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Manchester Housing Commission votes to draft memo opposing HB 60 and to contact local senators
Summary
The commission voted 2-1 to instruct staff to draft a memo of opposition to House Bill 60 and to send it to Manchester-area senators; commissioners debated eviction protections, vacancy thresholds and outreach strategy before the vote.
At its Feb. 12 meeting, the Manchester Housing Commission voted to draft a memo opposing House Bill 60 and to send that memo to the Manchester-area state senators representing Districts 16, 18 and 20.
Commissioners debated HB 60 at length, focusing on provisions that would change eviction protections and on proposed amendment thresholds (two proposed amendments would condition the law—s trigger on vacancy rates of 2.5% or 5%). Commissioners who opposed the bill expressed concern that the bill would weaken tenant protections such as just-cause rules and would make renovation evictions an easier path to remove tenants. Supporters argued that the bill addresses property-owner rights in certain month-to-month tenancy situations and that judges retain discretion in eviction proceedings.
After discussion, Commissioner Jessica Murchison moved that the commission draft a memo of opposition and reach out to the three Manchester-area senators; a second was recorded and the motion carried on a 2-1 vote. Commissioners agreed the memo should include concrete talking points and that the commission would review and approve the letter at a future meeting before mailing.
Votes at a glance
- Motion: Draft memo of opposition to House Bill 60 and send to Manchester-area senators (Districts 16, 18, 20). Moved by Jessica Murchison; second recorded. Outcome: carried, 2-1.
Ending: Commissioners asked staff to prepare a draft memo with concrete bullet points for review at the next meeting and to coordinate outreach to the named senators and relevant senate committees.
