Laurie Deptula
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH abolish partisan primaries and adopt the "Top 2" primary system?
"Not sure if the top 2 primary is the right answer but I do believe that party preference or affiliation is irrelevant. Where one stands on issues and the character of the person running for office is more important. As I see it, voting has become like a sporting event, Us vs Them, rather than the best candidate."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH allow binding referendums?
"I think this might be a good idea. Given that most citizens are unaware of matters before the legislature. I believe there should be a more open & consistent means of ensuring that the people of this state know what's going on in our government."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
Opposes a general sales tax and/or state income tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
Opposes a general sales tax and/or state income tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH pass a constitutional amendment giving the Legislature more control over the distribution of school funding?
"I am unable to respond to this in a confident manner at this time. However, I believe the courts should be limited in their involvement on many issues."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"I have mixed thoughts on this subject & would need to research this matter further in order to respond more accurately."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should LLCs be subject to the interest and dividends tax?
Opposes LLC tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH increase the interest and dividends tax?
Opposes increase in I&D Tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?
Opposes adding tolls on I-93 (Mass. Border)
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH continue to allow medicinal marijuana?
Supports legalizing medicinal marijuana
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"If the federal government were actually enforcing these laws & securing our borders so that there were no concerns for the citizens across the nation, then this wouldn't be a question."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH keep the death penalty?
"If anyone is bold enough to violate the rights of another in such manner as murder, rape, treason, home invasion, I believe that they should lose their rights. And, if it was believed that the consequences or their actions would lead to death, it might deter such actions. We are equal but when one person takes another person rights, why should the rest of us be compassionate about their rights?"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
Opposes a general sales tax and/or state income tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH repeal same-sex marriage?
Supports repeal of the gay marriage law. "A restructuring of the common law marriage should also be done."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
Opposes mandatory car insurance
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH require motorcycle helmets?
Opposes mandatory helmet law for motorcycle riders
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH require seat belts?
Opposes mandatory seat belt law for adults
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH revise the meals and rooms tax?
Opposes local meals and rooms tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH government switch from a pension system to a 401(k)-style retirement plan?
Supports reforming retirement benefits for municipal and state employees
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
Opposes restricting use of windmills and windfarms for power generation based on amount of subsidies, aesthetics, or environmental impact. "NH should be more concerned with providing alternate sources of energy in a manner that ensures residence reliability."
