Linda Tanner
Serving as: NH House Sullivan County District 05
These objective, nonpartisan measures are used to show this legislator's activities at the Statehouse in 2023. The measures are not intended to present a ranking or rating of any kind. Average is that of all state elected officials in this chamber. Gov. Sununu is still in the process of signing and vetoing 2023 bills, so the number of prime sponsored bills that became law may increase.
Session days attended
Party unity score/partisanship
Participated in official roll call votes
Bills sponsored (as prime sponsor)
Prime sponsored bills that became law
Voting Record
HB 10 (2023)
Establishes a parental bill of rights. Some of the parental rights in this bill include:
"The right to direct the education and care of his or her minor child"
"The right to be physically present at any health care facility ... at which their minor child is receiving hospital care"
"The right to consent in writing before a biometric scan of his or her minor child is made, shared, or stored"
HB 106 (2023)
Establishes a procedure for issuing "extreme risk protection orders" to protect against persons who pose an immediate risk of harm to themselves or others. An extreme risk protection order would restrict a person's access to firearms, and is also known as a "red flag law."
HB 2 (2023)
State budget bill (part 2). The governor presented his proposal for the next state budget February 14. The House and Senate both made changes to that proposal. Click here to read a summary of the 2023 budget process.
HB 208 (2023)
Establishes greenhouse gas emission reduction goals for the state, to net zero by 2050. This bill also requires the Department of Environmental Services to develop a climate action plan by July 1, 2024, that includes evaluation of best available information, considers inclusion of strategies, programs and compliance mechanisms with measurable goals and targets, considers opportunities to encourage investment in low/moderate income, rural and minority communities, makes recommendations on retraining and apprenticeship opportunities, and coordinates with other state agencies.
HB 224 (2023)
Repeals the civil and criminal penalties for health care providers who violate the state's ban on abortion after 24 weeks.
HB 367 (2023)
Increases the maximum household income limit for participation in the Education Freedom Account program, from 300% to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines. The Education Freedom Account program allows families to spend the state's per-pupil share of education funding on private or home school expenses.
The House amended the bill to only increase the income limit to 350% of the federal poverty guidelines.
HB 523 (2023)
Increases the maximum electric generating capacity to participate in net energy metering, from one to five megawatts. This bill also modifies the transition of tariffs applicable to some customer-generators.
HB 557 (2023)
Removes the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services to require vaccinations beyond those in state law. This bill specifically notes that the requirements for chickenpox, Hepatitis B, and Hib vaccinations will expire in 2026.
HB 567 (2023)
Requires at least 30 days written notice for a rent increase. Large, multi-unit rental owners must provide at least 60 days notice. If the rent increase is over 15%, large multi-unit landlords must provide at least 6 months notice.
HB 57 (2023)
Gradually raises the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next three years, with future adjustments based on the consumer price index. This bill also raises the tipped minimum wage from 45% to 50% of the regular minimum wage. Lastly, this bill allows a minimum wage of $8 per hour for youth under age 18 for the first six months of employment.
HB 59 (2023)
Requires commercial sales and transfers of firearms to take place through licensed dealers. Those dealers are required to perform background checks.
HB 624 (2023)
Requires state and local law enforcement to notify the public before an immigration checkpoint.
HB 639 (2023)
Legalizes marijuana for adults over age twenty-one. The bill allows limited home-growing of marijuana. A new Cannabis Commission would oversee licensing and regulations related to the manufacture, testing, and sale of legal marijuana. Cannabis sales would be taxed under the Meals and Rooms tax system. Alternative Treatment Centers, which currently serve the state's medical marijuana patients, would be allowed to apply for a "dual use certificate" that allows them to participate in recreational marijuana business. Towns could limit marijuana businesses.
SB 263 (2023)
Permanently reauthorizes the New Hampshire Granite Advantage Health Care Program, commonly known as expanded Medicaid. Previous law ended the program on December 31, 2023. This bill also reestablishes and revises the commission to evaluate the New Hampshire Granite Advantage Health Care Program, commonly known as expanded Medicaid.
SB 272 (2023)
Establishes a parental bill of rights in education. Some of the parental rights in this bill include:
"The right to access and review all medical records of a child maintained by a school or school personnel"
"The right to inquire of the school or school personnel and to be truthfully and completely informed if the child is being identified or referred to by school district staff, as being of a gender other than that of which the child was identified or referred when enrolled"
Completed our 2022 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"At this time NH citizens have not supported a broad based tax and therefore, I do not."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"At this time NH citizens have not supported a broad based tax and therefore, I do not."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"I am in favor of re-establishing the previous business taxes of 2018 to add support to the State Education Trust fund, retirement fund, and other areas where costs have been downshifted to local property taxes."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
"I am in favor of re-establishing the previous interest and dividends tax as proposed in 2018 in which the base level amount that would be excluded was raised. It is important for the State to assume more financial responsibility for education, retirement, and other downshifted costs to reduce local property taxes."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
"Student debt in NH is one of the highest in the nation. Tax credits for businesses to offer student loan reduction would be a great idea."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"At the present time we default to the federal minimum wage. We need to establish a NH minimum wage that is competitive with our neighboring states and offers a living wage."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"There is a critical workforce housing issue in NH. We can not get workers unless they can find affordable housing. Revisiting and changing local zoning laws needs to be a part of the solution."
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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?
"Local property taxes have been increasing because of the State downshifting cost of programs and at the same time reducing revenue sharing and rooms and meals tax revenues for cities and towns. More revenue sharing would reduce local property taxes."
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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 State must change the way our public schools are funded which can be done without a new tax. A student's opportunity for quality education should not be determined by there zip code. The School Funding Commission's latest report on school funding should be considered."
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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?
"We need to meet the State's obligation for public education before we give money to private schools or for home school expenses. There needs to be academic and fiscal accountability for the tax dollars that we are currently spending on these programs."
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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"?
"The Divisive Concepts law in NH is extremely vague, has contradictory language, and restricts a teacher's ability to teach critical thinking particularly in the areas of history and current events without the fear of disciplinary action and loss of teaching credentials."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"This again is a vague and false narrative question. Teachers in the elementary grades need to have the ability to meet students where they and there families are which could lead to some discussions includes two moms or two dads. Any sensitive issue should be dealt with in an age appropriate manner."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"The government should not be telling people when and whether they can become a parent. We need to trust pregnant persons, their family, and their doctor to make the proper decisions. We need to fund planned parenthood and other organization that work for healthy families and healthy babies."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"The government should not be telling people when and whether they can become a parent. We need to trust pregnant persons, their family, and their doctor to make the proper decisions. We need to fund planned parenthood and other organization that work for healthy families and healthy babies."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"The government should not be telling people when and whether they can become a parent. We need to trust pregnant persons, their family, and their doctor to make the proper decisions. We need to fund planned parenthood and other organization that work for healthy families and healthy babies."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"The government should not be telling people when and whether they can become a parent. We need to trust pregnant persons, their family, and their doctor to make the proper decisions. We need to fund planned parenthood and other organization that work for healthy families and healthy babies."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"Cannabis should be legalized and taxed. Medical cannabis should be more easily available to those who have indicated medical conditions."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Cannabis should be legalized and taxed. Medical cannabis should be more easily available to those who have indicated medical conditions."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Cannabis should be legalized and taxed. Medical cannabis should be more easily available to those who have indicated medical conditions."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"We need to address gun violence. I believe citizens should be able to own guns. I support tighter background checks, a waiting period, and other reasonable and responsible laws."
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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?
"Climate change is real. I support efforts to for renewable energy and energy efficiency. We need cleaner, cheaper energy."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Climate change is real. It is effecting our environment, economy, wildlife, and people. We need to do as much as we can now while we still can make some difference in the changes and how we will adapt."
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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?
"First we need to promote and recognize we have electric vehicles in NH. Our roads, bridges and infrastructure are funded largely through road toll taxes on fossil fuels. We need great roads, great infrastructure for our economy and our safety. The State may have to change the road tax structure to meet the change to more electric vehicles."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"For"
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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?
"NH has a restrictive system of voting. I think ID's and reasonable measures for those without ID is ok. We need to make voter easier and more accessible so that people have the opportunity and are encouraged to vote."
