Liberty Wins of 2014

July 11th: HB1138 signed, this bill raises the maximum annual gross sales for homestead food operations exempt from licensure. Homestead food operations selling less than a maximum annual gross sales of $20,000 of food, excluding potentially hazardous food, from the homestead residence, at the owner’s own farm stand, or at farmers’ markets are exempt.

June 6th: HB1125 signed. This report would allow landlords to represent themselves in circuit court. Some judges have interpreted the current law as prohibiting a landlord from representing themselves in multiple eviction cases.

May 27th: HB1125 signed, this bill repeals the crime of adultery.

Jan 29th: HB496 signed. This bill would allow first-time DWI offenders to drive to work, school or medical treatment. Freedom to travel is a sacred right in a free society. Punishing an offender by stripping him/her of the license to drive for 6 months or more can lead to even more problems, such as them losing his/her job or not being able to finish school. The economic costs can be catastrophic for some families. This is a humane approach to what some consider to be a mental health-related issue more than a criminal matter. We are concerned about privacy issues and data collection by firms outside New Hampshire through use of enhanced technology interlock devices, and thus strongly support Floor Amendment 2014-0012h (Rep. Warden). YEA on Floor Amendment 2014-0012h.