Regina M. Birdsell

Voting Record, 2024

In 2022, Sen. Birdsell voted to keep the Education Freedom Account program (SB 432). 

Birdsell also voted for HB 367, a 2023 bill which increases the maximum household income limit for participation in the Education Freedom Account program, from 300% to 350% of the federal poverty guidelines.

In 2024 Sen. Birdsell voted for SB 442, a bill that would raise the income cap for families participating in the EFA program from 350% to 400% of the federal poverty level.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?

On the 2018 Citizens Count issue survey, Birdsell indicated, "I support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications." Birdsell also voted for HB 1660, a 2012 bill that would prohibit abortions beyond 20 weeks gestation.

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."

Candidate's Website, 2020

"As your Senator, I have visited businesses across the district, listened to their concerns and have been a strong advocate of pro-business policies in the Senate. I helped lead the effort to cut taxes for our businesses, and as a result I earned a 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Businesses, a 100% from Americans for Prosperity and have been named a 'Champion of Business' by the NH Business and Industry Association. I believe I am the candidate who will best serve District 19's economic interests."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

Voting Record, 2024

Sen. Birdsell voted to create a conditional "affidavit ballot" for voters without ID (SB 418). However, in 2024 Sen. Birdsell voted to repeal the option to fill out an affidavit and supply ID at a later date (HB 1569).

Voting Record, 2023

Sen. Birdsell voted for SB 145, a 2023 bill to establish a New Hampshire Housing Champion Designation Program. Generally speaking, cities and towns that adopt land use regulations, water infrastructure, public transportation, and other programs that promote the development of workforce housing would have preferential access to state funds.

Voting Record, 2020

Sen. Birdsell originally voted in favor of SB 159, a bill to increase the electric generating capacity of customer generators who may participate in net energy metering, generally from 1 megawatt to 5 megawatts. However, she later voted to sustain Gov. Sununu's veto of SB 159.

Voting Record, 2023

Sen. Birdsell voted against HB 88 and SB 181. Both bills would prohibit any new state restrictions on abortion, without changing the current ban on abortion after 24-weeks and the requirement for parental notification before a minor's abortion.

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?

Voting Record, 2022

Voted against legalizing possession of 3/4 oz marijuana with home growing, no sales (HB 629)

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 2018 Citizens Count issue survey, Birdsell said, "I oppose marijuana legalization." Birdsell also voted against HB 1705, a 2012 bill that to legalize and tax marijuana for adults over age twenty-one.

Voting Record, 2024

Voted against legalizing marijuana with state-run stores and a 15% tax on gross revenue (HB 1633)

Voting Record, 2024

In the 2019-2020 legislative session, Birdsell voted against three bills that would have gradually raised the minimum wage to $12/hour: SB 410, HB 731, and SB 10. In 2023 and 2024 Birdsell also voted against SB 144 and SB 308, both of which would have raised the minimum wage to $15/hour.

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?

On the 2018 Citizens Count issue survey, Birdsell indicated, "I support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."

Voting Record, 2024

Voted to prohibit state and local governments from adopting "sanctuary policies" (SB 563)

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I oppose stricter gun control laws."