2019 Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Priority Legislation & Other Bills

Priority Legislation

HB 481: Marijuana Commercialization

• This bill establishes procedures for the legalization, regulation, and taxation of cannabis; the licensing and regulation of cannabis establishments; the regulation of hemp and hemp products; and makes appropriations therefor.
• New Futures opposes HB 481. 
• Read bill text: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?sy=2019&id=28&txtFormat=html
• Referred to Interim Study in Senate 

HB 323: Alcohol Advertising

• This bill repeals certain requirement for signs advertising the sale of liquor or beverages.
• New Futures opposes HB 323. 
• Click here to read bill text: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?sy=2019&id=554&txtFormat=html

HB 511: Vaping

• This bill adds vaping to the law regarding youth access to and use of tobacco products.
• New Futures supports HB 511. 
• Click here to read bill text: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?sy=2019&id=202&txtFormat=html

CACR 1: Alcohol Fund

• This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution provides that a portion of liquor commission revenue shall be used for alcohol and drug abuse prevention.
• New Futures supports CACR 1. 
• Click here to read full bill text: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?id=21&txtFormat=html&sy=2019

Other Bills

HB 359: Warning Labels On Prescription Drugs Containing Opiates

• New Futures supports HB 359. Click here to read.

HB 366: Adding Opioid Addiction, Misuse, and Abuse to Qualifying Medical Conditions Under Therapeutic Use Of Cannabis

• New Futures has no position on HB 366. Click here to read.

HB 405: Beer In Refillable Containers

• New Futures opposes HB 405. Click here to read.

HB 473: Allowing Hobby Distillation Of Liquors

• New Futures opposes HB 473. Click here to read.

HB 722: The Retail Sale and Taxation Of Marijuana

• New Futures opposes HB 722. Click here to read.

SB 120: The Controlled Drug Prescription Health and Safety Program

• New Futures opposes SB 120. Click here to read.

SB 196: Non-academic Surveys Administered By A Public School to Its Students

• New Futures supports SB 196. Click here to read.

SB 209: Establishing A Commission to Create A New Hampshire Recovery Memorial

• New Futures supports SB 209. Click here to read.

SB 248: Increasing The Age For Sales and Possession Of Tobacco Products

• New Futures supports SB 248. Click here to read.