Martin Laferte
Historical Details
Position on Issues
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"Any cell phone use is distracting and should be restricted other than in exceptional cases, like an emergency."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
Opposes an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gambling Winnings Tax, Raise a Variety of Fees, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
Opposes an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gambling Winnings Tax, Raise a Variety of Fees, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"This is a complex issue with many ramifications, and I am still studying it."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I support the adoption of Common Core Standards by the state."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"The possession of small quantities of marijuana should not be a crime."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing political campaigns."
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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."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?
Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gambling Winnings Tax, Raise a Variety of Fees, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"Our employment laws are generally adequate as they are."
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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?
Opposes an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gambling Winnings Tax, Raise a Variety of Fees, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I support legislation requiring auto insurance for all registered vehicles."
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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."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I believe assault weapons should be banned."
