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House indefinitely postpones HB 238 aimed at banning compulsory union membership after floor debate
Summary
On Feb. 6 the House voted to indefinitely postpone House Bill 238 — legislation often described as a right‑to‑work measure — after extended debate. The indefinite postponement motion passed 200–180; one member recused.
Representative Steven Pearson moved and spoke for indefinite postponement of House Bill 238 during the Feb. 6 floor session, arguing the proposal to eliminate forced union‑membership conditions was unnecessary given existing New Hampshire law and recent political developments.
Pearson opened by saying, “There’s been a tremendous amount of misinformation on this issue lately. So…
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