Politics & Government
How Your State Reps Voted on the Gas Tax Bill
The NH House passed the bill 207-163 on March 6. Here's the roll call for Merrimack reps.
The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 207-163 on March 6 to pass a bill that proposes raising the state's gas tax 15 cents over four years.
The bill was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for review.
Supporters said the revenue raised would help pay for critical road and bridge improvements over the next decade. Opponents called it a burdensome tax increase on residents and businesses and while highway improvements are necessary, this bill is the wrong solution.
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Here is the roll call for Merrimack's District 21:
Rep. Dick Barry – R ExcusedRep. Brenda Grady – D
Yea Rep. Dick Hinch – R Nay Rep. Jeanine Notter– R Nay Rep. Tony Pellegrino – R Nay Rep. Lenette Peterson – R Nay Rep. Phil Straight – R
Nay Rep. Kathy Stroud – R Nay
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