William "Bill" Marsh
Running for: NH Senate District 03
Completed our 2024 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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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?
"That question should read 'to spend on private school or religious school expenses?' Recipents of EFAs under RSA 194-F are required to terminate a homeschooling program following RSA 193-A. The majority of EFA funds seem to be going to private religious schools. I believe this diversion of tax dollars is a violation of Part I Art 6 of the NH Constitution. 'But no person shall ever be compelled to pay towards the support of the schools of any sect or denomination.'"
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"An unintended consequence of existing law is that criminal penalties on doctors are making it more difficult to recruit doctors to practice in NH, and impairing access to medical care in rural NH for everyone."
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"An unintended consequence of existing law is that criminal penalties on doctors are making it more difficult to recruit doctors to practice in NH, and impairing access to medical care in rural NH for everyone."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"This spring, LBA reported to House Finance that NH's potential liability for the Sununu Youth Development Center could total $40 Billion -- five times NH's total annual spending. If this comes to pass, NH cannot pay that bill with its current tax structure and something will have to change. We certainly cannot raise that sum through property taxes. This judgement likely will make comprehensive tax reform necessary."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"This spring, LBA reported to House Finance that NH's potential liability for the Sununu Youth Development Center could total $40 Billion -- five times NH's total annual spending. If this comes to pass, NH cannot pay that bill with its current tax structure and something will have to change. We certainly cannot raise that sum through property taxes. This judgement likely will make comprehensive tax reform necessary."
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Last year, the BET and BPT raised $38 Million less than the previous year. Given the massive (up to $40 Billion) shortfall likely to occur from the Sununu Youth Development Center, other taxpayers ought to expect businesses to pay their fair share, and no more than their fair share, of what is needed to pay NH's bills."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"This spring, LBA reported to House Finance that NH's potential liability for the Sununu Youth Development Center could total $40 Billion -- five times NH's total annual spending. If this comes to pass, NH cannot pay that bill with its current tax structure and something will have to change. We certainly cannot raise that sum through property taxes. This judgement likely will make comprehensive tax reform necessary."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"The time of 'ice in' on NH's lakes has decreased substantially. This is one of the factors leading to a significant increase in toxic algae blooms on Lake Winnipesaukee and elsewhere, putting our tourist economy and our property values at significant risk."
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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?
"Using ballots with identifying information compromises the secret ballot which is a foundation of democracy."
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"For"
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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"
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"An unintended consequence of existing law is that criminal penalties on doctors are making it more difficult to recruit doctors to practice in NH, and impairing access to medical care in rural NH for everyone."
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Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"For"
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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"
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"An unintended consequence of existing law is that criminal penalties on doctors are making it more difficult to recruit doctors to practice in NH, and impairing access to medical care in rural NH for everyone."
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Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"Against"
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Allowing persons already judged a hazard to themselves or others to purchase firearms without adequate background checks and waiting periods risks a repeat of the shooting which already occurred at NH Hospital on Nov 17, 2023."
