Rebecca McWilliams

Voting Record, 2024

McWilliams voted to consider repealing the Education Freedom Account program in 2022 (HB 1683). In 2023, McWilliams also voted against two bills that would expand eligibility for the Education Freedom Account program (HB 367 and HB 464). In 2024 Rep. McWilliams voted against several bills to expand eligibility for Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs), including HB 1561, HB 1634, HB 1665, and HB 1677. McWilliams also voted for HB 1512, which would limit the EFA program to a budget.

Voting Record, 2023

Voted against HB 591, a bill that would prohibit a doctor from performing an abortion after detecting a fetal heartbeat.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

When asked about a 20-week abortion ban on the Citizens Count issue survey, McWilliams indicated, "I oppose a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, even with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Propose a Capital Gains tax to address public education funding inequities."

Voting Record, 2023

Voted for HB 208, a bill to establish greenhouse gas emission reduction goals for the state, to net zero by 2050. The bill also required the Department of Environmental Services to develop a climate action plan.

Voting Record, 2022

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

Voting Record, 2024

In 2023 Rep. McWilliams voted to require cities and towns to allow four residential dwelling units on any single-family lot served by municipal water and sewer (HB 44). This could be a four-unit building, two duplexes, four single units, or four townhouses. In 2024 McWilliams voted for HB 1291 (to increase rights of property owners to build accessory dwelling units), HB 1399 (to make it easier to convert single family residence into two units), and HB 1400 (to limit parking requirements, plus add tax credits for office conversions).

Voting Record, 2024

Voted to increase the maximum electric generating capacity to participate in net energy metering, from one to five megawatts (HB 523)

Voting Record, 2024

Voted for a constitutional right to abortion before 24 weeks (CACR 23).

Voting Record, 2024

Voted to consider starting a Child Care Workforce Fund to recruit and retain New Hampshire child care employees (HB 1611)

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

When asked about marijuana legalization in general on the 2020 Citizens Count issue survey, McWilliams wrote, "NH needs to decriminalization, legalize, tax, and incentivize small businesses to grow and sell marijuana. Sales should not fall under the exclusive purview of the NH Liquor Commission. I will continue to co-sponsor marijuana legislation to this effect until it becomes law."

She also voted for HB 1648, a 2020 bill that would permit adults to possess up to 3/4 of an ounce of cannabis, 5 grams of hashish, and other cannabis-infused products, and permit adults to grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home in a secure location that is not visible from other properties. The bill also allowed adults to give marijuana products away and sell marijuana accessories.

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, McWilliams wrote, "NH needs to decriminalization, legalize, tax, and incentivize small businesses to grow and sell marijuana. Sales should not fall under the exclusive purview of the NH Liquor Commission. I will continue to co-sponsor marijuana legislation to this effect until it becomes law."

She also voted for HB 481, a 2019 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.

Voting Record, 2022

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Support gradually increasing NH minimum wage to $15/hr."

Voting Record, 2024

Voted for HB 368, a bill that would provide various legal protections for persons receiving gender-related health care. For example, HB 368 would prohibit New Hampshire from enforcing an order from another state to remove a child from a home based on a parent allowing their child to receive gender-affirming health care.

Voting Record, 2023

When asked about a 24-week abortion ban on the Citizens Count issue survey, McWilliams wrote, "The state needs to stay out of decisions that belong squarely between a woman and her doctor. There is no reason to add another stressor to any woman's mental health by adding hurdles to medical treatment." McWilliams also 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. In 2023 McWilliams also voted to repeal the "fetal life protection act", which restricts access to abortion after 24 weeks (HB 271).

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?

When asked a similar question on the 2018 Citizens Count survey, McWilliams wrote, "Unless the individual has committed a crime, there is no reason for the State to be enforcing Federal immigration laws. I vehemently oppose our state enabling Federal ICE traffic stops on 93 and 89. I do not support increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I support permits for concealed carry."