New Hampshire
Passing bills without a public hearing? N.H. lawmakers consider it.
A long-standing New Hampshire tradition is on the chopping block Wednesday. A proposal would allow House committees to forgo a public bill hearing with a three-quarters vote.
On Wednesday, House lawmakers are poised to vote on a rule change that would allow them to eliminate a public hearing for a bill if they secure a three-quarters vote from the committee where the bill originates, placing it on a newly-created “Tabling... [5362 chars]