Wayne D. MacDonald

Voting Record, 2024

In 2022, MacDonald voted to keep the Education Freedom Account program (HB 1683). In 2023 MacDonald also voted for HB 464, a 2023 bill that would have expanded eligibility for the Education Freedom Account program to include many more students, such as all children in foster care, children with parents who are active duty military, English language learners, "persistently bullied" students, students in low-performing public schools, etc. In 2024 Rep. MacDonald voted in favor of several bills to expand eligibility for Education Freedom Accounts, including HB 1561, HB 1634, HB 1665, and HB 1677. MacDonald also voted against 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.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

Other, 2024

MacDonald signed the Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers 2024 pledge, which states, "I, the above signatory, pledge that if I am elected to any statewide office, I will oppose all efforts to impose a sales, income, or other broadbased tax on the taxpayers of the State of New Hampshire."

Other, 2024

MacDonald signed the Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers 2024 pledge, which states, "I, the above signatory, pledge that if I am elected to any statewide office, I will oppose all efforts to impose a sales, income, or other broadbased tax on the taxpayers of the State of New Hampshire."

Other, 2024

On the 2024 Granite State Taxpayers Survey, MacDonald answered "Yes" to the question, "Will you support reducing business taxes and regulations to encourage economic development and business retention?"

Other, 2024

On the 2024 Granite State Taxpayers Survey, MacDonald indicated support for the statement, "I will oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes."

Voting Record, 2024

Voted against establishing a climate and health protection program with non-state funds, such as federal grants (SB 496).

Voting Record, 2022

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

Voting Record, 2024

In 2024 Rep. MacDonald voted against HB 1291 (which would increase rights of property owners to build accessory dwelling units) and HB 1400 (which would limit parking requirements, plus add tax credits for office conversions), but voted for HB 1399 (which would make it easier to convert single family residence into two units).

Voting Record, 2024

Voted against increasing the maximum electric generating capacity to participate in net energy metering, from one to five megawatts (HB 523)

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

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

Voting Record, 2022

Voted against a bill to legalize marijuana with the Liquor Commission regulating sales (HB 1598)

Voting Record, 2024

Voted against gradually raising 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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

When asked about a 24-week abortion ban on the Citizens Count issue survey, MacDonald wrote, "I am pro-life." Macdonald also voted for HB 625, a 2021 bill to prohibit abortion after 24 weeks gestation, unless there is a medical emergency. The bill did not include exceptions for rape or incest.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Patch Profile, 2020

"I strongly support the Second Amendment."