Carson recognized for legislation helping NH Veterans

Concord, NH – Senator Sharon Carson was recently presented with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense recognizing her work on SB 55, allowing private employers to grant preference to veterans when making employment decisions, which was signed into law in 2015. “I truly appreciate being recognized by the U.S. […]

Carson disappointed by sustained veto of voter residency bill

Concord, NH – Today, the Senate was unable to overturn the veto on SB 179, which would have required a 30-day residency for voting purposes in New Hampshire. Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) released a statement following the vote. “I am disappointed that the Senate was unable to come together to override legislation that would have […]

Carson praises passage of “good Samaritan” bill into law

Grants immunity to individuals seeking medical assistance for drug overdose victims Concord, NH – Today, a law was adopted that grants immunity from arrest or conviction for individuals seeking medical assistance for drug overdose victims. “This law, referred to as the “good Samaritan law,” is important because it encourages individuals present during an opioid or […]

Senator Carson supports passage of critical legislation for New Hampshire Veterans

Today, the senate passed two critical bills in support of the State of New Hampshire’s Veterans. The first bill, SB 55, would provide private business employers with the ability to express a preference for hiring veterans and SB 75, which protects veterans from fraudulent trade practices that target our state’s veterans. Senator Sharon Carson released […]

Senator Carson proposes updated voter residency requirements

Concord, NH – Today the Public and Municipal Affairs Committee heard a bill that would clarify the residency requirement for voting purposes in New Hampshire. The bill, SB 4, replaces the definition of domicile for voting purposes to more clearly identify New Hampshire residents who are legally able to vote in the state. Senator Sharon […]