James Leon Roesener
Running for: NH House Merrimack County District 22
Awaiting response to our 2024 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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Candidate's Website, 2022
"Reproductive healthcare is an essential aspect in maintaining overall health. I am fully committed to defending the right to abortion, contraception, and all reproductive health services in New Hampshire.
- "Repeal current standing abortion bans.
- "Prioritize public safety at and around reproductive healthcare centers.
- "Legislation to enshrine the right to access abortion in New Hampshire.
- "Fight for Medicaid coverage of abortion and abortion-related services."
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Candidate's Website, 2022
"Reproductive healthcare is an essential aspect in maintaining overall health. I am fully committed to defending the right to abortion, contraception, and all reproductive health services in New Hampshire.
- "Repeal current standing abortion bans.
- "Prioritize public safety at and around reproductive healthcare centers.
- "Legislation to enshrine the right to access abortion in New Hampshire.
- "Fight for Medicaid coverage of abortion and abortion-related services."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
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Voting Record, 2023
Voted for HB 208, a bill to establish greenhouse gas emission reduction goals for the state, to net zero by 2050. The bill also required the Department of Environmental Services to develop a climate action plan.
No Response
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?
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Candidate's Website, 2022
"New Hampshire is in the midst of a housing crisis. With a rental vacancy at 1%, a houseless population that has doubled, and steadily increasing costs, more needs to be done. I plan to fight for housing solutions for all."For| Read My Position
Voting Record, 2024
Voted to increase the maximum electric generating capacity to participate in net energy metering, from one to five megawatts (HB 523)
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Candidate's Website, 2022
"Reproductive healthcare is an essential aspect in maintaining overall health. I am fully committed to defending the right to abortion, contraception, and all reproductive health services in New Hampshire.
- "Repeal current standing abortion bans.
- "Prioritize public safety at and around reproductive healthcare centers.
- "Legislation to enshrine the right to access abortion in New Hampshire.
- "Fight for Medicaid coverage of abortion and abortion-related services."
For| Read My Position
Voting Record, 2024
Voted to consider starting a Child Care Workforce Fund to recruit and retain New Hampshire child care employees (HB 1611)
No Response
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?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
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Candidate's Website, 2022
"Legalization and taxation of recreational cannabis."No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
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Candidate's Website, 2022
"Raise minimum wage to at least $15/hr."For| Read My Position
Voting Record, 2024
Voted for HB 368, a bill that would provide various legal protections for persons receiving gender-related health care. For example, HB 368 would prohibit New Hampshire from enforcing an order from another state to remove a child from a home based on a parent allowing their child to receive gender-affirming health care.
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Candidate's Website, 2022
"Reproductive healthcare is an essential aspect in maintaining overall health. I am fully committed to defending the right to abortion, contraception, and all reproductive health services in New Hampshire.
- "Repeal current standing abortion bans.
- "Prioritize public safety at and around reproductive healthcare centers.
- "Legislation to enshrine the right to access abortion in New Hampshire.
- "Fight for Medicaid coverage of abortion and abortion-related services."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
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Voting Record, 2023
In 2023 Roesner voted against allowing extreme risk protection orders/a "red flag law" (HB 106) and voted against banning firearms in school zones (HB 32). However, Roesner also voted to consider expanding background checks for firearms (HB 59) and voted to establish a 3-day waiting period for firearm purchases (HB 76).