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Position on Issues

Voting Record, 2024

In 2022, Gagne voted to keep the Education Freedom Account program (HB 1683). In 2023, Gagne voted for two bills that would expand eligibility for the Education Freedom Account program (HB 367 and HB 464). In 2024 Rep. Gagne voted in favor of several bills to expand eligibility for Education Freedom Accounts, including HB 1561, HB 1634, HB 1665, and HB 1677. Gagne also voted against HB 1512, which would limit the EFA program to a budget.

Voting Record, 2023

Voted to consider HB 591, a bill that would prohibit a doctor from performing an abortion after detecting a fetal heartbeat.

Voting Record, 2016

Gagne voted for various abortion restrictions in 2016, including a bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks gestation (HB 1636).

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Voting Record, 2024

Voted against establishing a climate and health protection program with non-state funds, such as federal grants (SB 496).

Voting Record, 2022

Voted to create a conditional "affidavit ballot" for voters registering on Election Day without ID (SB 418)

Voting Record, 2024

In 2024 Rep. Gagne voted against a few bills that would ease zoning requirements. For example, Gagne voted against HB 1291 (which would increase rights of property owners to build accessory dwelling units), HB 1399 (which would make it easier to convert single family residence into two units), and HB 1400 (which would limit parking requirements, plus add tax credits for office conversions).

Voting Record, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

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?

Voting Record, 2024

In 2023 Rep. Gagne voted against legalizing private marijuana sales with a 12.5% excise tax (HB 639). In 2024 Gagne voted against legalizing marijuana with licensed outlets and a 10% tax on monthly total gross revenue (HB 1633).

Voting Record, 2022

Voted against a bill to legalize marijuana with the Liquor Commission regulating sales (HB 1598)

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Against"

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?

Voting Record, 2023

Gagne voted for HB 625, a 2021 bill to prohibit abortion after 24 weeks gestation, unless there is a medical emergency. The bill did not include exceptions for rape or incest. In 2023 Gagne voted to keep this ban in place (HB 271).

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

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

When asked a similar question on the 2016 Citizens Count survey, Gagne indicated, "I support increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Against"

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