Jim Qualey
Serving as: NH House Cheshire County District 18
Completed our 2024 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support the “Education Freedom Account” program, which gives students access to the per-pupil share of state school funding to spend on private school or home school expenses?
"Educational freedom accounts provide more opportunity for parents to choose the educational approach that best fits the needs of their children. This is particularly true for families with low or modest incomes."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I support New Hampshire's current law on abortion which allows abortions without restriction for the first 6 months of gestation and provides exceptions in cases of fatal fetal anomalies or serious risks to the health or life of the mother. There is no need for a guarantee of 'the right to access abortion before 24 weeks' Reproductive rights are not in any way under threat in New Hampshire. New Hampshire law unambiguously allows unrestricted access to abortion during the first 6 months of pregnancy."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I support New Hampshire's current law on abortion which allows abortions without restriction for the first 6 months of gestation and provides exceptions in cases of fatal fetal anomalies or serious risks to the health or life of the mother. There is no need for a guarantee of 'the right to access abortion before 24 weeks' Reproductive rights are not in any way under threat in New Hampshire. New Hampshire law unambiguously allows unrestricted access to abortion during the first 6 months of pregnancy."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"
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Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Against"
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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?
"The use of affidavit ballots for new voters has been superseded by the voting law changes made by the adoption of HB 1569 in 2024. They will no longer be part of New Hampshire elections after the November 2024 general elections."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"'Encouragement' might be acceptable. However, state-mandated zoning changes are UNACCEPTABLE."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?
"Expanding net metering to more private systems would increase the costs for the great majority of ratepayers. New Hampshire's electrical energy costs are already among the highest in the country. I will not support any measures which further increase the costs for most rate payers."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I support New Hampshire's current law on abortion which allows abortions without restriction for the first 6 months of gestation and provides exceptions in cases of fatal fetal anomalies or serious risks to the health or life of the mother. There is no need for a guarantee of 'the right to access abortion before 24 weeks' Reproductive rights are not in any way under threat in New Hampshire. New Hampshire law unambiguously allows unrestricted access to abortion during the first 6 months of pregnancy."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"The most effective and long-lasting approach to improving access to and the affordability of New Hampshire childcare is to increase the supply of those services. This is best done by revising regulations which unnecessarily restrict the supply. A start on this process has been made. For example, in 2024 the legislature revised childcare licensure requirements to exempt from licensing the care of up to 4 children in addition to one's own children in private home daycare. Childcare centers currently face over 100 pages of regulations. Clearly, there is more work which needs to be done."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"Every community's educational needs are unique. Funding though local property taxes is the best way to ensure that each community has the control necessary to be able to meet its particular needs."
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"Before I would consider further decriminalizing marijuana growing and use we would have to have reliable tests and standards to determine whether a driver's ability to safely operate a vehicle has been impaired by that use."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Before I would consider further decriminalizing marijuana growing and use we would have to have reliable tests and standards to determine whether a driver's ability to safely operate a vehicle has been impaired by that use."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Before I would consider further decriminalizing marijuana growing and use we would have to have reliable tests and standards to determine whether a driver's ability to safely operate a vehicle has been impaired by that use."
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
"It's unnecessary. What jurisdiction do states have over actions committed in other states?"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I support New Hampshire's current law on abortion which allows abortions without restriction for the first 6 months of gestation and provides exceptions in cases of fatal fetal anomalies or serious risks to the health or life of the mother. There is no need for a guarantee of 'the right to access abortion before 24 weeks' Reproductive rights are not in any way under threat in New Hampshire. New Hampshire law unambiguously allows unrestricted access to abortion during the first 6 months of pregnancy."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"For"
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"'...shall not be infringed.'"
