Kenneth Kreis Sr.

"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing political campaigns. We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing all politically-related advertising."

Increase charter school funding
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"With appropriate qualifying criteria, I would support increasing state funding to charter schools."

More legal protections for employees
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?

"Certain areas of our employment laws need to be changed to protect employees: overtime"

More welfare restrictions
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I support such legislation."

Northern Pass
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?

"I would consider supporting the Northern Pass Project with appropriate modifications to the plan."

Property tax over income/sales tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?

"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending."

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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?

"NH should withdraw from RGGI and structure its own energy strategy."

Require car insurance
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?

"I oppose legislation that would mandate insurance in order to register a vehicle."

Require labels on GMO foods
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?

"I oppose such legislation because this is a complex area and requires more study."

Right-to-Work
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

"Right to Work legislation should be considered along with other changes to NH's employment laws."

State role in economic growth
Other| Read My Position

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Yes, the state should do more: tax breaks to small business"

Stricter gun laws
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I oppose any limits on assault weapons."

Wind power restrictions
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"I believe we should move forward with appropriate wind power projects utilizing the present review process."

Voting Record

Did not vote

SB 295 (2012)

Increases the Research and Development tax credit.

Excused/did not vote

HB 1383 (2012)

States that only United States citizens may receive in-state tuition at the University of New Hampshire.

Voted against a Prescription Monitoring Program

SB 286 (2012)

Establishes a prescription drug monitoring program funded entirely through "grants, gifts, or user contributions."

Voted against allowing businesses to deny Same-sex couples

HB 1264 (2012)

Establishes a religious exemption for individuals who do not wish to provide accommodations, goods, or services for same-sex marriages.

Voted against decriminalization of marijuana

HB 1526 (2012)

Decriminalizes possession of 1/2 ounce or less of marijuana, with additional penalties for violators under age twenty-one.

Voted against exempting foodstuffs from federal regulation

HB 1650 (2012)

Exempts foodstuffs grown or produced and then sold in New Hampshire from federal regulation.

Voted against legalizing marijuana

HB 1705 (2012)

Legalizes and taxes marijuana for adults over age twenty-one.

Voted against limiting abortion

HB 1660 (2012)

Prohibits abortions beyond 20 weeks gestation.

Voted against limiting property tax exemptions

HB 1482 (2012)

Limits the exemption from property taxation granted to charitable nonprofit hospitals only to the main campus of the hospital.

Voted against public financing

HB 1676 (2012)

Establishes a pilot program to provide public financing for eligible candidates for state senator.

Voted against raising the age of juvenile offenders

HB 1667 (2012)

Raises the threshold between juvenile and adult offenders from seventeen to eighteen years-old.

Voted against

HB 1659 (2012)

"Women's Right to Know Act," mandating that women considering an abortion receive "complete and accurate information on abortion and its alternatives."

Voted for "Right to Work"

HB 1677 (2012)

Right-to-Work bill that prohibits collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union.

Voted for Health Care Compact

HB 1560 (2012)

Establishes the interstate Health Care Compact, which provides that each member state shall have the authority to enact state laws that trump all federal laws regarding health care within its state.

Voted for limiting assistance

Limits financial assistance for mothers who have additional children while receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The House and Senate amended the bill to instead establish an income and identity verification system for public assistance recipients.

Voted for medicinal marijuana

SB 409 (2012)

Allows medicinal marijuana through home growing.

Voted for requiring legislative approval

HB 1487 (2012)

Requires legislative approval for the expenditure of funds involving New Hampshire in any low carbon fuel standards program, such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Voted in favor of earned time credits for rehabilitation

HB 1654 (2012)

Authorizes earned time credits for inmates participating in rehabilitative programming.

Voted in favor of keeping the prohibition on weapon possession for felons

HB 1511 (2012)

Removes the prohibition on convicted felons possessing certain weapons for self-defense.

Voted in favor of limiting Eminent domain

HB 648 (2012)

Forbids the use of eminent domain for regional electricity projects when costs and benefits cannot be shared across the ISO - New England network.

Voted in favor of moratoriums

HB 1405 (2012)

Allows local governments to establish moratoriums on refugee resettlement.

Voted to allow concealed carry without a license

HB 330 (2011)

Repeals the requirement to obtain a license to carry a concealed firearm.

Voted to consider a requirement to verify eligibility

HB 1492 (2012)

Requires public employers to verify an employee's eligibility to work in the United States.

Voted to consider limiting primary elections to party members

HB 1595 (2012)

Limits primary elections to voters who have registered as party members.

Voted to override Governor's veto

HB 1679 (2012)

Prohibits partial birth abortions and abortions in the third trimester.

Voted to override Governor's veto

HB 1666 (2012)

Requires legislative approval of any collective bargaining agreement entered into by the state.

Voted to override Governor's veto

HB 592 (2012)

Redistricts the House of Representatives.

Voted to override Governor's veto

SB 372 (2012)

Establishes a tax credit for businesses that contribute to a scholarship fund for students who wish to attend private, parochial, or home schools.

Voted to override Governor's veto

SB 289 (2012)

Requires voters to present identification at polling places.

Voted to support the Electoral College

HCR 42 (2012)

Expresses support for preserving the Electoral College.

Voted to table this bill

HB 1413 (2012)

Directs New Hampshire to withdraw from the No Child Left Behind federal education program.

Did not vote

HB 569 (2011)

Establishes "domestic unions" as an alternative to marriage.

Vote to override Governor's veto

HB 218 (2011)

Repeals the New Hampshire Rail Transit Auhority (NHRTA).

Voted against an exemption from the education property tax

HB 340 (2011)

Exempts parents from the education property tax if their children are not enrolled in public school.

Voted against Changing elibigility to vote

HB 176 (2011)

Changes the definition of "domicile" for voting purposes so that out-of-state students can not claim domicile in New Hampshire.

Voted against earmarks for public safety

HR 9 (2011)

Resolution expressing support for earmarks for law enforcement.

Voted against earmarks for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

HCR 23 (2011)

Urges congressional earmarks for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Voted against raising the speed limit

SB 27 (2011)

Raises the speed limit in some areas of Lake Winnipesaukee.

Voted for defunding NHPTV

HB 113 (2011)

Prohibits the use of state funds for New Hampshire Public Television (NHPTV).

Voted in favor of a narrower definition of bullying

HB 370 (2011)

Reverses the expanded definition of bullying in the Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention Act.

Voted in favor of repealing early release Programs

SB 52 (2011)

Repeals early release programs for inmates convicted of violent crimes.

Voted to consider repealing the public kindergarten requirement

HB 631 (2011)

Repeals the requirement that school districts offer public kindergarten.

Voted to eliminate "evergreen clauses"

SB 1 (2011)

Eliminates "evergreen clauses" in public contracts.

Voted to override Governor's veto

SB 88 (2011)

Expands the use of deadly force, adding "Stand Your Ground" to the "Castle Doctrine." Under this bill victims could use deadly force without retreating, anywhere the victim has the right to be.

Voted to override Governor's veto