Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for New Hampshire

Political Activism

New Hampshire State Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in New Hampshire.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

New Hampshire’s state capitol resides in Concord.The New Hampshire legislature is known as the New Hampshire General Court consisting of two chambers. The upper chamber is the senate with 24 members and the lower chamber is the House of Representatives with 400 members. All members of the General Court serve two year terms and are elected in even numbered years. There are no term limits in New Hampshire. The members are paid $200 a year plus mileage. They are considered a citizen legislature and are virtually a volunteer body. The legislature meets annually with sessions beginning in early January. Most members are retired and over the age of 60.

For further information on The General Court of New Hampshire or to find your state elected officials follow the link below.

Bill Information

The following bills are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.

S.B.269

2021

Establishing a Commission to Study Energy Saving Weatherization Programs.

Status: Passed Original Chamber

‍Topics: Clean Energy

‍Summary: AN ACT establishing a commission to study energy-saving weatherization programs.

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S.B.274

2021

Relative to Governmental Construction Contracts.

Status: Passed Original Chamber

‍Topics: Labor Standards, Project Labor Agreements

‍Summary: AN ACT relative to governmental construction contracts.

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H.B.1472

2021

Prohibiting Anti-Union Activities by Employers.

Status: Out of Committee

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: AN ACT prohibiting anti-union activities by employers.

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H.B.1538

2021

Requiring Prevailing Wages on State-Funded Public Works Projects. - SUPPORT

Status: Out of Committee

‍Topics: Prevailing Wage, Labor Standards

‍Summary: AN ACT requiring prevailing wages on state-funded public works projects.

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S.B.55

2021

Relative to Project Labor Agreements in Government Contracts.

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Labor Standards, Project Labor Agreements

‍Summary: AN ACT relative to project labor agreements in government contracts.

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S.B.115

2021

Establishing Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Goals for the State and Establishing a Climate Action Plan.

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Clean Energy

‍Summary: AN ACT establishing greenhouse gas emission reduction goals for the state and establishing a climate action plan.

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S.B.73

2021

Establishing a Green Building Standards Initiative as Part of the Low or Moderate Income Housing Loan Program and Making an Appropriation Therefor; And Establishing a Commission to Study Green Housing and Utility Source Options.

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 2/19/2020

‍Topics: Prevailing Wage, Clean Energy, Labor Standards

‍Summary: AN ACT establishing a green building standards initiative as part of the low or moderate-income housing loan program and making an appropriation therefor; and establishing a commission to study green housing and utility source options.

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Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators

House of Representatives

1st District:

(Since 2019)

Chris Pappas (D)

2nd District:

(Since 2013)

Ann McLane Kuster (D)

Senators

Maggie Hassan (D)

(Since 2017)

Jeanne Shaheen (D)

(Since 2009)

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for New Hampshire. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for New Hampshire

Resident Agent Requirement? Yes.

Local Bank Requirement? No. 

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary. 

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • PACs must register with the New Hampshire Secretary of State if they make expenditures in New Hampshire exceeding $500.
  • Only registered committees can make contributions to New Hampshire
    candidates.
  • Registered New Hampshire committees must file periodic reports that include the name and home address of each individual contributor of more than $25, and the name, home address, occupation, employer and place of business of any person who contributes more than $100.

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: To candidates who have agreed to honor spending limits: $5,000. To candidates who have not agreed to spending limits: $1,000.

Legislative Official: To candidates who have agreed to honor spending limits: $5,000. To candidates who have not agreed to spending limits: $1,000.

Local Candidate: To candidates who have agreed to honor spending limits: $5,000. To candidates who have not agreed to spending limits: $1,000.

Labor Management Cooperative Trust Political Summary

The Mechanical Insulators LMCT has included as much information as possible concerning State, Federal and Canadian Province legislative information. Search for your state/province and you will find a brief description of pertinent information on your state or province legislative concerns that applies to the Union Mechanical Insulation Industry. Keep in mind that these will change with the legislative sessions and that COVID-19 may have had an impact on the information provided in these political pages. The LMCT will offer updates in a timely manner. Please do not hesitate to send in any political items that you feel are significant so that others can see what was accomplished in your state. You can contribute letters, pictures and results of your state's legislation. The LMCT needs your involvement by reaching out and sharing legislation that needs to be added.

If you have any questions please contact:

Executive Director

Pete Ielmini

Deputy Director

Gina Walsh