Jim Forsythe

Republican

Historical Details

Position on Issues

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Voting Record

Voted against tabling this bill

HB 1560 (2012)

Establishes the interstate Health Care Compact, which provides that each member state shall have the authority to enact state laws that trump all federal laws regarding health care within its state.

Voted for tax credit increase

SB 295 (2012)

Increases the Research and Development tax credit.

Voted in favor of limiting in-state tuition to U.S. citizens

HB 1383 (2012)

States that only United States citizens may receive in-state tuition at the University of New Hampshire.

Voted to consider requiring legislative approval

HB 1487 (2012)

Requires legislative approval for the expenditure of funds involving New Hampshire in any low carbon fuel standards program, such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Voted to consider this bill

HB 1659 (2012)

"Women's Right to Know Act," mandating that women considering an abortion receive "complete and accurate information on abortion and its alternatives."

Voted to override Governor's veto

HB 1679 (2012)

Prohibits partial birth abortions and abortions in the third trimester.

Voted to override Governor's veto

SB 409 (2012)

Allows medicinal marijuana through home growing.

Voted to override Governor's veto

HB 592 (2012)

Redistricts the House of Representatives.

Voted to override Governor's veto

SB 372 (2012)

Establishes a tax credit for businesses that contribute to a scholarship fund for students who wish to attend private, parochial, or home schools.

Voted to override Governor's veto

SB 289 (2012)

Requires voters to present identification at polling places.

Voted for "Right to Work"

HB 474 (2011)

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

Voted in favor of repealing early release Programs

SB 52 (2011)

Repeals early release programs for inmates convicted of violent crimes.

Voted to eliminate "evergreen clauses"

SB 1 (2011)

Eliminates "evergreen clauses" in public contracts.

Voted to override Governor's veto

SB 88 (2011)

Expands the use of deadly force, adding "Stand Your Ground" to the "Castle Doctrine." Under this bill victims could use deadly force without retreating, anywhere the victim has the right to be.

Voted to override Governor's veto