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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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?

"Absolutely for school choice and putting parents back in the drivers seat with regard to 'their' children's education."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"Think about this for a moment 20 weeks equals 5 Months! That is very late in making that decidion. I am for personal responsibility for both Mom and Dad equally. We need to start with Education, if individuals prepared for this outcome there would be no need for abortions. I am 100% against taxpayer funded abortions. Through any business, PP does not invest in education if they did there would be no need fot their existence... Make no mistake it is a business, making money removing our next generation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"Ban all abortion. Life shall be defended and protected from conception to natural death."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"I oppose expanded commuter rail."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

"I support term limits for New Hampshire elected officials."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"Pharmaceutical companies should pay into a fund/program to help addicted individuals recover from an addiction that was caused by big Pharma, not the taxpayers."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Life happens at conception, Family planning can occur with the family. Education about the possibility of becoming pregnant. It is the responsibility of both parties. Prevention is key. Abortion should never be used as a method of birth control."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Life happens at conception, Family planning can occur with the family. Education about the possibility of becoming pregnant. It is the responsibility of both parties. Prevention is key. Abortion should never be used as a method of birth control."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?

"do not invade my care, some people cannot smoke in their own car? Leave us alone we are grownups."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?

"Like RACE; Sexually explicit material has no place in public schools or the children's section of the libraries either. Let children grow to the age of consent, then perhaps they can tell YOU they are not interested in 'Our' (adults) point of view which is expected."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the state law that bans teaching certain concepts, such as the idea that people may be "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously"?

"Dr. Martin Luther King famously said 'Judge a man not by the color of his skin; but by the content of his character' He was right! Race is not and should not ever be part of the curriculum. Reading, Writing, Arithmatic,and American History would be good starts."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?

"Need more info on the effects to the business."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Small Businesses are NH's economic engine."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"These are earnings over a lifetime. People shall not be punished for being responsible."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"Unintended consequesces, gambling observe other States struggles, break even financially at best."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?

"We have already discriminated against smokers. (I'm a non-smoker) though I recognize their right to smoke cigarettes which are very expensive already."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Emphatic NO"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?

"I oppose basing statewide assessments on Common Core standards."

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?

"That will never happened, the rules would be lax because of accusations of disenfranchised voters... I support voting in person with ID"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support state contracts with faith-based organizations?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support state contracts with Planned Parenthood?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"The present law on marijuana should remain unchanged."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?

"NO"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?

"Yes! Executive order 4:45 Sec II letter (c) allows legislature checks and balances of this power. In 2020, the senate and the house were denied this recourse."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?

"Local, Local, Again Local control is best."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"I oppose broader campaign finance disclosure laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?

"Electric Cars draw on the grid, which is still supported by Fossil fuel. The United States has the cleanest environmental standards compare India, China We are Environmentally conscious."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Would you have voted to accept federal funds to support COVID-19 vaccinations in New Hampshire?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Life happens at conception, Family planning can occur with the family. Education about the possibility of becoming pregnant. It is the responsibility of both parties. Prevention is key. Abortion should never be used as a method of birth control."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should a nominee’s political beliefs be an important factor when deciding on a judicial appointment?

"It should not be apparent, bias of any kind is not appropriate they need to be neutral. If their political beliefs cloud their judgement then that would be a disqualifying factor."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should a nominee’s political beliefs be an important factor when deciding on an appointment to the executive branch?

"If their political beliefs interfere with their intended duty then that would be a factor."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"I would support increasing state funding to charter schools. Public school funds should follow students. More support for school choice."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH increase law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses?

"I believe Drug dealers should be punished, Addicted folks get help 3 X your out, then you get punished."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?

"Police chieves need to be able to discipline rogue officers without interference from the unions. To avoid a Floyd scenario. 2 warnings, then fired."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

"Wrought with Fraud, hard to trace back the errors, never will you have another Fair and Open election...As it is 2020 election many Americans feel their vote got cancelled."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

"All contracts should come to the council to be vetted by merit. If the company does good work, at a good price that provides competition and the best value for the taxpayers."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"This is quite ironic since the state has such an Opioid crisis. Marijuana is not 100% plant based. Additives make it dangerous. Many items such as fentanyl can be found in it today. It is also a gate way drug."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"We have a huge Opioid crisis in New Hampshire, It just would not be prudent to add to that scenario. Observe other states as they have tried to regulate this industry. They have had many unintended consequences from having taken this step."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?

"We have a huge Opioid crisis in New Hampshire, It just would not be prudent to add to that scenario. Observe other states as they have tried to regulate this industry. They have had many unintended consequences from having taken this step."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"We have a huge Opioid crisis in New Hampshire, It just would not be prudent to add to that scenario. Observe other states as they have tried to regulate this industry. They have had many unintended consequences from having taken this step."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Was New Hampshire right to continue expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance?

"I oppose expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional system of managed care instead of private insurance."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?

"I oppose NH's expanded Medicaid program."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"1st time jobs during high school, or after graduation were never meant to raise a family with. Skilled Labor, trade schools etc.. help with the living wage."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?

"Our employment laws are generally adequate as they are. Do not kill the Goose (Business) that gave golden egg"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"I support increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I support such legislation. Work pgms, Education, Matriculation, and Limits! Help people be self sufficient and Proud again."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?

"There is energy in the marketplace that have for better return on investment than wind and solar."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?

"Businesses are wise regarding their 5 year plan, they should be able to thrive withou the state putting their fingers on the scale. Businesses sink or swim within the first 5 years."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?

"I need more info on this issue"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?

"In Derry NH $94 million in a school system with low enrollment. High school students have trouble entering college without remedial train. Money is not the problem. Merit based teaching will solve it."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?

"If I understand correctly The State takes taxpayer money. Instead of spending it on other things, it comes back to the taxpayer.... Then yes that's a good thing. If it is some shell game the House always wins then NO."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"I have always been against militarizing police dept's in New Hampshire. NH Police mission was always to 'Protect and Serve' that is changing. We need community policing not an US against THEM policing strategy. I also believe body cams keep both sides safe."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support Gov. Sununu's proposal to allow employers and employees to opt-in to a private, paid family and medical leave insurance plan, based on a pool of state employees, excluding coverage for personal illness?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes - we should just control our spending. Let's live within our means, taxes and fees have crippled our state!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the state’s current system of public school funding, with each district’s total funding primarily dependent on local property tax revenue?

"Its currently not fair, the decision was made by the courts (very bad) Legislators should have been able to decide, They are closest to and represent the citizen."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire maintain the renewable portfolio standard, which requires public utilities in New Hampshire to obtain a certain percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources (25% by 2025)?

"Less Regulation on Clean Renewable Energy"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Life happens at conception, Family planning can occur with the family. Education about the possibility of becoming pregnant. It is the responsibility of both parties. Prevention is key. Abortion should never be used as a method of birth control."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?

"I oppose legislation that would mandate insurance in order to register a vehicle. Self Reliance and Responsibilities should be ours not ins co.s"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?

"I support such legislation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

"Right to Work legislation should be considered along with other changes to NH's employment laws. Right to Work is fair"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?

"Tolls are adequate as long as funds are not misappropriated."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?

"New Hampshire government does not need to do more to increase the supply of affordable housing."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

What is your opinion on the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood?

"I oppose the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Yes, the state should do more: less Business taxes encourage out of state business by being more attractive. Business = Jobs. No Business = Unemployment. Common Sense."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?

"I oppose New Hampshire continuing to administer statewide standards-based student assessments."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?

"Employers and employees shall negotiate their relationship without interference of government."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?

"Loans should be repaid by wages earned."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?

"Fair market value. Supply and demand will determine price."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?

"Tax dollars earmarked for public school should follow students if they seek a more suitable education, without strings attached."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should parents be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry?

"Parents should be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?

"New Hampshire should impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"Wind power currently is not helping cut NH rates....??? Why not?"

These objective, nonpartisan measures are used to show this legislator's activities at the Statehouse in 2021 and 2022. The measures are not intended to present a ranking or rating of any kind. Average is that of all state elected officials in this chamber.
This official served a partial term in office.
Session days attended
100% Present
Average 91%
Party unity score/partisanship
97% With Party
Average 94%
Participated in official roll call votes
96% Roll Call Votes
Average 88%
Bills sponsored (as prime sponsor)
0 Prime Sponsored Bills
Average 3
Prime sponsored bills that became law
0 Became Law
Average 1

Voting Record

HB 227 (2021)

Allows a landlord to evict a tenant at the expiration of the term of the lease or tenancy, if the term is longer than six months.  The House amended the bill to also require the landlord to give 30 days' notice.

HB 177 (2021)

Prohibits the siting of new landfills, excluding expansions of existing landfills, within 2 miles of state parks. "State parks" do not include state historic sites and recreational rail trails.

The House voted to add this bill to SB 103, but the Senate rejected that change.

HB 121 (2021)

Establishes a fifteen member independent redistricting commission, appointed by House and Senate party leaders after an application process.

SB 89 (2021)

The House voted to add a new section to the bill that states New Hampshire election laws will not be affected by the passage of the federal "For the People Act."  Supporters argue that this is an important measure to protect the integrity of New Hampshire elections from federal interference.  Opponents argue it is unconstitutional to attempt to nullify federal laws, and this measure could require New Hampshire to run two separate election systems, one for state officials and one for federal officials.

SB 61 (2021)

Right-to-work bill that prohibits collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union.

HB 1 (2021)

State budget bill.  The governor presented his version of the next state budget February 11.  The House passed a revised version of his budget on April 7.  The Senate passed a different version on June 3.  The House and Senate passed a final version on June 24. Click here to read a summary of the 2021 budget proposals.

HB 2 (2021)

State budget bill (part 2). The governor presented his version of the next state budget February 11.  The House passed a revised version of his budget on April 7.  The Senate passed a different version on June 3. The House and Senate passed a final version on June 24.  Click here to read a summary of the budget proposals.

SB 141 (2021)

Authorizes the FBI to conduct all National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) searches concerning the purchase, sale, and transfer of firearms through Federal Firearm Licensees operating in New Hampshire. This bill then abolishes the "gun line" in the State Police and repeals the state’s partial point of contact system for handguns, allowing the authority to remain exclusively with the FBI.

HB 625 (2021)

Prohibits abortion after 24 weeks gestation, unless there is a medical emergency.  There are no exceptions for rape or incest.

The House and Senate added a similar ban to the 2021 state budget bill.

HB 458 (2021)

Repeals the the law that requires public middle schools and high schools to provide menstrual hygiene products at no cost. This bill then permits school health departments "to make reasonable efforts to secure, through grants and donations, and distribute menstrual hygiene products to students in need."

HB 542 (2021)

Excludes religious gatherings from any prohibition on in-person gatherings during a state of emergency.  The House amended the bill to more broadly protect religious activities. The Senate amended the bill to narrow its scope again; the Senate version requires the state to allow religious services and other activities to proceed to the same or greater extent as other essential business activity during a state of emergency.

HB 587 (2017)

Prohibits conversion therapy for anyone under age eighteen. Conversion therapy attempts to change a person's sexual orientation.

CACR 22 (2018)

Constitutional amendment establishing various rights for crime victims.

HB 628 (2017)

Establishes a social insurance program that would be operated by New Hampshire Employment Security to provide for paid family and medical leave insurance. Employers would pay 0.5% of wages per employee as premium payments. The House amended the bill to increase the employee contribution to 0.67%, to allow employees to opt out, and to limit benefits to six weeks of paid leave.

HB 656 (2017)

Legalizes and taxes marijuana for adults over age twenty-one. The bill outlines various regulations, from the ability of municipalities to control the location of marijuana establishments, to labels disclosing the THC in each serving of a marijuana product. The bill also legalizes hemp. The House amended the bill to instead legalize possession and homegrowing of marijuana without allowing sales.

SB 313 (2018)

Continues New Hampshire's expanded Medicaid program. This bill makes several significant changes to the program. First, it moves participants off private insurance and into managed care, similar to traditional Medicaid enrollees. Second, it adds a work requirement for participants. Third, it removes funding from voluntary contributions by health care providers, which the federal government said is illegal.

HB 1264 (2018)

Redefines "resident" and "inhabitant" to remove the phrase "for the indefinite future." This bill would potentially require all voters domiciled in New Hampshire to follow residency laws, such as the requirement to register any car in New Hampshire.

HB 1680 (2018)

Prohibits abortion after viability, unless the mother's life is in danger, "in cases of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, or to remove a fetus with severe anomalies incompatible with life."

SB 193 (2017)

Establishes the "education freedom savings account program." This allows a parent to contract with a scholarship organization so that state education funding is transferred to the student's scholarship account rather than to the municipality in which the student resides.  The House amended the bill to limit the scholarships to certain students, particularly low income students, students in underperforming schools, and special education students.  The amended version also requires any student receiving a scholarship to complete an annual assessment to ensure academic progress.

HB 592 (2017)

Repeals the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The House amended the bill to instead end energy efficiency grants, and send all the proceeds from RGGI to commercial and residential ratepayer rebates.

SB 593 (2018)

Changes the penalty for any offense eligible for the death penalty to life imprisonment without parole.

SB 500 (2018)

Removes the prohibition of carrying a loaded rifle or shotgun in or on a stationary motor vehicle, OHRV, snowmobile, or aircraft. This bill also changes some legal references to firearms, and allows licensed bow hunters to carry firearms. Lastly, this bill removes the ability to deny or revoke a hunting license if a person "is not a suitable person to carry firearms." The Senate amended the bill to also allow carrying a loaded firearm on a moving vehicle if the person is protecting livestock or crops. The Senate amendment also allows hunting with an air rifle.

SB 12 (2017)

Increases the length of time for which a license to carry a concealed firearm is valid, and repeals the requirement to obtain a license to carry a concealed firearm.

HB 640 (2017)

Decriminalizes possession of 3/4 ounce or less of marijuana, with additional penalties for violators under age twenty-one.

HB 115 (2017)

Raises the minimum wage to $9.50 in 2018 and $12 in 2019, with annual cost of living adjustments starting in 2020. The bill also establishes a training wage that is one dollar less than the minimum wage for the first three months of employment for someone sixteen or seventeen years-old.

SB 131 (2017)

Appropriates $1,155,000 to hire five state troopers assigned to drug enforcement on the state border. This bill also appropriates $3,340,000 for state and local law enforcement and the state lab for overtime related to drug enforcement.

SB 242 (2017)

Authorizes one smaller and one larger casino with video lottery and table gaming. The smaller casino would pay an initial ten-year license fee of $40 million, and the larger casino would pay an initial ten-year license fee of $80 million. The casinos would pay a tax of 35% on gross slot machine revenue and 18% on gross table game revenue. The Legislature would choose how to distribute this revenue, provided that some of the revenue goes to towns hosting or neighboring the casino, and some of the revenue goes to treat problem gambling.

SB 191 (2017)

Increases state funding for full-day kindergarten programs, with adjustments based on the number of English language learners and free and reduced lunch students in each district. The House amended the bill to simply provide full funding for full-day kindergarten programs, and half funding for half-day kindergarten programs. The House also added keno legalization to the bill to create the revenue for kindergarten funding.

HB 144 (2017)

Changes the annual county budget procedures for Rockingham County to match those used in Hillsborough County. Since the House failed to pass the 2018-2019 budget bill HB 1, the Senate amended this bill into a new budget bill.

SB 10 (2017)

Creates a program to repay licensed milk producers from losses during the 2016 drought. The bill appropriates $2 million to the Milk Producers Emergency Relief Fund.

SB 66 (2017)

Includes fetuses as potential victims under murder statutes. The Senate amended the bill to include only fetuses twenty weeks and older, not just "viable" fetuses.

HB 103 (2017)

Requires school districts to provide advance notice to parents and legal guardians of course material involving discussion of human sexuality or human sexual education.

SB 3 (2017)

Changes the definition of domicile for voting purposes to make it more restrictive. This bill explicitly excludes anyone who comes to the state "for temporary purposes," such as volunteering or working on political campaigns. Out-of-state college students are still allowed to claim a domicile in New Hampshire. However, if someone moves to a new New Hampshire address within 30 days of voting, he or she must present proof of intent to stay in New Hampshire. This proof could include a lease, driver's license, a child's enrollment at a public school, etc.

SB 8 (2017)

Allows a school district to assign a child to a non-sectarian private school if there is no public school for the child's grade in the child's resident district. The bill was amended to also require the non-sectarian private school to administer an annual assessment.

HB 157 (2017)

Adds chronic pain to the qualifying medical conditions for medical marijuana.

SB 11 (2017)

Right-to-Work bill that prohibits collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union.

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