Connie Lane
Running for: NH House Merrimack County District 16
Completed our 2026 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
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?
"This program takes money away from public schools. Until we adequately fund public schools per the NH constitution, this program should be discontinued. This program gives money to families who already had students in private schools. There is no income test for the program, no audit, and no other accountability for the program."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire’s anti-discrimination law allow segregation based on biological sex in some settings, such as bathrooms and locker rooms?
"The best solution is to create a private space for those whose biological sex does not match their sexual identity. Our view of sexual identity needs to accommodate all, not just those whose identity matches their biological sex."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"A woman has the right to make her own health care decisions, with the advice and support of trained medical care. The health of both the mother and the baby must be taken into account."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"A woman has the right to make her own health care decisions, with the advice and support of trained medical care. The health of both the mother and the baby must be taken into account."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"We should explore and adjust our current taxes before considering an income tax. To implement an income tax will require a complete restructuring of both local and state taxes."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"The decreases in these taxes over the past 10 years has resulted in the loss of millions of dollars for NH, which has resulted in increased property taxes. Those who pay these taxes are primarily large out-of-state corporations. There is no evidence that the decrease in rates has increased economic growth."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"For"Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state?
"Undecided"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
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"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"For"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"A woman has the right to make her own health care decisions, with the advice and support of trained medical care. The health of both the mother and the baby must be taken into account."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"This tax was a critical part of NH's revenue for years and its elimination has decreased our revenue, resulting in less money available for public education, housing, and healthcare. It is one of the reasons that property taxes have increased over the past few years."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"The State is in violation of our constitution by not adequately funding public schools, and has been ordered to do so by the NH Supreme Court several times."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"I am in favor of legalizing the sale of cannabis but have not decided on the best way to implement it."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"I am in favor of legalizing the sale of cannabis but have not decided on the best way to implement it."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"I am in favor of legalizing the sale of cannabis but have not decided on the best way to implement it."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote?
"There is no evidence that non-citizenship voter fraud is widespread. In fact, in NH there is only 1 case in 20 years. Obtaining the documentation is expensive and time-consuming. The affidavit has served federal elections and state elections well for generations."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire allow at least 10% of students in each school district to enroll in a different public school, regardless of where they live?
"This program will harm public schools unless used only for special situations, such as learning disabilities or technical schools."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"A woman has the right to make her own health care decisions, with the advice and support of trained medical care. The health of both the mother and the baby must be taken into account."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"Local schools must have the ability to make up for the State refusing to adequately fund public schools."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I am in favor of common-sense gun control laws. Like all other amendments to the Constitution, the 2nd amendment is not without limits."
