Jeremy Dobson
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH allow binding referendums?
"We have such a citizen-run government already. Our founding fathers aimed at 1 rep per 100 citizens...we still have an incredibly well-represented populace. I do not feel we need to Jane a referendum option."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
Opposes an income and/or sales tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
Opposes an income and/or sales tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
Does not support expanded gambling as a revenue source
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
Yes, decriminalize marijuana.
Yes, legalize medicinal marijuana.
I would go as far as legalizing entirely but these would be two good first steps
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
What differentiates you from your opponents?
"I do not want the government mandating what I can and cannot do in my home, with my doctor, or to my body. One of my opponents has sponsored multiple anti-choice bills and has wasted government time "recognizing" work done by misleading counseling offices instead of helping put people back to work, rebuilding infrastructure, or fixing public education."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should LLCs be subject to the interest and dividends tax?
Does not support an LLC tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
What is your philosophy of government?
"To ensure the basic rights for its people: Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. For too long we have been giving up our freedoms in a quest for these rights but they've been right in front of us all along. The federal government has grown to big, the state governments have acquiesced too much power, and the People have become too dependent on government."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
Opposes an income and/or sales tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
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?
"No, do not repeal RGGI"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH repeal same-sex marriage?
"No, do not repeal"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"No, automobile insurance should be optional"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should businesses that provide insurance be required to cover contraception?
"they should not 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"
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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?
"No, do not tighten gun laws"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH government switch from a pension system to a 401(k)-style retirement plan?
"No, do not reform benefits"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Why are you running?
"The ability to truly get involved and make a difference in our state is what attracted me to running for office. I want to participate directly in the polictal process of this great state. Over the last few years I have found myself scratching my head and wondering why things are going the direction they are and why we're spending so much time arguing over polarizing politics instead of collaborating to fix problems. As Ghandi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world." I want to be a part of the solution."
Voting Record
HB 1411 (2014)
Sends some of last year's budget surplus to the Department of Health and Human Services.
SB 413 (2014)
Expands Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible.
HB 1503 (2014)
Originally written to include fetuses eight weeks and older as potential victims under first and second degree murder, manslaughter, negligent homicide, and causing or aiding suicide. The House amended the bill to instead increase penalties for for manslaughter or negligent homicide causing a miscarriage or stillbirth.
SB 319 (2014)
Authorizes "buffer zones" for protestors around reproductive health clinics.
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).
HB 1325 (2014)
Allows physician-assisted suicide.
HB 1602 (2014)
Givies the Public Utilities Commission the power to force PSNH to sell its power plants. This bill also requires the state Site Evaluation Committee to address scenic impacts, sound impacts, fire protection plans, and more when evaluating wind farm proposals.
HB 1294 (2014)
Requires Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to allow any health provider into their network for the purpose of participating in the online health insurance exchange.
HB 1170 (2014)
Repeals the death penalty.
HB 1360 (2014)
Forbids cell phone use while driving, unless hands-free.
HB 1625 (2014)
Decriminalizes possession of one ounce or less of marijuana, with additional penalties for violators under age twenty-one.
HB 1403 (2014)
Raises the minimum wage, starting at $9 per hour.
SB 367 (2014)
Increases the gas tax by four-cents per gallon and removes the toll at Exit 12 in Merrimack.
HB 1486 (2014)
Decreases the fine for underage drinking from $300 to $100 on first offense and from $600 to $300 on a subsequent offense.
SB 203 (2014)
Forbids the use of EBT cards or cash from EBT cards for alcohol, tobacco, lottery tickets, firearms, or adult entertainment.
HB 1508 (2014)
Terminates New Hampshire’s participation in the Common Core educational standards.
SB 318 (2014)
Establishes the crime of domestic violence.
HB 1633 (2014)
Authorizes one casino in New Hampshire, regulated by the Gaming Commission.
SB 3 (2014)
Removes all tolls in Merrimack.
HB 271 (2013)
Forbids NH from expanding Medicaid eligibility under the federal Affordable Care Act.
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.
HB 451 (2013)
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.
HB 659 (2013)
Increases the tobacco tax.
HB 443 (2013)
Bans prison privatization.
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 630 (2013)
Reallocates proceeds from RGGI to the low-income energy efficiency program.
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.
HB 2 (2013)
Makes various appropriations related to the budget bill, and establishes commissions to study Medicaid expansion and casino regulations.
HB 573 (2013)
Allows medicinal use of marijuana, without allowing home growing.
HB 501 (2013)
Sets the state minimum wage at $7.25, in place of federal minimum wage.
SB 1 (2013)
Increases the Research and Development tax credit.
SB 153 (2013)
Gives the legislature power to review collective bargaining agreements entered into by the state.
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 323 (2013)
Right-to-Work bill that prohibits collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union.
SB 152 (2013)
Authorizes a casino.
SB 163 (2013)
Establishes a commission to recommend legislation to prepare for projected sea level rise and other coastal and coastal watershed hazards.
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.
