Bill Ohm

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the “Education Freedom Account” program, which gives students access to the per-pupil share of state school funding to spend on private school or home school expenses?

"School choice is essential for parents, who know what's best for their kids. They should individually decide where their school funding goes, whether it's the local public school, a private school, or home school, among others. I went to public schools for 12 years, then to private colleges."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?

"I am pro life. It's my choice. Others who choose differently can make the short drive across the Massachusetts border to exercise their choice. I choose to go to Massachusetts for specialized health care all the time. It's not a big deal."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?

"I am pro life. It's my choice. Others who choose differently can make the short drive across the Massachusetts border to exercise their choice. I choose to go to Massachusetts for specialized health care all the time. It's not a big deal."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Same reasons as to not have a broad-based sales tax."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"We need to live within our means, and currently have a balanced, diversified revenue stream. Adding a broad-based sales tax will hurt the regional competitiveness of NH and consequently our ability to attract and retain high paying jobs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Our recent tax law changes to reduce the business profits tax (BPT) and business enterprise tax (BET) have actually raised more tax revenue by stimulating the economy. We should continue to make regular, modest reductions in these business taxes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Climate change over the past 1,000 years is a series of cycles. Greenland was farmed by the Vikings in 980, the Medieval Warm Period between 950 and 1250. Then we had the Little Ice Age from 1303 to 1850. Now we're back to a warming period. 10,000 years ago we were in an ice age. These long term cycles are driven by astronomical phenomena such as the changing distance from the earth to the sun (elliptical orbit) tilt of the earth to the sun (precession) and sunspot cycle (11 years) among others There are many higher priority problems to use with our tax dollars. China and India are the main polluters, and we are already very effective in controlling emissions. We are at the point of diminishing returns."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support giving voters who register without ID on Election Day a ballot that only counts if they return identifying documents to the state before a deadline?

"Only NH citizens should vote in NH. Bring your NH ID. If you can't find it, come back within 7 days."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?

"We have a law in place to permit accessory dwellings statewide. That should be sufficient. The state should tread lightly on regulating municipalities."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?

On the 2020 Citizens Count Survey Ohm wrote, "Net energy metering is a subsidy and should be erealed, not extended."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?

"I am pro life. It's my choice. Others who choose differently can make the short drive across the Massachusetts border to exercise their choice. I choose to go to Massachusetts for specialized health care all the time. It's not a big deal."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?

"Local expenses should be funded with local taxes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?

"We already have a well-known drug problem in NH. Legalizing an additional drug for recreational use tears at the fabric of our society. Colorado and other states that have followed this path are dealing with increased crime and dependency. Those who want weed can cross the border into Massachusetts. It's a short drive. Please sober up before you come back not not injure anyone on our highways."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?

"We already have a well-known drug problem in NH. Legalizing an additional drug for recreational use tears at the fabric of our society. Colorado and other states that have followed this path are dealing with increased crime and dependency. Those who want weed can cross the border into Massachusetts. It's a short drive. Please sober up before you come back not not injure anyone on our highways."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?

"We already have a well-known drug problem in NH. Legalizing an additional drug for recreational use tears at the fabric of our society. Colorado and other states that have followed this path are dealing with increased crime and dependency. Those who want weed can cross the border into Massachusetts. It's a short drive. Please sober up before you come back not not injure anyone on our highways."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Market pricing will raise wages in response to the needs of successful businesses. We have various safety programs in place for those who are truly needy and are unable to provide for themselves."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?

"I am pro life. It's my choice. Others who choose differently can make the short drive across the Massachusetts border to exercise their choice. I choose to go to Massachusetts for specialized health care all the time. It's not a big deal."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?

When asked a similar question on the 2018 Citizens Count survey, Ohm indicated, "I support increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"We have constitutional carry and are a low crime state. Criminals don't obey gun laws. Stricter gun laws will only hurt the law-abiding who may, unfortunately, find themselves in a life or death situation that requires appropriate self defense."