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in committee · New Hampshire · House Oct 31, 2024

HB 1673: relative to average final compensation for certain group II members.

This bill modifies how the New Hampshire Retirement System calculates average final compensation for specific Group II members who started service before July 1, 2011, and were not yet vested by January 1, 2012. Under the new rules, the calculation would cap the portion of extra pay included in the formula based on the average excess compensation earned during the member's last seven years of service, rather than their entire career history. The legislation is designed to adjust pension benefits for these particular employees without changing the state's overall funding requirements for the current fiscal year. A committee review in 2024 ultimately recommended against moving forward with this proposal.
Kevin Pratt (R)
in committee · New Hampshire · House Oct 31, 2024

HB 1597: relative to the maximum weekly unemployment benefit amount.

HB 1597 proposes to change how a person's weekly unemployment benefit is calculated by adjusting the amount of earned wages that are subtracted from the maximum benefit. Under the bill, the reduction applied to a claimant's benefit would increase from 30 percent to 40 percent of their weekly earnings, meaning they would receive a smaller portion of their previous wages while unemployed. The legislation also clarifies which types of payments count as wages for this calculation and sets a 60-day period after passage for the law to take effect. This change directly affects individuals filing for unemployment benefits in the state by altering the formula used to determine their weekly payment.
Jared Sullivan (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · House Oct 31, 2024

HB 1516: relative to enrollment in public schools by children of school district employees.

This bill allows children of school district employees to enroll in the schools where their parents work, provided there is available space and no need for new classrooms or staff. It clarifies that these employees' children are considered non-resident students, meaning their home school districts are not required to pay for their transportation to the school district where the parent works. The bill also establishes that the employee's home district must pay at least 80 percent of the average cost per pupil for these students attending open enrollment schools in their resident district, while the remaining costs are covered by the parents through payroll deductions or district policy. Additionally, the bill specifies that if an employee leaves their job, their child can finish the current school year before returning to their home district.
Alvin See (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · New Hampshire · House Oct 31, 2024

HB 1646: relative to chartered public schools.

HB 1646 defines and establishes the framework for "chartered public schools" in New Hampshire, which are public schools operated independently of local school boards and managed by a board of trustees. The bill mandates that these schools must be incorporated as nonprofit secular organizations and strictly prohibits any affiliation with religious denominations or engagement in religious practices within their operations. It also expands the list of eligible entities that can operate these schools to include colleges, universities, and museums, while requiring all chartered schools to comply with state and federal anti-discrimination laws. The legislation sets an effective date of July 1, 2024, for these new regulations.
David Luneau (D)
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