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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
80% Present
Average 99%
Party unity score/partisanship
98% With Party
Average 97%
Participated in official roll call votes
79% Roll Call Votes
Average 99%
Bills sponsored (as prime sponsor)
13 Prime Sponsored Bills
Average 11
Prime sponsored bills that became law
8 Became Law
Average 5

Voting Record

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 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 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 104 (2023)

Establishes regulations for online gambling, with the proceeds going to a new community college scholarship fund.

SB 117 (2023)

Changes the definition of "child" in the law about negligent storage of firearms, raising the age to anyone under age 18.

SB 144 (2023)

Gradually increases the minimum wage to $15 per hour by July 1, 2024.

SB 220 (2023)

Allows any voter to vote by absentee ballot, whether or not he or she will actually be absent on election day. The bill also allows partial processing of absentee ballots prior to Election Day.

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"

Position on Issues

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?

"My children attend Timberland public schools and I am happy with them, but kids need are all different and I trust Nh parents to choose the schools that's best for their children. Round pegs don't fit in square holes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I am pro-life with exception. Last session we passed babies that were viable and in line with 85% of NH resident views. Mother's health and fatal fetal symptoms."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I am pro-life with exception. Last session we passed babies that were viable and in line with 85% of NH resident views. Mother's health and fatal fetal symptoms."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

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"?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?

"The tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment will help students with loan burdens resulting in NH employees living, working, raising their families in NH."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"I have lowered income taxes four years in a row resulting in attracting more businesses to NH. This creates more higher paying jobs, and more tax revenue to fund the state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Our universities need to not only research wind/solar and hydro development but also develop cleaner fossil fuel emissions which they are not doing at this time as universities are neglecting the american abundance of natural gas due to political pressure."

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?

"For"

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?

"Yes, they are getting the use of the road and should contribute to the cost."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"In the senate we have dealt with the underlying real issue mental health. We have greatly increased access and availability of mental health care. We are both the safest state in the nation yet have the least gun laws. States with the most gun laws have the most gun problems."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"99% of employers pay wages above minimum wage. Only 5 thousand NH employees make minimum wage that is an entry level pay for teenagers so they can learn a job, with training wage allows anyone to learn a skill & they will quickly make a higher salary."

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?

"There is no 'free' revenue source, increased revenue sharing would result in higher taxes and towns and cities would be less judicial in their spending."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Phasing out interest & dividends tax is attracting more people to live in NH. It keeps seniors in our state, and creates a bigger investment industry and high paying jobs."

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?

"Yes it forces accountability at a local level. Community control is a watchdog on local spending shifting it to the state would result in more burdensome state regulations."

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?

"With the cost of gas heating oil doubling this would only raise prices on NH families struggling with inflation while trying to feed their families and heat their homes and filling up the car."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I am pro-life with exception. Last session we passed babies that were viable and in line with 85% of NH resident views. Mother's health and fatal fetal symptoms."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I am pro-life with exception. Last session we passed babies that were viable and in line with 85% of NH resident views. Mother's health and fatal fetal symptoms."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"A broad based sales tax would end the NH advantage."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Residential towns should have local control of the housing development that's best for their community. The state can offer incentives to communities that want broader housing development. Larger communities that want and need the housing have the proper infrastructure to accommodate this, they have municipal transportation and the amenities that young people want."

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