Vetoed by Governor Chris Sununu

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that expands death benefits to the families of public works employees killed in the line of duty.

Highlights:

• Establishes an occupational safety & health standards advisory board consisting of the following members (Sec. 2):

• 3 governor-appointed representatives of public employers that represent state agencies, counties and municipalities;

• 3 governor-appointed representatives of public employers that represent state, school and municipal employees;

• One governor-appointed representative of an insurance company licensed to ensure workers’ compensation;

• One representative of Keene State WorkWISE NH, appointed by them;

• 2 governor-appointed members of the public; and

• One member of the state house of representatives, appointed by the speaker.

• Requires the state treasurer to pay a $100,000 death benefit to the family of a police officer, firefighter, paramedic, rescue squad member, or public works employee killed in the line of duty (Sec. 4). 

• Prohibits death benefit compensation from limiting an individual bargaining unit from negotiating wages, terms and conditions specific to that bargaining unit (Sec. 7).

• Specifies that this bill takes effect immediately upon passage (Sec. 8).

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