🏛️ New Hampshire General Court Convenes Today and begins its legislative session.
We pray that every representative remembers who they serve and by whose authority they govern - the people of New Hampshire, under the limits set by our State and U.S. Constitutions.
May this session be marked by humility, transparency, and fidelity to the rule of law.
May legislators defend local control, protect families, and the freedoms that make New Hampshire unique.
Live Free or Die.
#NHPolitics #NHGeneralCourt #LiveFreeOrDie #ConstitutionMatters #LocalControl #GraniteStaters
We pray that every representative remembers who they serve and by whose authority they govern - the people of New Hampshire, under the limits set by our State and U.S. Constitutions.
May this session be marked by humility, transparency, and fidelity to the rule of law.
May legislators defend local control, protect families, and the freedoms that make New Hampshire unique.
Live Free or Die.
#NHPolitics #NHGeneralCourt #LiveFreeOrDie #ConstitutionMatters #LocalControl #GraniteStaters
➡️ Today in Rockingham County Superior Court (2 PM, Courtroom 6): A hearing took place on the property tax assessment lawsuit filed by Regina Barnes and a group of Hampton homeowners against the Town of Hampton’s 2024 revaluation process.
The complaint, filed on behalf of Barnes and approximately 70 plaintiffs, challenges the fairness of the assessment methodology and seeks relief for homeowners whose property tax burdens increased dramatically. Hampton has responded with a motion to dismiss, arguing the issue belongs before the state tax appeals board.
Important: This case has drawn significant public interest, with a strong turnout both in person and online, signaling deep concern from local citizens about property values and government accountability.
Stay tuned for outcomes as this important challenge moves forward!
#ByWhoseAuthority #NHPolitics #PropertyTaxes #LocalAccountability #HamptonNH #LiveFreeOrDie
The complaint, filed on behalf of Barnes and approximately 70 plaintiffs, challenges the fairness of the assessment methodology and seeks relief for homeowners whose property tax burdens increased dramatically. Hampton has responded with a motion to dismiss, arguing the issue belongs before the state tax appeals board.
Important: This case has drawn significant public interest, with a strong turnout both in person and online, signaling deep concern from local citizens about property values and government accountability.
Stay tuned for outcomes as this important challenge moves forward!
#ByWhoseAuthority #NHPolitics #PropertyTaxes #LocalAccountability #HamptonNH #LiveFreeOrDie
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As we head into Americas 250th, we invite you to reread the document that initally freed us from a tyrannical monarchy:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are *Life*, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
...without life there can be no liberty.
Thank you New Hampshire Right To Life for another great, informative, and peaceful march for the babies!
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are *Life*, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
...without life there can be no liberty.
Thank you New Hampshire Right To Life for another great, informative, and peaceful march for the babies!
🗣️ How to Submit Testimony on a Bill in New Hampshire (It’s Easy!)
You don’t need to be a lawyer or a lobbyist to speak up. Any NH resident can submit testimony on a bill - either online or in person.
✅ Option 1: Submit Testimony ONLINE
1️⃣ Go to https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony/default.aspx
2️⃣ Click on the day of the hearing and find the Committee & Bill Number.
3️⃣ Fill out your own information and whether you SUPPORT or OPPOSE the bill.
4️⃣ Type your comments under "Testimony" (short is fine!) and submit
✔ You can do this up until the hearing starts and even through to the end of the day.
🏛️ Option 2: Testify IN PERSON
1️⃣ Look up the bill’s hearing date, time, and room on the General Court website
2️⃣ Go to 1 Granite Place in Concord (new legislative office building)
3️⃣ Sign in on the sheet provided.
4️⃣ When called, state:
• Your name
• Your town
• Whether you support or oppose the bill
5️⃣ Speak for 1–3 minutes (depending on the limit they set in the hearing). You can also provide written copies if you'd like (not required!)
✔ You do not have to answer questions.
📌 Good to know
• You don’t need to be an expert
• Personal experiences matter
• Be respectful - committees listen
• Silence = consent (your voice matters!)
You don’t need to be a lawyer or a lobbyist to speak up. Any NH resident can submit testimony on a bill - either online or in person.
✅ Option 1: Submit Testimony ONLINE
1️⃣ Go to https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony/default.aspx
2️⃣ Click on the day of the hearing and find the Committee & Bill Number.
3️⃣ Fill out your own information and whether you SUPPORT or OPPOSE the bill.
4️⃣ Type your comments under "Testimony" (short is fine!) and submit
✔ You can do this up until the hearing starts and even through to the end of the day.
🏛️ Option 2: Testify IN PERSON
1️⃣ Look up the bill’s hearing date, time, and room on the General Court website
2️⃣ Go to 1 Granite Place in Concord (new legislative office building)
3️⃣ Sign in on the sheet provided.
4️⃣ When called, state:
• Your name
• Your town
• Whether you support or oppose the bill
5️⃣ Speak for 1–3 minutes (depending on the limit they set in the hearing). You can also provide written copies if you'd like (not required!)
✔ You do not have to answer questions.
📌 Good to know
• You don’t need to be an expert
• Personal experiences matter
• Be respectful - committees listen
• Silence = consent (your voice matters!)
📌 NH Bills to Watch this week - Constitutional Impact
These New Hampshire bills raise important questions about individual rights, due process, education policy, government power, and more. Whether you support or oppose them, they deserve public attention and testimony. See our previous post for information on how to testify in person or online.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C5rTvHDT6/
These New Hampshire bills raise important questions about individual rights, due process, education policy, government power, and more. Whether you support or oppose them, they deserve public attention and testimony. See our previous post for information on how to testify in person or online.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C5rTvHDT6/
A few more bills to watch:
Tuesday, 1/13: HB 1431: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1779&txtFormat=html
HB 1086: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1776
Thursday, 1/15:
HB 1803: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2043&inflect=2
HB 652 from 2025 was also recommited - please keep an eye out for a hearing announcement for that bill!
https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=302&inflect=2
Tuesday, 1/13: HB 1431: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1779&txtFormat=html
HB 1086: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1776
Thursday, 1/15:
HB 1803: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2043&inflect=2
HB 652 from 2025 was also recommited - please keep an eye out for a hearing announcement for that bill!
https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=302&inflect=2
Yesterday, immediately following the hearing/in between hearings, the House Housing Committee held an unannounced Executive Session. They voted ITL (Inexpedient to Legislate - so when it goes to the whole House they will be voting yes or no on killing the bill vs passing it on to Senate) on HR 30 - https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1793&inflect=2 (unanimous), HB 1098 - https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1896&inflect=2 (unanimous), and HB 1006 - https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1493&inflect=2 (unanimous).
This is concerning as public testimony online (for those who cannot make it in person to the hearing), is open until 11:59pm the day of the hearing. Anyone who submitted their testimony after the start of the hearing never had their voices heard.
If you would like to reach out to the Committee, you can find their contact information here:
https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/committeedetails.aspx?id=1711
This is concerning as public testimony online (for those who cannot make it in person to the hearing), is open until 11:59pm the day of the hearing. Anyone who submitted their testimony after the start of the hearing never had their voices heard.
If you would like to reach out to the Committee, you can find their contact information here:
https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/committeedetails.aspx?id=1711
📣 Your Voice Matters!
Sharing your opinion on legislation is one of the most powerful ways to influence decisions that affect your community. Even if you only have a few minutes, online testimony works - it’s easy to submit and ensures your perspective is on record.
Note: Some Legislators have shared that they do not check online testimony. And with the adjustment to Executive Sessions (see below), they may not see them before the Committee votes on them - even though the online testimony portal is open until 11:59pm the day of the hearing.
💡 Pro tip: The most impact comes from contacting committee members directly before the hearing. You can also go in person or call if you have the time. https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/standingcommittees.aspx is where you can find the names of those on the committee and how to contact them.
Check out our pinned post on this page for a step-by-step guide on how to testify.
⚠️ Heads up: Due to Rep. Sweeney’s amendment to House Rule 44 last year, Executive Sessions can happen at any time. If there’s a bill you’re particularly interested in, you can watch the hearings live on the NH House YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqjz56akoWRL_5vyaQDtvQ/videos or https://www.youtube.com/@NewHampshireSenate for Senate) to stay informed in real time. But we definitely recommend you voice your thoughts ahead of the hearing date.
Your voice is your power - don’t let it go unheard!
Sharing your opinion on legislation is one of the most powerful ways to influence decisions that affect your community. Even if you only have a few minutes, online testimony works - it’s easy to submit and ensures your perspective is on record.
Note: Some Legislators have shared that they do not check online testimony. And with the adjustment to Executive Sessions (see below), they may not see them before the Committee votes on them - even though the online testimony portal is open until 11:59pm the day of the hearing.
💡 Pro tip: The most impact comes from contacting committee members directly before the hearing. You can also go in person or call if you have the time. https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/standingcommittees.aspx is where you can find the names of those on the committee and how to contact them.
Check out our pinned post on this page for a step-by-step guide on how to testify.
⚠️ Heads up: Due to Rep. Sweeney’s amendment to House Rule 44 last year, Executive Sessions can happen at any time. If there’s a bill you’re particularly interested in, you can watch the hearings live on the NH House YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqjz56akoWRL_5vyaQDtvQ/videos or https://www.youtube.com/@NewHampshireSenate for Senate) to stay informed in real time. But we definitely recommend you voice your thoughts ahead of the hearing date.
Your voice is your power - don’t let it go unheard!
🏛️ Dillon’s Rule vs. Home Rule
Dillon’s Rule vs. Home Rule - Do Towns Actually Decide for Themselves?
In New Hampshire, local governments operate under Dillon’s Rule, meaning towns may only exercise powers explicitly granted by the state.
That’s very different from true Home Rule, where local communities have inherent authority to govern their own affairs unless specifically limited by law.
The question Granite Staters should ask is simple:
➡️ Do our towns serve their residents... or the state bureaucracy?
Real local control starts with restoring decision-making to the people closest to the consequences.
#LocalControl #DillonsRule #HomeRule #NHPolitics #LiveFreeOrDie
Dillon’s Rule vs. Home Rule - Do Towns Actually Decide for Themselves?
In New Hampshire, local governments operate under Dillon’s Rule, meaning towns may only exercise powers explicitly granted by the state.
That’s very different from true Home Rule, where local communities have inherent authority to govern their own affairs unless specifically limited by law.
The question Granite Staters should ask is simple:
➡️ Do our towns serve their residents... or the state bureaucracy?
Real local control starts with restoring decision-making to the people closest to the consequences.
#LocalControl #DillonsRule #HomeRule #NHPolitics #LiveFreeOrDie
📜 The Proper Role of Government
The Proper Role of Government Is Limited - and That’s by Design
Government exists to:
• Protect life
• Secure liberty
• Defend property
It does not exist to manage every outcome, regulate every choice, or override families and communities.
When government stays within its proper role, freedom thrives.
When it expands beyond it, liberty erodes.
Limiting government isn’t radical - it’s constitutional.
#LimitedGovernment #ProperRoleOfGovernment #ConstitutionFirst #Liberty #LiveFreeOrDie
The Proper Role of Government Is Limited - and That’s by Design
Government exists to:
• Protect life
• Secure liberty
• Defend property
It does not exist to manage every outcome, regulate every choice, or override families and communities.
When government stays within its proper role, freedom thrives.
When it expands beyond it, liberty erodes.
Limiting government isn’t radical - it’s constitutional.
#LimitedGovernment #ProperRoleOfGovernment #ConstitutionFirst #Liberty #LiveFreeOrDie
Today's House Session will begin at 10am.
You can watch it live here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/upZKZkJf1A0?si=DTjTvjBymr_DqIJm
The NH Senate also has session today: https://www.youtube.com/live/T5l3TVToXrA?si=zpLbvPdpFMdqrSHo
#LiveFreeOrDie #NHPolitics
You can watch it live here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/upZKZkJf1A0?si=DTjTvjBymr_DqIJm
The NH Senate also has session today: https://www.youtube.com/live/T5l3TVToXrA?si=zpLbvPdpFMdqrSHo
#LiveFreeOrDie #NHPolitics
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House Session (02/05/2026)
http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/
Governor Ayotte’s State of the State Address to begin at 10am, House Session to follow.
Governor Ayotte’s State of the State Address to begin at 10am, House Session to follow.
If you are looking for someone with integrity, someone who "broke" the FEC by refusing to take people's hard earned cash for donations, who was turned away from debates in 2022 for just that reason... check out Edmond Laplante for US Senate.
laplante4constitutionalnh.com
#NHPolitics #LiveFreeOrDie #GraniteState #USSenate #2026Elections #MaketheBreak
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#NHPolitics #LiveFreeOrDie #GraniteState #USSenate #2026Elections #MaketheBreak
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House Overload: Too Many Bills, Too Little Transparency
Right now, the New Hampshire House is processing over 1,300 bills this legislative session - and that number isn’t just big. It’s overwhelming.
When hundreds of bills are introduced each week, it becomes nearly impossible for:
Legislators to thoroughly read, vet, and debate every proposal;
Citizens to track what’s happening;
Public input to be meaningfully heard before decisions are made.
This problem is made worse by:
🔹 Unannounced executive sessions where bills are amended or voted on without notice.
🔹 Fast-tracking of proposals with little debate. Also, last-minute amendments.
🔹 Buried language that slips controversial changes into unrelated bills.
The result? Important issues can pass with minimal scrutiny, and everyday Granite Staters are left reacting instead of participating.
If representatives can’t keep up with the volume (and the public can’t keep up with what’s happening) the system is fundamentally broken.
We shouldn’t reward overload with acceptance.
When in doubt, legislators should “Just Say No.” - to submitting bills that restrict Granite Staters, to trusting the green or red flags in Representative Hall, to bills that aren't explicitly allowed by the NH Constitution.
They should slow the conveyor belt, require transparency, and insist that every bill earn a full airing before a vote.
People deserve a legislature that can actually legislate - not just churn through agendas.
📍 Your voice matters - but when bills move too fast, your voice gets lost. Please share your thoughts with your Representatives and Senators and don't let up. WE have the right and duty to hold our elected officials accountable.
#ByWhoseAuthority #NHPolitics #GovernmentTransparency #JustSayNo #LiveFreeOrDie #AccountabilityNow
Right now, the New Hampshire House is processing over 1,300 bills this legislative session - and that number isn’t just big. It’s overwhelming.
When hundreds of bills are introduced each week, it becomes nearly impossible for:
Legislators to thoroughly read, vet, and debate every proposal;
Citizens to track what’s happening;
Public input to be meaningfully heard before decisions are made.
This problem is made worse by:
🔹 Unannounced executive sessions where bills are amended or voted on without notice.
🔹 Fast-tracking of proposals with little debate. Also, last-minute amendments.
🔹 Buried language that slips controversial changes into unrelated bills.
The result? Important issues can pass with minimal scrutiny, and everyday Granite Staters are left reacting instead of participating.
If representatives can’t keep up with the volume (and the public can’t keep up with what’s happening) the system is fundamentally broken.
We shouldn’t reward overload with acceptance.
When in doubt, legislators should “Just Say No.” - to submitting bills that restrict Granite Staters, to trusting the green or red flags in Representative Hall, to bills that aren't explicitly allowed by the NH Constitution.
They should slow the conveyor belt, require transparency, and insist that every bill earn a full airing before a vote.
People deserve a legislature that can actually legislate - not just churn through agendas.
📍 Your voice matters - but when bills move too fast, your voice gets lost. Please share your thoughts with your Representatives and Senators and don't let up. WE have the right and duty to hold our elected officials accountable.
#ByWhoseAuthority #NHPolitics #GovernmentTransparency #JustSayNo #LiveFreeOrDie #AccountabilityNow