CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 6, 2016) – A bill introduced in the New Hampshire legislature would authorize heathcare facilities and physicians in the state to dispense medication, and use equipment and therapies not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, setting the foundation to nullify in practice some FDA regulations. Rep. J.R. Hoell (R-Dunbarton), Rep. Glen…
CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 5, 2017) – A bill introduced in the New Hampshire House would prohibit the state department of education and the state board of education from requiring any school or school district to implement the common core standards. Passage of the legislation would take an important step toward nullifying the nationalized education program in…
CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 4, 2017) – A New Hampshire bill would end any state cooperation with warrantless federal spying. Passage of the legislation would not only help protect privacy in New Hampshire, it would help hinder unconstitutional federal surveillance. Rep. Neal Kurk and Rep. Carol McGuire, along with two cosponsors, introduced House Bill 171 (HB171). The…
CONCORD, N.H. (Dec. 28, 2016) – A bill prefiled in the New Hampshire State House for 2017 would require state courts to fully inform jurors of their right to nullify. House Bill 133 (HB133) would require courts to “inform the jury of its right to judge the facts and the application of the law in relation to…
CONCORD, N.H. (Dec. 27, 2016) – A bill prefiled in the New Hampshire House for the 2017 legislative session would restrict the warrantless or weaponized use of drones by law enforcement. The legislation would not only establish important privacy protections at the state level, it would also help thwart the federal surveillance state. Rep. Neil…
CONCORD, N.H. (Dec. 26, 2016) – A New Hampshire bill prefiled for the 2017 legislative session would remove the state ban on industrial hemp, setting the stage to nullify federal prohibition on the plant in practice. A coalition of three representatives and two senators prefiled House Bill 151 (HB151). The legislation would simply remove industrial…
CONCORD, N.H. (Oct. 15, 2016) – A New Hampshire representative plans to introduce four bills that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program during the 2017 session. If passed, these measures would further nullify federal prohibition in practice. Rep. Joseph Lachance (R-Manchester) filed four separate draft requests (known as LSRs) for legislation relating to the…
CONCORD, N.H. (Aug. 4, 2016) – On Tuesday, an expansion of the state’s medical marijuana law went into effect, further nullifying federal prohibition in practice. Rep. David Luneau (I) introduced House Bill 1453 (HB1453) earlier this year. The legislation adds ulcerative colitis to the list of debilitating medical conditions that qualify a patient to access…
CONCORD, N.H. (July 6, 2016) – A bill that would have restricted the use of drones by state and local law enforcement died in the New Hampshire legislature after a conference committee failed to reconcile House and Senate versions. The legislation would not only have establish important privacy protections at the state level, they would…
CONCORD, N.H. (June 23, 2016) – Earlier this month, New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan signed a bill expanding the state’s medical marijuana law, further nullifying federal prohibition in practice. Rep. David Luneau (I) introduced House Bill 1453 (HB1453) earlier this year. The legislation adds ulcerative colitis to the list of debilitating medical conditions that qualify a…