Cara Ridings

NH Legislative Update

02/24/2026
Cara Ridings
Announcements

Amherst NH Democrats

This past week’s key NH Legislative activity:

  • The House rejected a bill reinstating the death penalty (HB 1413) and other bills that would have expanded its use.
  • Senate Republicans turned down Democratic legislators’ efforts (SB 484) to reduce the Medicaid premium.
  • HB 1705 is a bill to establish and fund an employee assistance program for small towns and volunteer first responders. Although Republicans on the Labor Committee voted against it, the House passed the bill as amended, 194-154.
  • HB 1811, which would have ended vaccine mandates, was defeated.
  • Senate Republicans voted down SB 419, known as the Afford Your Home Act, intended to provide an additional $5 million to the existing Housing Champions Program.
  • Protestors argued against an array of bills targeting the transgender community. According to InDepthNH.org, the protesters “opposed House Bills 1217 and 1299, which permit classification of individuals based on biological sex in certain circumstances, and specify that biological sex distinctions would not qualify as discrimination. Protesters also opposed House Bills 1442 and 1447, which limit the use of certain public and private facilities on the basis of sex, as well as House Bill 1564, which would remove all references to gender identity in New Hampshire statutes.”
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    September Speaker Series

    09/05/2025
    Cara Ridings
    Announcements, Events

    Amherst Democrats Invites You!

    When & Where:
    Date: Wednesday, September 17
    Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm, Program starts at 6:30 pm
    Location: Buck Meadow Recreation Area Clubhouse, 30 NH-101A, Amherst, NH

    Special Guests:
    We’re honored to welcome Christine Wellington and Eva Castillo of the New Hampshire Immigrant Rights Network (NHIRN). Both are longtime advocates for immigrant justice, fair housing, and community equity in New Hampshire: read more

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    Amherst Democrats Annual Labor Day Picnic

    08/21/2025
    Cara Ridings
    Events

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    September 1 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    Right after the Milford Labor Day Parade, come to the Amherst Democrats Annual Labor Day Picnic at the beautiful Buck Meadow Recreation Area in Amherst, NH at 32 NH-101A.

    We’re excited to welcome Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander and Congressman Ro Khanna of California as our featured guests! They’ll be joined by our local legislators and other leaders of the New Hampshire Democratic Party. read more

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    Curious about the Free State Project and its growing influence in New Hampshire?

    08/17/2025
    Cara Ridings
    Events

     

    • Date: Wednesday, Aug. 20
    • Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
    • Location: Amherst Town Library
    • Refreshments: Yes!

    Curious about the Free State Project and its growing influence in New Hampshire? Join former NH State Senator Jeanne Dietsch for an eye-opening presentation on how this movement has reshaped the state’s political landscape, from tax policy and education funding to local governance and public services.

    Sen. Dietsch will explain the origins of the Free State movement, how its members have gained power in the NH legislature’s Republican majority, and what their agenda could mean for the future of our communities, including their impact on the voucher program expansion for the wealthy (Education Freedom Accounts/EFAs), tax cuts for the wealthy, rising property taxes, and efforts to weaken local decision-making.

    Whether you’re just learning about this movement or looking for opportunities to take action, this is a chance to better understand one of the most consequential forces changing politics in the Granite State.

    Can’t attend in person? You can read Sen. Dietsch’s research here:
    https://granitestatematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Who-Are-the-Free-Staters-online.pdf read more

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