Category: Legislation

  • What is Cross-Over? Cross-Over is the date by which the House and Senate must finish acting on all bills that started in their chamber. Before a bill can move forward, it usually goes through: If the bill passes, it is sent to the other chamber to go through the same process. That’s called “crossing over.” When is the deadline? As…

  • UPDATE 3/9/26: Legislative 101 is CANCELED for this week. Stay tuned for future opportunities to participate! 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM, State House Meet at the State House cafeteria for discussion and a legislative primer, then tour the building and watch the House Session from the visitors’ gallery.

  • The Free State Project in New Hampshire Learn about the Free State Project and the legislators implementing its goals in New Hampshire and share what you learn with friends, neighbors, and the community. View Bill Maddocks’ full presentation on the Free State Project here. The influence of the Free State Project, MAGA & Christian Nationalism in NH…

  • In NH, every bill filed must get a hearing, a committee vote and a floor vote. If it passes in one chamber, the cycle must be repeated in the other. Where a bill is in this process informs how we advocate for or against a bill. The schedule below provides guidelines. However, remember that your…

  • Each week, our very own Louise Spencer updates Granite Staters on what legislation is being presented in Concord, and offers recommendations on actions to show support or oppose bills. Sign up to receive Happenings by email through our MailChimp form or view the latest Action Alerts here.

  • AFSC’s New Hampshire “State House Watch” newsletter is published weekly during legislative sessions (and occasionally at other times of the year) to bring you information about matters being discussed in Concord including immigration, civil rights, and labor rights. View it here.