MVDC Actions - Week of 07/05/2026
July Meeting ZOOM ONLY!
We moved ourly July meeting to avoid the holiday and are goin g with Zoom only to make it easier for travelers to join us.
The Zoom link will go out with the meeting reminder on ~July 8th. Feel free to email us if you don’t receive it!
Protest Opportunities
TEACH, REACH, PREACH: Across America, let’s make good trouble.
Weekend of Action July 17-19
Attend or host an event in your community:
Teach: (Friday, July 17) — Teach-Ins · Non-Partisan Voter Education · Candlelight Vigils · Faith Services
Reach: (Saturday, July 18) — Civic Engagement Community Events · Non-Partisan Voter Registration · Votercades · Faith Services · De-Ice Citizens Bank, Plymouth, Meredith, Wolfeboro
Preach: (Sunday, July 19) — Faith Services · Non-partisan Civic EducationConcord, NHJuly 19 12pm - 4pm, State House
More weekend events across the state will be added. Stay up to date by checking Kent Street Coalition’s website HERE.
NH HOUSE AND SENATE
VETO SUCCESSES!
Governor Ayotte vetoed 3 of our target bills last week! Thank you all for your calls!
HB232 (Abortion Restrictions). Would have targeted health centers and hospitals that offer abortion care. This bill opens up privacy concerns, as abortion providers could be reported to the Attorney General's office, which is then shared with politicians.
HB1336 (Double Secruity Deposit). The bill would have allowed landlords to require certain prospective tenants to pay an additional month’s rent upfront as a second security deposit. New Hampshire is in the midst of a housing affordability crisis. Across our state, renters are already struggling to keep up with rising housing costs, low vacancy rates, and limited housing choices. With almost 46 percent of renters paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing, this isn’t the time to make the situation worse.
SB434 (Book Ban Bill). Would have allowed the banning of books, art, films and videos, visual media like drawings and photographs, live performances, dances, guest speakers, and other material in New Hampshire public schools.
Keeping the pressure on really does make a difference!
VETO REQUESTS
There are still several key bills awaiting Governor Ayotte’s action.
603-271-2121 or TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
You can also email her at: GovernorAyotte@governor.nh.gov
Please weigh in on those listed below. You can use this script/template or make it your own:
Hello, my name is [NAME], and I live in Mont Vernon. I'm calling to ask Governor Ayotte to VETO …
HB155 (Business Tax Cut). The bill would provide broad tax cuts for businesses and could increase pressure on local property taxpayers at a time when residents and municipalities are already struggling.
HB1062 (Random Audits of Citizenship Qualifications of Registered Voters) . The bill would authorize the Secretary of State to conduct random audits of voters who registered using the qualified voter affidavit to prove citizenship. At its core, HB 1062 casts suspicion on voters who have already proven they are qualified to vote. New Hampshire's elections are safe, secure, and accurate, and there is no evidence of widespread noncitizen voting that would justify creating a permanent voter audit program.
HBHB1300 (Tax cap). The bill does not provide real property tax relief, weakens local control, and takes important school funding decisions away from local processes, where communities can already consider tax caps during their school and town meetings.
HB1442 (Another Bathroom Bill). These kinds of identity politics are being prioritized over solving real issues facing Granite Staters. Our trans community is being unfairly targeted and singled out by a vocal political minority who wants to sow fear in our state. Trans people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and should be allowed to participate fully in public life.
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Thank you for your time and consideration.
Remember that one call per bill simplifies tracking for her staff.
Local Maine Action You Can Take
The Portland Asylum Seeker, recently illegally detained by ICE, is home pending a July 17th hearing.
Let’s help put his gofundme for legal fees over the top: https://www.gofundme.com/.../help-us-free-our-friend-from...