When it comes to political advocacy and protecting the interests of its members, NAIFA is the best in the business. NAIFA-New Hampshire Government Relations Committee partners with J. Grimbilas Strategic Solutions, LLC, to lobby on the issues important to our industry, our products and services, and our clients. 

J. Grimbilas Strategic Solutions, LLC. has been front line advocates to advance NAIFA-New Hampshire's legislative and regulatory priorities for many years. They've provided this week's update on recent committee meetings, bills they are following, and legislative issues they've identified as being of interest to NAIFA.

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In case you missed it, last week New Hampshire became the 43rd state to adopt the best interest of consumer enhancements in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation. 

NAIFA-New Hampshire continues to evolve to meet the challenges faced by our industry and association. These challenges require capable and willing volunteers to help us grow. NAIFA-New Hampshire volunteers work hard but receive a great deal of personal satisfaction and leadership experience.

Interested in volunteering for NAIFA-New Hampshire? We have a place for you, whether you are able to commit to 2 hours per month or 2 hours per year, we will find you a spot!

A review of the latest happenings in and around the New Hampshire Statehouse. This report is compiled by our NAIFA-New Hampshire Lobbyist firm, J. Grimbilas Strategic Solutions, LLC. 

Article reported in the NH Business Review, 8/12/2022 "Teeing up Paid Family Leave"

‘Publicity blitz’ planned for new state plan

A “publicity blitz” about the state’s new Granite State Paid Family Medical Leave Plan, to be launched shortly, will mean that every employer in the state should receive a brochure explaining the program by Aug. 26, says Richard Lavers, deputy commissioner of NH Employment Security, one of the agencies administering the program.

On Thursday, May 26, the House and Senate met to vote on Committee of Conference reports. The Committee of Conference process is used to reconcile differences between differing version of the same bill. For example, if the House passes a bill. The Senate must hold a hearing on the same bill. If they amend the bill, there would now be two differing versions of the same piece of legislation. Committees of Conference allow for Representatives and Senators to discuss their separate versions and determine if a compromise can be reached.

NAIFA is currently accepting nominations for NAIFA Quality Awards (NQA), NAIFA Diversity Champion Award, Advisor Today’s 4 Under 40, Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award, YAT Leader of the Year, and John Newton Russell. All award deadlines are July 31, 2022.

The unofficial halftime of each legislative session is referred to as “Crossover”. This is the date by which the House must complete their work on Senate bills and the Senate must complete their work on House bills. Those bills which were passed by either the House or Senate crossover to the other body. The crossover date this year is March 31. The Legislature is scheduled to complete their work prior to Memorial Day. The second half of the legislative session will have a brisk pace since there will be a lot of issues remaining with not that much time to work.

Last week, Governor Sununu delivered his "State of the State" address. His remarks focused on the progress the State has made with regard to COVID and the economy.