Denise Ricciardi
Born
1961
Contact
Email · Denise.Ricciardi@gc.nh.gov
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13
Bills sponsored
this session · 63 all-time
36
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 203 all-time
5
Enacted into law
this session · 26 all-time
953
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 953 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
87.6%
based on 107 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
12.4%
based on 107 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
74.3%
based on 107 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
63 billsCurrent session 13 bills
- SB 665 relative to pharmacy benefits managers, managed care laws, notice of drug pricing options and pharmacy benefit manager business practices. Passed
- SB 186 preventing portraits depicting persons from being hung in certain places in the statehouse, unless the subject of the portrait has been dead for at least 10 years and provided exemplary and noteworthy services to the citizens of this state. Passed
- SB 560 modernizing the New Hampshire coordinate system. Signed
- SB 614 establishing multiple-caregiver self-insured risk coverage arrangements for nonprofit and for-profit providers and servicers. Signed
- SB 559 reducing the minimum allowable speed limit on locally controlled roads. Passed
- SB 460 prohibiting tier III criminal offenders from being present in designated child safety zones absent a legitimate purpose. Passed
- SB 618 relative to the penalties for repeat speeding offenders. Introduced
- SB 443 relative to wastewater engineering. Signed
- SB 610 allowing the insurance commissioner to approve innovative short or long-term care policies. Signed
- SB 526 establishing a New Hampshire-Greece trade council. Signed
- SB 635 establishing a health reimbursement arrangement tax credit program and making an appropriation for improvements in the department of revenue administration's information management system. Passed
- SB 82 relative to the housing opportunity project extension and homes for homeland heroes grant program. Introduced
- SB 152 authorizing the sale of toll credits to fund a newly established noise barrier construction fund for the design and construction of noise barrier projects. Introduced
Historical 50 bills
- SB 408 establishing a committee to study the effects of the housing crisis on the disability community. Died
- SB 581 relative to temporary drivers licenses and non-driver identification cards. Died
- SB 112 relative to pari-mutuel pools and historic horse racing. Died
- SB 492 relative to wastewater engineering. Signed
- SB 598 requiring funeral procession lead vehicles to obey yield signs. Signed
- SB 186 relative to a portrait in the likeness of Senator Jeb Bradley at the state house. Died
- SB 240 making an appropriation to the department of environmental services for eligible water projects. Died
- SB 184 recognizing the second Thursday in October as children's environmental health day. Died
- SB 89 enabling non-citizens who are legally authorized to work in the United States to deliver alcohol. Signed
- SB 246 providing maternal depression screening for new mothers; increasing access to health care services for new mothers; enabling new parents to attend infant pediatric medical appointments; and developing a plan for perinatal peer support certification. Died
- SB 258 establishing crimes related to the fraudulent use of gift cards. Signed
- SB 124 relative to continuing care retirement communities. Signed
- SB 82 relative to the housing opportunity project extension and homes for homeland heroes grant program. Died
- SB 243 relative to the child care scholarship program. Died
- SB 171 relative to required pay for remote work. Died
- SB 156 allowing the division of motor vehicles to contract with a third-party vendor to facilitate the secure transfer of title applications and information. Signed
- SB 157 relative to inspection and registration of certain fleet vehicles and necessary amendments and administrative rules regarding the state implementation plan. Signed
- SB 259 creating an exception to physical attendance and quorum requirements under the right-to-know law for individuals with disabilities. Failed
- SB 280 requiring a food delivery service to enter into an agreement with a food service establishment or food retail store before offering delivery service from that restaurant. Signed
- SB 152 authorizing the sale of toll credits to fund a newly established noise barrier construction fund for the design and construction of noise barrier projects. Died
- SB 206 requiring school districts and chartered public schools to adopt policies establishing a cell phone-free education. Signed
- SB 271 relative to qualifications for issuing veteran license plates to include General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions. Signed
- SB 164 relative to homeowners and prohibiting certain types of listing agreements. Signed
- SB 601 restricting electronic mail solicitation. Died
- SB 398 appropriating additional funds to the department of transportation for existing municipal bridges. Died
Co-sponsored
203 billsCurrent session 36 bills
- SB 522 re-establishing the commission to study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire. Signed
- HB 1513 relative to reporting and transparency reports for the education freedom account program. Introduced
- SB 553 relative to penalties for attempting to elude pursuit by law enforcement. Introduced
- HB 1433 creating a child care tax credit for qualifying businesses. Signed
- HB 1651 establishing sexual assault orders of protection and relative to sexual assault survivors' rights. Signed
- HB 1622 requiring the state to develop additional solid waste disposal capacity. Passed
- HB707 (Second New Title) establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee. Passed
- SB 226 suspending applications for new landfills and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of incinerating solid waste. Introduced
- HB 1630 prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide and certain inhalants for recreational purposes. Signed
- CACR 12 the adoption of tax laws. Passed
- HB 97 making an appropriation to the department of environmental services for wastewater infrastructure projects. Failed
- SB 149 relative to the crime of aggravated driving while intoxicated. Passed
- HB 1434 enabling municipalities to vote to allow the sale of Keno. Introduced
- HB 1478 requiring the department of environmental services to revise the rules for proposed new landfills. Passed
- SB 521 relative to unauthorized camping on private property. Passed
- SB 469 allowing the director of the division of motor vehicles to adopt administrative rules regarding the use of electronic signatures and relative to signature requirements where ownership of a vehicle is transferred to an insurer after payment of damages. Signed
- HB 1723 requiring utilities and electric grid operators to assess and report the vulnerability of high-voltage transformers to geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances, and to recommend mitigation measures to protect the state electric infrastructure. Signed
- SB 185 relative to office of professional licensure and certification investigations. Passed
- HB 619 making an appropriation to the solid waste management fund. Failed
- HB 1389 relative to PFAS facility liability. Introduced
- HB 451 establishing the paint product stewardship program. Vetoed
- SB 500 relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators. Signed
- SB 622 relative to the offense of identity fraud. Signed
- HB 1082 enabling municipalities to remove political signs from state-owned property located within the municipality after an election. Failed
- HB 1602 creating a safe battery recycling stewardship program. Passed
Historical 167 bills
- HB 1393 relative to the inclusion of pediatric cancer in the state health improvement plan. Failed
- SB 349 establishing a committee to study voluntary home visiting services for families withnewborns, infants, and young children. Died
- HB 1391 allowing new vehicles purchased in the model year or before to be inspected in the second year after purchase. Died
- SB 604 providing a death benefit for a New Hampshire hospital security officer killed in the line of duty and establishing a death benefit for state security officers killed in the line of duty. Signed
- HB 1183 relative to prohibiting the sale of agricultural land and land essential to critical industries to China. Died
- SB 316 establishing a penalty for a person who transports fentanyl class drugs into New Hampshire with the intent to distribute. Died
- HB 614 making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to fund the Merrimack, New Hampshire Kidney Cancer Incidence Phase 3 Feasibility study. Died
- SB 592 renaming Route 127 from Central Street in Franklin to the town line of Sanbornton as Chief Bradley Haas Memorial Highway. Signed
- SB 576 relative to reporting the death of voters. Signed
- SB 439 to prohibiting discriminatory boycotts of Israel in state procurement and investments. Died
- SB 517 relative to the employment status of university students working in educational programs. Died
- HB 1649 relative to prohibiting certain products with intentionally added PFAS and relative to civil actions for PFAS contamination, and relative to settlement of lawsuits against manufacturers of PFAS for impacts to public drinking water systems. Signed
- SB 365 relative to the sale or use of lithium-ion batteries for electric bicycles, scooters, or personal electric mobility devices. Died
- SB 553 requiring the investment advisor for the public deposit investment pool to maintain funds in a particular manner. Died
- HB 1005 relative to judicial training. Died
- SB 399 relative to insurance coverage for blood testing associated with elevated lead levels. Signed
- HB 311 making an appropriation to the department of environmental services for eligible wastewater projects. Failed
- SB 481 relative to establishing Juneteenth, June 19, as an annual holiday. Died
- SB 583 relative to including active duty military status on drivers licenses. Died
- SB 513 relative to permitting charity auctions by non-profit corporations. Signed
- SB 456 relative to the state loan repayment program for qualified nursing professionals, and making an appropriation therefor. Died
- SB 476 making a capital appropriation to the department of corrections toward thereplacement of the New Hampshire state prison for men and authorizing the state toreport mental health data for firearms background check purposes and providing forprocesses for confiscation of firearms following certain mental health-related courtproceedings and for relief from mental health-related firearms disabilities. Died
- HB 1386 relative to prohibiting the disposal of lithium-ion batteries in solid waste landfill facilities, composting facilities, or incinerators. Signed
- SB 380 relative to moving the state primary date. Died
- SB 327 providing penalties for the assault or harassment of sports officials. Signed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB467
relative to the penalty for certain fentanyl-related offenses and establishing a mandatory minimum sentence for the crime of distribution of a controlled drug with death resulting.
Ought to Pass |
Yea | pass | — |
|
SB441
(New Title) relative to the financial responsibility for local assistance and enabling municipalities to request a hearing regarding the residency of an assisted person.
Floor Amendment |
Yea | pass | — |
|
SB627
(Second New Title) relative to toll rate adjustments for the New Hampshire turnpike system to support the 2027-2036 ten-year transportation plan
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | fail | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1267
prohibiting school district attorneys and non-school personnel from questioning students without their parent or guardian present.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1369
(New Title) relative to the manner of posting the warrant for town meetings.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB2026
(New Title) relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement plan; relative to toll rate adjustments and periodic toll reviews for the New Hampshire turnpike system to support the 2027-2036 ten-year transportation plan; and relative to reconstruction of the Gregg Mill Road Bridge in the town of New Boston.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1102
(New Title) increasing the research and development tax credit cap and relative to state park fees for state residents.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB481
(New Title) relative to the sale of the Sununu youth services center property.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | fail | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1422
relative to the time to petition for a new trial.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB434
relative to regulation of public school materials.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1766
relative to cruelty to livestock.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | fail | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB552
permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB661
relative to pooled risk management programs.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB468
relative to enabling alternative treatment centers to operate a greenhouse cultivation location.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB268
permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | fail | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1184
relative to the issuance of no trespass orders on municipal or school district property.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB 459
exempting classification of individuals based on biological sex from the definition of an unlawful discriminatory practice in certain limited circumstances.
Reconsideration |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SB535
(New Title) defining residential breeder and imported animal for the purposes of animal transfers and removing references to commercial kennels.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | fail | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB475
(New Title) relative to pet vendor foster homes, defining pet vendor foster facility, and relative to cruelty to livestock.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | fail | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB 551
relative to legal protections for legal reproductive health care services.
Inexpedient to Legislate |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SB661
relative to pooled risk management programs.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | — |
|
HB2026
(New Title) relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement plan; relative to toll rate adjustments and periodic toll reviews for the New Hampshire turnpike system to support the 2027-2036 ten-year transportation plan; and relative to reconstruction of the Gregg Mill Road Bridge in the town of New Boston.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | — |
|
HB1369
(New Title) relative to the manner of posting the warrant for town meetings.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | — |
|
HB1766
relative to cruelty to livestock.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | fail | — |
|
HB1184
relative to the issuance of no trespass orders on municipal or school district property.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | — |
|
HB1267
prohibiting school district attorneys and non-school personnel from questioning students without their parent or guardian present.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | — |
|
HB1102
(New Title) increasing the research and development tax credit cap and relative to state park fees for state residents.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | — |
|
HB1422
relative to the time to petition for a new trial.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | — |
|
SB468
relative to enabling alternative treatment centers to operate a greenhouse cultivation location.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | pass | — |
|
SB439
relative to municipal data center zoning.
Ought to Pass w/Amendment |
Yea | pass | — |
|
SB439
relative to municipal data center zoning.
Committee Amendment |
Yea | pass | — |
|
SB535
(New Title) defining residential breeder and imported animal for the purposes of animal transfers and removing references to commercial kennels.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | fail | — |
|
SB552
permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | — |
|
SB627
(Second New Title) relative to toll rate adjustments for the New Hampshire turnpike system to support the 2027-2036 ten-year transportation plan
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | fail | — |
|
SB481
(New Title) relative to the sale of the Sununu youth services center property.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | fail | — |
|
SB475
(New Title) relative to pet vendor foster homes, defining pet vendor foster facility, and relative to cruelty to livestock.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | fail | — |
|
SB434
relative to regulation of public school materials.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Yea | pass | — |
|
SB431
relative to violations of the prohibition on teaching discrimination.
Ought to Pass |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
SB268
permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required |
Nay | fail | — |
|
HB1442
(New Title) permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
Ought to Pass w/Amendment |
Yea | pass | — |
|
SB223
(Second New Title) relative valid photo identification for purposes of obtaining a ballot and relative to the production of lists of certain schools of higher education.
Concur |
Not Voting | pass | May 21, 2026 |
|
HB 1010
relative to multi-family residential development on commercially zoned land.
Floor Amendment |
Not Voting | fail | May 14, 2026 |
|
HB1336
(New Title) relative to regulated conditional deposits.
Committee Amendment |
Not Voting | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
HB 1817
relative to access to curricular courses and cocurricular programs within school districts.
Ought to Pass |
Not Voting | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
HB1336
(New Title) relative to regulated conditional deposits.
Ought to Pass w/Amendment |
Not Voting | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
HB 1792
relative to the prohibition on teaching discrimination.
Floor Amendment |
Not Voting | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
HB 1793
prohibiting public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of certain weapons on campus and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of allowing guns on campuses of public institutions of higher education.
Ought to Pass w/Amendment |
Not Voting | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
HB 1478
requiring the department of environmental services to revise the rules for proposed new landfills.
Refer to Interim Study |
Not Voting | pass | May 07, 2026 |
|
HB1442
(New Title) permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
Ought to Pass w/Amendment |
Yea | pass | April 16, 2026 |
|
HB 1815
relative to education financing.
Ought to Pass |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |