Daniel Hughes

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?

"Only hands free cell phone use should be permitted, as written in the new law."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes - we should just control our spending, but if we can not we should first look to see what we can cut or reduce."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes - we should just control our spending, but if we can not we should first look to see what we can cut or reduce."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"I am against Casino gambling in NH. I am not opposed to the NH Sweeps Com. adding a new game or whatever."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?

"The state should establish its own standards and tests for NH school districts as we have in past"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"I do not know the terms of the present law at this time."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"Our disclosure laws should remain as they are now."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH continue to have the federal government run the online health insurance exchange?

"I believe this part of the ACA should be repealed."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"With appropriate qualifying criteria, I would support increasing state funding to charter schools."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?

"I oppose Medicaid expansion."

Project Vote Smart Survey, 2004

Identifies as pro-life

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?

"Our employment laws are generally adequate as they are. If someone has a need regarding this issue, let them write a bill and I will read and consider it."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

Regarding drug tests for welfare: "I would want to read more, consider cost of testing enforcement (we would probably be violating 10 other laws.)"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?

"I would consider supporting the Northern Pass Project with appropriate modifications to the plan. Bury it."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?

"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes - we should just control our spending, but if we can not we should first look to see what we can cut or reduce."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?

"NH should withdraw from RGGI and structure its own energy strategy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?

"I believe auto insurance should sometimes be required. Again, I would like to read the bill and hear from the committee. Some farmer with a 1957 pickup worth $100, should not be required for an old truck he uses around the farm."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?

"I do not know enough about GMO's - and would work to read any Bill and listen to hearings."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

"Right to Work legislation should be considered along with other changes to NH's employment laws. I have voted in favor of 'Right to Work' in the past."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Low taxes and an educated workforce is the best thing the state can do."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"If assault weapon means a full automatic weapon, we should maintain the federal ban. If it means semi-automatic, there should be no limit."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"I support such a moratorium on commercial wind towers at the present time until the state studies the matter. I believe all energy sources should stand on their own and not require gov't subsidy."