Kristi St. Laurent

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?

"The program is wildly over-budget and poorly planned. We need to adequately fund public education not divert public education funds to private schools or home schooling."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to raise the gas tax in 2014?

Possible reveue sources: "Keep recent gas tax increase, not looking for more. First step is to examine the taxes we have and the increasing number of exemptions - these strip the state of revenue. They need to be examined in total, cost-benefit analysis done and reforms as needed."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"I support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

When asked about banning abortion after 20 weeks gestation on our 2018 survey, St. Laurent wrote, "I support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"I support 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?

"I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs."

Project Vote Smart Survey, 2010

Supports allowing physician-assisted suicide.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"Only hands free cell phone use should be permitted, as written in the new law."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Ban is a tough word. When students have same-sex parents who come to classroom or school events some kids will have questions. Banning discussion of questions scares teachers into ignoring the questions, adds to young kids' confusion and leaves room for discrimination to grow. Children at this age need to be learning about socialization, respecting others and their personal identity - whatever that might grow to be."

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"?

"Our students need to learn about these concepts, especially racism when they attend schools with well under 10% diverse populations. Concepts such as systemic racism, unintentional or inherent racism, sexism, ableism, etc need awareness and recognition to foster empathy and effect change."

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?

"Not dollar for dollar but a credit related to the size of the loan repayment."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"We have had recent decreases - let time tell us the true effect. Additional cuts may mean future increases to correct for revenue short falls."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"I oppose casino gambling in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"NH tourism is a big boon to the economy with all of our lakes, rivers, forests, mountains and fields dependent on specific temperature ranges."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

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

"Yes, as long as CC remains the national set of minimum standards. Whether CC or another one, I strongly support a national set of minimum standards for education based on grade level."

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?

"This will delay final results and will conflict with a candidate's timeline to request a recount. This bill would also mean the voters' identifying information would be attached to their ballot and much less private."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"I believe it should be less punitive, willing to study the experience in other states that have decriminalized the possession of small quantities."

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?

"EV's pay registration and renewal but much less (or no) gas tax which also helps to fund our roads. I would especially support it if the money went to increase electric infrastructure for EV charging. I would want to recognize the EV role in decreasing carbon emissions with a lower tax than a combustion engine estimated tax."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Encourage, yes. Mandate, no."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"I support 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?

"Renewables provide diversity and resiliency in our energy supply and helps even out the seasonal change in fuel prices."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"There has been a proliferation of Charter schools. Before any increased funding is approved I think we should take stock of what we have, what are the results and what is the best course forward for all NH students."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

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

"Support for policies for addicts to get treatment in lieu of jail time for possession, Drug Courts. Support penalty increases for dealers, distributors."

Project Vote Smart Survey, 2010

Supports medicinal marijuana.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"2020 saw a huge turnout buoyed by impressive absentee ballot participation in NH. Repeating the absentee-ballot-for-all from 2020 would encourage similar participation levels into the future."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"I support marijuana legalization."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Open to considering private retail or state-run retail. I need to learn more about the pros/cons of allowing home-growing."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Open to considering private retail or state-run retail. I need to learn more about the pros/cons of allowing home-growing."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Open to considering private retail or state-run retail. I need to learn more about the pros/cons of allowing home-growing."

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 support expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid 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 support NH's expanded Medicaid program."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"NH doesn't currently have a minimum wage - therefore we default to the Federal minimum wage of $7.25."

Project Vote Smart Survey, 2010

Identifies as pro-choice.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"I support equal pay for equal work and paycheck fairness laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"I oppose 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 do not support it as experience in other states did not find a significant issue, and it was a big expense. Access to affordable health care will help decrease, even if in a small way, the percentage of drug users in the general population as well as the population receiving Federal assistance."

Project Vote Smart Survey, 2010

Supports a public health insurance option.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"New Hampshire should not increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment."

Project Vote Smart Survey, 2010

Supports the death penalty.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

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

"I oppose the Northern Pass as currently proposed."

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?

"Yes, to make up for the cuts in the recent past."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"I need more information on this topic. I have not heard that it is an issue, but I would make legislative decisions on an assumption that it is not a problem"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible reveue sources: "Keep recent gas tax increase, not looking for more. First step is to examine the taxes we have and the increasing number of exemptions - these strip the state of revenue. They need to be examined in total, cost-benefit analysis done and reforms as needed."

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?

"The NH constitution says we cherish education yet state funding is woefully inadequate leading to outsized property tax burdens, especially in the communities which can least afford it. Our economy needs to be firing on all cylinders and that requires well-educated and prepared students in all corners of the state."

Project Vote Smart Survey, 2010

Supports alternatives to incarceration for some non-violent offenders.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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?

"I support New Hampshire's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative."

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)?

"I support the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?

"I support legislation requiring auto insurance for all registered vehicles."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"I support such legislation."

Project Vote Smart Survey, 2010

Supports parental notification prior to a minor's abortion.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

"I do not support right to work in NH because I have not heard the call for it from NH businesses or NH workers in union shops. I can't say I believe it will definitely result in lower income in NH, although certainly states with RTW seem to have lower wages. I do not think RTW would attract businesses to NH. It does not seem to be a NH-generated issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"New Hampshire government should 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 support the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Yes, the state should do more. The private sector will bring in more of the same with more of the same people benefiting. As a state we have a bigger platform to push to create the environment to attract businesses (better infrastructure including roads, energy supply and communications technology). Then I want to see our DRED equipped and mobilized to reach out to business, industry and technology - working with our colleges and universities - to bring in good jobs and retain our younger population."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Common sense controls to help keep guns out of the hands we don't want them in - those intent on self-harm or a crime of passion (anger, workplace or relationship related). A three-day waiting period, especially for new gun owners, is one example."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"I oppose allocating tax revenues for private and/or home schooling costs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

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

"The choice to vaccinate or not should be between parent and doctor, but that choice should be registered. Should there be an outbreak, a quick way to contact parents of unvaccinated students with a request to reconsider, with educational information included, would be appropriate. Also, school districts/school boards should be able to take steps in the face of an outbreak, to implement attendance restrictions for public safety. The vaccination registry would help with all of this."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?

"New Hampshire should not impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"Careful siting and application of wind power can help New Hampshire's sustainable energy profile and help increase supply to lower prices."