Carson Shocked by Senate Judiciary Committee Dysfunction

Concord, NH – Today during an executive session in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Democrats attached an amendment dealing with how the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court appoints retired judges to the Supreme Court to fill vacancies on the bench. The amendment was attached to a bill establishing a special marriage officiant license. Senator […]

Carson, French oppose changing current common-sense firearm laws

Concord, NH – Today the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee held public hearings for HB 109-FN, requiring background checks for commercial firearms sales, HB 514-FN, imposing a waiting period between the purchase and delivery of a firearm and HB 564, relative to possession of firearms on school property. Following the committee hearings Senator Sharon Carson […]

Reagan, Carson oppose million dollars fix to non-existent problem

Concord, NH – Today, the New Hampshire Senate passed SB 7, a bill establishing an automatic voter registration system through the Division of Motor Vehicles. Senator John Reagan (R-Deerfield) and Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) issued the following statements: “This is a bill where the benefits do not outweigh the costs. While this bill is touted […]

Senate Republicans support funding stabilization grants for schools

Concord, NH – Today, the New Hampshire Senate passed SB 309-FN-L, a bill to restore stabilization grants to 2012 levels. After passage the bill was tabled. Senator Regina Birdsell (R-Hampstead), prime sponsor of the legislation, Senator Bob Giuda (R-Warren) and Senator Sharon Carson, co-sponsors of the legislation, issued the following statements: “I am pleased the […]

Bradley, Carson pleased with senate support for child welfare services

Concord, NH – Today, the New Hampshire Senate passed SB 14-FN, a bill relative to child welfare. Senator Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) and Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) issued the following statement: “This is a critical piece of legislation that builds upon the work of the last legislature and Governor Sununu to improve services at the Division […]