Legislative Updates by Rep. Maureen Mooney for June, 2023

First and foremost, I want to wish the Merrimack High School Class of 2023 all the best and congratulations! As a community, we can be very proud of these graduates!

Here are legislative updates on a selection of interesting bills this session:

HB 207-FN (AN ACT relative to school district unanticipated funds): Current law requires that unanticipated funds of $5,000 or more for school districts have a public hearing prior to being accepted. HB 207 was recently signed into law increasing that amount to $20,000 before notice and a public hearing are required. See text of HB 207 here: https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/pdf.aspx?id=12777&q=billVersion

Kidney Cancer Incidence Phase 3 Feasibility Study: HB 614 was introduced this year to fund a Phase 3 Feasibility Study for kidney cancer for the town of Merrimack. This bill is now included in the state budget and is headed to the Governor’s desk for a signature. The Phase 3 Study is funded at $500,000. Those interested in learning more and participating are encouraged to contact the NH Department of Health and Human Services (https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/progra...). See section 429 in HB 2 here: https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/pdf.aspx?id=13340&q=billVersion

Public Awareness Campaign on Brain Health, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: SB 234-FN was introduced this year to appropriate monies for a public awareness campaign on brain health, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. This bill is now included in the state budget and is headed to the Governor’s desk for a signature. The campaign is funded at $500,000. See section 530 in HB 2 here: https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/pdf.aspx?id=13340&q=billVersion

**Reminder: Hot DogZ for ALZ is coming up on Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 11am-7pm at 16 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack. Rain or Shine. Benefits Alzheimer’s Association. **

State Budget Update: The state budget, as amended by the House and Senate (HB 1 and HB 2), is on its way to the Governor’s desk for a signature! Amazingly, the budget passed this year without the complexities of a Committee of Conference. This demonstrates the ability of the House and Senate to work together. A special thank you to those that contacted me with important input on the state budget.

See you around town!

Rep. Maureen Mooney is in her fifth term as a NH State Representative serving Merrimack. She serves on the House Finance Committee (Vice Chairman of Division III), the Fiscal Committee (alternate), and is co-chair of the Speaker’s Advisory Group. Her website is: www.votemooney.com and Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/maureenmooneynh.