The New Hampshire Senate continues work on the state budget this week. Meanwhile the House will take up some contentious issues ranging from voting laws to gambling. <\/p>\n
A bill to tighten residency requirements for voting purposes gets a public hearing in the House Tuesday. Under the measure, people lacking proof of residency would have to fill out a form and provide proof within 10 days. If they dont, an election official could stop by their house to check. <\/p>\n
Those for the measure say this will prevent voter fraud but those against say it could disenfranchise voters. <\/p>\n
The Republican backed bill cleared the Senate last month along party lines. <\/p>\n
The House will also hold a public hearing on a bill to expand full-day kindergarten to low-income school districts statewide. A similar proposal was part of Gov. Chris Sununus budget plan. <\/p>\n
Theres also a hearing on a bill to legalize casino gambling in the state a similar measure has passed the Senate before but has historically fallen flat in the House. <\/p>\n
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