special session

CONCORD—Following in the House footsteps, the New Hampshire state senate passed legislation that will increase money for home heating assistance.

The House passed the bill 321 to 12 and the Senate passed the bill unanimously.

CONCORD- Late last night the House and Senate finished their legislative year with a special session.

The session was called by Gov. John Lynch (Hopkinton) to attempt to close the looming budget deficit.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                          Thursday, June 5, 2008

Contact: Senator Sylvia Larsen

(603) 271-2111

House Speaker Terie Norelli

(603) 271-3661

HOUSE AND SENATE CELEBRATE END OF SUCCESSFUL SESSION

CONCORD – After working late to ensure the state budget remains on solid footing, the House and Senate adjourned for 2008 with several major pieces of legislation brought to a successful close.

Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton), Senate President Sylvia Larsen (D-Concord) and House Speaker Terie Norelli (D-Portsmouth) will call for a special session tomorrow to deal with the budget deficit.

Lynch will ask the Executive Council to approve the special session that will take place after the House and Senate hold their regular sessions.

For Immediate Release:                          Contact:
Tuesday, June 3, 2008                                   Governor's Office: 271-2121
                                                        Speaker's Office: 271-3661
                                                        Senate President's Office: 271-2111

Governor, Speaker, Senate President
Announce Plans for Special Session to Continue
Their Efforts to Ensure a Balanced Budget

CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch, Speaker Terie Norelli and Senate President Sylvia Larsen today announced plans for a special session Wednesday afternoon to continue ongoing efforts to ensure a balanced budget.