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Position on Issues

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."

Voting Record, 2023

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

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."

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I oppose New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

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.

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.

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?

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).

Voting Record, 2024

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

Voting Record, 2024

Voted for a constitutional right to abortion before 24 weeks (CACR 23).

Voting Record, 2024

Voted to consider starting a Child Care Workforce Fund to recruit and retain New Hampshire child care employees (HB 1611)

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, 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.

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.

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."

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).

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.

Voting Record, 2023

Voted to repeal the "fetal life protection act", which restricts access to abortion after 24 weeks (HB 271).

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."

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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