United Labor Effort Wins Passage on HB 404

Rep. Richard F. Heon of Somersworth and Senator Lou D’Allesandro of Manchester were the key sponsors of HB 404 which won passage in the State Senate after defeating a motion of Inexpedient to Legislate on a roll call vote of 14-10. This bill permits public and private sector employees to request a wage deduction for contributions to a political action committee thus allowing them to have a voice in the political process.

Senators who supported our position were:

Sen. Gallus (R) Berlin
Sen. Burling (D) Cornish
Sen. Green (R) Rochester
Sen. Gottesman (D) Nashua
Sen. Foster (D) Nashua
Sen. Clegg (R) Hudson
Sen. Larsen (D) Concord
Sen. Gatsas (R) Manchester
Sen. Martel (R) Manchester
Sen. Letourneau (R) Derry
Sen. D’Allesandro (D) Manchester
Sen. Estabrook (D) Durham
Sen. Hassan (D) Exeter
Sen. Fuller Clark (D) Portsmouth

Senator’s who voted to deny workers a voice in the political process:

Sen. Johnson (R) Meredith
Sen. Kenney (R) Union
Sen. Boyce (R) Alton Bay
Sen. Flanders (R) Antrim
Sen. Odell (R) Lempster
Sen. Roberge (R) Bedford
Sen. Eaton (R) Keene
Sen. Bragdon (R) Milford
Sen. Barnes (R) Raymond
Sen. Morse (R) Salem

Teamsters Local 633 led the way in passing this very important piece of enabling legislation. We are especially pleased with all our members who took the time to write or call their representative or Senator and asking them to support HB 404.
This was a great victory.

Thank you for your support and assistance.

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