NH House Testimony

HB592

House · 2025 sessionRepublicanSigned into law

Bail standards and magistrates reform

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Amends the standards and administration of bail and repeals the establishment of magistrates, including a related appropriation.

relative to magistrates and the standards applicable to and the administration of bail.

Crimes, Crim.Proc. & Corr.Courts and ProcedureAgency Appropriations

Status

Signed into law · March 26, 2025
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

94 submissions
Support 4Oppose 90Neutral 0
Oliver MatteOpposeNorth Sutton, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Blockchain is a highly innovative and important technology. However, NH already has some of the highest energy costs in the country and blockchain companies are heavily energy intensive. I am concerned that this bill could further increase already unaffordable energy prices.

Catharine FarkasOpposeSanbornton, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

We must protect our lakes! And our groundwater.

Mary Hakken-PhillipsOpposeHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Mr. Chair & Members of the Committee. I oppose HB592 on principal. The bipartisan deal is just starting to take effect - and I understand that not everyone got everything they wanted in the deal last term. However, the 3 magistrates were just sworn and have only begun working. To upset the system now, seems to not permit the changes to take effect and would be in haste without understanding or fully evaluating its implementation. I think we need to give it time before we entertain additional bail reforms. Thank you. Rep. Mary Hakken-Phillips

Sarah MurrayOpposeNorth Hampton, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

This bill has the potential to undo much of the thoughtful work that has gone into bail reform.

Carl QuerfurthOpposeJaffrey, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

This bill will dismantle some major bipartisan bail reforms that are extremely important. Please vote no.

Joanne LazarusOpposeNewmarket, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Pass common sense bail reform, not this bill

Naomi KornhauserOpposeDurham, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

:Let;s not undo the positive work that has been done on bail reform!

Caroline S MarstonOpposeFreedom, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

I oppose this bill.

Sally HarrisOpposeSunapee, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

No further erosion of reproductive rights!

Susan AlmyOpposeLebanon, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

The system is working. Children should not be seduced into marriage before they are old enough to understand what it means.

Joan TulkOpposeNOTTINGHAM, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Dear House Judiciary Committee members, I am opposed to bill HB476 that would further restrict abortion, reproductive healthcare, in New Hampshire. As you may know, 78% of New Hampshire citizens believe there should be a right to get an abortion, in every state of the U.S. Also, the great majority - I believe it is 68% - of us here in New Hampshire oppose a 15-week abortion ban. Therefore, your opposition to this bill would be representing the will of the people you represent. On a personal note, my niece was able to obtain an abortion after a rape that she would never have been able to prove, before Roe V. Wade was overturned. She went on to have to beautiful healthy boys. I believe all women and families should have that opportunity. Please oppose HB476 and support the health and welfare of New Hampshire families. Thank you for your service to the people of our State.

Patricia AnastasiaOpposeLondonderry, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

This bill will undo much of the hard work that has been put into bail reform.

Claudia IstelOpposeAcworth, NH, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Janice KelbleOpposeHooksett, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

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Maria WilkinsonOpposeConcord, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Winifred KrogmanOpposeDunbarton, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Greg DavisOpposeGilford, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

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Johnna DavisOpposeGilford, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Kelly OmuOpposeWilton, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Jeanne TorpeyOpposeCONCORD, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Robert EnglundOpposeMunsonville, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Alfrieda EnglundOpposeMunsonville, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Eliana ForcinitiSupportSeabrook, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Kathy ArchibaldOpposeWarren, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Larry GuevarraOpposeDerry, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.