Multiple Modern Day Records During 2019 Session

Statement

Governor Chris Sununu has acted on 397 bills, so far, during the 2019 legislative session -- a modern day record. Ahead of the Veto Day Session by the House and Senate on Wednesday, September 18, and Thursday, September 19, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement:

"I've signed more bipartisan legislation this year than my previous predecessor did during any session while also vetoing extreme bills that have no place in New Hampshire," said Governor Chris Sununu. "We've been busy and worked to ensure our citizens have the strongest economy and highest quality of life in the Northeast. It's working."

2019 Legislative Session Breakdown:

397 bills have been acted on
333 bills signed (83.88% of total bills)
55 bills vetoed (13.85% of total bills)
9 bills became law without signature (2.27% of total bills)

Over the years:

2018: 383 bills acted on
2017: 259 bills acted on
2016: 343 bills acted on
2015: 287 bills acted on
2014: 334 bills acted on
2013: 282 bills acted on
2012: 298 bills acted on
2011: 278 bills acted on
2010: 388 bills acted on
2009: 331 bills acted on
2008: 395 bills acted on
2007: 385 bills acted on
2006: 332 bills acted on
2005: 299 bills acted on
2004: 267 bills acted on
2003: 329 bills acted on
2002: 293 bills acted on
2001: 303 bills acted on
2000: 336 bills acted on
1999: 352 bills acted on
1998: 393 bills acted on
1997: 355 bills acted on

Note: Two bills, HB 315 and HB 226, have yet to reach Governor Sununu's desk.

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