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\"Once the program is up and running, anybody can bring their leftover paint and other related products to participating retailers,\" Representative Veil told the committee, describing the outreach the solid waste working group conducted and the broad support the bill received in prior hearings.

Under the bill and the stewardship model witnesses described, manufacturers would fund a stewardship organization (PaintCare) that develops a state program plan, negotiates contracts with processors and transporters, and sets a per‑container assessment to cover collection, transport and processing. The assessment is remitted by manufacturers on a quarterly basis and typically appears as an add‑on in the retail price of paint. Heidi McAuliffe of the American Coatings Association described fee ranges in other Northeast programs: \"For the very smallest container of paint, it's 0. For the next level up, which is typically a 1 gallon, the fee ranges in the Northeast anywhere from 75¢ a gallon to 90¢... For a 5‑gallon can, it is more — somewhere around a dollar 50, maybe a dollar 75.\" She said PaintCare operates in multiple states and would submit a plan for DES approval, provide collection sites and commit to siting a collection location within 15 miles of residents.

Witnesses and department staff outlined fiscal and operational points:
- Department of Environmental Services (DES) officials said they do not take an official position but have worked with the sponsor and industry on technical details. DES intends to set up accounting so program oversight costs can be reimbursed by the stewardship organization; the fiscal note shows a revenue/expenditure wash to the state for reimbursement of oversight costs.
- The Northeast Resource Recovery Association provided an analysis estimating an average household hazardous waste collection day for a community of the sample size cost roughly $13,000 and that, on average across a sampled set, 53% of the material collected was paint. Municipal witnesses and the New Hampshire Municipal Association supported the bill as a way to reduce municipal costs and landfill leachate.
- The stewardship model is voluntary for retailers to serve as collection sites; retailers are not required to participate and collectors may still run household hazardous waste days.

Committee members pressed on consumer cost mechanics and program oversight. Senator Sullivan and others asked whether the assessment will be visible to consumers and whether the fee could exceed actual program costs; industry witnesses said the fee schedule is developed by PaintCare using audited sales, transport and processing costs and that the program produces annual reporting and audit provisions. Representative Veil and industry representatives said municipalities would see reduced collection costs and that PaintCare would reimburse DES for administrative work.

Several senators expressed philosophical and policy questions about whether the cost should be borne as a retail‑level fee (passed through to consumers) or absorbed by manufacturers. The committee closed the public hearing and indicated it would not execute the bill that day; senators asked staff to consider drafting clarifications about the purchase‑price language and reimbursement provisions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Ways and Means (04/02/2025)","oneSentenceSummary","Representative Karen Veil told the Senate Ways and Means Committee that House Bill 451 would establish a manufacturer‑funded paint stewardship program so consumers and municipalities can return leftover paint for recycling.","taxTitle","Judiciary, Senate , Committees\t, Legislative, New Hampshire","taxId",29511,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6616828,"Bill would give towns local control to bar new casino openings while protecting existing operators",666,1925000,2591000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2848582-b5dc916c49d9be6c0aa0e1207a11716a&start=1925&end=2591","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2848582-b5dc916c49d9be6c0aa0e1207a11716a/thumbnail_1925000.jpg","/articles/6616828/New-Hampshire/Bill-would-give-towns-local-control-to-bar-new-casino-openings-while-protecting-existing-operators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616828-c32581842847af4b943f9db5eb245dd8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770985102&Signature=louUH1PYB9XNuQ6CYrPG95Q689OmSSyFDARbLg9bwcCysqztpcU7e9gn~zcgntKTbu-TvbmxuRSWBxeBfwvKxQ5GI-vFOMv2OMEaiZRVVuNaOw5gPmU4KgWVyscoGCQJ8ILqROUOH1Q3S~bYD0nu7FM-Png6unhy45gCmctkgEg7csEKdaDAeIqwPr3SS15RGt9QY2I4jCjHw6sfile5dFTIH0qlPF42uv88d4Dcnu~wrGzUCGkqhIhW-erq8C4Fh~HkOYHxmQ0TJchERy-~XpTzYmDOroQAsb7pDGx~oLrCQGdNVY9T-s3LtwtMVTe3piSI2USTzy-dcH7EH16L7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Stringham introduced House Bill 737‑L to the Senate Ways and Means Committee as a local‑option measure that would allow municipalities to prohibit new brick‑and‑mortar games of chance while preserving protections for existing operators.

\"This bill is not a gambling bill, but a local option bill,\" Representative Stringham said. He told senators the measure would give municipalities the same kind of local control they already have for Keno and would preserve operators' investments by allowing an exit only if a facility is abandoned for four years or never opens within six years of being permitted.

Testimony traced the bill's origin to a local meeting in Littleton where residents objected to a proposed gaming facility. Dr. Deborah Warner said that meeting prompted municipal action and a broader push for statutory change. Warner told the committee Littleton residents were overwhelmingly opposed and that the town had discovered the state's existing law left municipalities little practical authority to limit charitable gaming facilities.

Lottery Commission staff and other witnesses clarified technical points. Charlie McIntyre said the bill targets the Games of Chance employer license and noted that the draft language should not unintentionally affect bingo, which is regulated separately (RSA 287‑E). McIntyre also suggested clearer public‑facing language: \"We call them facilities,\" he said when discussing an awkward phrase in the draft that used \"brick and mortar.\"

Committee discussion covered:
- The bill's local‑option mechanics: voluntary municipal action to prohibit new facilities, with protections for currently operating and licensed entities.
- Definitions and drafting: staff proposed revising phrasing (for example, replacing \"brick and mortar\" with \"facilities\") and clarifying statutory cross‑references to the games‑of‑chance employer licensing provisions.
- A non‑germane amendment (No. 1468) was circulated for future consideration; it would amend HB 737 to address licensing fees and other lottery/licensing matters.

The committee closed the public hearing on HB 737 and signaled additional amendment work and a scheduled non‑germane amendment discussion at a future meeting.","House Bill 737‑L would create a municipal local‑option to prohibit new brick‑and‑mortar games of chance (casinos) while protecting current operators; sponsors said the measure sprang from local opposition and includes provisions to preserve investments by existing licensees.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6616834,"Proposal for 10‑year gambling oversight commission wins broad support but prompts membership, timing questions",826,1002000,1828000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2848582-b5dc916c49d9be6c0aa0e1207a11716a&start=1002&end=1828","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2848582-b5dc916c49d9be6c0aa0e1207a11716a/thumbnail_1002000.jpg","/articles/6616834/New-Hampshire/Proposal-for-10year-gambling-oversight-commission-wins-broad-support-but-prompts-membership-timing-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616834-83f769f5e8077c0b1c0f391b86b08dce/orig.mp4?Expires=1770985102&Signature=jueVv8RNnU4ARJARYkeL9u4MjcpHB2vYzIfmBhhx7i7uUMZGYPV-a~MzNhwJzmEQjMIuak7peg9MVODTIjlpm6LdgAlaHmAVdtycxw6FbmysSV9~brQ22JEwqyUWh-tLdKYS80dXHzTPMoEkf0XNCKzM8bmnDYr-MExJPlsNfY2LeQz1KXd8hCiQPmv0Q~BvGQbJ6NvCuwOTwBPhtRPu2a4Lws1fEDXTiQyjaLQFSly5XwAizyJuIgwzHsd3GGrrPD4ZDnKgs406JwmeTpyoe-te9Dc9lfvkNADZkSSurb697AYyFAY8bDO0kGs3habZ9EbRXwKybAvd7SlNhGiJtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Ames told the Senate Ways and Means Committee that House Bill 328 would establish a 10‑year commission to continue the work of a prior, time‑limited gambling commission and to provide ongoing oversight of an expanding gaming industry.

\"This is the product of the work of the Commission on Gambling that was... active last summer,\" Representative Ames said, describing bipartisan membership and numerous recommendations produced with consultant support. He told senators the new commission would study problem gambling, equipment and facility conditions, licensing, charitable requirements and other regulatory issues.

Committee members focused on membership and timing. Senator Roosevelt raised a technical question about committee representation in the bill's membership language and suggested explicitly naming Ways and Means chairs or designees so both major parties' fiscal experts are on the panel. Representative Ames said he was \"completely open to changes like that.\" The panel also discussed the date for the commission's first report; staff and members suggested moving the initial report date earlier in the cycle (for example, to Sept. 1) so House members would have time to file bills based on the commission's recommendations.

Outside witnesses supported creating a standing oversight group. Dr. Deborah Warner, who testified from Littleton and attended the prior commission meetings, told the committee the industry is \"growing very quickly\" and said the commission should be able to address problem gambling, licensing, facility conditions and questions about charitable distributions.

Key bill features discussed:
- A 10‑year commission tasked with ongoing review and a required first report (committee members debated the reporting deadline to accommodate House bill‑filing schedules).
- Membership adjustments: committee members suggested ensuring at least one or two Ways and Means members or designees are included as fiscal experts.
- An emphasis on continued study of problem gambling, licensing, equipment changes, charitable grant accountability and potential VLTs.

The committee closed the public hearing without executing the bill that day and indicated further discussion and possible amendments were expected before formal action.","House Bill 328 would create a long‑term commission to study and oversee gambling issues, including problem gambling, licensing and VLTs; proponents described it as an outgrowth of a 2024 advisory commission and suggested membership and reporting timeline changes to give House members time to file legislation.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6616838,"Senate committee hears bill to require local referendums on historic horse racing",902,101000,1003000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2848582-b5dc916c49d9be6c0aa0e1207a11716a&start=101&end=1003","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2848582-b5dc916c49d9be6c0aa0e1207a11716a/thumbnail_101000.jpg","/articles/6616838/New-Hampshire/Senate-committee-hears-bill-to-require-local-referendums-on-historic-horse-racing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616838-18f2396a3925a176e8cb9f9b555ee7bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770985102&Signature=St5OB6Ns6d4-RRXR85W5phZR5oCxh0gNUFH2HHF30ld-ssh4lIBgjW9bjorcSMIxsoYvMfzppfGLiuNYa2b6fquQJV8H6BvKPAc6G18BgVBeogV1Mn54CS0ftBgVfLMKch9NvgVo4b33wM0FciqUnzYmhCBlm0AvhjQ7VbTNoovm3RPUEOHeQP2rUjVw6n9TDe-jHR-MiQ55daoqr7gzmeb31fegYfUI5gMmLVVHV58XadS-6h8p5TPUcdyUkA95uBrl0ugH~vLXlZpTC9rcoWsTNKB~csvCDEf2FgYPQNM6gpy-BYlXQE~PD6IfxiPhGmBpk93CXsaX6YnpjFikxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Ways and Means Committee opened public hearings on House Bill 247, a proposal by Representative Lou that would authorize municipalities to hold a referendum on whether to allow historic horse racing in their borders.

The bill would insert a local‑referendum requirement for historic horse racing (HHR) into state law by adapting language from the Keno statute (RSA 284:51). \"I'm the prime sponsor of house bill 247, which is a bill authorizing municipalities to hold a referendum on whether to allow historic horse racing,\" Representative Lou told the committee.

Supporters said the measure restores a local‑control rule that applied to some other forms of expanded gaming. Critics and other legislators pressed the committee on whether the bill should cover video lottery terminals (VLTs) and on whether the statute should be drafted as an opt‑in (illegal statewide unless a town permits HHR) or an opt‑out (legal statewide unless a town prohibits it). Representative Horgan argued HHR machines “are basically just slot machines” in practice and recommended broadening any local‑control language to cover other similar devices.

Lottery Commission staff told senators the bill, as written, would not affect current revenue estimates for the upcoming biennia because existing licensees are exempted under the bill's transition language. Charlie McIntyre of the Lottery Commission said the proposal \"would not impact our existing revenue estimates for the legislature for this biennium or the next biennium\" and noted a moratorium in statute means no new operators could begin until 2031 under current timelines.

Key provisions discussed include:
- Adopting Keno statute language (RSA 284:51) with substitutions for historic horse racing; the bill sponsor provided a marked copy to the committee.
- An exemption for existing HHR licenses to continue operating without triggering the referendum requirement; the original draft exempted licensees until Jan. 1, 2026, and a House amendment extended that exemption to entities eligible for licenses going forward.
- Committee questions about whether the bill should take effect on passage so municipalities could place the question on fall ballots.

The committee chair closed the public hearing on House Bill 247 after discussion and indicated the panel would not execute the bill that day and would continue consideration at a later date.

The public hearing record shows local control and the scope of devices covered as the primary points of debate; senators and witnesses agreed to return to the bill with potential amendments (including adding VLTs) before taking formal action.","House Bill 247 would require municipalities to hold local referendums before allowing historic horse racing (HHR) operations; sponsors and regulators debated opt‑in vs. opt‑out language, exemptions for existing licensees and the bill's interaction with a moratorium on new operators.","actionData","errors"]

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