Scott Lawrence

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Abortion should be legal prior to fetal viability and in cases of danger to the mother or fatal fetal conditions"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Abortion should be legal prior to fetal viability and in cases of danger to the mother or fatal fetal conditions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the state law that bans teaching certain concepts, such as the idea that people may be "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously"?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Only if the rates were progressive such that incomes under around $80,000 pay no tax and the legislation includes changes to significantly reduce property taxes"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Sales tax is too regressive"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Recent cuts should be reversed to support increased state aid to towns for schools to reduce property taxes"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Encourage offshore wind and wide adoption of solar."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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?

"Undecided"

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?

"Traditionally transportation has been supported by fuel taxes, which worked when everyone used fuel, but not so well as we change to electric vehicles and mass transit. We should move to taxes based on vehicle weight and mileage."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Do you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?

"We should increase our commitment to renewable energy and efficiency, including greater incentives for homes and businesses."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?

"Abortion should be legal prior to fetal viability and in cases of danger to the mother or fatal fetal conditions"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

"Voting should be as accessible and easy as we can make it."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?

"Past possession convictions should be expunged."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?

"Past possession convictions should be expunged."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?

"Past possession convictions should be expunged."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Minimum wage should be raised such that a full time worker makes a living wage and should be indexed to inflation"

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?

"More than half of these taxes are paid by the top 1% of income earners; the recent Republican cut to it and phase-out should be undone."

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Abortion should be legal prior to fetal viability and in cases of danger to the mother or fatal fetal conditions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?

"Of course they should cooperate on request, but they should not seek to directly participate in enforcement"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"For"