Thomas "Tom" Buco

Voting Record, 2024

Rep. Thomas voted to consider repealing the Education Freedom Account program (HB 1683) In 2024 Rep. Buco voted against several bills to expand eligibility for Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs), including HB 1561, HB 1634, HB 1665, and HB 1677. Buco also voted for HB 1512, which would limit the EFA program to a budget.

Voting Record, 2023

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

Voting Record, 2016

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

Conway Daily Sun: Meet the Candidates, 2012

"I absolutely oppose a sales tax because the economy of the Mount Washington Valley depends on retail sales. I also oppose an income tax because the lack of an income tax is a unique New Hampshire advantage."

Conway Daily Sun: Meet the Candidates, 2012

"I absolutely oppose a sales tax because the economy of the Mount Washington Valley depends on retail sales. I also oppose an income tax because the lack of an income tax is a unique New Hampshire advantage."

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.

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.

Voting Record, 2022

Voted against creating a conditional "affidavit ballot" for voters registering on Election Day without ID (SB 418)

Voting Record, 2024

In 2024 Rep. Buco voted for a few bills that would ease zoning requirements. For example, Buco 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, 2022

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

Voting Record, 2024

In 2023 Rep. Buco voted against legalizing private marijuana sales with a 12.5% excise tax (HB 639). In 2024 Buco voted against legalizing marijuana with licensed outlets and a 10% tax on monthly total gross revenue (HB 1633).

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

Voting Record, 2024

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). However, in 2024 Buco voted to gradually raise the minimum wage to $17 per hour, with future inflation adjustments (HB 1322).

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 repeal 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, 2023

In 2019 Buco voted for HB 564 (banning firearms on school grounds), HB 109 (expanding firearm background checks), and HB 514 (establishing a waiting period for firearm purchases).

In 2023 Buco voted to establish a 3-day waiting period for firearm purchases (HB 76).