Diane Pauer

Broad-based sales tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I will protect the N.H. Advantage--no broad-based taxes of any kind."

Broad-based income tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"I oppose a state income tax, including any tax on earned income. Therefore, I oppose a mandatory Family Leave Act payroll deduction, which is an income tax. Additionally, I support the repeal of the existing interest and dividends tax."

Business tax decrease
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"I support business tax relief in order to make N.H. more business friendly. Moreover, I would support further reductions in the Business Profits Tax (BPT) to 7.5% and the Business Enterprise Tax (BET) to 0.5%."

Minimum wage increase
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"The federal minimum wage is appropriate. Individual businesses can chose to raise employee wages based on their business models. I support the free market to determine wages."

Stricter gun laws
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I support the U.S. Constitution and the N.H. Constitution which includes the right to bear arms. Moreover, law abiding citizens' rights should not be infringed upon by the government. N.H.'s constitutional carry must be protected."

Extending renewable energy portfolio standard
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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?

"I oppose the extension of the renewable portfolio standard (RPS), a program that forces electricity distributors to purchase increasing percentages of renewable electricity from prescribed energy classes at above market rates or face penalties. Instead, I support legislation to terminate the renewable portfolio standard (RPS). I also support legislation to rebate funds from the RPS back to the ratepayers. Such programs that mandate energy purchases from expensive green sources ultimately result in higher utility rates for the consumer. The free market should determine sources and pricing."

Mail-in voting
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"I support absentee voting and unequivocally oppose mail-in ballots for all voters. The process for absentee voting is prescribed and rigorous, thereby guarding against potential voter fraud. On the other hand, indiscriminately mailing out ballots to names at addresses on voter registration lists that are demonstrably inaccurate is irresponsible, and such a practice unequivocally undermines election integrity in N.H. The government must do everything in its power to maintain fair and accurate elections and to ensure that every legal N.H. voter's vote is not negated by fraudulent votes such as by an illegal voter (e.g. out of state and/or non U.S. citizen) voting in our elections."

Marijuana legalization with state-run stores
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Voting Record, 2022

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

"Education Freedom Account" program
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Voting Record, 2022

Voted to keep Education Freedom Account program (HB 1683)

Conditional, affidavit ballots for new voters
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Voting Record, 2022

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

Marijuana legalization with private sales
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

When asked about marijuana legalization in general on the 2020 Citizens Count issue survey, Pauer wrote, "I oppose legalizing the recreational use of marijuana as it is a proven gateway drug to stronger, more addictive and dangerous drugs and is related to illegal drug trafficking and crime. However, I do support the legal use of cannabis for medical use as prescribed by a medical provider as medically indicated."

Repeal ban on abortion after 24 weeks
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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, Pauer wrote, "I support the right to life from conception (to natural death) with exceptions for rape, incest, and health complications in which the life of the mother is at risk. These exceptions, in which a crime against the mother has occurred and/or severe fetal anomalies are present which endangers the life of the mother, are extraordinary instances in which decisions are best made by the mother, father, and parents, in the case of a minor, with the advice of their medical providers. Each case is unique and complex, and the government should not be involved in these instances. Notwithstanding, every effort should be made to protect and preserve the lives of both the unborn and the mother at all times; and in the case of severe fetal anomalies, the Principle of Double Effect should be followed when possible." In 2021 Pauer voted against 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.

Public school funding through local property taxes
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