Dennis D'Ovidio
Historical Details
Position on Issues
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to raise the gas tax in 2014?
Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gasoline Tax, Gambling Winnings Tax, Raise a Variety of Fees"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?
"Not at this time. We need to address the more immediate and critical issues of our roads and bridges first."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH limit terms for elected officials?
"I am undecided on this issue."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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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."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I oppose NH adding an income tax on earned income."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I oppose NH adding a broad-based sales tax."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I support some casino gambling in New Hampshire."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"We should revise the present law on marijuana possession to make it less punitive."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"I support broader campaign finance disclosure laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"I believe the current level of funding is adequate."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH increase law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?
Open to considering tolls on I-93 (Mass Border)
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"I do not support legalization of marijuana at this time. If the surrounding states move to legalize marijuana then I would consider supporting a bill. I support decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana. I would want to review each of the bills before making a final determination on their merits"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?
"All citizens of NH should have access to affordable health care including preventative health care. Unless and until there is a reasonable and affordable alternative to Medicaid expansion, I support reauthorization."
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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."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"I am undecided on this issue."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I would need to see the legislation in order to support or oppose."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"I oppose the Northern Pass as currently proposed."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gasoline Tax, Gambling Winnings Tax, Raise a Variety of Fees"
Undecided| Read My Position
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?
" I need to study this matter more fully."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I believe auto insurance should sometimes be required."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I would need to read the bill before making a decision."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"I see no need to implement right to work legislation."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
What is your opinion on the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood?
"I support the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"Job stimulation is best left to the private sector."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?
"I support NH continuing to administer statewide standards-based student assessments."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I believe the current gun laws of NH are sufficient to prevent/reduce gun violence with the inclusion of mandatory background checks for all gun show purchases."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
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, 2016
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I oppose restrictions on further wind power development."