Tom DeBlois
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH allow binding referendums?
"Yes, New Hampshire should allow a public referendum"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
Opposes general sales tax and/or income tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
Opposes general sales tax and/or income tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should LLCs be subject to the interest and dividends tax?
Opposes LLC tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH increase the interest and dividends tax?
Opposes increase in Interest and Dividend Tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?
Opposes adding tolls on I-93 (Mass. Border)
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH continue to allow medicinal marijuana?
"Yes, legalize medicinal marijuana"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
Opposes general sales tax and/or income tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
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?
"Yes, repeal RGGI"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH repeal same-sex marriage?
"Yes, repeal"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"No, automobile insurance should be optional"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should businesses that provide insurance be required to cover contraception?
On companies and/or religious organizations: "Yes, they should be able to deny coverage"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH require motorcycle helmets?
"No, let those who ride decide"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH require seat belts?
"No, adults should be able to choose whether or not to wear a seatbelt"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH revise the meals and rooms tax?
Opposes local meals and rooms tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH use taxpayer money to build a memorial to the Old Man?
"No, do not use public money for a manmade Old Man"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"No, do not tighten gun laws"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH government switch from a pension system to a 401(k)-style retirement plan?
"Yes, reform benefits"
Voting Record
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."
HB 592 (2012)
Redistricts the House of Representatives.
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.
SB 295 (2012)
Increases the Research and Development tax credit.
CACR 33 (2012)
Constitutional amendment changing the state legislature to biennial sessions.
HB 648 (2012)
Forbids the use of eminent domain for regional electricity projects when costs and benefits cannot be shared across the ISO - New England network.
HB 1383 (2012)
States that only United States citizens may receive in-state tuition at the University of New Hampshire.
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).
HB 1679 (2012)
Prohibits partial birth abortions and abortions in the third trimester.
SB 409 (2012)
Allows medicinal marijuana through home growing.
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.
SB 289 (2012)
Requires voters to present identification at polling places.
HB 370 (2011)
Reverses the expanded definition of bullying in the Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention Act.
HB 474 (2011)
Right-to-Work bill that prohibits collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union.
SB 27 (2011)
Raises the speed limit in some areas of Lake Winnipesaukee.
SB 52 (2011)
Repeals early release programs for inmates convicted of violent crimes.
SB 1 (2011)
Eliminates "evergreen clauses" in public contracts.
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.
HB 109 (2011)
Prohibits local planning boards from requiring sprinklers as a condition for a local permit.
HB 133 (2011)
Ties the New Hampshire minimum wage to the federal minimum wage.
SB 57 (2011)
Makes various revisions to title loan regulations.
HB 329 (2011)
Requires parental notification prior to a minor's abortion.
SB 3 (2011)
Makes various changes to the state retirement system, such as raising retirement ages and increasing member contributions.
HB 218 (2011)
Repeals the New Hampshire Rail Transit Auhority (NHRTA).
HB 519 (2011)
Repeals the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), New Hampshire's cap-and-trade program.
HB 113 (2011)
Prohibits the use of state funds for New Hampshire Public Television (NHPTV).
