Nancy A. Murphy
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Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
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?
On the 2018 Citizens Count issue survey Murphy indicated, "I oppose allocating tax revenues for private and/or home schooling costs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"Based upon my religious beliefs and as both an adoptee and adoptive parent, I personally am pro-life. Having said that, I would however, vote pro-choice believing that reproductive health decisions should be made between a woman & her health provider."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
When asked about banning abortion after 20 weeks gestation on our 2018 survey, Murphy wrote, "Based upon my religious beliefs and as both an adoptee and adoptive parent, I personally am pro-life. Having said that, I would however, vote pro-choice believing that reproductive health decisions should be made between a woman & her health provider."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?
"I support expanded commuter rail."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH limit terms for elected officials?
"I don't believe that 'career' politicians are in the best interest of NH. I believe society benefits from positive change and that there should be some limits on the number of terms elected officials can serve consecutively in the same position. Following a break in term, I would be open to supporting the right to refile for candidacy."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?
"Individual lives, families, our communities and society as a whole are being negatively impacted by substance misuse and abuse. The more widespread substance abuse becomes, the more it affects all of us. Opiate and other addictions are causing a public health crisis that is costing the state, and our citizens in a number of ways. This problem is compounded when those dealing with addiction also have mental health issues. Crime, violence, family disruption, and child abuse and neglect (requiring that DCYF open 'founded' cases, provide family supports and services, and out of home foster placement for children), all increase due to addiction. Individuals with significant addiction issues may lose their ability to maintain employment and thus, the ability to provide for their own needs. Addiction monopolizes health care resources (emergency responders; emergency rooms, etc.) and increases health care costs. The economic toll all of this takes on our state is huge, and though solutions will require resources; failing to provide those resources will cost us more in the long run. Failing to adequately treat addiction and mental illness puts us in a 'pay now, or pay later' situation. We need to address both the substance abuse and mental health issues that are problematic in our society, by providing better prevention, intervention, treatment and support. We need more treatment providers, and better access to treatment, both in-patient and out-patient, and we need to be able to provide services at the community level. We need to increase available beds, and make those beds readily accessible. We must develop support systems for clients that foster long term recovery and health. Though funding is required to do these things, it should be looked at as an investment rather than an expense. We have already seen that the alternative is ultimately more costly."
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Voting Record, 2024
Voted against allowing medical aid in dying (sometimes called physician-assisted suicide) in 2024 (HB 1283).
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Voting Record, 2023
Voted against HB 591, a bill that would prohibit a doctor from performing an abortion after detecting a fetal heartbeat.
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
When asked about a 20-week abortion ban on the Citizens Count issue survey, Murphy wrote, "Based upon my religious beliefs and as both an adoptee and adoptive parent, I personally am pro-life. Having said that, I would however, vote pro-choice believing that reproductive health decisions should be made between a woman & her health provider."
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Voting Record, 2024
While the House did not address this issue directly, Rep. Murphy voted against HB 1419, a bill to ban various sex-related content in K-12 schools. Murphy also voted against HB 1312, a bill that would require school districts to notify parents two weeks before any curriculum related to sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.
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Voting Record, 2024
Voted to consider repealing the state law aimed at banning critical race theory in schools and state trainings (HB 1162)
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I oppose New Hampshire adding an income tax on earned income."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I oppose New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
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Voting Record, 2019
Voted in favor of HB 686, a bill that would extend the interest and dividends tax to capital gains and increase the exemptions and filing thresholds for the interest and dividends tax. HB 686 would have used the new capital gains tax revenue to increase per-pupil school funding and lower the state property tax rate.
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Voting Record, 2023
Voted for HB 208, a bill to establish greenhouse gas emission reduction goals for the state, to net zero by 2050. The bill also required the Department of Environmental Services to develop a climate action plan.
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
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?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?
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Voting Record, 2024
In 2024 Rep. Murphy voted for a few bills that would ease zoning requirements. For example, Murphy voted for HB 1291 (to increase rights of property owners to build accessory dwelling units), HB 1399 (to make it easier to convert single family residence into two units), and HB 1400 (to limit parking requirements, plus add tax credits for office conversions).
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Voting Record, 2024
Voted to increase the maximum electric generating capacity to participate in net energy metering, from one to five megawatts (HB 523)
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Voting Record, 2020
Voted for SB 124, a bill to revise the required minimum percentages of renewable energy in the Renewable Portfolio Standard, particularly to extend goals from 2025 to 2040.
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Voting Record, 2024
Voted for a constitutional right to abortion before 24 weeks (CACR 23).
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Voting Record, 2024
Voted to consider starting a Child Care Workforce Fund to recruit and retain New Hampshire child care employees (HB 1611)
No Response
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?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"I would support NH legalizing cannabis/ marijuana in a manner similar to the way we do alcohol; legalizing, regulating and taxing it for adult recreational use. NH could control its' sale and utilize the same services and facilities currently being utilized for the sale of distilled spirits. NH would benefit from the tax revenue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
When asked about marijuana legalization in general on the 2020 Citizens Count issue survey, Murphy wrote, "I would support NH legalizing cannabis/ marijuana in a manner similar to the way we do alcohol; legalizing, regulating and taxing it for adult recreational use. NH could control its' sale and utilize the same services and facilities currently being utilized for the sale of distilled spirits. NH would benefit from the tax revenue."
Murphy also voted for HB 1648, a 2020 bill that would permit adults to possess up to 3/4 of an ounce of cannabis, 5 grams of hashish, and other cannabis-infused products, and permit adults to grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home in a secure location that is not visible from other properties. The bill also allowed adults to give marijuana products away and sell marijuana accessories.
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
When asked about marijuana legalization in general on the 2020 Citizens Count issue survey, Murphy wrote, "I would support NH legalizing cannabis/ marijuana in a manner similar to the way we do alcohol; legalizing, regulating and taxing it for adult recreational use. NH could control its' sale and utilize the same services and facilities currently being utilized for the sale of distilled spirits. NH would benefit from the tax revenue."
Murphy also voted for HB 481, a 2019 bill to legalize and tax marijuana for adults over age twenty-one. A Cannabis Control Commission, similar to the Liquor Commission, would be responsible for licensing and enforcement. The bill also allowed limited home-growing of marijuana for personal use.
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
When asked about marijuana legalization in general on the 2020 Citizens Count issue survey, Murphy wrote, "I would support NH legalizing cannabis/ marijuana in a manner similar to the way we do alcohol; legalizing, regulating and taxing it for adult recreational use. NH could control its' sale and utilize the same services and facilities currently being utilized for the sale of distilled spirits. NH would benefit from the tax revenue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Was New Hampshire right to continue expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance?
"I think NH was right to continue expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of manged care instead of private insurance. However, I believe health care should be a top priority and support a single payer health care system that provides coverage for physical and mental health; pre-existing conditions; hearing,vision and dental care"
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Voting Record, 2024
During the 2019-2020 legislative session, Rep. Murphy voted for HB 186 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $12/hour), HB 731 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15/hour), and SB 10 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $12/hour). In the 2023-2024 session, Murphy voted for HB 57 (to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour) and HB 1322 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $17/hour, with future inflation adjustments).
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"To my knowledge there is no federal funding to cover these activities. I would be reluctant to spend a large share of a tight budget on activities that are secondary to the primary law enforcement mission of NH police."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"I would support some type of incentives for businesses that are shown to be, by independent evaluation, 'good neighbors', and consistent contributors to NH economic growth. One has to consider what the return is on investment. I would suggest that just because a business provides jobs here, doesn't mean that the business is a benefit to the community. For example, in Merrimack, an international company and state-identified industrial polluter has been, and continues to be, polluting our air, water and soil with toxic PFAS. The risk of negative health impacts to employees and the community; out-of-pocket expense for bottled water or in-home filtration systems; loss of home value, etc., must be considered when determining whether there is any real value of such a business being located here. Cost - benefit must be analyzed prior to determining the appropriateness of business incentives."
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Voting Record, 2019
Voted for HB 686, a bill that would increased per-pupil school funding by extending the interest and dividends tax to capital gains. HB 686 would also have increased the exemptions and filing thresholds for the interest and dividends tax, and lowered the state property tax rate.
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Is police brutality an issue in NH?
"I am not aware that any localized or systemic police brutality issues have been raised here. However, if there were to be, in the best interest of both law enforcement and the public, and to uphold the integrity of the public trust in law enforcement, NH should take any and all appropriate action to fully investigate such claims, and respond appropriately. Body cameras, should their use be implemented by police departments, can be beneficial to both police officers and the public as they provide objective evidence of police- public interactions."
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Voting Record, 2024
Voted for HB 368, a bill that would provide various legal protections for persons receiving gender-related health care. For example, HB 368 would prohibit New Hampshire from enforcing an order from another state to remove a child from a home based on a parent allowing their child to receive gender-affirming health care.
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
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?
"I support New Hampshire's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire maintain the renewable portfolio standard, which requires public utilities in New Hampshire to obtain a certain percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources (25% by 2025)?
"I support the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."
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Voting Record, 2023
Voted to repeal the "fetal life protection act", which restricts access to abortion after 24 weeks (HB 271).
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
When asked a similar question on the 2018 Citizens Count survey, Murphy wrote, "To my knowledge there is no federal funding to cover these activities. I would be reluctant to spend a large share of a tight budget on activities that are secondary to the primary law enforcement mission of NH police."Against| Read My Position
Voting Record, 2024
Voted to against a right-to-work bill (HB 1377)
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Voting Record, 2020
Voted against HB 1649, which would establish a road usage fee ranging from $10 to $125, based on a vehicle's miles per gallon, as part of annual car registration.
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?
"I would like to see NH residents have access to more affordable housing options, especially for senior citizens, the disabled, recent graduates, and working single parents. Advanced age, low wages/ income, health issues, college debt, etc., impact the ability of many NH residents to find affordable housing. Citizens would more likely be able to afford housing when in-state college tuition is 'affordable' and students aren't saddled with significant debt right out of college; NH citizens are paid a 'living' wage; we all have affordable health insurance and protections that keep us healthy, employable, and out of catastrophic health care debt ; etc. These and other changes would go far to help NH citizens afford a place to live. Local and state leaders can work together to collaborate on additional fiscally and socially responsible measures to support this effort. The solution doesn't necessarily have to be increasing the supply of housing, but rather improving the ability of citizens to afford it."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?
"Student assessments are important in that they that measure progress, competency, and performance which can then be used to guide the ongoing instructional path of individual students. NH should not 'teach to test' but instead, to prepare students for success in post-secondary education, their careers, and life. This should be the priority. Statewide testing to ensure consistent standards are met is important. I would seek the assistance of educational experts (such as the National Education Association) for recommendations as to best standards-based assessment tools."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I believe it is the duty of our legislators to protect gun owner's Second Amendment rights, as well as the rights of the public to be protected from gun violence. I support common sense gun control policies & legislation; universal background checks; closing the loopholes in the background check system; and banning bump stocks and high capacity magazines; all with the goal of preventing needless gun tragedies, both suicide and homicide. I would support judicially issued extreme risk protection orders (ERPO's) that restrict a person's right to have firearms when a judge determines- based upon evidence from families, household members, or law enforcement officers, that it is in the best interest of the gun owner, and/ or the public, to temporarily remove a person's access to firearms when they pose a risk of violence to themselves or others. Such legislation and public protections would not impact responsible gun owners rights."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"I oppose allocating tax revenues for private and/or home schooling costs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?
"All those domiciled in NH should be eligible to vote here. Election integrity should be the priority, and any legislation designed to limit access to voting should be carefully evaluated."
These objective, nonpartisan measures are used to show this legislator's activities at the Statehouse from the 2018 election through the end of the legislative session in 2020. The measures are not intended to present a ranking or rating of any kind. Average is that of all state elected officials in this chamber. "Prime sponsored bills that became law" include bill texts that were incorporated into "omnibus" bills following the coronavirus emergency.
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Bills sponsored (as prime sponsor)
Prime sponsored bills that became law
Voting Record
HB 1283 (2024)
Establishes a procedure for an individual with terminal illness to receive medical assistance in dying through the self administration of medication (sometimes called physician-assisted suicide). The bill establishes criteria for the prescription of such medication and establishes reporting requirements and penalties for misuse or noncompliance.
HB 619 (2023)
Prohibits gender transition care for minors under age 18. This bill also prohibits teaching about gender identity in public schools (with an exception for high school psychology courses), requires schools to use the name and gender that students are enrolled as, prohibits students from participating on sports teams that do not correspond to their biological sex at birth, and requires students to use the bathroom that corresponds with their biological sex at birth.
HB 1205 (2024)
Prohibits anyone with the reproductive biology and genetics of a male at birth from participating on school sports teams designated for females. As introduced, this bill covered K-12 schools as well as the university and community college system. The House amended the bill so that it only applies to middle and high schools.
HB 1419 (2024)
Prohibits K-12 schools from making "any material that is harmful to minors" available to students. The bill defines this material to include various content related to sex. This bill also requires school boards to adopt complaint resolution policies to address complaints regarding harmful material by parents or guardians.
HB 1248 (2024)
Changes the state limit on abortion after 24 weeks gestation to 15 days gestation.
HB 1665 (2024)
Raises the annual household income limit to qualify for the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program, from 350% to 500% of the federal poverty level (from about $100,000 to about $150,000 for a family of four).
The Senate rewrote the bill. The Senate version of the bill raises eligibility to just 400% of the federal poverty level, and extends the timeline for phase-out grants for public schools when students leave to use EFA program funds, from 2026 to 2029. These changes are similar to SB 442, a bill killed in the House.
HB 1377 (2024)
Right-to-work bill that prohibits collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union.
CACR 23 (2024)
Constitutional amendment creating a right to abortion, including a ban on any restrictions on abortion prior to 24 weeks.
HB 1656 (2024)
Greatly increases the per-pupil state education funding for each student receiving special education services. The House amended the bill to establish three weighted categories for special education differentiated aid, with more funding going to students who need more services.
HB 1145 (2024)
Prohibits new solid waste landfill permits in the state for facilities owned by any person other than the state of New Hampshire or a political subdivision thereof.
HB 1649 (2024)
Restricts the use of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. For example, this bill bans the sale of cosmetics, food packing, carpets, and more products with added PFAS starting July 1, 2028. The House changed that date to January 1, 2027.
The Senate amended the bill to also state that settlement funds from PFAS lawsuits will be deposited in the drinking water and groundwater trust fund and used to fund public water systems impacted by PFAS.
HB 1322 (2024)
Gradually increases the minimum wage to $17 per hour by 2029. This bill then allows future increases best on the Northeast Consumer Price Index. This bill also increases the tipped minimum wage from 45% to 50% of the regular minimum wage.
HB 1291 (2024)
Increases the number of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) allowed by right from one to two. This bill also increases the maximum square footage from 750 square feet to 1,000 square feet (and 850 square feet for a second unit). The bill then sets other regulations municipalities can and cannot require for ADUs. For example, the bill states that municipalities may require a property to have at least one half acre to have more than one ADU.
HB 1633 (2024)
Legalizes and regulates recreational marijuana sales to adults over age twenty-one. As amended by the House, this bill would allow the state to license fifteen cannabis retail outlets. There would be a 10% tax on monthly total gross revenue derived from the sale of cannabis and cannabis products. Smoking in public and consuming marijuana while driving would be illegal. Towns could limit marijuana businesses.
HB 470 (2023)
Exempts some drug checking equipment from the definition of drug paraphernalia, and allows the use of drug checking equipment, such as fentanyl test strips, for harm reduction.
HB 1400 (2024)
Prohibits zoning and planning regulations that set maximum residential parking spaces above one parking space per unit.
SB 263 (2023)
Permanently reauthorizes the New Hampshire Granite Advantage Health Care Program, commonly known as expanded Medicaid. Previous law ended the program on December 31, 2023. This bill also reestablishes and revises the commission to evaluate the New Hampshire Granite Advantage Health Care Program, commonly known as expanded Medicaid.
HB 1711 (2024)
Establishes a system to report to the firearm background check system if a person is found not guilty by reason of insanity, not competent to stand trial, or involuntarily committed to a mental health facility. This bill also allows the court to order a person to surrender their firearms in these circumstances. This bill also establishes a process for a person to have their record removed from the background check system after six months, if they are no longer a danger to themselves or others.
HB 10 (2023)
Establishes a parental bill of rights. Some of the parental rights in this bill include:
"The right to direct the education and care of his or her minor child"
"The right to be physically present at any health care facility ... at which their minor child is receiving hospital care"
"The right to consent in writing before a biometric scan of his or her minor child is made, shared, or stored"
HB 367 (2023)
Increases the maximum household income limit for participation in the Education Freedom Account program, from 300% to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines. The Education Freedom Account program allows families to spend the state's per-pupil share of education funding on private or home school expenses.
The House amended the bill to only increase the income limit to 350% of the federal poverty guidelines.
HB 567 (2023)
Requires at least 30 days written notice for a rent increase. Large, multi-unit rental owners must provide at least 60 days notice. If the rent increase is over 15%, large multi-unit landlords must provide at least 6 months notice.
SB 272 (2023)
Establishes a parental bill of rights in education. Some of the parental rights in this bill include:
"The right to access and review all medical records of a child maintained by a school or school personnel"
"The right to inquire of the school or school personnel and to be truthfully and completely informed if the child is being identified or referred to by school district staff, as being of a gender other than that of which the child was identified or referred when enrolled"
HB 2 (2023)
State budget bill (part 2). The governor presented his proposal for the next state budget February 14. The House and Senate both made changes to that proposal. Click here to read a summary of the 2023 budget process.
HB 208 (2023)
Establishes greenhouse gas emission reduction goals for the state, to net zero by 2050. This bill also requires the Department of Environmental Services to develop a climate action plan by July 1, 2024, that includes evaluation of best available information, considers inclusion of strategies, programs and compliance mechanisms with measurable goals and targets, considers opportunities to encourage investment in low/moderate income, rural and minority communities, makes recommendations on retraining and apprenticeship opportunities, and coordinates with other state agencies.
HB 106 (2023)
Establishes a procedure for issuing "extreme risk protection orders" to protect against persons who pose an immediate risk of harm to themselves or others. An extreme risk protection order would restrict a person's access to firearms, and is also known as a "red flag law."
HB 59 (2023)
Requires commercial sales and transfers of firearms to take place through licensed dealers. Those dealers are required to perform background checks.
HB 557 (2023)
Removes the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services to require vaccinations beyond those in state law. This bill specifically notes that the requirements for chickenpox, Hepatitis B, and Hib vaccinations will expire in 2026.
HB 639 (2023)
Legalizes marijuana for adults over age twenty-one. The bill allows limited home-growing of marijuana. A new Cannabis Commission would oversee licensing and regulations related to the manufacture, testing, and sale of legal marijuana. Cannabis sales would be taxed under the Meals and Rooms tax system. Alternative Treatment Centers, which currently serve the state's medical marijuana patients, would be allowed to apply for a "dual use certificate" that allows them to participate in recreational marijuana business. Towns could limit marijuana businesses.
HB 523 (2023)
Increases the maximum electric generating capacity to participate in net energy metering, from one to five megawatts. This bill also modifies the transition of tariffs applicable to some customer-generators.
HB 57 (2023)
Gradually raises the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next three years, with future adjustments based on the consumer price index. This bill also raises the tipped minimum wage from 45% to 50% of the regular minimum wage. Lastly, this bill allows a minimum wage of $8 per hour for youth under age 18 for the first six months of employment.
HB 224 (2023)
Repeals the civil and criminal penalties for health care providers who violate the state's ban on abortion after 24 weeks.
HB 624 (2023)
Requires state and local law enforcement to notify the public before an immigration checkpoint.
HB 481 (2019)
Legalizes and taxes marijuana for adults over age twenty-one. A Cannabis Control Commission, similar to the Liquor Commission, would be responsible for licensing and enforcement. The bill also allows limited home-growing of marijuana for personal use.
HB 1166 (2020)
Establishes a committee to study the demographics of the uninsured population in New Hampshire, the barriers to obtaining healthcare coverage, and possible solutions to extend health insurance coverage. The Senate completely amended the bill to add various requirements and protections for employers and employees related to the coronavirus. For example, the amended bill allows employees to collect unemployment if they cannot go to work because they or a family member is sick with COVID-19 - even if Gov. Sununu ends the state of emergency.
HB 1247 (2020)
Requires landlords to provide at least 90 days notice before a rent increase over 5%. The House amended the bill to require 60 days notice for an increase over 5% and 90 days notice for an increase over 8%. The Senate amended the bill to instead remove the requirement of an eviction notice before public welfare departments provide rental assistance. The amended bill also "creates a duty of good faith and fair dealing for mortgage lenders." Lastly, the amended bill requires landlords to offer tenants a 6-month repayment plan for rent missed during the coronavirus emergency.
HB 1672 (2020)
Allows any voter to vote by absentee ballot, whether or not he or she will actually be absent on election day. The Senate amended the bill to become the "Coronavirus Election Protection Act of 2020." The amended bill allows any voter to vote by absentee ballot, allows town officials to start processing ballots before Election Day, and authorizes online voter registration.
HB 687 (2019)
Establishes "extreme risk protection orders," based on evidence that there is "a significant risk of causing bodily injury to himself or herself or others," which would require the subject of the order to surrender any firearms to law enforcement.
HB 1577 (2020)
Allows an individual to obtain a new birth certificate based on a change of gender identity, as certified by a licensed health care provider. Parental permission is required if a minor seeks a birth certificate change. At the time of this bill's submission, a court order is required to change a birth certificate. This bill also allows a gender identity of nonbinary on a birth certificate.
HB 1280 (2020)
Caps how much health insurers can charge consumers for insulin at $100 for a 30-day supply. The Senate amended the bill to instead cap the payment at $30 for a 30-day supply.
HB 1664 (2020)
Requires the Department of Environmental Services to establish a climate action plan, an office of the environmental advocate, and an oversight commission on environmental services. The House amended the bill to instead establish greenhouse gas emission reduction goals for the state. Those goals are a 20% reduction in statewide emissions by 2025, 50% by 2035, and 80% by 2050 (all compared to 1990 emissions). The amended bill also gives the Department of Environmental Services the authority to develop and update regularly a climate action plan.
HB 1645 (2020)
Extends the waiting period to annul a misdemeanor domestic violence offense, from 3 to 10 years. The Senate amended the bill to incorporate several other pieces of legislation.
HB 1454 (2020)
Gives local school boards the power to determine whether to grant academic credit for alternative extended learning and work-based programs. At the time of this bill's submission, that power lies with the state board of education. The Senate amended the bill to still require the state board of education to vet and approve alternative extended learning and work-based programs, which local school boards "may" accept for credit (similar to a different bill, SB 514).
HB 1264 (2020)
Extends the Commission on the Seacoast Cancer Investigation from 2020 to 2022. The Senate amended the legislation to incorporate several bills related to PFAS. In particular, the amended bill establishes maximum contaminant levels for perflourinated compounds (PFCs), as originally written in SB 287.
HB 712 (2019)
Establishes a social insurance program that would be operated by New Hampshire Employment Security to provide for paid family and medical leave insurance. Employers would pay 0.5% of wages per employee as premium payments. Employees could take up to twelve weeks of leave and receive 60% of their pay after paying into the program for at least six months. As introduced, this bill does not include an opt-out option.
HB 1648 (2020)
Permits adults to possess up to 3/4 of an ounce of cannabis, 5 grams of hashish, and other cannabis-infused products, and permits adults to grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home in a secure location that is not visible from other properties. This bill also allows adults to give marijuana products away and sell marijuana accessories.
HB 731 (2019)
Gradually raises the state minimum wage, starting at $12 per hour in 2020 and ending at $15 per hour in 2024. The bill also raises the tipped minimum wage, although in 2024 it would still be 45% of the regular minimum wage. The bill requires cost of living adjustments every year. This bill also allows cities and towns to set a higher minimum wage. Lastly, this bill establishes a "training wage," no lower than $8.50, for employees under age eighteen for the first three months of employment.
HB 685 (2019)
Prohibits balance billing for ambulance services. The bill also limits reimbursement for ambulance services to a "commercially reasonable value." The Senate amended the bill to instead require insurance plans which cover maternity benefits to provide coverage for emergency or elective abortion services (similar to SB 486).
HB 514 (2019)
Establishes a seven day waiting period for the delivery of a firearm. There are some exceptions for rifle or shotgun purchases by hunters, law enforcement officers, and members of the armed forces. The Senate amended the bill, shortening the waiting period to three days.
HB 706 (2019)
Establishes a fifteen member independent redistricting commission, appointed by the secretary of state after a public application process that includes input from legislative leaders. The Senate amended the bill, generally giving the Secretary of State less say in the process.
SB 1 (2019)
Establishes a paid family and medical leave insurance program, which would be run by the state department of employment security. Employers would pay 0.5% of wages per employee as premium payments. Employees could take up to twelve weeks of leave and receive 60% of their pay after paying into the program for at least six months. The bill does not allow anyone to opt-out of the program.
HB 2 (2019)
2020-2021 state budget bill (part 2).
HB 1 (2019)
2020-2021 state budget bill.
HB 564 (2019)
Makes it a misdemeanor to carry a firearm in a safe school zone. ˙There are some exceptions, for example if a person gets permission from the school board. The House amended the bill so that parents do not need to remove or unload firearms in their cars when picking up students. The amendment also specifically bans firearms on "school property" rather than in "school zones." School property includes buildings, grounds, school buses, and vans.
SB 290 (2019)
Modifies the work and community engagement requirements for the Granite Advantage Health Care Program, commonly known as expanded Medicaid. For example, this bill extends the work requirement exemption for parents so that parents of children under age 13 are eligible for the exemption. This bill also gives the Department of Health and Human Services the authority to waive the work requirement until July 2021 if there is an inability to communicate with program participants.
HB 109 (2019)
Requires commercial sales and transfers of firearms to take place through licensed dealers. Those dealers are required to perform background checks. Also requires private sales or transfers to go through a licensed firearm dealer, if it’s not absolutely clear that both the owner and the recipient are allowed to own guns.
HB 365 (2019)
Increases the electric generating capacity of customer generators who may participate in net energy metering, generally from 1 megawatt to 5 megawatts.
HB 446 (2019)
Allows an individual to obtain a new birth certificate based on a change of gender identity, as certified by a licensed health care provider. At the time of this bill's submission, a court order is required to change a birth certificate. This bill also allows a gender identity of nonbinary on a birth certificate. The Senate amended the bill, for example to require the permission of a parent or guardian if a minor seeks a birth certificate change.
SB 10 (2019)
Increases the minimum wage to $10 per hour in 2020, then to $11 in 2022, except starting that year, employers would have to pay at least $12 per hour if they do not offer at least 10 paid sick days to employees. The House and Senate amended the bill to raise the minimum wage to $10 per hour in 2020 and $12 per hour in 2022, regardless of sick time.
HB 455 (2019)
Changes the penalty for any offense eligible for the death penalty to life imprisonment without parole.
HB 105 (2019)
Generally repeals the voter registration changes passed in SB 3. For example, this bill removes the stricter requirements for voters who register within 30 days of an election. This bill also removes much of the new language on voter registration forms about domicile. This bill also removes the authority of the secretary of state to conduct post-election voter registration investigations, leaving that to the attorney general.
HB 558 (2019)
Prohibits food service businesses from providing a single-use plastic straw to a customer unless specifically requested.
