Kevin A. Avard
Running for: NH Senate District 12
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?
"For"
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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 NH's current law that prohibits abortions after 6 months. I have no intention of bringing in any legislation that would change that. I believe we need to change hearts and minds on this issue."
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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 NH's current law that prohibits abortions after 6 months. I have no intention of bringing in any legislation that would change that. I believe we need to change hearts and minds on this issue."
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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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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"As Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee I've supported expanded use of renewable energy sources, especially hydro and solar. I believe that while New Hampshire's role in climate change is limited compared to larger international polluters, we must do what we can to preserve our state's natural resources and beauty while also working to lower our energy costs and diversifying our sources of energy."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"We need to strike a delicate balance between local control and private property rights. We need to get our state's housing shortage under control, and the best way to do that is by building more homes that working families can afford. This means that we need to cut through the government red tape and unnecessary regulations that are holding up new constructions."
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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?
"As Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee I've led efforts to expand net metering for commercial, non profit, and municipal hosts and will continue to do so. I believe it is important to diversify our sources of energy and solar and other forms of renewable energy play a critical role. It is important to point out that at the state level we are not able to increase the net metering cap past 5mw as that would fall under federal jurisdiction and beyond our control at the state level."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I support NH's current law that prohibits abortions after 6 months. I have no intention of bringing in any legislation that would change that. I believe we need to change hearts and minds on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"The costs of child care have risen greatly over the past few years and with more families already struggling to make ends meet due to inflation and rising costs, it is important that we do what we can to provide relief. I was proud to support increased funding for child care and maternal health in last year's budget and will continue to look for ways to make child care more affordable for working families."
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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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"I have always supported ATCs and supported legislation to allow them to go for-profit to be more competitive so those that would like to use medical marijuana are not paying a higher premium than those purchasing recreational marijuana."
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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?
"I have always supported ATCs and supported legislation to allow them to go for-profit to be more competitive so those that would like to use medical marijuana are not paying a higher premium than those purchasing recreational marijuana."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"I have always supported ATCs and supported legislation to allow them to go for-profit to be more competitive so those that would like to use medical marijuana are not paying a higher premium than those purchasing recreational marijuana."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Against"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I support NH's current law that prohibits abortions after 6 months. I have no intention of bringing in any legislation that would change that. I believe we need to change hearts and minds on this issue."
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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?
"Against"
