Dear Friends,
This week Senate Committees will be considering bills that have significant public interest. The Finance Committee will take public testimony on Tuesday, May 4th regarding the state budget for the next two years. This is an opportunity to advocate for better state funding for public schools, local property tax relief, mental health care, early childhood education, disability services, violence prevention, law enforcement reforms and the many other services funded through the state budget. Below are instructions on how to register your support or opposition and offer written or oral testimony (see number 6. For information on hearings in other committees, you can go to the Senate Calendar.)
Finance Committee – May 4th, 2021
Sen. Daniels (C), Sen. Reagan (VC), Sen. Giuda, Sen. Hennessey, Sen. Morse, Sen. D’Allesandro, Sen. Rosenwald
1:00 p.m. and 6 p.m. opportunities for public testimony
HB 1-A, making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023.
HB 2-FN-A-L, relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures. Members of the public may attend using the following links:
- To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95006733265
- Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
1-301-715-8592, or 1-312-626-6799, or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-253-215-8782, or 1-346-248-7799, or 1-669-900-6833
- Or iPhone one-tap: 19292056099,,95006733265# or 13017158592,,95006733265#
- Webinar ID: 950 0673 3265
- To view on YouTube, click here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA
- To sign in to speak, register your position on a bill and/or submit testimony, use this link: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/remotecommittee/senate.aspx
The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: [email protected]. nh.us or call (603-271-6931).
Opportunity for Q&A
Senator Cindy Rosenwald and Senator Lou D'Allesandro will host a virtual roundtable to discuss the public hearings on HB 1 and HB 2 on Thursday, May 6th at 6:30PM. To attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86035315631
Next Town Hall – Biennial Budget and Legislation Review
My May 25th Town Hall meeting will look at the Senate’s budget recommendations and other key legislation coming up in June as the legislative session comes to a close. I’ll be joined by Sen. Rosenwald. Registration will be announced via the Cheshire County Democrats Facebook page.
Sincerely,
Senator Jay Kahn
District 10 include 15 towns in Cheshire County: Alstead, Chesterfield, Gilsum, Harrisville, Hinsdale, Keene, Marlborough, Nelson, Roxbury, Sullivan, Surry, Swanzey, Walpole, Westmoreland, and Winchester.
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