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4
Bills sponsored
this session · 31 all-time
16
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 94 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 10 all-time
2361
Recorded votes
90%
Vote participation
voted in 90% of 2361 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.3%
based on 427 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.7%
based on 427 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
88.4%
based on 427 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
31 billsCurrent session 4 bills
Historical 27 bills
- 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
- HB 1371 relative to allowing the land use master plan to include a section on waste reduction. Signed
- HB 1386 relative to prohibiting the disposal of lithium-ion batteries in solid waste landfill facilities, composting facilities, or incinerators. Signed
- HB 355 relative to the membership of the solid waste working group. Signed
- HB 663 allowing the division of historic resources to expend moose plate funds to administer and fund grants. Signed
- HB 619 making an appropriation to the solid waste management fund. Died
- HB 451 establishing the paint product stewardship program. Died
- HB 1490 relative to the solid waste management act. Signed
- HB 300 prohibiting the disposal of certain food waste. Died
- HB 1550 authorizing municipalities to reduce speed limits seasonally. Signed
- HB 465 restricting use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain consumer products. Died
- HB 462 making an appropriation to the solid waste management fund and targeting food waste reduction and diversion. Died
- HB 462 making an appropriation to the solid waste management fund and targeting food waste reduction and diversion. Died
- HB 465 restricting use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain consumer products. Died
- HB 93 authorizing municipalities to reduce speed limits seasonally. Died
- HB 300 prohibiting the disposal of certain food waste. Died
- HB 1269 relative to certain legislative study committees. Signed
- HB 1274 establishing a committee to study the solid waste practices of state agencies. Died
- HB 186 relative to certain legislative study commissions and committees. Died
- HB 413 establishing a solid waste working group on solid waste management planning, relative to compost, and establishing a statewide solid waste disposal reduction goal. Signed
- HB 1701 relative to the recycling of film plastics. Died
- HB 1702 establishing a solid waste working group on solid waste management planning. Died
- HB 1703 establishing a working group on food recovery. Died
- HB 1267 relative to the liability of directors and officers of New Hampshire nonprofit corporations. Died
- HB 1706 establishing a committee to study the solid waste practices of state agencies. Died
Co-sponsored
94 billsCurrent session 16 bills
- HB1614 restricting the use of coal tar-based sealant products containing levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Introduced
- HB 1607 relative to the use and storage of road salt. Introduced
- HB 1540 relative to municipal health ordinances and accessory dwelling units and relative to on-premises licenses for licensed barbershops and salons. Signed
- HB 1086 creating a committee to study neonicotinoid seed treatments. Passed
- HB 1500 establishing a commission to study and propose procedures in the event of a state government shutdown. Introduced
- HB 246 directing the state conservation committee to implement the conservation district climate resilience grant program and making an appropriation therefor. Passed
- HR 42 honoring the life and legacy of Melissa Hortman. Passed
- HB1056 establishing a commission to study the impacts of reinsurance on the cost and availability of property insurance in New Hampshire. Introduced
- HB 1138 limiting the placement of out-of-state waste going into New Hampshire landfills. Passed
- HB 1389 relative to PFAS facility liability. Introduced
- HB 1301 increasing certain mooring fees and directing such funds to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund. Passed
- HB 1487 creating an independent commission to propose redistricting maps for the legislature to consider. Failed
- HB 1824 relative to school district financial distress. Introduced
- HB 1477 relative to the permitting and regulation of anchored seasonal floating platforms on public waters. Passed
- HB 1403 relative to credentials for the position of school business administrator. Introduced
- HB 1096 establishing a committee to study ways to manage disposal of vapes and e-cigarettes. Failed
Historical 78 bills
- SB 329 relative to background checks of certain persons associated with solid waste management. Signed
- HB 1103 relative to revising the penalties of the shoreland protection act. Signed
- CACR 23 relating to the right to abortion. Providing that all persons shall have the right to abortion prior to 24 weeks. Died
- HB 1631 establishing the commission to study revenue alternatives to the road toll, road toll registration charges, and revenue alternatives to vehicle registration fees to fund highway and bridge improvements. Signed
- SB 546 removing the requirement that an executory interest be conveyed to the state of New Hampshire in all easements acquired through the use of LCHIP program funds. Signed
- SB 444 relative to the public posting of board of education agenda items and meeting materials. Died
- HB 1629 relative to attorney general's duties concerning legislators residing in different districts than they represent. Died
- HB 620 establishing a division of early learning in the department of education and relative to a pre-kindergarten pilot program. Died
- HB 1171 extending the commission to study environmentally-triggered chronic illness. Signed
- HB 416 prohibiting the intentional disposal of yard waste into the surface waters of the state. Signed
- HCR 7 recognizing abortion as a critical component of comprehensive reproductive health care. Died
- HR 10 recognizing the importance of clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment with regard to our fundamental rights. Died
- HB 566 requiring permit applications for new landfills to contain a detailed plan for leachate management. Signed
- HB 199 extending the statute of limitation on civil actions relative to damage caused by per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Died
- HB 332 allowing for the establishment of a village district to protect and remediate surface waters. Failed
- HB 422 increasing penalties for violations of the shoreland and water quality protection act. Failed
- HB 521 authorizing online voter registration. Failed
- HB 246 directing the state conservation committee to implement the conservation district climate resilience grant program and making an appropriation therefor. Died
- HB 576 relative to tracking the number of ALS diagnoses in the state. Failed
- HB 1618 mandating a cooperative agreement with USDA for "organic" certification. Failed
- HB 1114 extending the commission to investigate and analyze the environmental and public health impacts relating to releases of perfluorinated chemicals in the air, soil, and groundwater in Merrimack, Bedford, Londonderry, Hudson and Litchfield. Signed
- SB 131 relative to health care provider contract standards. Died
- HB 1461 relative to live-streaming all properly noticed meetings and hearings of elected and appointed municipal bodies. Died
- HB 1426 relative to establishing an advisory redistricting commission. Died
- HB 1113 relative to shoreland septic systems. Signed
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 |
Nay | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
SB498
relative to children's mental health services for persons 18 years of age and younger.
Reconsider |
Yea | fail | — |
|
SB661
relative to pooled risk management programs.
Veto Override |
Not Voting | fail | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB468
relative to enabling alternative treatment centers to operate a greenhouse cultivation location.
Veto Override |
Not Voting | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
SB434
relative to regulation of public school materials.
Veto Override |
Not Voting | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1610
allowing school districts to annually retain year-end unassigned general funds.
Veto Override |
Not Voting | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1442
(New Title) permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
Veto Override |
Not Voting | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1369
(New Title) relative to the manner of posting the warrant for town meetings.
Veto Override |
Not Voting | pass | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB1337
repealing the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum disorders.
Veto Override |
Not Voting | fail | August 19, 2026 |
|
HB 1681
relative to the definition, inspection, and local approval of tiny houses and yurts as innovative housing structures.
Concur |
Nay | pass | May 21, 2026 |
|
HB1610
allowing school districts to annually retain year-end unassigned general funds.
Concur |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
SB 408
relative to health insurance coverage for prosthetics.
Adopt Floor Amendment |
Nay | fail | May 14, 2026 |
|
SB552
permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
OTP |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
SB 574
establishing a commission to study the efficiency and structure of school administrative units.
OTPA |
Nay | pass | May 14, 2026 |
|
SB 545
relative to financial eligibility for the Medicare savings program.
ITL |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
|
HB1655
establishing a funding source for maintaining state owned dams.
Table |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1178
relative to permissible window tinting on motor vehicles.
ITL |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1066
relative to warrant articles authorizing lease agreements.
Table |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1704
permitting public employees to bargain individually with public employers without any intervention.
Indefinitely Postpone |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1704
permitting public employees to bargain individually with public employers without any intervention.
Special Order |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | fail | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1449
limiting times vaccine clinics may operate at schools, with certain exceptions.
OTPA |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 1815
relative to education financing.
OTP |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB1775
relative to utility ownership of natural gas and nuclear power generation facilities.
OTPA |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
HB 1826
relative to the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education.
ITL |
Nay | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
HB 1557
modifying the state average expenditure per pupil relative to students in special education.
ITL |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HB 1570
relative to governmental budget authority for agreements for law enforcement agencies to participate in federal immigration enforcement.
ITL |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | August 19, 2026 |