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Introduced
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill creates a state holiday to honor Daniel Webster's birthday.
AI Summary
This bill establishes January 18 as Daniel Webster Day in New Hampshire, a commemorative day to honor the life and achievements of Daniel Webster, a prominent New Hampshire native who served in various significant national roles including as a lawyer, U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Secretary of State. The bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing the day and encourages schools to conduct educational activities about Webster's life and historical contributions. Additionally, the bill suggests that the New Hampshire Senate annually read Webster's famous "Second Reply to Hayne" speech into the record as a way of commemorating his notable oratory skills. The new state observance will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, providing a formal opportunity to recognize Webster's important legacy to the state and nation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
James Thibault (R)*,
Deborah Aylward (R),
Ernesto Gonzalez (R),
Dan Innis (R),
Bryan Morse (R),
Alvin See (R),
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/26/2025 House Journal 10 P. 64 (on 03/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0291&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB252 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2025&id=298&txtFormat=html |
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