David O. Huot

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Current law decreased business taxes subject to return to the higher rate based on performance. The financial changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic requires a thorough re-evaluation of the state's financial situation which includes current spending and revenue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Subject too broad"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"The definition of 'earned income' leaves a lot of room for interpretation!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"NH does not have a minimum wage. The minimum wage should be $12.00 per hour which is consistent with neighboring states."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

Voting Record, 2020

When asked about marijuana legalization in general on the 2020 Citizens Count issue survey, Huot said he was undecided.

Huot has voted both for and against marijuana legalization. For example, Huot voted for HB 481, a bill to legalize and tax marijuana for adults over age twenty-one. A Cannabis Control Commission, similar to the Liquor Commission, would be responsible for licensing and enforcement. The bill also allowed limited home-growing of marijuana for personal use. 

Huot also voted for a version of HB 656 that would legalize possession and homegrowing of marijuana without allowing sales. However, he voted against an earlier version of the bill that legalized and taxed marijuana sales.

Voting Record, 2020

When asked about marijuana legalization in general on the 2020 Citizens Count issue survey, Huot said he was undecided.

Huot has voted both for and against marijuana legalization. For example, Huot voted for HB 481, a bill to legalize and tax marijuana for adults over age twenty-one. A Cannabis Control Commission, similar to the Liquor Commission, would be responsible for licensing and enforcement. The bill also allowed limited home-growing of marijuana for personal use. 

Huot also voted for a version of HB 656 that would legalize possession and homegrowing of marijuana without allowing sales. However, he voted against an earlier version of the bill that legalized and taxed marijuana sales.

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, Huot wrote, "It should not be criminalizes"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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?

On the 2020 Citizens Count issue survey, Huot indicated he was "against" New Hampshire allocating tax revenues for private and home schooling costs.

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?