Committee Summary for House Ways and Means (05/27/2025)

Janigian, John(Chairman)(R)[B+]2024	Ohm, Bill(Clerk)(R)[B]2018	Ulery, Jordan(V Chairman)(R)[A-]2024
Almy, Susan(D)[CT]2024	Oppel, Thomas(D)	Smith, Steven(R)[B+]2024
Malloy, Dennis(D)[CT]2024	Schamberg, Thomas(D)[CT]2024	Southworth, Thomas(D)[CT]2024
Tierney, James(R)[B-]2024	Cole, Brian(R)[B-]2024	Aures, Cyril(R)[A]2024
Bolton, Bill(D)[CT]2024	Elberger, Susan(D)[D-]2024	Smith, Geoffrey(D)[D-]2024
Soti, Julius(R)[A+]2024	Spahr, Terry(D)	Bryer, Scott(R)
Murphy, Mary(R)	Ford, Mary(R)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
SB83 00:07:47.360 - 9:04:58 AM	Executive Session	establishing an elderly, disabled, blind, and deaf property tax exemption reimbursement fund, authorizing video lottery terminals, renaming the lottery commission, and creating a voluntary statewide self-exclusion database.	Lang, Timothy(R)[C+]2024
SB249 2025-2465h 00:11:03.200 - 9:08:14 AM	Executive Session	relative to the uncompensated care and Medicaid fund.	Birdsell, Regina(R)[C+]2024

SB83: Representative Ulery Information Only00:07:47.360 - 9:04:58 AM; Representative Ulery moved to retain Senate Bill 83, stating that there is much more work to be done to ensure clarity and understanding of the bill's implications.
SB83: Representative Shamberg Information Only00:07:47.360 - 9:04:58 AM; Representative Shamberg seconded the motion to retain the bill but did not provide further comments.
SB83: Clerk Information Only00:09:05.519 - 9:06:16 AM; The clerk conducted a roll call vote on the motion to retain Senate Bill 83, which passed with 17 votes in favor and none opposed, with three representatives absent.
SB249 2025-2465h: Representative Yuly Information Only00:11:03.200 - 9:08:14 AM; Representative Yuly moved to pass Senate Bill 249 with amendment 2025-2465h.
SB249 2025-2465h: Representative Shamberg Information Only00:11:03.200 - 9:08:14 AM; Representative Shamberg seconded the motion to pass Senate Bill 249 with the amendment.
SB249 2025-2465h: Representative Ulery Information Only00:11:54.680 - 9:09:05 AM; Representative Ulery offered House amendment 2025-2465h, which was seconded by Representative Almy. He explained that the amendment incorporates an agreement between the state of New Hampshire and various parties associated with MET into state law, aiming to set the stage for further action over the next four years.
SB249 2025-2465h: Representative Shamberg Information Only00:12:41.000 - 9:09:52 AM; Representative Shamberg requested a synopsis of the agreement, particularly regarding the numbers and percentages involved.
SB249 2025-2465h: Henry Litman, Medicaid Director Information Only00:13:31.200 - 9:10:42 AM; Henry Litman, the state's Medicaid director, provided details on the agreement. He explained that the numbers in HB1 for the Medicaid enhancement tax and dish payments remain unchanged. The agreement covers state fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027. The governor's proposal includes an 87.5% Medicaid enhancement tax rate, lower than the previous 91%, but it uses a higher percentage of dollars to attract a higher federal match, resulting in higher payments to hospitals.
SB249 2025-2465h: Steve Hearn, President of New Hampshire Hospital Association Support00:20:02.559 - 9:17:13 AM; Steve Hearn expressed support for the amended bill, SB249. He highlighted that the agreement reached with the state is considered fair and reasonable, beneficial for New Hampshire's Medicaid program. The agreement aims to strengthen the program, ensuring hospitals can continue to provide necessary care and services. Additionally, it provides stability and additional revenue for the Medicaid program, supporting other providers in caring for their patients and communities. He confirmed that the Medicaid enhancement tax remains at 5.4%.
SB249 2025-2465h: Committee Vote00:22:25.120 - 9:19:36 AM; The committee voted on amendment 2025-2465h to SB249. The vote was 18 to 0 with 2 members absent, resulting in the amendment passing. Subsequently, the committee voted on the bill as amended (OTPA), with the same result of 18 to 0 with 2 members absent, leading to the bill passing as amended. It was noted that the bill could not go on consent due to its fiscal note.