AI Summary

The bill proposes that if the U.S. national debt reaches $40 trillion, New Hampshire would declare independence and operate as a sovereign nation separate from the United States. This bill aims to establish a threshold for national debt that, if surpassed, would trigger New Hampshire's secession. It highlights concerns about the growing national debt and suggests a specific action in response to this financial milestone. If enacted, this bill could have significant implications for the relationship between New Hampshire and the United States.

• 2023-12-11: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs House Journal 1 P. 32

• 2024-01-05: Public Hearing: 01/12/2024 09:30 am Legislative Office Building 206-208

• 2024-01-09: Executive Session: 01/19/2024 02:00 pm Legislative Office Building 206-208

• 2024-01-24: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/19/2024 (Vote 20-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 4 P. 10

• 2024-02-01: Removed from Consent (Reps. Gerhard, T. Mannion, Granger, Hoell, Santonastaso, D. Kelley, Hynes, Bailey, McCarter, Terry) 02/01/2024 House Journal 3

• 2024-02-01: Indefinitely Postpone Motion Adopted DV 341-24 by necessary three-fifths vote 02/01/2024 House Journal 3 P. 42