Transportation Plan, Trial Petitions Among 'Veto Day' Approvals

Transportation plan, trial petitions among 'Veto Day' approvals

New Hampshire lawmakers gathered at the State House earlier than is traditional for a final chance to overturn vetoes issued by the governor.

Lawmakers override Ayotte vetoes on toll hikes and right to new trial, among others

Lawmakers rejected seven of the governor's 31 vetoes in Wednesday's session at the State House.

NH lawmakers override veto, extend deadline for new-trial requests

New Hampshire will no longer be one of only three states in the nation that gives people convicted of a crime only three years to seek a new trial.

New Hampshire Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto Of Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Cultivation In Greenhouses

New Hampshire lawmakers have voted to override the governor’s veto of a bill to let medical cannabis companies grow marijuana in greenhouses. The Senate on Wednesday voted 16-8 to reverse Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s (R) decision, and the House of Representatives did so by a vote of 257-44. Supporters argue that the proposal will make cannabis more affordable and available for patients, though the governor said in a veto message in June that “I do not su…

New Hampshire Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto Of Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Cultivation In Greenhouses

New Hampshire lawmakers have voted to override the governor's veto of a bill to let medical cannabis companies grow marijuana in greenhouses. The Senate on Wednesday voted 16-8 to reverse Gov. Kelly Ayotte's (R) decision, and the House of Representatives did so by a vote of 257-44. Supporters argue that the proposal will make cannabis more affordable and available for patients, though the governor said in a veto message in June that "I do not su…