James Leon Roesener

Voting Record, 2024

In 2024 Rep. Roesener voted against several bills to expand eligibility for Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs), including HB 1561, HB 1634, HB 1665, and HB 1677. Roesener also voted for HB 1512, which would limit the EFA program to a budget.

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."

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

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.

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?

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."

Voting Record, 2024

Voted to increase the maximum electric generating capacity to participate in net energy metering, from one to five megawatts (HB 523)

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."

Voting Record, 2024

Voted to consider starting a Child Care Workforce Fund to recruit and retain New Hampshire child care employees (HB 1611)

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?

Candidate's Website, 2022

"Legalization and taxation of recreational cannabis."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?

Candidate's Website, 2022

"Raise minimum wage to at least $15/hr."

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.

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?

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).