Multiple Modern Day Records During 2019 Session

Concord, NH – 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.