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New Hampshire: House Bill

June 1, 2009 - 11:11 am
NEWS FEED: Blue Hampshire

All Hands In Lebanon: Vote For ANDY WHITE In Important Special Election This Tuesday!

By Rep. Jim Splaine

A VERY important election is being held this Tuesday, June 2nd -- that's like "tomorrow" -- in Lebanon.  It's for a seat in the New Hampshire State Legislature.  

We lost House Bill 73 by one vote two weeks ago.  This could be THE vote that will get it passed on Wednesday if our Democratic candidate wins and he can be sworn in on time!

Besides, he's a mighty good candidate.

His name is Andy White, and he's the Democratic candidate running against Republican Randy Wagoner.  

Andy White has said he would have voted for House Bill 436, which has already passed the House and Senate and will be sent to Governor John Lynch shortly.

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May 20, 2009 - 06:23 pm
NEWS FEED: Blue Hampshire

Marriage Equality In Two More Weeks: We Can Do This.

By Rep. Jim Splaine

Anything worth fighting for is worth keeping fighting for until you win.

A lot of people worked long and hard to get to this point, and to almost win final approval of our cause today.  So, let's not lose it because of lack of patience, or due to frustration.  We can do this.

Criticizing the Governor, or pointing fingers to a few House members, does no good.  Finding a way to get more House Reps to vote FOR us in two weeks will.  

What has to happen is the Governor's requested language to protect freedom and independence of religion has to pass into statute, and that means House Bill 73 has to pass.

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February 5, 2009 - 09:53 pm
NEWS FEED: Blue Hampshire

The Marriage Equality Discussion: A Good Day In The State House

By Rep. Jim Splaine

Every now and then -- not every day perhaps but every now and then there is a day at the State House in Concord that is simply fun.  You feel good about having participated in the process.  

Thursday was such a day.  Four bills were up for public hearing about LBGT equality.  Two would reduce our Civil Unions Law, and the other two provide full marriage equality and fighting discrimination based on gender identity.

The bills were in front of the House Judiciary Committee, chaired with the element of class by longtime Nashua Representative David Cote.  Dave's a Democrat, and a mighty good one.

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