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- House Bill 109 (false reports to law enforcement) — Committee report adopted (announced tally: 98 in the affirmative, 73 in the negative). The bill received division votes and debate before the majority report was adopted.

- House Bill 218 (free police reports for victims) — Floor amendment and committee report actions were taken; the House adopted an amendment addressing conflict with NH Right-to-Know law and adopted the committee report as amended (amendment and committee action recorded on the floor).

- House Bill 68 (best-interest placements within same district) — Committee report as amended adopted (floor tally announced as 217 in the affirmative, 156 in the negative). The legislation changes the administrative default when a superintendent fails to timely justify denial of a best-interest placement request.

- House Bill 2 21 (system benefits charge / New Hampshire Saves cost-effectiveness) — The House adopted the committee report (roll-call tally announced as 195 in the affirmative, 151 in the negative), advancing language that affects how the Public Utilities Commission may evaluate cost-effectiveness going forward.

- House Bill 233 (NH Vaccine Association transparency) — Committee amendment adopted and the committee report as amended was adopted; the House recorded division votes and adopted requirements for meeting recordings to be posted online as discussed on the floor.

- House Bill 6 72 (off-grid electricity providers) — Committee report as amended adopted (division vote recorded on floor; roll-call tallies announced in the transcript where applicable), advancing a narrower path for off-grid generation under specified conditions.

- Several bills were laid on the table (indefinitely postponed) after motions on the floor; the clerk recorded outcomes for motions to indefinitely postpone (examples included HB 199 on PFAS statute of limitation extension and other bills listed in the day's record).

This summary lists the actions specifically announced on the House floor transcript. For full text of each bill, amendment and the official roll-call records, consult the House clerk’s published journal and the electronic House record for March 25, 2025.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Session (03/20/2025)","oneSentenceSummary","A roundup of roll-call and floor outcomes announced during the House session, including committee report adoptions, tablings and major floor votes the body resolved on March 25.","taxTitle","Public Works and Highways, House of Representatives, Committees\t, Legislative, New Hampshire","taxId",17759,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":46,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6628432,"House approves measure allowing residential units over commercial space in many commercial zones",823,29632000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2717156-809e413abf9df603e58b94d2e554f8fd&start=29632&end=30455","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2717156-809e413abf9df603e58b94d2e554f8fd/thumbnail_29632000.jpg","/articles/6628432/New-Hampshire/House-approves-measure-allowing-residential-units-over-commercial-space-in-many-commercial-zones","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6628432-28213ab0b9e1718a435b9582262cd4af/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190402&Signature=UqK07q5ZTZ3DvgKVCp05Hp3e8S48fAYKlE1eAzTtHpMU27qfSjGlVPQIno8dGeMtuzfQ47P1-M4FpYK5QtkcumKTsjIiQMUMGFbIzzUqYJeZr94qYA~JPcQiFsFLhf6HgewvWDx3xVKlbyRWHVKznvsSJ1luGYu7aZeFDqht654ihmO9L~r5RTpEKtrHyERrgzD4eL8S8IeMRgKRgRqZDvIVJIP7v8GEK3H74TpB63KaAxcUtxTktWx~~6JSsX2m-1eKV4585qwp9o9PVxhxlQzqgeUt1R5rt~QZV9yOfkUb1ArTxtn030kOTtgcW-HS3fkqbep6oPBQsHTDPdijwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Hampshire House adopted House Bill 6 31, a measure that permits residential development in many commercially zoned parcels, after extended debate on local control, housing supply and municipal zoning.

Proponents described the bill as a practical tool to increase housing in areas already served by infrastructure, revitalize main streets and allow property owners to build apartments above retail and office space. Representative Bollier, speaking in favor, said the legislation \"produces housing where we already have development and infrastructure\" and would help families priced out of the market.

Opponents, including Representative Turcotte, said the bill removes local zoning discretion and could impose statewide mandates on municipalities that are ill-suited to their infrastructure and planning. Turcotte urged preservation of municipal authority, saying the bill ‘‘takes away your municipality’s local control’’ and warned of unintended consequences.

The House considered a motion to indefinitely postpone, which failed. Later, on the question of the committee report as amended, the clerk announced the vote as 204 in the affirmative and 34 in the negative; the committee report was adopted and the bill advanced.

What happens next: With the committee report adopted, HB 6 31 will proceed under chamber rules toward final House action and possible consideration in the Senate. Supporters said the measure is a market-driven approach to housing production that keeps development close to services; opponents urged additional local planning and cautioned against one-size-fits-all mandates.

Floor debate highlighted competing priorities: the disputed need for housing and the desire to protect municipal zoning control. Several members urged compromise and local solutions; supporters cited existing examples of mixed-use development in New Hampshire towns.

The House adopted the committee report as amended; the floor tally announced on the record was 204–34 in favor.","House Bill 6 31 — a bill to permit residential development above compatible commercial properties — passed after a long debate on local control, housing shortages and municipal zoning, with the House adopting the committee report as amended.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6628436,"House advances bill allowing biological sex to be used in defining access to intimate spaces",1077,19597000,20674000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2717156-809e413abf9df603e58b94d2e554f8fd&start=19597&end=20674","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2717156-809e413abf9df603e58b94d2e554f8fd/thumbnail_19597000.jpg","/articles/6628436/New-Hampshire/House-advances-bill-allowing-biological-sex-to-be-used-in-defining-access-to-intimate-spaces","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6628436-3dd89a036b6a8dd28cb8cbffad7d6548/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190402&Signature=P57dyzaktzTznwM7I70v5EIrCKidl7N1cyILfQ~cE0sgfcJfzZG6zuW0F7DqCYPKBxLk~q7AvcSkHmP9EqEO7lhV7okokr8OXAlkbYS6Os7KxC3GzPCVvx3O4DqVAGu4LdwN3AGao9HO32bLGJpEPcoSPOAgncj8wJzt4p598~x721jOCV5xQT3t-yALRDnQq~A56C6j4pw0qMcj2Q1EAjXgkvbuG1zcFXvXehN6BhrkqsiZeIHYaWxeMPc9Yj-QyIgAdaPES9fb8CeGjX5A7vd8JKExQuNWXd0pyy3f1iAId-vv-1agMomO20UkzXTp03ebwg5DyBUWC5UZXBPT0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Hampshire House voted to advance House Bill 148 on the floor after extensive, emotionally charged debate in which members described personal encounters, safety concerns and legal risks.

Supporters said HB 148 is narrowly aimed at permitting entities and localities to adopt rules that rely on biological sex for intimate spaces and certain athletic or confinement settings. Opponents warned the bill would roll back existing protections for gender identity, create enforcement and privacy problems, and invite litigation.

Representative Zoe Manos, speaking for the minority, said the proposal would ‘‘radically change New Hampshire's divorce law’’ — an observation from a different bill that arose in debate — and criticized the broader package of measures targeting transgender people this session. In detailed floor remarks opposing HB 148, Manos also highlighted procedural and legal concerns and asked colleagues to vote against the measure as written.

Supporters including Representative Dan McGuire and Representative Leon said the bill protects women’s ability to have private spaces and preserves local control. Representative McGuire argued the measure provides a voluntary estate-planning option and said the bill was designed not to change the age of consent or other unrelated statutes. Representative Leon emphasized that some women feel unsafe when mixed-sex access is allowed and said localities and private facilities should be able to adopt policies that consider biological sex.

Representative Trudeau urged defeat, arguing the bill is structurally flawed and lacks definitions for key terms such as \"biological sex\" and the mechanisms that would be used to verify it. Multiple members urged caution, noting the governor had previously vetoed similar language and that a bipartisan majority had sustained that veto in an earlier session.

The House recorded the committee report adoption on HB 148 with a roll-call tally announced as 211 in the affirmative and 155 in the negative; the clerk announced the report was adopted after the vote. Members on both sides said they expected litigation and intense public scrutiny if the measure is enacted.

What happens next: With the committee report adopted, HB 148 proceeds under House procedure; supporters said localities and private entities should be able to adopt measures protecting single-sex spaces, while opponents said the bill risks harming transgender Granite Staters and prompting legal challenges.

Key floor moments included a personal floor exchange in which one member recounted meeting the parent of a transgender child who had died by suicide, and repeated appeals by both sides for respectful debate and protections for vulnerable people.","After hours of emotional debate, the House advanced HB 148, which permits the classification of individuals by biological sex in certain settings such as restrooms, locker rooms and athletics. Supporters framed it as protecting women's privacy and safety; opponents called it discriminatory and warned of legal and safety consequences.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6628442,"House passes Parental Bill of Rights after hours of debate and amendments",1310,2634000,3944000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2717156-809e413abf9df603e58b94d2e554f8fd&start=2634&end=3944","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2717156-809e413abf9df603e58b94d2e554f8fd/thumbnail_2634000.jpg","/articles/6628442/New-Hampshire/House-passes-Parental-Bill-of-Rights-after-hours-of-debate-and-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6628442-2304ace26da37ec2beb33211be458044/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190402&Signature=E8HGh1P0Y8cV4jOyIyZbZyHk5q-rchUGZrDwgGQUkFIJND0ZmW8ybmEidYt1~b0f5QavjWlJ4qvk8HbGX7~918pKruVUxhzY-pcPVrEO2dNEVuYaQXlJ~nUpmrTFZcT5De3Mgaq8fMHZpQR6wjZPxkngs0Zk1~yF72lXeFc2dUVOsasqmOlqzQo77O7OeBb3hz1hBdAMPBn69MRTmRGtADypOoJIyeChWcrkhwE8DkQQ8pKc0RrvKQwZOd8EWGLnY0BzvMutUKLndjCcb0xuhzqL8mhLfJ9-7Lfl1NfsZhKGlyfOJNd~FJVmiIYK1liOAyuFScI11dpP-sitZdqRQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Hampshire House passed House Bill 10, commonly described as the Parental Bill of Rights, after adopting a committee amendment and further floor amendments following several hours of debate.

Supporters said the bill clarifies parents' fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education and care of their children; opponents warned some language could conflict with existing state and federal laws and place educators and mandated reporters in impossible positions.

Representative Deborah DeSimone (majority sponsor) told colleagues the amendment aims to affirm parental rights already recognized by the state constitution. \"For the past 40 years or so, slowly but surely, parents are losing the right to parent their children,\" DeSimone said on the floor, citing Part I, Article 2 of the New Hampshire Constitution as the basis for the bill.

The bill’s supporters argued that codifying parental rights in a single statute will reduce confusion and improve transparency. Representative Wheeler said parents need a clear statutory reference because rights are scattered across multiple laws and court decisions.

Opponents focused on potential conflicts with mandatory reporting and privacy rules. Representative Petrino warned that provisions in the bill could force teachers and medical professionals into legal and ethical dilemmas, saying the measure ‘‘would put teachers in impossible situations’’ if they must both call child protective services and simultaneously release certain information to parents. Representative Heather Raymond, speaking as a minority committee member, raised concerns that the amendment as drafted could unintentionally undermine child-protective processes.

Members debated several floor amendments. One floor amendment that adjusted the bill’s language to address perceived conflicts with the Right-to-Know law and federal confidentiality requirements was defeated in a division vote. The committee amendment 0695H was later adopted by a recorded vote of 210 in the affirmative and 162 in the negative, after which the bill remained on second reading and was open to further amendment. A subsequent roll-call result on the committee report as amended was announced later in the day as 212 in the affirmative and 161 in the negative; the committee report was adopted.

The House record shows the sponsors and opponents repeatedly stressed they support parental involvement but disagree on the best legal mechanism. Supporters said the bill will increase parental transparency about school discipline, special education services, restraint and seclusion, and access to medical and mental-health care for minors. Opponents said the bill either did not include some existing parental rights or introduced problematic mandatory disclosure and criminal penalty language, and they proposed floor changes to address those problems.

What happens next: With the committee report adopted, HB 10 was advanced for further action consistent with House rules. Lawmakers left the floor with instructions that the bill is on second reading and could be subject to additional floor amendments before final passage or referral to the other chamber.

Votes and key steps reported on the floor included adoption of committee amendment 0695H (210–162, division/roll call) and later adoption of the committee report as amended (announced 212–161).","The New Hampshire House advanced House Bill 10, the \"Parental Bill of Rights,\" adopting a committee amendment and a later floor amendment after extensive debate about scope, mandatory disclosures and protections for mandated reporters.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Key outcomes from the House floor on March 25, 2025

House approves measure allowing residential units over commercial space in many commercial zones

House advances bill allowing biological sex to be used in defining access to intimate spaces

House passes Parental Bill of Rights after hours of debate and amendments