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Lawmakers to decide the fate of nearly 60 bills still in dispute

Lawmakers to decide the fate of nearly 60 bills still in dispute

Rhododendrons bloom outside the New Hampshire Statehouse on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Concord, N.H. On Thursday, June 13, the House killed legislation that would have legalized recreational use of marijuana, a step all other New England states have taken. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Holly Ramer


CONCORD, N.H.- Lawmakers return to work Tuesday for the start of their final three days during which they need to resolve nearly 60 bills that remain in dispute.

Both House and Senate leaders will be tasked with discussing a number of pressing pieces of legislation including a statewide question on capping property tax support for public schools, mental health coverage for New Hampshire’s children, along with cutting tax rates and enhancing tax credits for New Hampshire based businesses.

Those conference committees established with figuring out what to do with each bill will are facing a deadline of the end up business Thursday to reach an agreement and if they don’t the bill will die.

Any agreed upon legislation will then be subject to a final up or down vote when lawmakers gather for their final regular session of the year on June 4.

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