Politics & Government
How Did Merrimack's Reps Vote on Casino Bill?
The controversial Senate bill died on the House floor Wednesday, but what role did local reps have in that decision?
A long casino bill fight on the New Hampshire State House floor ended Wednesday with the House of Representatives voting to kill the controversial measure.
The bill, rejected by a 199 to 164 vote, had strong support from the Senate and Gov. Maggie Hassan. It would've legalized one "high-end" casino with up to 150 table games and no more than 5,000 video slot machines.
Last week, a joint House committee and the House did just that Wednesday. Here's how local state representatives voted on the bill:
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"Yea" means the representative agreed to label SB 152 "inexpedient to legislate."
Name Party Vote Barry, Richard Republican Yea Grady, Brenda Democrat Nay Hinch, Richard Republican Nay Notter, Jeanine Republican Yea Pellegrino, Tony Republican Nay Peterson, Lenette Republican Yea Straight, Philip Republican Yea Stroud, Kathleen Republican Not voting/excusedClick here for coverage of the vote and Wednesday's session. Click here for the full roll call.
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