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HB 128

establishing a committee to study unemployment insurance.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Granger

New Hampshire bill proposing unemployment insurance study committee was unanimously rejected by committee as inexpedient to legislate in October 2025.

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 10/22/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC)
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Bill Summary · HB 128

Legislative bill overview

HB 128 proposed establishing a dedicated committee to study New Hampshire's unemployment insurance system, likely examining its policies, benefits, eligibility requirements, and potential reforms. The bill was introduced by Representative Michael Granger but did not advance beyond the committee stage.

Why is this important

Unemployment insurance is a critical safety net affecting hundreds of thousands of workers during economic downturns and job transitions. A comprehensive study could identify gaps in coverage, outdated regulations, or needed modernizations to better serve both workers and employers in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and feasibility: Creating a new committee requires state resources and staff time; critics may question whether existing agencies could conduct this analysis more efficiently
  • Scope and timeline: Disagreement over what specific aspects of UI should be studied and how long the committee should operate before reporting findings
  • Policy direction: Underlying partisan or ideological differences about whether reforms should expand benefits/access or prioritize employer concerns and cost containment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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