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Proposal to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying draws sharp opposition from NHMA and nonprofit and professional groups
Summary
Representative Kelly Potenza told the committee HB 314 would stop government entities and their associations from using public funds to lobby elected officials or to "attempt to influence" legislation.
Representative Kelly Potenza told the committee HB 314 would stop government entities and their associations from using public funds to lobby elected officials or to "attempt to influence" legislation.
"Is there anything more absurd than the Department of Transportation using gas taxes to pay lobbyists to advocate for higher gas taxes?" Potenza asked in her opening remarks.
Nut graf: The committee heard extended opposition from the New Hampshire Municipal Association, several professional associations (including the New Hampshire Building Officials Association) and parent and education…
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