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Legislative Tracker Bulletins and Legislative Reports
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| Last week Governor Lynch and the Executive Council ordered a Special Session of the New Hampshire General Court to develop and pass a new bill to balance the state budget. | |
Brain Injury Legislative Tracker Bulletin - June 11, 2010
State Budget Update - Budget Passed! |
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| The New Hampshire House and Senate voted Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in a special session to approve a bill to close the $295 million state budget gap. The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire provided public testimony during the special session in opposition to the $50,000 cut for the Brain Injury Program that was part of the 50 million in cuts made to the Department of Health and Human Services. | |
| In this one day session HB 1 was passed by a House vote of 177-167, and in the Senate 14-10. Governor Lynch signed the bill yesterday. | |
| Approximately $50 million in cuts were made from the Department of Health and Human Services Budget, impacting a number of services and programs for the state. Disheartening to the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire was the Brain Injury Program cut in the amount of $50,000. | |
| Also a separate gaming bill will be presented and will have a separate vote this week. More to follow. | |
He-M 522 -Proposed Regulation Changes Relative to Eligibility and Service Planning for individuals with Acquired Brain Injury - FINAL OBJECTION PASSED!!!!
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| Today, the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR) voted unanimously on a final objection to the proposed rule change made by the Bureau of Developmental Services based on it being contrary to law and the legislative intent of SB 138. The first motion of the final objection vote was called by Senator Jacalyn Cilley and the other five members of the committee all agreed to second the motion! | |
| The JLCAR Committee agreed that it was the intent of the legislature when SB 138 was passed that eligible clients of the DD/Area Agency System are entitled to necessary funding and services promptly. The law states that new adult clients are entitled to allocation of funds within 90 days of being determined in need and existing adult clients are entitled to new services due to significant life changes within 90 days. Thanks to the committee for validating that individuals with brain injuries should not wait for services! | |
| JLCAR Members that voted for the final objection today include: Rep. Maurice Pilotte, (603) 623-8173, e-mail: maurice.pillotte@leg.state.nh.us Rep. Peter Schmidt (603) 743-3751, reppbs@tllc.net Rep. Suzanne Gottling, (603) 763-5904, sgottling@comcast.net Rep. Alida Millham, (603) 524-1278, Amillham@metrocast.net Rep. Laurie Boyce, (603) 875-7371, lauriejboyce@yahoo.com Senator Jacalyn Cilley, (603) 664-5597, jacalyn.cilley@leg.state.nh.us | |
| Please find time to contact the JLCAR Members and thank them for their vote! It is important that all of us let legislators know that we are appreciative of the vote made today affirming that individuals with brain injuries eligible for services through the Acquired Brain Disorder Waiver should not wait for services! | |
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| If you want to learn more about the New Hampshire General Court and find out who your representatives and senators are along with reviewing the proposed 2010 legislation, please visit the NH General Court Website at: www.gencourt.state.nh.us | |
| WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Your Public Policy Committee continues to meet regularly and welcomes attendance and/or input relative to public policy and proposed legislation by all. We invite guest speakers at our periodic meetings to keep the Committee abreast of current affairs. We are pleased to have Amy Messer as Chair. | |
| The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire Public Policy Committee welcomes additional members to help work on public policy and legislation for the 2009-2010 Legislative Session. Please click here for more information and how to be contacted if you are interested in joining our committee. | |
| If you would like additional information relative to the Brain Injury Public Policy Committee and/or the Brain Injury Legislative Network, please contact Ellen M. Edgerly, Community Organizer at 332-9891 or e-mail Ellen. | |
| Constituent Contact | |
| If you have not been involved in contacting your legislators relative to brain injury legislation in the past, let this be the year that you will commit to taking the time to call your representatives and/or senator to discuss our issues. If you feel you have more time to spare, attend a hearing in Concord to provide testimony or to show your support. Your support is important as we take great pride in pursuing legislation and public policy on a grassroots level which has proven to be effective and credible to our legislators. | |
| If you are not on our legislative mailing list or e-mail listserv, and would like to be, please contact Ellen Edgerly at 332-9891 or e-mail Ellen at Ellenedge@metrocast.net | |
2006 HB 118 Celebration! Remember! It can be done! | |
| HB 118, an act relative to bicycle helmet use by certain minors, had a photo signing with Governor John Lynch on Friday, January 6, 2006 in the Governor’s Chambers. As all of you know, HB 118 went into law on January 1, 2006. Thank you to Governor Lynch for taking part in our victory! |  |
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M. Edgerly Community Organizer Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire | |
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