217	establishing a rural and underserved area educator incentive program for higher education and making an appropriation therefor.	Education	Wed 3/27	9:45 AM	LOB Room 205-207	This bill establishes the rural and underserved area educator incentive program and makes an appropriation therefor.
Support	CACR13	relating to slavery and involuntary servitude. Providing that slavery and involuntary servitude shall be prohibited in the state of New Hampshire.	Executive Departments and Administration	Wed 3/27	9:45 AM	SH Room 103	This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution adds an article that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude.
Support	HB1042	(New Title) repealing the requirement that each pharmacy establish a continuous quality improvement program.	Health and Human Services	Wed 3/27	9:20 AM	LOB Room 101	This bill repeals the requirement that each licensed pharmacy shall establish a continuous quality improvement program.
Oppose	HB1203	relative to prohibiting the charging of rent to charities by charitable gaming facilities.	Ways and Means	Wed 3/27	9:30 AM	SH Room 100	This bill prohibits the charging of rent for facilities or equipment to charities by primary game operators.
Support	HB185	(New Title) relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities based on shared parenting.	Judiciary	Thu 3/28	9:00 AM	SH Room 100	This bill provides that it is a state policy to support approximately equal parenting time between a child and parent unless such an arrangement is clearly detrimental to the child. The bill also provides that if the court concludes that approximately equal parenting time is not in the best interest of the child, the court shall make findings supporting its order.
Support	HB1111	relative to the penalty for false reports of suspected abuse and neglect made to the division for children, youth, and families.	Judiciary	Thu 3/28	9:45 AM	SH Room 100	This bill provides that reports of suspected abuse and neglect may include the name of the person making the report and that a report made maliciously or with the intent to cause harm may be subject to civil and criminal penalties. The bill also provides that a person who in their professional capacity is a mandatory reporter of suspected abuse and neglect may be subject to civil liability for the failure to report.
Support	HB1220	(New Title) abolishing the collection of racial and educational data for use in a marital application worksheet.	Judiciary	Thu 3/28	10:00 AM	SH Room 100	This bill abolishes the collection of racial and educational data for use in a marital application worksheet.
Oppose	HB1169	creating a private cause of action for discrimination based on hairstyles relative to a person’s ethnicity.	Judiciary	Thu 3/28	1:45 PM	SH Room 100	This bill creates a private cause of action for discrimination based on hairstyles relative to a person’s ethnicity. This bill also exempts such causes of action from the jurisdiction of the human rights commission.
Oppose	SB418	(New Title) relative to refusal of consent to testing to determine alcohol concentration and penalties for aggravated driving while intoxicated.	Criminal Justice and Public Safety	Fri 3/29	10:00 AM	LOB Room 202-204	This bill modifies periods of suspension under different circumstances stemming from a refusal of consent to testing to determine alcohol concentration. This bill further modifies the penalties for aggravated driving while intoxicated.
Of Interest	SB425	relative to bail commissioner fees.	Criminal Justice and Public Safety	Fri 3/29	11:00 AM	LOB Room 202-204	This bill increases the bail commissioner fee to $60.
Oppose	SB464	to prohibiting the nonconsensual dissemination of synthetic sexual images.	Criminal Justice and Public Safety	Fri 3/29	12:00 PM	LOB Room 202-204	This bill expands the prohibition on the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images to include synthetic images that are digitally created and altered to falsely depict the sexual conduct of targeted victims.

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The CSG Justice Center’s nonpartisan analysts and justice experts have created two new resources to assist your state in improving community safety:

• State Data Snapshots: This resource contains the most recent data for every state on crime, arrests, behavioral health, workforce, recidivism, and more. 
• 5 Ways States Can Reduce Violent Crime: Through our research and work across the country and with the state and local leaders who serve on our advisory board, we have identified five strategies that states should adopt to reduce violent crime and improve outcomes in your communities. 

The CSG Justice Center is available to help you unpack this data and dig deeper into how your state can improve community safety! Please contact Madeleine Dardeau at mdardeau@csg.org to schedule a meeting with our expert staff.

 

Jurisdictions across the country are advancing reforms to expand and improve diversion, demonstrating diversion’s potential to transform youth justice in ways that protect public safety and enhance youth success.  Related to: Youth Justice, Racial Justice.

By Richard Mendel

March 20, 2024

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