NH Senate Returns for First Time Since Shutdown Due to Pandemic

The New Hampshire Senate has returned to the Statehouse for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, reports the Associated Press.

However, Tuesday’s session was not held in the Senate chamber, it was held in Representatives Hall to allow the 24 members to maintain social distancing.

During the session, senators voted on nearly 200 bills, most of which were combined into omnibus measures. They were grouped by subject matter, with most dealing with criminal justice, education, and health care.

Other topics addressed included pandemic response and police matters.