Sherman Packard

Voting Record, 2024

Packard voted for an early version of the "education freedom savings account program" in 2018 (SB 193). Packard also cast the deciding vote against HB 1512, a 2024 bill that would limit the Education Freedom Account program to budgeted amounts.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

Voting Record, 2016

Packard voted for various abortion restrictions in 2016, including a bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks gestation (HB 1636).

Americans for Prosperity Taxpayer Pledge, 2014

"I pledge to you that, if elected to serve the people, I will work tirelessly to: 1. Cut Taxes and Fees and Oppose any Tax Increase"

Americans for Prosperity Taxpayer Pledge, 2014

"I pledge to you that, if elected to serve the people, I will work tirelessly to: 1. Cut Taxes and Fees and Oppose any Tax Increase"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

Voting Record, 2019

Voted against 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.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

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 Speaker Packard voted against HB 1291 (which would increase rights of property owners to build accessory dwelling units) but voted for HB 1399 (which would make it easier to convert single family residence into two units).

Voting Record, 2020

Voted against HB 1218, SB 159, and HB 365, all bills to increase the electric generating capacity of customer generators who may participate in net energy metering, generally from 1 megawatt to 5 megawatts.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

Voting Record, 2024

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

Voting Record, 2020

Voted against 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)

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?

Voting Record, 2023

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Voting Record, 2020

Voted against HB 1285 and HB 564 (banning firearms on school grounds), HB 1608 (banning large capacity magazines), HB 109 and HB 1379 (expanding firearm background checks), HB 514 and HB 1101 (establishing a waiting period for firearm purchases), and HB 687 (establishing extreme risk protection orders, similar to a red flag law).