My silly reaction to silly bills

Did you know the state Legislature considers hundreds of bills every year? Most citizens might not be aware because the media can only devote attention to a few dozen pieces of legislation.

To be honest, many, if not most, of these bills are not related to core issues - the economy, taxes, education, law enforcement, transportation, etc.

I thought it would be a fun exercise to look at some of the obscure/trivial pieces of legislation. Here are some of the bills I found this week on the House calendar:

HCR 35

- designating Miss New Hampshire, of the Miss America Scholarship Program, the official honorary hostess of the state of New Hampshire during her term as Miss New Hampshire.

Completely frivolous. Even more so than bills devoted to the state cookie or pastry.

HB 1272

- establishing a legislative oversight committee to study implementation of the recommendations of the commission on the status of men and solutions to identified problems.

Say what? I'll pay $5 to anyone who can translate for me.

HB 1455-FN

- relative to special licenses for taking lobster while engaged in recreational scuba diving.

Can't help but think of the Seinfeld episode where Kramer steals the lobsters.

HB 1213-L

- relative to parking for legislators on official business.

Producers of the reality TV show "Parking Wars" might want to consider Concord as a location.

HB 1471

- relative to authority for opticians to replace eyeglasses.

Another Seinfeld memory. Remember when George lost his glasses?

HB 1533

- prohibiting bullying in the state house and legislative office building.

Some legislators do act like juveniles, but do we really need to police the Capitol like a high school? What's next - a bell and two minute time limit to get to your next hearing?

Our state motto may be "Live Free or Die," but I'm feeling a bit over-legislated. How about you?