Stand Against BDS: Support New Hampshire Legislation

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Enter your information below to send a message to the New Hampshire legislature and urge them to support legislation preventing investments in companies that support a boycott of Israel.

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The bill prohibits the investment of New Hampshire state funds in any company that participates in a boycott of Israel. This includes funds from the retirement system or the public employee’s deferred compensation plan. The bill only applies to institutional holdings and not individual investments in funds. The bill will take effect 60 days after it is passed.

Testify in Person

We also urge you to consider testifying in support of this bill in person or remotely. Your voice can make a difference in ensuring that this bill becomes law. Whether in-person or remotely, your testimony can help convince legislators to support this important legislation.

Click here to testify remotely – (https://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/remotetestimony/default.aspx)

To appear in person, please visit the New Hampshire Statehouse at:

The General Court of New Hampshire
07 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301

Committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Committee Location: LOB Room 306
Committee Phone: 603-271-3065
Date: March 8, 2023
Time: 11:15 AM

We’ve provided some talking points below that explain why this bill is so important:

BDS is a movement that aims to harm Israel economically, and by extension, harm the Israeli people. By preventing state funds from being invested in companies that participate in BDS, we can help protect Israel’s economy and its people.
BDS is not just an attack on Israel – it’s an attack on the values of freedom, democracy, and equality that Israel represents. By refusing to invest in companies that participate in BDS, we’re sending a clear message that we stand with Israel and with these important values.
Supporting this bill is not just about protecting Israel – it’s also about protecting New Hampshire’s economy. BDS harms businesses, and by extension, the communities that rely on those businesses for jobs and economic growth. By preventing state funds from being invested in companies that participate in BDS, we’re helping to ensure that New Hampshire’s economy remains strong and vibrant.

Questions?
Please contact:
Carrie Morris, Committee Assistant
(603) 271-3369

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Preview Letter:

Dear Committee Members,

I am writing to urge your support for the bill that prohibits the investment of state funds in companies that participate in the boycott of Israel. This legislation is crucial in ensuring that the state of New Hampshire does not support discriminatory practices against a specific country, and instead promotes fair and equal economic policies.

Here are some reasons why I believe this bill should become law:

The BDS movement targets private Israeli-owned businesses and individuals solely because of their nationality and is a discriminatory practice.
This bill helps to protect New Hampshire's economy from being negatively impacted by the BDS movement.
Passage of this bill sends a message that the state of New Hampshire stands with Israel and promotes equality in all economic practices.

I strongly urge you to support this bill and to ensure its passage out of committee. By supporting this bill, we are taking a stand against discriminatory practices and promoting a fair and equal economy for all.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Stand Against BDS: Support New Hampshire Legislation

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