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January 9, 2024
Two New Hampshire Secession Bills To Be Heard In NH House On January 12th
NEW HAMPSHIRE – The New Hampshire Independence Political Action Committee is thrilled to announce the hearing of two groundbreaking independence bills in the New Hampshire House. Scheduled for January 12, 2024, the legislative hearing will cover CACR 20 and House Bill 1130, which are two bills centered on advancing dialogue on New Hampshire independence.
Sponsored by State Representative Jason Gerhard (R – Merrimack 25), CACR 20, proposes an amendment following Article 7 of the New Hampshire Constitution, declaring that the state will peacefully declare independence from the United States should the national debt reach a staggering $40 trillion.
Matt Sabourin dit Choinière, the chairman of the New Hampshire Independence Political Action Committee, commented on the CACR20 saying, “The people of New Hampshire deserve to have a government that does not spend away the future of their state. This bill allows the federal government to understand the direness of the federal debt and the implications it can have on its union.”
HB1130, sponsored by State Representative Matthew Santonastaso (R – Cheshire 18), will force the creation of an Independence Study Committee in the Granite State. The committee, as outlined in the bill, aims to study the economic, legal, and sociological aspects of New Hampshire exerting its sovereign state rights should it contemplate independence. If the legislation passes, the committee would be comprised of members from both the House and Senate, as well as experts in economics, law, and governance. The findings of their research then will be brought forward to the state legislature for further deliberation.
Carla Gericke, President Emeritus of New Hampshire’s Free State Project, feels strongly about the presenting bills and enthusiastically states, “Our current economic path is not only leading us toward additional debt but, as a nation, we are stampeding toward complete ignorance of fundamental American principles. At this rate, National Divorce is inevitable and the state of New Hampshire needs to be prepared through thorough rational, and thoughtful discussion. It is imperative that our government officials work to guarantee the protection of rights and basic necessities of their constituents.”
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Available for interview:
Carla Gericke
Carla Gericke is President Emeritus of the Free State Project, a mass migration of more than 20,000 individuals who have or have pledged to move to New Hampshire to concentrate their numbers in a single state for the purpose of preserving liberty.
Having emigrated to the United States from South Africa in 1996, she is also an author, activist, attorney, and former candidate for the New Hampshire State Senate. In 2014, after winning a First Circuit Court of Appeals case that affirmed the right to film police officers, she was named one of New Hampshire Magazine’s ‘Remarkable Women’ of the year.
Matt Sabourin dit Choinière
Matt is the Chairman of the New Hampshire Independence Political Action Committee (NHIPAC), a state-registered committee dedicated to supporting legislators and legislation that will lead to an independent New Hampshire. NHIPAC supported 5 house candidates to successful victories in the 2022 NH elections, and is an advisor to the NH House Nullification Caucus. He is a former Air Force Officer with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. Additionally, he is also a PADI certified Master SCUBA Diver and an Eagle Scout. NHIndependencePAC.org
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CACR20 Online Testimony as of January 9th
Support: 7 | Oppose: 12 | Neutral: 1
HB1130
Support: 3 | Oppose: 13 | Neutral: 0
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CACR32 Testimony 2022 (Secession amendment) 3 hours
https://odysee.com/@FreeKeene:2/NHexit-Historic-Hearing-CACR32:8
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Remote testimony to put your opinion on the record:
https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/remotetestimony/
CACR20 Jan 12th
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A sign wave will kick off NHexit's latest move in our quest for independence from the U.S. Rep. Jason Gerhard has a Constitutional amendment before the state house which would let the public vote in what amounts to a referendum on NH independence.
Who: NHexit, state reps.
What: Sign wave, public hearing on proposed NH independence referendum.
Where: Legislative Office Building, 33 N. State St. , Concord, NH
When: Fri, Jan 12, 8:30am (sign wave outside) followed an hour later by the hearing inside. Hearing likely to last hours and is followed by other NH-independence-related hearings.
Why: You tell us. Or better yet...come tell the reps how D.C. has harmed you. Public comment usually starts near the beginning.
Details/updates: https://forum.shiresociety.com/t/nh-secession-referendum-hearing-jan-12-sign-wave-8-30a-m/13743
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Our bills are CACR20 and HB1130 (Hearing 1/12)
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/links.aspx?x=3&id=16
Committee Contact info:
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/links.aspx?x=3&id=16
Chairman:
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/members/member.aspx?member=407144
michael.moffett@leg.state.nh.us
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https://underthrow.substack.com/p/america-its-time-to-break-up
Let Northern California break off from the Bay Area and SoCal to form the state of Jefferson. Let New Hampshire become even freer. Let the Republic of Texas separate, even if Austin “keeps it weird” as an independent city-state.
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Audience question on secession in the Dave Smith Show 2023 Year In Review special, starting at ~53 min into show, going to ~59 minutes. Dave answered at length, discussing secession.
Q: "Do you think a secession movement, whether it be New Hampshire, Texas, California, or any other State, is a distraction or a move towards more human freedom?"
- Bonnie from NJ, a NH Free State Project signer
A: "I think it's 100% a move toward more human freedom... Maybe we could break apart. I don't think that we're anywhere near a place where we're actually going to see a state secede in the immediate future. I think that's going to take time.
And I think that the truth is, and I don't like this, and I'm sure you don't either, but if any state tried to secede right now the US federal government will f***in' put that shit down. They will not let that happen...
My point is that we have a lot more work to do before we get to the point where that can be successful... I think it stretches the Overton Window...
That doesn't just mean people who are libertarians moving to New Hampshire...You're also going to need people outside New Hampshire who are against invading and forcing you guys back into the Union if you try to secede...
I think the whole national divorce ... is such a great thing that it's even in the conversation... The fact that national politicians are having to give an answer on what they think about national divorce is f***ing incredible."
- Dave Smith, 1/2/2024, 2023 Year In Review Special
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State-Federal Committee:
https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/links.aspx?x=1&id=16
CACR20 - Secession after US debt hits $40T:
https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/legislation/billinfo.aspx?id=1879&sy=
HB1130 - Secession Committee:
https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/legislation/billinfo.aspx?id=1746...
https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/schedule/eventDetails.aspx?event=...
January 12th at 9am
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