Frank Emiro Sr.
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Project Vote Smart Survey, 2008
"Commuter rail to Boston via I 93 with federal funding and grants"
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Project Vote Smart Survey, 2008
Supports legalizing physician assisted suicide in New Hampshire
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH allow binding referendums?
"I would have to look into it before I made a decision."
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Project Vote Smart Survey, 2016
"No sales or income tax."
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Project Vote Smart Survey, 2016
"No sales or income tax."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
Supports expanded gambling as a revenue source for the state
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"NH should not decriminalize marijuana. The federal government should step in to stop any illegal drugs from being brought in."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
What differentiates you from your opponents?
"I am a Republican, yet I work well with Democrats. The people who are on the extremes are the ones who create a lot of issues that affect everyone. I will represent all the people in the district and in the state of NH. I will represent the people I am electe to represent, whether they voted for me or not."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should LLCs be subject to the interest and dividends tax?
Does not support the LLC tax as a revenue source for New Hampshire
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Project Vote Smart Survey, 2008
"Get rid of NH Turnpike system. If tolls remain, only keep Hooksett, Hampton & Bedford tolls. Federal funding as per the interstate system."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH continue to allow medicinal marijuana?
"I supported a bill for medicinal marijuana for the terminally ill (who also cannot drive to prevent driving under the influence)"
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Project Vote Smart Survey, 2008
Supports access to abortion and states, "I do not think abortion should be used as a form of birth control or to just eliminate a life. If there is an option to adopt, I would hope that is thought about before doing an abortion."
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Project Vote Smart Survey, 2008
Supports state and local law enforcement officials enforcing federal immigration laws
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Project Vote Smart Survey, 2008
Supports the death penalty
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
What is your philosophy of government?
"What the Founding Fathers wanted was to ensure that we had opportunities to achieve things in life without restrictions from government or bullies and thugs."
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Project Vote Smart Survey, 2008
"No sales or income tax."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH repeal same-sex marriage?
"The Constitution says everyone has equal rights. I believe in equal rights, no matter your sexual orientation."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"Yes, automobile insurance should be mandatory"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should businesses that provide insurance be required to cover contraception?
"they should be able to deny coverage"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH require motorcycle helmets?
"No, let those who ride decide"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH require seat belts?
"No, adults should be able to choose whether or not to wear a seatbelt"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH revise the meals and rooms tax?
Does not support a local meals and rooms tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH use taxpayer money to build a memorial to the Old Man?
"No, do not use public money for a manmade Old Man"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Yes, some restrictions."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH government switch from a pension system to a 401(k)-style retirement plan?
"Yes, it should be reformed. If a judge is making $170,000 a year, I don't know why they should get state retirement. The system needs reform."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Why are you running?
"Being fed up with people who say they are going to do something and then they don't do anything at all except smile. It's all about them."
Voting Record
HB 1590 (2010)
Repeals same-sex marriage.
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.
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 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 450 (2010)
Makes various budget cuts.
SS HB 1 (2010)
Repeals the LLC tax.
HB 1653 (2010)
Decriminalizes possession of 1/4 ounce or less of marijuana, with additional penalties for violators under age eighteen.
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.
SB 489 (2010)
Authorizes three casinos in New Hampshire.
CACR 28 (2010)
Constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman.
HB 415 (2009)
Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity.
HB 436 (2009)
Legalizes same-sex marriage.
HB 556 (2009)
Repeals the death penalty.
HB 383 (2009)
Requires seat belt usage.
HB 531 (2009)
Requires parental notification prior to a minor's abortion.
HB 648 (2009)
Allows medicinal use of marijuana, without allowing home growing.
