David Boutin
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Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH abolish partisan primaries and adopt the "Top 2" primary system?
"I believe NH's election laws work just fine."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?
"I oppose expanded commuter rail."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH limit terms for elected officials?
"I oppose term limits for New Hampshire elected officials."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?
"I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH allow binding referendums?
Supports amending NH constitution to permit citizens to vote on statewide issues in a referendum
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I oppose New Hampshire adding an income tax on earned income."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I oppose New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I support some casino gambling in New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I oppose basing statewide assessments on Common Core standards."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH pass a constitutional amendment giving the Legislature more control over the distribution of school funding?
Supports adopting constitutional amendment that reduces the role of the courts in the school funding challenge and states:
"I have voted several times for just such a constitutional amendment"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"NH already very tight campaign finance disclosure laws in its statutes."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should LLCs be subject to the interest and dividends tax?
Opposes LLC tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017
Should NH increase law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses?
"I support increased law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH increase the interest and dividends tax?
Does not support increases to I & D tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?
Does not support adding tolls to I-93 at Mass. border
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Was New Hampshire right to continue expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance?
"I support expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017
Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?
"I support NH's expanded Medicaid program."
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Voting Record, 2014
Voted against increasing the minimum wage (HB 1403)
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Voting Record, 2015
Voted to forbid the use of EBT cards or cash from EBT cards for alcohol, tobacco, gambling, lottery tickets, tattoos, firearms, or adult entertainment (SB 169)
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"New Hampshire should increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH keep the death penalty?
Does not support repeal of the death penalty
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"I support the Northern Pass as currently proposed."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Is police brutality an issue in NH?
"Police brutality is not an issue in New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
Against an income and/or sales tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
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?
"I support New Hampshire's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire maintain the renewable portfolio standard, which requires public utilities in New Hampshire to obtain a certain percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources (25% by 2025)?
"I support the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
Against mandatory automobile insurance
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH require motorcycle helmets?
Does not support a mandatory helmet law for motorcycle riders
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH require seat belts?
Opposes a mandatory seat belt law for adults
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Voting Record, 2014
Voted against 'Right to Work' (SB 217)
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?
"New Hampshire government should do more to increase the supply of affordable housing."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017
What is your opinion on the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?
"I support New Hampshire continuing to administer statewide standards-based student assessments."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I oppose stricter gun control laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH government switch from a pension system to a 401(k)-style retirement plan?
"I have supported increasing the years worked before being eligible for retirement (45 to 50 years old) and limiting base pay amount on which retirement benefits are calculated for fire and police retirees. This would be fairer and significantly reduce the red ink in the retirement fund"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017
Should parents be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry?
"Parents should not be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?
"New Hampshire should impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I am undecided on this issue."
Voting Record
SB 412 (2016)
Raises the minimum wage to $12 per hour.
SB 4 (2015)
Tightens the definition of domicile for the purpose of voting. In particular, the final version of this bill requires a voter to live in New Hampshire at least 10 days before voting.
SB 551 (2016)
Creates a single casino with video lottery and table gaming, to be located at Rockingham Park in Salem, NH. A tax of 35% of gross slot machine revenue and 18% of gross table game revenue would go to the state with dedicated portions of the funds going to addiction prevention programs and to Salem and neighboring communities.
HB 1616 (2016)
Allows a person obtaining a driver's license to choose whether the license complies with the federal Real ID Act of 2005.
HB 1696 (2016)
Continues expanded Medicaid eligibility, with some revisions. This bill adds work requirements to eligibility for expanded Medicaid. Additional funding is provided by the insurance premium tax, paid by insurance companies.
SB 492 (2016)
At the time of this bill's submission, electric utilities pass RGGI rebates through to customers in the form of a reduction to the customer’s monthly bill based on monthly usage. This bill eliminates rebates to residential customers. The Public Utilities Commission and Department of Environmental Services state most of this revenue would instead be redirected to programs for low income, municipal, school district and local government energy efficiency projects.
HB 1116 (2016)
Increases the cap on net metering, and requires the Public Utilities to Commission to develop a modified net metering system.
SB 336 (2016)
Removes the phrase "suitable person" from the law governing concealed carry permits, and instead requires law enforcement to issue a permit so long as the person is not prohibited from owning a firearm by state or federal law.
SB 261 (2015)
Raises the minimum wage to $8.25 in 2016, $9.00 in 2017, and $10.00 in 2018.
HB 618 (2015)
Decriminalizes possession of 1/2 ounce or less of marijuana, with additional penalties for violators under age twenty-one.
SB 107 (2015)
Right-to-Work bill that prohibits collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union.
SB 113 (2015)
Authorizes two casinos in New Hampshire. One destination casino would pay a $80 million license fee; a smaller casino would pay $40 million to the state. SB 113 also earmarks $25 million in casino profits for distribution to all New Hampshire municipalities.
SB 40 (2015)
Includes fetuses as potential victims under murder statutes. The original Senate version of the bill applied to "viable fetuses," meaning the fetus is old enough to survive outside the womb. The House revised the bill to apply to all fetuses eight weeks and older. The House and Senate did not agree on a final version of the bill.
HB 1 (2015)
2016-2017 state budget bill (part 1). The budget cuts business taxes, restores the Rainy Day Fund, and increases funding for some social services. The budget does not reauthorize Medicaid expansion or include a pay raise negotiated with state employees.
SB 116 (2015)
Increases the length of time for which a license to carry a concealed firearm is valid, and repeals the requirement to obtain a license to carry a concealed firearm.
SB 106 (2015)
Prohibits the sale, use, or possession of synthetic drugs, such as "spice."
HB 563 (2015)
Adjusts the additional grants for chartered public school pupils based on the Consumer Price Index, and increases the per pupil state funding for charter school students by $1,000.
HB 403 (2015)
Repeals the law establishing a protest-free buffer zone around reproductive health clinics.
SB 179 (2015)
Requires that a voter has lived in the state and county for at least 30 days.
SB 169 (2015)
Forbids the use of EBT cards or cash from EBT cards for alcohol, tobacco, gambling, lottery tickets, tattoos, firearms, or adult entertainment.
SB 217 (2014)
Right-to-Work bill that prohibits collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union.
SB 319 (2014)
Authorizes "buffer zones" for protestors around reproductive health clinics.
HB 1403 (2014)
Raises the minimum wage, starting at $9 per hour.
HB 1170 (2014)
Repeals the death penalty.
HB 1411 (2014)
Sends some of last year's budget surplus to the Department of Health and Human Services.
SB 318 (2014)
Establishes the crime of domestic violence.
SB 413 (2014)
Expands Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible.
SB 207 (2014)
“Pay Equity Law,” a bill to combat pay discrimination based on gender, forbidding employers from restricting employees from discussing wages, and allowing a three year deadline to report pay discrimination to the state (current deadline is one year).
SB 366 (2014)
Authorizes two casinos in New Hampshire, regulated by the Gaming Commission.
SB 203 (2014)
Forbids the use of EBT cards or cash from EBT cards for alcohol, tobacco, lottery tickets, firearms, or adult entertainment.
SB 367 (2014)
Increases the gas tax by four-cents per gallon and removes the toll at Exit 12 in Merrimack.
HB 306 (2013)
Changes RGGI to dedicate some of the proceeds to ratepayer rebates, and lowering the cap on carbon emissions, which will raise the cost of carbon credits to utilities and utility bills to consumers.
HB 659 (2013)
Increases the tobacco tax.
HB 501 (2013)
Sets the state minimum wage at $7.25, in place of federal minimum wage.
HB 370 (2013)
Repeals the education tax credit program, in which businesses receive tax breaks for contributing to a scholarship fund for low income students that wish to attend private school.
HB 595 (2013)
Revises 2011 voter ID law to delay requirement that poll workers photograph voters without ID; also allows student ID at polls.
HB 1 (2013)
Final 2014-2015 state budget, including increased funding for higher education, increased funding for services for individuals with mental illness and/or other disabilities, no Medicaid expansion, and no gas tax increase.
SB 99 (2013)
Requires an evaluation of the Site Evaluation Committee, which is responsible for approving new energy projects like the wind farm in Antrim.
SB 153 (2013)
Gives the legislature power to review collective bargaining agreements entered into by the state.
HB 573 (2013)
Allows medicinal use of marijuana, without allowing home growing.
HB 2 (2013)
Makes various appropriations related to the budget bill, and establishes commissions to study Medicaid expansion and casino regulations.
SB 1 (2013)
Increases the Research and Development tax credit.
SB 152 (2013)
Authorizes a casino.
HB 443 (2013)
Bans prison privatization.
HB 135 (2013)
Limits the use of deadly force, repealing "Stand Your Ground" in favor of the "Castle Doctrine." Under this bill victims could use deadly force within their homes without retreating, but anywhere else they would have to attempt retreat before resorting to deadly force.
SB 409 (2012)
Allows medicinal marijuana through home growing.
HB 592 (2012)
Redistricts the House of Representatives.
HB 1659 (2012)
"Women's Right to Know Act," mandating that women considering an abortion receive "complete and accurate information on abortion and its alternatives."
SB 295 (2012)
Increases the Research and Development tax credit.
CACR 33 (2012)
Constitutional amendment changing the state legislature to biennial sessions.
HB 648 (2012)
Forbids the use of eminent domain for regional electricity projects when costs and benefits cannot be shared across the ISO - New England network.
HB 1383 (2012)
States that only United States citizens may receive in-state tuition at the University of New Hampshire.
HB 1487 (2012)
Requires legislative approval for the expenditure of funds involving New Hampshire in any low carbon fuel standards program, such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
HB 1679 (2012)
Prohibits partial birth abortions and abortions in the third trimester.
SB 372 (2012)
Establishes a tax credit for businesses that contribute to a scholarship fund for students who wish to attend private, parochial, or home schools.
SB 289 (2012)
Requires voters to present identification at polling places.
HB 1560 (2012)
Establishes the interstate Health Care Compact, which provides that each member state shall have the authority to enact state laws that trump all federal laws regarding health care within its state.
HB 474 (2011)
Right-to-Work bill that prohibits collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union.
HB 370 (2011)
Reverses the expanded definition of bullying in the Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention Act.
SB 27 (2011)
Raises the speed limit in some areas of Lake Winnipesaukee.
SB 52 (2011)
Repeals early release programs for inmates convicted of violent crimes.
SB 1 (2011)
Eliminates "evergreen clauses" in public contracts.
SB 88 (2011)
Expands the use of deadly force, adding "Stand Your Ground" to the "Castle Doctrine." Under this bill victims could use deadly force without retreating, anywhere the victim has the right to be.
HB 109 (2011)
Prohibits local planning boards from requiring sprinklers as a condition for a local permit.
HB 133 (2011)
Ties the New Hampshire minimum wage to the federal minimum wage.
SB 57 (2011)
Makes various revisions to title loan regulations.
HB 329 (2011)
Requires parental notification prior to a minor's abortion.
SB 3 (2011)
Makes various changes to the state retirement system, such as raising retirement ages and increasing member contributions.
HB 218 (2011)
Repeals the New Hampshire Rail Transit Auhority (NHRTA).
HB 519 (2011)
Repeals the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), New Hampshire's cap-and-trade program.
HB 113 (2011)
Prohibits the use of state funds for New Hampshire Public Television (NHPTV).
SB 464 (2010)
Establishes speed limits on Lake Winnipesaukee.
HB 1644 (2010)
Includes all fetuses as potential victims under first and second degree murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide.
HB 1653 (2010)
Decriminalizes possession of 1/4 ounce or less of marijuana, with additional penalties for violators under age eighteen.
SB 450 (2010)
Makes various budget cuts.
CACR 28 (2010)
Constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman.
HB 1590 (2010)
Repeals same-sex marriage.
SB 489 (2010)
Authorizes three casinos in New Hampshire.
HB 1128 (2010)
Makes various regulatory changes, such as allowing towns to adopt a local meals and rooms tax in addition to the state meals and rooms tax and authorizing expanded gambling.
HB 1607 (2010)
Establishes certain requirements for the reasonable compensation deduction under the business profits tax. The bill creates a committee to study safe harbors and taxation of investment organizations. This bill also deletes a provision subjecting to taxation certain income accumulated in trust for the benefit of unborn or unascertained persons.SB 497 (2010)
Establishes certain requirements for the reasonable compensation deduction under the business profits tax. This bill also establishes a committee to study safe harbors.
HB 383 (2009)
Requires seat belt usage.
HB 415 (2009)
Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity.
HB 436 (2009)
Legalizes same-sex marriage.
HB 648 (2009)
Allows medicinal use of marijuana, without allowing home growing.
HB 556 (2009)
Repeals the death penalty.
HB 531 (2009)
Requires parental notification prior to a minor's abortion.
