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Scott Welch

Democrat

Historical Details

Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH allow binding referendums?

"Yes, New Hampshire should allow a public referendum"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

Opposes a state income tax

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

Supports a general sales tax

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

Opposes expansion of gambling

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"Yes, decriminalize marijuana."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should LLCs be subject to the interest and dividends tax?

Open to considering a LLC Tax

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH increase the interest and dividends tax?

Opposes an increase in Interest and Dividend Tax

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?

Opposes adding tolls on I-93 (Mass. Border)

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH continue to allow medicinal marijuana?

"Yes, legalize medicinal marijuana."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?

Supports a general sales tax, opposes a state income tax

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

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?

"No, do not repeal RGGI"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH repeal same-sex marriage?

"No, do not repeal"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?

"Yes, automobile insurance should be mandatory"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should businesses that provide insurance be required to cover contraception?

On companies and/or religious organizations: "Yes, they should be able to deny coverage."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH require motorcycle helmets?

"If a seat belt law were to be enacted, then a helmet law should also be enacted."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH require seat belts?

"Yes, add a seat belt law for adults"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH revise the meals and rooms tax?

Opposes local meals and rooms tax

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH use taxpayer money to build a memorial to the Old Man?

"No, do not use public money for a manmade Old Man"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Yes, tighten gun laws"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH government switch from a pension system to a 401(k)-style retirement plan?

"Yes, reform benefits"

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