Mike Belcher
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10
Bills sponsored
this session · 37 all-time
24
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 48 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
1177
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 1177 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.6%
based on 462 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.4%
based on 462 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.7%
based on 462 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
37 billsCurrent session 10 bills
- HB 1737 relative to reinstating the death penalty for certain offenses against minors under 13 years of age. Failed
- HB 1697 exempting certain firearms and firearm accessories manufactured and retained in New Hampshire from federal regulation. Passed
- HB 1605 establishing a state office for intelligence and counterintelligence within the executive branch. Failed
- HB 1561 prohibiting nationals of the People's Republic of China from enrollment in masters and doctorate degree programs, participation in research, and full time employment at public institutions of higher education. Passed
- HB 102 relative to oversight of federal law enforcement actions. Failed
- HB 392 directing the dissolution of the department of health and human services' office ofhealth access and the department of environmental services' functions for environmental justice. Passed
- HB 1606 regulating real property ownership by Chinese nationals and providing for civil, criminal, and administrative penalties. Failed
- HB 129 relative to the definition of the term "evidence-based" within public education. Passed
- HB 1545 defining the term "evidence-based" related to public education and in teacher preparation programs. In Committee
- HB 1792 relative to the prohibition on teaching discrimination. Passed
Historical 27 bills
- HB 225 relative to prohibiting the use of currency that could be detrimental to privacy rights. Died
- HB 1485 establishing a committee to study the totality of circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic. Died
- HB 1017 relative to duties of county sheriffs and the appointment of special deputy sheriffs. Failed
- HB 1153 relative to mandatory and elective public school curricula. Failed
- HB 1108 relative to establishing a committee to study the role of colleges and universities in contributing to the student loan crisis. Failed
- HR 7 instructing the house of representatives to investigate whether grounds exist to impeach Judge David Ruoff. Failed
- HB 129 relative to the definition of the term "evidence-based" within public education. Died
- HB 103 relative to fugitives from justice. Failed
- HR 8 resolving that the practice of suspending a constitutional officer to be outside the authority designated to the judiciary and appropriately delegated to the general court. Failed
- HR 6 condemning the judicial doctrine of "disparate impact". Failed
- HB 187 relative to restraining orders sought by a parent on behalf of a minor child. Signed
- HJR 1 affirming the natural right of persons and affirming that the state and federal government are established for the purpose of upholding, protecting, and securing these rights. Died
- HB 381 limiting liability for certain design features of firearms. Died
- HB 237 prohibiting the use of special education state aid funds and differentiated aid special education funds on students not receiving special education services. Failed
- HB 392 directing the dissolution of the department of health and human services' office of health equity, department of environmental services' functions for civil rights and environmental justice, and the governor's council on diversity and inclusion. Died
- HR 12 urging Congress to amend the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013. Died
- HB 102 relative to oversight of federal law enforcement actions. Died
- HCR 6 calling for the removal of the superintendent of school administrative unit 67. Failed
- HB 101 relative to exempting certain elderly homeowners from paying property taxes. Failed
- HR 21 affirming the New Hampshire militia. Failed
- HB 1026 relative to resisting arrest. Failed
- HB 1287 relative to the definition of the term "evidence-based" within public education. Died
- HB 1267 relative to prohibiting environmental, social, and governance standards in the selection of government investments. Failed
- HB 204 relative to non-academic surveys in schools. Died
- HB 299 prohibiting discrimination in medical care. Died
Co-sponsored
48 billsCurrent session 24 bills
- HB 1196 repealing the state housing champion designation and grant program. Passed
- HB 112 requiring students in the university and community college systems of New Hampshire to pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services civics naturalization test, take a course that covers fundamental American documents as part of the general education curriculum, or pass a civics course competency test. Passed
- HR38 authorizing and directing the house judiciary committee to investigate whether cause exists for the impeachment of any justice of the New Hampshire supreme court. Failed
- HB 233 requiring meetings of the New Hampshire vaccine association to be audio and video recorded and published on its website within 48 hours. Passed
- HB 524 relative to disbursement of funds by the New Hampshire vaccine association. Signed
- HR 34 declaring that Sharia law and political Islam represent an existential threat to the state and country and that any deference to Sharia law by a government institution is prohibited. Introduced
- HB 1423 relative to the offense of improper influence and making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research. Passed
- HB 1313 repealing buffer zones for reproductive health care facilities. Passed
- HB 1515 repealing the requirement that the department of health and human services' biennial budget request include funding for certain child care workforce programs. Passed
- HB 1571 requiring the department of education to review statewide academic standards and curricula. Passed
- HB 1743 requiring disclosure of radiation levels emitted by smart meters. Failed
- HB 1616 prohibiting state agencies and political subdivisions from advertising or expending funds to advertise vaccines in the state of New Hampshire. Introduced
- HB 1270 clarifying the definition of part-time teacher. Signed
- HB 1706 repealing the refugee resettlement program in the department of health and human services and prohibiting expenditure of state funds on refugee resettlement. Passed
- HB 253 relative to interest-bearing pooled trust accounts maintained by lawyers. Failed
- HB 1740 relative to the protection of persons from domestic violence. Failed
- HB359 prohibiting denial of banking and insurance services based on any factor that is not quantitative, impartial, and risk-based as measured by an objective standard. Introduced
- HB 1226 relative to restricting the issuance of identification documents by unauthorized individuals. Passed
- HB 1529 repealing the reading recovery training program. Passed
- HB 1437 ballot reconciliation. In Committee
- HB 1076 relative to authorizing or rescinding the use of electronic ballot counting devices. Passed
- HB 1564 removing all references of gender identity in New Hampshire statutes. Failed
- HB 1465 establishing mandatory reporting of civil rights violations committed by members of the judiciary. Failed
- CACR 31 relating to ballot reconciliation. Providing that the state adopt certain provisions and penalties relative to the ballot reconciliation process. Failed
Historical 24 bills
- HR 25 resolving to return to the historical intent of the express trust indenture, the New Hampshire Constitution, specifically Part 1, Article 11 and Part 2, Article 32. Died
- HB 1294 establishing a committee to study ways to facilitate municipal compliance with Clean Water Act requirements. Died
- CACR 25 relating to the rights of children and parents. Providing that parents and children have the right to control their health, education, and welfare. Failed
- HB 687 relative to class action settlements and consent decrees. Died
- HB 361 prohibiting mandatory mask policies in schools. Signed
- HB 679 relative to immunization requirements. Died
- HB 345 enabling selectmen to add additional polling places and requiring selectmen to give notice to voters 30 days before providing such additional polling places. Failed
- HB 420 relative to the chain of custody for ballots. Failed
- HB 233 requiring meetings of the New Hampshire vaccine association to be audio and video recorded and published on its website within 48 hours. Died
- HB 524 repealing the New Hampshire vaccine association. Died
- HCR 10 calling for the repeal of the Jones Act. Died
- HB 112 requiring students in the university and community college systems of New Hampshire to pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services civics naturalization test. Died
- HB 698 criminalizing the act of a person claiming to be a member of law enforcement when the person is not in uniform and cannot produce identification proving the claim. Failed
- HB 749 requiring instruction on communism in public high schools. Died
- CACR 3 relating to recall elections. Providing that the general court may authorize recall elections. Failed
- HB 359 prohibiting denial of banking and insurance services based on any factor that is not quantitative, impartial, and risk-based as measured by an objective standard. Died
- HB 253 relative to interest-bearing pooled trust accounts maintained by lawyers. Died
- HR 19 calling for the repeal of the Jones Act. Died
- HB 1664 relative to legal remedies for individuals who receive medical detransitioning. Died
- HB 1093 prohibiting mandatory mask policies in schools. Vetoed
- HB 1156 relative to public health, safety, and state sovereignty. Died
- HB 1637 relative to reducing requirements for vehicle inspections. Died
- HB 1246 relative to allowing for payment of wages in gold or silver. Failed
- HB 1436 relative to requiring institutions of higher education to maintain certain statistical information on their website. Failed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB669
relative to on-premises licenses for licensed barbershops and salons.
Interim Study |
Yea | pass | July 05, 2026 |
|
HB1710
relative to procedures relating to child abduction.
OTP |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
SB498
relative to children's mental health services for persons 18 years of age and younger.
Reconsider |
Nay | fail | — |
|
SB661
relative to pooled risk management programs.
Veto Override |
Yea | fail | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB468
relative to enabling alternative treatment centers to operate a greenhouse cultivation location.
Veto Override |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB434
relative to regulation of public school materials.
Veto Override |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1610
allowing school districts to annually retain year-end unassigned general funds.
Veto Override |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1442
(New Title) permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
Veto Override |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1369
(New Title) relative to the manner of posting the warrant for town meetings.
Veto Override |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1337
repealing the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum disorders.
Veto Override |
Yea | fail | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB 1681
relative to the definition, inspection, and local approval of tiny houses and yurts as innovative housing structures.
Concur |
Yea | pass | May 21, 2026 |
|
HB1610
allowing school districts to annually retain year-end unassigned general funds.
Concur |
Yea | pass | May 21, 2026 |
|
SB 567
relative to the composition of the board of dental examiners and relative to the practice of dentistry and when radiographic examinations are required.
OTPA |
Yea | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
SB 408
relative to health insurance coverage for prosthetics.
Adopt Floor Amendment |
Yea | fail | May 14, 2026 |
|
SB552
permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
OTP |
Yea | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
SB 504
relative to the practice of pharmacy and the dispensing of certain medications by pharmacists, authorizing the establishment of experimental treatment centers, and permitting treatment of certain severe illness under the right to try act.
OTPA |
Yea | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
CACR 12
the adoption of tax laws.
Adopt Floor Amendment |
Nay | fail | May 14, 2026 |
|
CACR 12
the adoption of tax laws.
Adopt Amendment |
Yea | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
SB 574
establishing a commission to study the efficiency and structure of school administrative units.
OTPA |
Yea | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
SB 545
relative to financial eligibility for the Medicare savings program.
ITL |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2026 |
|
CACR 11
relating to sheriffs. Providing that there shall be no age limitation for a person to hold the office of county sheriff.
OTP |
Nay | pass | April 23, 2026 |
|
SB 620
relative to refusal of consent to testing to determine alcohol concentration and penalties for aggravated driving while intoxicated.
OTPA |
Nay | pass | April 09, 2026 |
|
HB1655
establishing a funding source for maintaining state owned dams.
Table |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1416
establishing a committee to study what legal protections currently exist for the freedom of expression of pregnancy resource centers and whether further First Amendment protections are needed.
OTPA |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1416
establishing a committee to study what legal protections currently exist for the freedom of expression of pregnancy resource centers and whether further First Amendment protections are needed.
Adopt Amendment |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1760
repealing the directive that the department of health and human services seek a waiver to establish pharmacy copayment and premium requirements under the state Medicaid plan and making an appropriation therefor.
ITL |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1178
relative to permissible window tinting on motor vehicles.
ITL |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1066
relative to warrant articles authorizing lease agreements.
Table |
Nay | fail | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1356
relative to the statute of limitations for bringing a private right of action for violation of the statute prohibiting medical procedures and treatments intended to alter a minor's gender, authorizing the application of sunscreen in schools and camps without a licensed health care provider's note or prescription, and establishing a skin cancer prevention education program.
OTP |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1704
permitting public employees to bargain individually with public employers without any intervention.
Indefinitely Postpone |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1704
permitting public employees to bargain individually with public employers without any intervention.
Special Order |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1706
repealing the refugee resettlement program in the department of health and human services and prohibiting expenditure of state funds on refugee resettlement.
Table |
Nay | fail | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1449
limiting times vaccine clinics may operate at schools, with certain exceptions.
OTPA |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HR 35
urging the prohibition of the intentional release of polluting emissions, including cloud seeding and weather modification, to preserve the atmosphere of New Hampshire.
OTPA |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
CACR 14
relating to qualifications for office. Providing that candidates of the office of governor, state senator, and state representative shall be citizens of the United States.
OTP |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HR 19
encouraging state colleges and universities to invite more conservative speakers to campus for the purpose of increasing diversity of viewpoints.
OTP |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1815
relative to education financing.
OTP |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB1775
relative to utility ownership of natural gas and nuclear power generation facilities.
OTPA |
Not Voting | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
HB 1786
relative to creating a state assessment on non-homestead luxury second homes to fund statewide housing development programs and address housing shortages and making appropriations therefor.
Table |
Not Voting | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
HB 1826
relative to the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education.
ITL |
Not Voting | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
HB 1557
modifying the state average expenditure per pupil relative to students in special education.
ITL |
Not Voting | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
HB 1323
relative to parental alienation, limiting certain prior authorization requirements for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and similar rehabilitative services, relative to children's mental health services for persons 18 years of age and younger.
OTP |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
HR 30
finding that planning, zoning, and related regulations have been and should continue to be the responsibility of municipal government.
Reconsider |
Nay | fail | February 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1697
exempting certain firearms and firearm accessories manufactured and retained in New Hampshire from federal regulation.
OTP |
Yea | pass | February 05, 2026 |
|
SB 134
relative to work requirements under the state Medicaid program.
Adopt Amendment |
Yea | pass | January 08, 2026 |
|
CACR 24
relating to the right to educate children.Providing that parents and guardians have a right to direct the education of their children.
OTPA |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1570
relative to governmental budget authority for agreements for law enforcement agencies to participate in federal immigration enforcement.
ITL |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
SB 557
making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research, and relative to the official ballot referendum form of town meetings.
Adopt Floor Amendment |
Yea | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
HB 1602
creating a safe battery recycling stewardship program.
OTPA |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
HB1422
relative to the time to petition for a new trial.
Veto Override |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |