Tell Your Legislators to Oppose SB 488 - Stop Executive Overreach

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Dear Senator, I am writing to urge you to oppose SB 488, which would allow the governor to declare a state of emergency if the legislature fails to pass a budget by July 1st. This bill is deeply concerning for several reasons: • It undermines the constitutional separation of powers by giving the executive branch authority that rightfully belongs to the legislature • Emergency powers should be reserved for actual emergencies, not budget negotiations • It creates a dangerous precedent that could be abused by future governors • The power of the purse is a fundamental legislative responsibility that should not be bypassed Budget negotiations can be challenging, but they are part of the normal legislative process - not an emergency. Allowing the governor to declare an emergency in this situation concentrates too much power in one office and undermines our democratic institutions. New Hampshire has a strong tradition of limited government and separation of powers. SB 488 violates both principles. I urge you to vote NO on SB 488 and protect the legislature's constitutional authority over state spending. Thank you for your consideration of my views. Respectfully,