NH Blue Book 2021-2022

NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTED OFFICIALS 2021/2022

THE HANDBOOK OF

NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTED OFFICIALS

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS in Memorium: Richard W. hinch . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The lawmaking Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Governor and executive council . . . . . . . . . 11 The new hampshire house of Representatives . . . 15 house leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 how Biographies Were compiled . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Selected house Roll call votes Summary . . . . . . 151 house committee Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 The new hampshire State Senate . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Senate leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 how Biographies Were compiled . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Selected Senate Roll call votes Summary . . . . . . 174 Senate committee Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . 175 new hampshire State Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 new hampshire lobbyists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 new hampshire constitution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

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In Memory

Richard W. “Dick” Hinch

May 1, 1949–December 9, 2020 “Now is not the time to resort to petty political attacks and pointless spectacles. That is not what the voters sent us here to do.” — Newly Elected Speaker Dick Hinch, December 2, 2020

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Member of the NH House of Representatives, 6 terms Elected Speaker of the House, December 2, 2020 Majority Leader, NH House of Representatives Minority Leader, NH House of Representatives United States Navy Veteran Past Chair, Merrimack NH Board of Selectmen Past Vice-Chair, Merrimack NH Budget Committee Past Member, Merrimack NH Zoning Board of Adjustment Director, Merrimack Rotary Club Director, Merrimack Chamber of Commerce Past President, Merrimack Lions Club

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THE LAWMAKING PROCESS

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GENERAL COURT BACKGROUND The New Hampshire General Court is made up of two houses. The New Hampshire House of Representatives has four hundred (400) members. The New Hampshire State Senate has a total of twenty-four (24) members. Representatives and Senators serve for twoyear terms. Members of both the House and the Senate receive $200 for each two-year session, except for the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, who receive $250.

THE BEGINNING OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS In New Hampshire, the only persons who may submit proposals to create new laws or repeal existing laws are the 424 members of the General Court. Anyone who wishes to propose a change in the statutes must then find a sponsor in the House of Representatives or the Senate; this applies equally to the citizenry, to the heads of state agencies and to the governor. An idea for legislation must first be drafted into appropriate language and put into the form of a bill. One of the functions of the Office of Legislative Services (OLS), located on the first floor of the State House, is to help legislators draft bills. Once drafted, each bill must be approved and signed by the sponsoring legislator and any co-sponsors. The Constitution requires that any bill which proposes new means of raising money (revenue) for the state must originate in the House; all other bills may originate in either the House or the Senate. The state’s fiscal note law requires that all bills affecting the finances of New Hampshire state, county and/or municipal governments be accompanied by an objective estimate of that bill’s fiscal impact. The drafting attorney in OLS makes the initial determination of whether or not a bill needs a fiscal note; the Legislative Budget Assistant (LBA) is then forwarded the bill draft, and it is that office’s responsibility to prepare the actual fiscal note statement which is attached to the bill. The drafted bill is then given to the clerk of the body of which the primary sponsor is a member, and its number (House Bill 1, Senate Bill 1, etc.) and title (“An act relative to smoking in public places”) are read. It is then referred to a committee by the speaker of the House or Senate president. After referral to committee, the bill is sent to be printed; copies are available through the Sergeant-atArms Office of the House (room 318 in the State House). Any citizen may obtain one copy of any bill from this office.

THE PUBLIC HEARING Legislative committees do the real work of studying — and, if necessary — modifying bills. This work begins at the bill’s public hearing. It is signiﬁcant that the public hearing begins this process. Clear and persuasive arguments and evidence of public concern can be very effective at this early stage of the lawmaking process. Every bill introduced and referred to a committee must have a public hearing, unless the rules are suspended by twothirds of the members present in either the House or the Senate. New Hampshire requires a public hearing on every bill. Bills receive public notice in the House or Senate Calendar before the public hearing. Hearings are held in the Legislative Ofﬁce Building or State House. The chairman of the committee to which a bill has been referred opens the public hear6•

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ing by announcing the bill’s number and title. Persons who wish to speak are asked to sign up with the committee clerk prior to the start of the hearing. When called upon to testify, a person should address the chairman and committee members, identify himself or herself and the interest he or she represents, and then proceed with his or her statement on the bill being heard. It is generally a good idea to limit one’s remarks to no more than ﬁve minutes; being brief and direct is important, and a speaker should always orient his or her testimony to the subject at hand. (The chairman has the duty to call to order any speaker who does not keep his or her remarks to the point.) In order to avoid redundancy, a speaker should also tailor his or her remarks to points not already stated by previous speakers. Additional comments in the form of proposed amendments or written testimony can be left behind with the clerk of the committee for committee members to study; speciﬁc suggestions for changes in wording of a bill are particularly helpful to legislators as they examine a bill after the public hearing. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide committee members with testimony and information relevant to the particular bill being heard, not to argue or inquire. Only committee members may ask questions of persons testifying; speakers may not ask questions of the committee members or of other members of the public who may have submitted testimony relative to the bill which is being heard. Once all those present at the hearing who wished to speak have spoken, the chairman declares the public hearing closed.

COMMITTEE DELIBERATION The public hearing often causes legislators to see the bill from new angles. Legislators may wish to examine these perspectives more closely by conducting their own research and/or using staff in order to amplify, analyze and compare different points of view on proposed legislation. Some time after the public hearing, the committee holds what is called an executive session, which is when the bill is discussed and voted on. Under the state’s Right to Know Law, executive sessions are open to the public and any citizen may attend as an observer. Following the executive session, the committee submits a “report” on the bill to the clerk. In the Senate, the report may include one of the following recommendations: “Ought to Pass,” “Ought to Pass as Amended,” “Inexpedient to Legislate,” “Re-refer to Committee” or “Refer to Interim Study.” (Re-refer to Committee shall be a report in the first year.) In the House, the report may include one of the following recommendations: “Ought to Pass,” “Ought to Pass with Amendment,” “Re-refer to Committee,” “Inexpedient to Legislate” or “Refer to Interim Study.” Re-refer to committee in the House shall be a committee report only in the first-year session; refer for interim study shall be a committee report only in the second year in the House and Senate. In New Hampshire, the legislative body adopts committee recommendations a high percentage of the time; it is somewhat unusual to see a committee report overturned on the floor of the House or Senate. This fact attests to the degree to which committees are respected for their expertise, and underscores the fact that much of the Legislature’s substantive work goes on in its committees. One or more committee members who disagree with the majority view may submit a “minority report” for the purpose of putting their views in the permanent record. Such a report only rarely affects the ultimate action of the House or Senate, and is generally nhbluebook.com

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discouraged in the interest of harmony and the appearance of graceful acceptance of defeat by the minority. If a minority report is filed, it accompanies the majority’s report when it is submitted to the clerk of the body and it is printed with the majority’s report in the House or Senate Calendar. A minority report in the Legislative Calendar does not automatically indicate that there will be a floor fight on a particular bill; the legislators filing the minority report may simply wish to point out to the full House or Senate that there are still differences of opinion on the bill as it comes to the floor.

ACTION BY THE HOUSE OR SENATE Bills may be acted upon after the committee report (which is usually about a paragraph long) appears in the House or Senate Calendar which are published several times weekly during the legislative session. Amendments proposed by the committee that makes changes in the bill are printed in the House or Senate Calendar. Action on a bill reported out by a committee is taken on the bill’s second reading; once again, the bill’s number and title are read to the body. It is at this point when floor debate is held and when amendments are offered. If the bill is then passed, it is ordered to the third reading, together with other bills that have reached the same stage, and the body votes to pass them all together. A bill is considered killed when the body votes to adopt a committee report of “inexpedient to legislate,” or when a motion from the floor to “indefinitely postpone” the bill is adopted. Motions to reconsider the latter motion may be made but are limited by rules and are only rarely successful. Any bill killed in the first-year session is not permitted to be admitted into the second-year session without the approval of a majority of the Rules Committee or a two-thirds vote of the House. After a bill has passed the body in which it originated, it is sent on to the other body where it goes through the same process of readings, referral to committee, public hearing and so on. The exception to this rule in the House and Senate are bills containing an appropriation. In the case of an appropriation, the bill is referred to the Finance Committee in the House or Senate. An additional exception to this rule in the House is a bill addressing licensure and/or certification, or a bill affecting criminal penalties. In the case of a bill in the House addressing licensure and/or certification, it is referred to the Executive Departments & Administration Committee; if the bill affects criminal penalties, it is referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. A bill can be sent to these committees either directly or after a policy committee has studied the substance of the bill and reported it out as “ought-to-pass” or “ought-to-pass as amended.” If the bill contained an appropriation, the House or Senate Finance Committee then studies the bill’s fiscal aspects, holds a public hearing and produces a committee report of its own. Similarly, in the case of a licensure and/or certification bill or bill affecting criminal penalties, the above noted appropriate House committee may hold a public hearing and produce a report.

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originate, it is sent back to the originating body; the amendments from the other body are printed in the House or Senate Calendar and are voted on by the originating body in one of three (3) ways: 1. The originating body may approve (concur with) amendments made by the other body. The bill is then sent to the governor. 2. It may disapprove (nonconcur with) changes made by the other body, but express a willingness to seek a compromise. In that case, it requests a Committee of Conference between the two bodies. The presiding ofﬁcers of each body (the speaker and Senate president) then appoint members to a Conference Committee in order to iron out the differences. 3. If the originating body does not concur with the other body’s amendments and does not request a Committee of Conference, the bill dies. Conference Committee reports are presented in written form and are distributed to members of both bodies. Chairmen of a Committee of Conference must give notice of the time and place of meeting one day in advance of such meeting to the House Clerk’s Ofﬁce so that the meeting can be posted. Conference reports are distributed to be acted upon on some subsequent day.

ENROLLING When a bill has passed both houses, it is sent to the Enrolled Bills Committee, which uses the Ofﬁce of Legislative Services to examine the bill for problems such as technical errors (improperly incorporated amendments), clerical mistakes (misspellings) or formal imperfections (incorrect citations of related laws). In case of any such errors, the committee reports the bill back to both houses for amending those items. If the bill passes muster, the committee issues an “enrolling report.” Once the enrolling report is read in each house, the bill is forwarded to the secretary of state, who transmits it to the governor. The bill may be recalled from the governor any time before he or she acts on it by majority vote of whichever body last had possession — this is fairly rare, however.

THE GOVERNOR’S TURN The governor has ﬁve days to act on the bill. He or she may sign it into law, veto it or do nothing. When the Legislature is in session, the governor must act within ﬁve days (excluding Sundays and holidays) or the bill becomes law without his or her signature. When the Legislature is not in session, the governor’s failure to act has the opposite effect: The bill dies. This is called a “pocket veto.” If the governor vetoes a bill, he or she returns it to the body where it originated with a veto message explaining his or her action. The Legislature may overturn a veto and pass a law without the governor’s approval — this requires a twothirds vote in each body of those present. The bill then becomes law without the governor’s signature. If there is less than a two-thirds vote in either house, the veto stands. Each bill states in its last paragraph when it goes into effect. Most do not take effect for at least 60 days after passage, allowing those affected by the bill’s passage to learn of the Legislature’s action and prepare as necessary. nhbluebook.com

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THE BUDGET-MAKING PROCESS The financial plan for expenditures and means of financing those expenditures is called a budget. The New Hampshire state operating budget goes through a lawmaking process similar to that of other bills. Much of the work that goes into making the operating budget, however, begins before the new Legislature convenes in January of the odd-numbered year. Early in the summer of the even-numbered year, state agencies begin to put together their funding requests for the next two fiscal years. Although the Legislature meets yearly, New Hampshire continues to prepare its operating budget in two-year cycles called bienniums, with the fiscal year running from July 1 to June 30. In the fall, the executive branch’s financial experts review the state agency requests. By the end of fall, budget deliberations begin when the governor holds public hearings, at which time directors of state agencies formally present their requests for funding. During January, the House Finance Committee is organized into divisions, and members begin to prepare for the budget work ahead. The division assignments generally correspond with the operating budget bill categories and programs. This organizational structure provides the members within each division with more time to devote to understanding the impact of agency funding requests. In February, the governor presents a budget to the Legislature, setting forth his or her blueprint for spending for the next two fiscal years. The House Finance Committee then begins holding agency hearings, using the governor’s proposal as a framework. After several weeks of deliberation, the committee introduces an operating budget bill which may differ substantially from the governor’s proposal. The bill — a document 1 to 2 inches thick — following introduction is referred to the Finance Committee for the holding of public hearings. The time and location of public hearings are posted in the House Calendar in advance of the hearing. Members of the Legislature and the public may testify at these hearings, the same as with other proposed laws. Following the conclusion of public hearings, the committee debates the merits of the various pieces of information it received during the public hearings and subsequently submits its report, usually an amendment, to the full House for consideration. If the House passes the budget bill, it is sent to the Senate where it is referred to the Senate Finance Committee. The process followed in the House is repeated in the Senate. When the Senate completes action on the budget, it returns its version to the House. Members of the House historically do not agree with what the Senate has done to the budget bill, and a conference committee is named by the speaker and Senate president to try and iron out the differences in the two chambers’ versions. The conference committee may require several days or several weeks to arrive at a compromise. The compromise version of the budget is again voted on by both the House and the Senate. Prior to June 30, the budget bill is usually accepted by both the House and the Senate and is forwarded to the governor. The governor can either accept the budget and sign it into law, let it become law without his or her signature or veto it. If the chief executive takes the latter course, the Legislature must vote by a two-thirds majority in order to override the veto. On July 1, the first of the two fiscal years of the biennium begins with a plan for expenditures and means of financing those expenditures. 10 •

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THE GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

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Governor Christopher T. Sununu Christopher T. Sununu is the 82nd governor of the state of New Hampshire and was elected on November 3, 2020, to serve a third term, receiving the highest total number of votes of any statewide candidate in New Hampshire history. During his second term, Governor Sununu took unprecedented action to protect the health and safety of Granite Staters in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Just days after declaring a state of emergency in March 2020, Governor Sununu swiftly expanded unemployment benefits to provide financial relief to a historic number of New Hampshire residents. He established the Emergency Health Care System Relief Fund and secured tens of millions of PPE for New Hampshire. The governor’s success in procuring PPE led New Hampshire to become the leading supplier for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring veterans across the country continue to receive quality care. His efforts have received national recognition. Governor Sununu created the Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery to oversee the fair and transparent disbursement of the $1.25 billion CARES Act funds to businesses, communities and organizations. In his first two terms, his accomplishments include delivering two balanced state budgets with no new taxes and establishing full-day kindergarten. Additionally, Governor Sununu invested $275 million in clean water projects; established New Hampshire Care Academies, allowing high school seniors to earn their associate’s degree at no cost to them or taxpayers; returned nearly $180 million to cities and towns for education aid and municipal grants; and signed job-creating business tax cuts into law. Governor Sununu is a strong advocate of social and emotional learning in early childhood education and was the first governor in the nation to release a statewide school safety plan. In 2018, Governor Sununu announced the nationwide launch of his Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative to engage employers and empower workplaces to provide support for people recovering from substance use disorder. Governor Sununu’s leadership has garnered a number of awards including New Futures’ 2017 President’s Award for championing policies that improve the health and wellness of all Granite Staters, and he is one of only five governors honored by AARP with their Capitol Caregiver 2017 award. He received CASA’s 2018 John McDermott Champion of Children award, New Hampshire Humane Society’s 2019 Legislator of the Year award, Nashua Humane Society’s 2019 Pets’ Choice award, Housing Action New Hampshire’s Home Matters in New Hampshire award and Volunteer New Hampshire Community Pillar award. An environmental engineer, Governor Sununu worked for 10 years cleaning up hazardous waste sites across the country. In 1998, Governor Sununu completed a five-month through-hike of the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia. Governor Sununu grew up in Salem, NH. He graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a B.S. in civil/environmental engineering. Governor Sununu lives in Newfields with his wife, Valerie, and their three children, Calvin, Edie and Leo. nhbluebook.com

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THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Joseph D. Kenney

(R)

P.O. Box 201, Union, NH 03807

DISTRICT 1 — Represents all of the cities and towns in Coos and Grafton counties: the unincorporated place of Hale’s Location; the towns of Albany, Alton, Andover, Bartlett, Brookfield, Center Harbor, Chatham, Conway, Cornish, Croydon, Danbury, Eaton, Effingham, Freedom, Gilford, Grantham, Hart’s Location, Hill, Jackson, Madison, Meredith, Middleton, Milton, Moultonborough, New Durham, New Hampton, New London, Newport, Ossipee, Plainfield, Sanbornton, Sandwich, Springfield, Sunapee, Tamworth, Tilton, Tuftonboro, Wakefield, Wilmot, Wolfeboro; and the cities of Claremont and Laconia.

Cinde Warmington

(D)

77 School Street, Concord, NH 03301

DISTRICT 2 — Represents Acworth, Alstead, Barnstead, Belmont, Boscawen, Bradford, Canterbury, Charlestown, Chesterfield, Dublin, Durham, Farmington, Gilmanton, Gilsum, Goshen, Hancock, Harrisville, Henniker, Hopkinton, Langdon, Lempster, Madbury, Marlow, Marlborough, Nelson, Newbury, Northfield, Rollinsford, Roxbury, Salisbury, Stoddard, Strafford, Sullivan, Surry, Sutton, Unity, Walpole, Warner, Washington, Webster, Westmoreland, Winchester and the cities of Concord, Dover, Franklin, Keene, Rochester and Somersworth.

Janet Stevens

(R)

29 Harborview, Rye, NH 03837

DISTRICT 3 — Represents Atkinson, Brentwood, Chester, Danville, Derry, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Greenland, Hampstead, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, Kingston, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, Newton, North Hampton, Pelham, Plaistow, Raymond, Rye, Salem, Sandown, Seabrook, South Hampton, Stratham, Windham and the city of Portsmouth.

Ted Gatsas

(R)

P.O. Box 6655, Manchester, NH 03108

DISTRICT 4 — Represents Allenstown, Auburn, Barrington, Bedford, Bow, Candia, Chichester, Deerfield, Epsom, Goffstown, Hooksett, Lee, Londonderry, Loudon, Northwood, Nottingham, Pembroke, Pittsfield and the city of Manchester.

David Wheeler

(R)

523 Mason Road, Milford, NH, 03055

DISTRICT 5 — Represents Amherst, Antrim, Bennington, Brookline, Deering, Dunbarton, Fitzwilliam, Greenfield, Greenville, Hillsborough, Hollis, Hudson, Jaffrey, Litchfield, Lyndeborough, Mason, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, New Boston, New Ipswich, Peterborough, Richmond, Rindge, Sharon, Swanzey, Temple, Troy, Weare, Wilton, Windsor and the city of Nashua.

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THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSE LEADERSHIP SPEAKER SHERMAN A. PACKARD DEPUTY SPEAKER STEVEN D. SMITH SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE KIMBERLY A. RICE MAJORITY LEADER JASON OSBORNE DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADERS FRED DOUCETTE & LAURIE J. SANBORN HOUSE MAJORITY WHIP JEANINE M. NOTTER MAJORITY LEADER ADVISERS ANDREW RENZULLO & LEONARD TURCOTTE MINORITY LEADER RENNY CUSHING HOUSE CLERK PAUL C. SMITH ASSISTANT HOUSE CLERK MICHAEL COE HOUSE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS J.B. CULLEN

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Speaker Sherman A. Packard (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 5 (16TH TERM) 70 Old Derry Road, Londonderry, NH 03053-2218; (H) 603-432-3391, (SH) 603-271-3661, sherm_packard@juno. com; February 25, 1949; Manchester, NH; 1 child, 3 grandchildren; Methodist; Londonderry Lions Club, NH Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Education. PRIORITIES: safe highways; less government in our personal lives. COMMITTEES: Legislative Administration; Rules (Chair) REPRESENTS: Londonderry

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Daryl Abbas (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 8 (2ND TERM) Attorney; 34 South Shore Road, Salem, NH 03079; (H) 603-560-1929, (SH) 603-271-3529, (O) 603-271-3529, Daryl.Abbas@leg.state.nh.us; Married, 1 child; Suffolk University (Boston, MA; BS, 2006; JD, 2009).

COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice & Public Safety (Chair) REPRESENTS: Salem

Michael D. Abbott (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 1 (4TH TERM) Hinsdale HS (principal/teacher Hinsdale HS); C&S Wholesale Grocers (retired); P.O. Box 174, Hinsdale, NH 03451-0174; (H)603-336-7090, (SH) 603-271-3565, amsabb@hotmail. com; July 29, 1948 (Pittsfield, MA); Married (Sharon), 1 child; Roman Catholic; Longmeadow HS (Longmeadow, MA); Brown University (Providence, RI; BA, 1970); Keene State College (Keene, NH; MD, 1986); NH Interscholastic Athletic Assoc. (NHIAA) Soccer Committee (chair, 1985-2000); NHIAA Executive Council (1985-2000); NHIAA (president, 1990-1991); Hinsdale Conservation Committee (1985-90). PRIORITIES: infrastructure and education. COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Chesterfield, Hinsdale, Walpole, Westmoreland

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Richard M. Abel (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 13 (4TH TERM) Professor, book publisher (ret. 2015); 28 Apple Blossom Drive, West Lebanon, NH 03784; (H) 603-790-8365, (O) 603-653-8224, (SH) 603-271-3369, richard.abel@leg.state.nh.us; Married (Roberta Berner), 2 children; Cleveland Heights HS (Cleveland Heights, OH); Miami University (Oxford, OH; BA, cum laude); University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN; PhD, MA); Grafton County Delegation Executive Committee (2014-present). PRIORITIES: commerce and consumer affairs. PERSONAL: weightlifting, shot put, progressive politics, reading and writing, bird watching, baseball. COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Lebanon, Wards 1, 2, 3

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Healthcare Operations Consultant; 9 Tall Pines Drive, Stratham, NH 03885; (H) 603-380-6365, (SH) 603-271-3529, abrami.nhrep@gmail.com; January 22,1949 (New York, NY); Married (Susan), 2 children; Roman Catholic; Seaford HS (Seaford, NY); University of Buffalo (Buffalo, NY; BS in Industrial Engineering/Operations Research, 1972; MS in Industrial Engineering/Operations Research); University of Buffalo Industrial Engineering Advisory Board, Chairman (2011-present); Great Bay Little League Board (member, 1990-94); Stratham Girls Basketball (chair, 1991-93); Appalachian Mountain Club 4000 Footer Club (2003 NH Patch and 2004 NE patch); Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (fellow and life member, 1991-present); Stratham Historical Society (2010-pressent). PRIORITIES: balanced budget, elimination of election fraud potential, redistricting; no new or increased taxes, solutions to high energy costs, creating a business-friendly environment and good paying jobs, education. PERSONAL: skiing, hiking, boogie boarding. COMMITTEES: Ways and Means (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Stratham

Max Abramson (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 37 (3RD TERM)

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Patrick F. Abrami (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 19 (6TH TERM)

Road construction and software development for the embedded market; P.O. Box 476, Seabrook, NH 03874; (H) 603-760-7090, (SH) 603-271-3369, Max.Abramson@leg.state.nh.us; Great Bay Community College (Portsmouth, NH, 2016); Merchant Mariner (2001-14); Seabrook Planning Board; Trustee of the Trust Funds; Civil Air Patrol (Major); Law Enforcement Action Project (LEAP); NH Liberty Alliance; NH Veterans’ Interest Caucus. COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Hampton, Hampton Falls, Seabrook

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Mandatory paid leave FOR AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Dennis Acton (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 10 (2ND TERM) Project Manager; 93 Rislove Way, Fremont, NH 03044; (H) 603-496-6852, (SH) 603-271-3589, dennis.acton@leg.state.nh.us; Southern Connecticut State University (New Haven, CT; BS Communications, 1982). U.S. Army National Guard (9 years). COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Fremont

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Joshua Adjutant (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 17 (2ND TERM) 314 Bridgewater Hill Road, Bridgewater, NH, 03222; (H) 603-707-2426, (SH) 603-271-3125, josh.adjutant@leg.state.nh.us; Newfound Regional HS (Bristol, NH, 2013); Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH); United States Marine Corps (Data Network Operator).

COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Alexandria, Ashland, Bridgewater, Bristol, Enfield, Grafton

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Glen C. Aldrich (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 2 (4TH TERM) Carpenter; 343 Old Lakeshore Road, Lot 43, Gilford, NH 03249; (H) 603-527-8726, glenaldrich@gmail.com; December 20, 1957 (Indian Mills, NJ); Shawnee HS (Medford, NJ); Married (Marie), 2 children; Shawnee HS (Medford, NJ); Central NH Radio Club (2013-present). PRIORITIES: freedom from government over-reach COMMITTEES: No committee assignment REPRESENTS: Gilford, Meredith

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Joe Alexander, Jr. (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 6 (2ND TERM) 3 Oakwood Lane, Unit 1, Goffstown, NH 03045; (H) 603-856-5227, (SH) 603-271-3184, joe. alexander@leg.state.nh.us; Saint Anselm College (Manchester, NH, 2017); University of New Hampshire, Carsey School for Public Policy, graduate student (Durham, NH); Goffstown Budget Committee. COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: Goffstown

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Caroletta C. Alicea (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 8 (3RD TERM) Vice-President/Co-Founder, Granite Bay; 4 Stirrup Iron Road, Boscawen, NH, 03303; (H) 603796-6119, (SH) 603-271-3589, cmealicea@aol.com; August 8, 1951 (Knoxville, TN); 3 children; Non-denominational; Springfield College (Springfield, MA; BA, Human Services). COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Boscawen

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

James C. Allard (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 21 (2ND TERM) United States Army (Officer, ret.); 540 Tilton Hill Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263; (H) 603-435-5159, (SH) 603-271-3334, JCAllard@leg.state.nh.us; January 7, 1951 (Concord, NH); Married (Gail), 1 child; Anglican; Bedford HS (Bedford, MA); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BA, History/Geography, 1974); Boston University (Boston, MA; MS, Mass Communications, 1984; MFA, Non-Fiction writing, 2017); United States Army (1974-2004); Josiah Carpenter Library (trustee, 2013-16); Town of Pittsfield Selectman (2015-present). PRIORITIES: school funding as it relates to property tax relief, expansion of renewable energy, protecting the state’s environment, expanding business opportunities, workforce development. PERSONAL: hunting, fishing, mountain climbing, collecting books. COMMITTEES: Education REPRESENTS: Epsom, Pittsfield

Mark Alliegro (R) GRAFTON COUNTY 7 (1ST TERM) 41 Hemock Hill Road, Campton, NH 03223; (SH) 603-271-3065

COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Campton

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Susan W. Almy (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 13 (13TH TERM) International Agricultural Research (retired); 266 Poverty Lane #4B, Lebanon, NH 037662730; (H) 603-448-4769, (SH) 603-271-3529, susan.almy@comcast.net; March 28, 1946 (New York, NY); Single; Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA; BA, 1968); Stanford University (Stanford, CA; Ph.D., 1974); Lebanon Master Plan Steering Committee; Lebanon Conservation Commission; NH Civil Liberties Union (board); Upper Valley Housing Coalition (current member); Grafton County Executive Committee (former member); Homeowner’s Association (past president). PRIORITIES: tax reform, streamlining government, addiction problems PERSONAL: kayaking and snowshoeing. COMMITTEES: Ways and Means (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Lebanon Wards 1, 2, 3

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Debra Altschiller (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 19 (3RD TERM) Community Liaison at a Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis Response Center; 15 Apple Way, Stratham, NH 03885; (H) 603-686-1234, (SH) 603-271-3589, debra.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us; Married (Howard), 3 children; Beverly HS (Beverly, MA); University of Massachusetts (Amherst, MA; BA, 1990); General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Exeter Area (1997-99/2004-15/19); Leadership Seacoast (2016); Mom’s Demand Action (2016-present). PRIORITIES: increased protections and access to the courts for victims of sexual and domestic violence and human trafficking, gun violence prevention, preventing the downshifting of state responsibilities to the municipal level, paid family medical leave. PERSONAL: theatre, supporting the Seacoast arts and cuisine community, cooking large dinners with my family. COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law REPRESENTS: Stratham

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Richard Ames (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 9 (5TH TERM) Retired; 12 Blackberry Lane, Jaffrey, NH 03452; (H) 603-532-6781, (SH) 603-271-3529, amesinjaffrey@gmail.com; Married (Heather), 3 children; Harvard College (Cambridge, MA; BA, 1965); Harvard Law School (JD, 1968); solo law practitioner specializing in disability rights (1991-2007); U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer (1968-1970); Jaffrey Democrats (chair); Jaffrey Energy Committee (vice-chair). PRIORITIES: tax reform, public school funding reform.

COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Dublin, Harrisville, Jaffrey, Roxbury

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Keith Ammon (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 40 (3RD TERM) P.O. Box 38, New Boston, NH 03070-0038; keith.ammon@leg.state.nh.us, (SH) 603-271-3369; New Boston School Board (2012-15).

COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Hollis, Milford, Mont Vernon, New Boston

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Louise Andrus (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 1 (1ST TERM) 406 Raccoon Hill Road, Salisbury, NH 03268; (SH) 603-271-3334

COMMITTEES: Education REPRESENTS: Andover, Danbury, Salisbury

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Aiden Ankarberg (R) STRAFFORD COUNTY 10 (1ST TERM) 328 Washington Street, Rochester, NH 03837; (SH) 603-271-3565

COMMITTEES: Transportation REPRESENTS: Rochester, Ward 3

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Judy Aron (R) SULLIVAN COUNTY 7 (2ND TERM) 266 Forest Road, South Acworth, NH 03607; (C) 603-843-5908, (SH) 603-271-3565, judy.aron@ leg.state.nh.us; Married, 3 children; Rondout Valley HS (Stone Ridge, NY); SUNY-New Paltz (New Paltz, NY; BA, 1978); Acworth Budget Committee (2014-present); Acworth Community Project (secretary, 2016-present); Acworth Women’s Club (2015-present). PRIORITIES: No new taxes, opposed to state sales or income tax, preserve 2nd Amendment rights. PERSONAL: gardening and gourmet cooking, making hand-crafted soap.

COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture (Vice-Chair); Transportation REPRESENTS: Actworth, Goshen, Langdon, Lempster, Washington

Lino M. Avellani (R) CARROLL COUNTY 5 (4TH TERM) Owner/Chef, Lino’s Restaurant, Wakefield, NH; P.O. Box 516, Sanbornville, NH 03872; (H) 603-858-5196, (SH) 603-271-3125, lino.avellani@leg.state.nh.us; Carroll County Republican Committee (chair); Wakefield/Ossipee/Effingham/Brookfield Republicans (vice chair, 3 yrs.); Range Safety Officer for the International Defensive Pistol Assoc. (marksman). COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: Brookfield, Effingham, Ossipee, Wakefield

Paul Ayer (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 3 (1ST TERM) 127 Chester Road, Raymond, NH 03077; (H) 603-231-1305, (SH) 603-271-3125, paul.ayer@ comcast.net

COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Raymond

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Glenn Bailey (R) STRAFFORD COUNTY 1 (1ST TERM) 156 Park Place, Milton, NH 03851; (SH) 603-271-3065, grbailey@metrocast.net

COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Middleton, Milton

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Alfred P. Baldasaro (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 5 (8TH TERM) USMC/Disabled Vet (Retired); 41 Hall Road, Londonderry, NH 03053; (H) 603- 858-3535, (SH) 603-271-3529, al.baldasaro@leg.state.nh.us; November 20, 1956 (Cambridge, MA); Married (Judy), 7 children, 4 step-children; Roman Catholic; Cambridge High and Latin (Cambridge, MA); United States Marine Corps (22 years, retired); Londonderry Republican Committee (former chair, 2005-08), Elder Affairs (former chair, 2006-16); Old Home Day (finance chair, 2004-12); All Londonderry Reactionary Team (member, 2006-09); American Legion Post 27 (former sr. vice commander); King Solomon’s Lodge (Free Mason, 2006); VFW (life member). PRIORITIES: education, senior affairs, veteran affairs. PERSONAL: boating, fishing. COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (Chair) REPRESENTS: Londonderry

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Benjamin C. Baroody (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 43 (14TH TERM) Realtor; 1175 Bridge Street, Manchester, NH 03104; (603) 627-1122, (SH) 603-271-3125, ben. baroody@leg.state.nh.us; August 16, 1946 (Manchester, NH); Single, 2 children; Roman Catholic; Manchester Central HS (Manchester, NH); La Salle Extension University; RNMI (Boston, MA; 1969); NH Association of Realtors (1970-present); Commercial Investment Board of Realtors; East Side Club; Deerhead Sportsmen’s Club; American Legion, Post #2; Knights of Columbus (deputy Grand Knight). PRIORITIES: expanding gambling, good jobs. PERSONAL: sports. COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Manchester Wards 4, 5, 6, 7

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Minimum wage increase FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Christy Dolat Bartlett (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 19 (5TH TERM) Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance Underwriter (retired, 2012); 77 Sanborn Road, Concord, NH 03301; (H) 603-224-3172, (SH) 603-271-3369, christydbartlett@gmail.com; October 18, 1950 (Saranac Lake, NY); Married (Peter), 2 children; Unitarian Universalist; Conard HS (West Hartford, CT); University of NH (Durham, NH; BA, 1979); Merrimack Valley Day Care (board president); Women’s Club of Concord (membership chair); NH Chapter Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriters (past president); Unitarian Benevolent Assn. (past president). PRIORITIES: fairness in education funding, women’s healthcare, a fair contract for NH state employees, voting rights and accessibility, mental health accessibility. PERSONAL: quilting, gardening, spending time in the Lakes Region at our seasonal home. COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Concord Ward 10

Tim Baxter (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 20 (1ST TERM) P.O. Box 54, Seabrook, NH 03874; (SH) 603-271-3529, tim@baxterfornh.com

COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Hampton Falls, Seabrook

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Harry H. Bean (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 2 (2ND TERM) Rental property; 234 Saltmarsh Pond Road, Gilford, NH 03249; (H) 603-455-2993, (O) 603524-2640, (SH) 603-271-3165; December 5, 1954 (Laconia, NH); Married (Priscilla), 3 children; Laconia HS (Laconia, NH); United States Army Reserve (3 yrs. served); Gilford Budget Committee. PRIORITIES: voter fraud, school choice. PERSONAL: motorcycle riding, arm wrestling.

COMMITTEES: Finance REPRESENTS: Gilford, Meredith

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Cosmetologist (retired); Part-time Groundskeeper; Entrepreneur (est. the first day spa in NH: Not So Plain Jane’s, 1981); 609 South Main Street, Manchester, NH 03102; (H) 603-203-8440, (SH) 603-271-3369, jane.beaulieu@leg.state.nh.us; October 23, 1954 (Manchester, NH); Single, 1 child; Roman Catholic; Manchester Memorial HS (Manchester, NH); University of New Hampshire (Manchester, NH; Bachelor Degree); Manchester Schoolboard (2020-21); Piscataquog River Local Advisory Board (2006-2020); Offshore Wind and Port Development Commission (state); Exotic Aquatic Invasive Weeds and Animals Committee (state); Manchester Conservation Commission (1988-2006). PRIORITIES: environmental protection, education, affordable housing. PERSONAL: gardening, sewing, cycling. COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Manchester Wards 10, 11, 12

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR FOR FOR

Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR Sales tax on electronic devices Minimum wage increase FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Cody Belanger (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 9 (1ST TERM)

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Jane E. Beaulieu (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 45 (8TH TERM)

P.O. Box 821, Epping, NH 03042; (H) 603-702-0128, (SH) 603-271-3589, cody.belanger@leg.state. nh.us

COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law REPRESENTS: Epping

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Paul S. Berch (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 1 (5TH TERM) Public Service attorney (retired, 2009); 956 River Road, Westmoreland, NH 03467; (H) 603399-4960, (SH) 603-271-3184, pberch@myfairpoint.net; June 8, 1946 (Washington, DC); Married (Sharon), 2 children, 3 grandchildren; Jewish; Calvin Coolidge HS (Washington, DC); George Washington University (Washington, DC; BA, 1967); University of Chicago Law School (Chicago, IL; JD, 1970); Chair, Cheshire County Delegation Executive Committee; Vice-Chair, 2016-20; Vice-chair, Cheshire County Delegation (2016-20); PRIORITIES: criminal justice reform, police accountability, reapportionment, juvenile justice. PERSONAL: family, travel, reading, photography. COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: Chesterfield, Hinsdale, Walpole, Westmoreland

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR FOR Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Lex Berezhny (R) GRAFTON COUNTY 9 (1ST TERM) P.O. Box 41, Grafton, NH 03240; (SH) 603-271-3369, lex@berezhny.com

COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Alexandria, Ashland, Bridgewater, Bristol, Grafton

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Paul G. Bergeron (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 29 (3RD TERM) Nashua City Clerk (retired, 2015); 15 Stanstead Place, Nashua, NH 03063; (H) 603-320-9594, (SH) 603-271-3310, Paul.Bergeron@leg.state.nh.us; 1950 (Nashua, NH); Married (Meghan), 2 children; Roman Catholic; Bishop Guertin HS (Nashua, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; B.A. 1972/MA, 1974); Cambridge College (Cambridge, MA; M.Ed., 2002); Hills Memorial Library (board of trustees, 1974-76); Hudson Charter Commission (1984-85); Nashua Public Library (board of trustees, 2017-present); Kiwanis Club of Hudson (1993-present). PRIORITIES: election laws, municipal government, small business. COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 2

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

J. David Bernardy (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 16 (1ST TERM) Consultant; 255 Main Avenue, South Hampton, NH 03827; (H) 603-969-5796, (SH) 603271-3369, jd.bernardy@comcast.net; June 23, 1951 (Fergus Falls, MN); Divorced, 4 children; Anglican; Detroit Lakes HS (Detroit Lakes, MN); University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN; BS, Biochemistry, 1973); Franklin Pierce Law Center (Concord, NH; JD, 1981); United States Navy-Submarines (active, 1973-78; reserves, 1978-99); South Hampton Zoning Board (2012-present; chair, 2019-present). PRIORITIES: fidelity to the NH and US Constitutions; election law reform and integrity; balanced budget with no new taxes and fees; free markets and entrepreneurship; school choice and educational excellence; honor veterans, police and military; protect life, liberty, property and equal justice under the law for all. PERSONAL: horticulture, history, pharmaceutical science. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: East Kingston, Kensington, South Hampton

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Ross Berry (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 44 (1ST TERM) 401 Riverdale Avenue, Manchester, NH 03103; (H) 603-944-9531, (SH) 603-271-3310, ross@berryfornh.com

COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Litchfield, Manchester Wards 8, 9

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Alan Bershtein (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 2 (2ND TERM) Retired; 14 Revolutionary Lane, Nottingham, NH 03290; (H) 410-960-1145, (SH) 603-271-3529, alan.bershtein@leg.state.nh.us; November 7, 1961 (Baltimore, MD); Married (Desiree), 2 children; Jewish; Randallstown HS (Randallstown, MD); University of Maryland (College Park, MD); Towson University (Towson, MD; B.S. Accounting, 1984). PRIORITIES: school choice, tax relief. COMMITTEES: Ways and Means (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Candia, Deerfield, Nottingham

David W. Binford (R) GRAFTON COUNTY 15 (2ND TERM) Coach/instructor; 241 Porter Road, Bath, NH 03740; 603-787-8028, (SH) 603-271-3529, david@ davidbinford.com; April 23, 1969 (Waxahachie, TX); Married (Dawn), 5 children; Waxahachie HS (Waxahachie, TX); United States Air Force (1988-1992); United States Army (2008-2012); Azimuth Check Foundation (vice chair). PRIORITIES: property tax relief, limitations to emergency order powers, balanced budget, reduced state/county spending, school enhancement, medical freedom, veteran and first responder well-being. PERSONAL: snowboarding, bass fishing, bee keeping, motorcycling. COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Bath, Benton, Easton, Haverhill, Landaff, Orford, Piermont, Warren

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Peter W. Bixby (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 17 (6TH TERM) Freelance writer/editor; 69 Glenwood Avenue, Dover, NH 03820; (H) 603-749-5659, (SH) 603271-3125, peter.bixby@leg.state.nh.us; September 19, 1960 (Bar Harbor, ME); Married (Jessica), 2 children; Jewish; Attleboro HS (Attleboro, MA); Yale University (New Haven, CT; BA, 1984); Indiana University (Bloomington, Indiana; Ph.D., 1999). PRIORITIES: solid waste management, animal welfare, sustainable agriculture, education funding, property tax relief, criminal justice reform, energy efficiency/renewable energy. PERSONAL: gardening, orcharding, cooking, wine, cider and beer brewing, sport fencing, canoeing, woodworking, folk singing. COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Dover Wards 5 and 6, Somersworth Ward 2

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Melissa Blasek (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 21 (1ST TERM) 9 Twin Bridge Road, Merrimack, NH 03054; (SH) 603-271-3565, melissa.blasék@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Merrimack

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Ralph G. Boehm (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 20 (7TH TERM) Computer Software Engineer (retired); 6 Gibson Drive, Litchfield, NH 03052; 603-860-6309, (O) 603-271-3334, rgboehm@comcast.net; November 22, 1945 (New York, NY); Miami Edison Senior HS (Miami, FL); United States Air Force (1963-71); Board of Selectmen (1988-95); Budget Committee (1987-2003). COMMITTEES: Education (ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: Litchfield

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President & CEO, Alpha Mortgage & Financial Services, Inc.; 44 Balcom Street, Nashua, NH 03060; (H) 603-886-5886, (O) 603-595-7699, (SH) 603-271-3529, EBooras@gmail.com; Massachusetts; Single, 2 children; Greek Orthodox; Dracut Sr. HS (Dracut, MA); University of Lowell (Lowell, MA); Massachusetts School of Law (Andover, MA); Notre Dame College (Manchester, NH; BA); Rivier College (Nashua, NH); Nashua Zoning Board of Adjustment; St. Philips Greek Orthodox Church, Nashua, NH (auditor); General Assemble of the InterParliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy (Athens, Greece); World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association (Athens, Greece); PRIORITIES: quality education and healthcare, animal advocacy, assuring public safety and well-being for the state’s most vulnerable population. PERSONAL: spending quality time with family and friends, dancing, music, gardening, traveling throughout Europe, boating, long drives in my beautiful car, and spending time with my two little rescue pups, Toula and Penelope. COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 6

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes John Bordenet (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 5 (4TH TERM)

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Efstathia C. Booras (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 33 (3RD TERM)

Software Engineer (retired); 22 Woodburn Street, Keene, NH 03431; (H) 603-352-0680, (SH) 603-271-3529, jbordenet@hotmail.com; November 7, 1951 (Washington, IN); Married (Rose Kundanis), 1 child; Unitarian Universalist; Franklin County HS (Winchester, TN); Tennessee Technical University; (Cookeville, TN; MME, 1978) PRIORITIES: drug punishment reform, criminal justice. PERSONAL: puzzles, running, pickleball. COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Keene Ward 2

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Michael Bordes (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 3 (1ST TERM) 266 Endicott Street, Unit #3, Laconia, NH, 03246; (SH) 603-271-3565

COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Laconia Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Donald J. Bouchard (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 11 (2ND TERM) Physical Science Teacher (retired); 39 Foxwood Circle, Manchester, NH 03104; (H) 603-6220588, (O) 603-369-6176, (SH) 603-271-3125, DonaldJBouchard@gmail.com; June 10, 1949 (Manchester, NH); Single; Bishop Bradly HS (Manchester, NH); Boston University (Boston, MA,; BS, 1971). PRIORITIES: minimum wage increase, paid family and medical leave insurance, adequate and equitable school funding, mental health care, property tax relief, housing security, restoring voting rights, reproductive rights. PERSONAL: tennis, skiing

COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 4

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Amanda Bouldin (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 12 (4TH TERM) State Representative; 14 Hayes Avenue, Manchester, NH 03103; (H) 603-494-8689, (SH) 603271-3529, amanda.bouldin@gmail.com; December 7, 1984 (Dallas TX); Married (Andrew), 1 child; Pastafarian. PRIORITIES: addiction and recovery, civil rights and criminal justice reform. COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 5

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Andrew Bouldin (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 12 (2ND TERM) 14 Hayes Avenue, Manchester, NH 03103; (H) 603-397-7526, (SH) 603-271-7526, andrew. bouldin@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 5

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Stephen Boyd (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 24 (1ST TERM) 51 Whitehall Road, Hooksett, NH 03106; (H) 603-203-0746, (SH) 603-271-3125, seboyd2020@ gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Hooksett

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Amy L. Bradley (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 43 (1ST TERM) Community Advocacy; 895 Bridge Street, Manchester, NH 03104; (H) 603-315-1597, (SH) 603-271-3529, amy.badley@leg.state.nh.us; November 26, 1975 (Nashua, NH); Married, 2 children; Springfield College (Springfield, MA; Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services); New England College (Henniker, NH; Masters, Public Policy); Manchester School Board (member); PRIORITIES: gun violence prevention, women’s rights, education. PERSONAL: coaching basketball and Girls on the Run, running, hiking. COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Manchester Wards 4, 5, 6, 7

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Thomas L. Buco (D) CARROLL COUNTY 2 (8TH TERM) Ironworker (retired); P.O. Box 3149, Conway, NH 03818-3149; (H) 603- 986-5629, (SH) 603271-3165, tombuco@yahoo.com; Single; Providence College (Providence, RI; Business Admin, BS, 1985); Bryant University (Smithfield, RI); Conway Valley Fire District (commissioner); UNH Extension Advisory Councilor (delegation rep). PRIORITIES: renew state aid for water infrastructure COMMITTEES: Finance REPRESENTS: Chatham, Conway, Eaton, Hale’s Location

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Lisa Bunker (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 18 (2ND TERM) Writer; 98 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833; (H) 207-985-2053, (SH) 603-271-3565, lisabunkernh@gmail.com; April 10, 1962 (Los Alamos, NM); Married (Dawn Huebner), 2 children; Unitarian Universalist; Los Alamos HS (Los Alamos, NM); Pomona College (Claremont, CA; BA, 1984); University of Washington (Seattle, WA; MA, 1990). PERSONAL: piano, chess COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Exeter

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Anita D. Burroughs (D) CARROLL COUNTY 1 (2ND TERM) Marketing and Operations for a Health Care Consultancy; 48 Forest Ledge Road, P.O. Box 487, Glen, NH 03838; (H) 603-986-6216, (SH) 603-271-3369, anitadburr@gmail.com; August 8, 1954 (Jersey City, NJ); Married (Jonathan), 2 children; Tenafly HS (Tenafly, NJ); Brandeis University (Waltham, MA; BA, 1971); Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA; MBA, 1982); Bartlett Zoning Board of Adjustment (2017-19); Starting Point: Services for the Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence (member, 2011-16; chair, 2013-16); Conway Area Humane Society (founding board member, 2003-2011; chair for six years). PRIORITIES: affordable housing, domestic and sexual violence, universal healthcare, environmental protections, property tax relief, increase the minimum wage. COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Bartlett, Hart’s Location, Jackson

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

John A. Burt (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 39 (6TH TERM) Granite State Institute of Politics (Founder/CEO); 7 Bay Street, Goffstown, NH 03045; (H) 603-624-5084, (SH) 603-271-3529, john.burt@leg.state.nh.us; June 24, 1960 (Middlebury, VT); Married (Phyllis), 2 children; Baptist; National Arborist Association (1993-2008); Granite State Institute of Politics (Founder/CEO, 2010); Goffstown Solid Waste Committee. PRIORITIES: protect 2nd Amendment rights, reduce the size of government, lower business taxes, no new taxes, education freedom. PERSONAL: gun enthusiast, raising chickens, antique phones, clocks, tractors, grandchildren. COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety (ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: Deering, Goffstown, Weare

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Computer technician (retired); 328 Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket, NH; (H) 603-380-1736, (SH) 603-271-3125, michael.cahill@leg.state.nh.us; March 25, 1954 (Brooklyn, NY). PRIORITIES: property tax relief, education funding, making New Hampshire a better place to raise a family. COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Newfields, Newmarket

Jacqueline A. Cali-Pitts (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 30 (13TH TERM)

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Michael D. Cahill (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 17 (5TH TERM)

NYNEX (Retired), AT&T Government Solutions; 40 Bedford Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801; (H) 603-431-7657, (SH) 603-271-3369, cali0917@aol.com; September 17, 1946 (New York, New York); 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandson; Roman Catholic; Bayside HS (Bayside, NY); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; AA, 1976; BA, 1977); Notre Dame College (Manchester, NH); Portsmouth School Board; Ward 5 Moderator (1998-present), Ward Clerk, Selectperson; Recreation Board; Special Olympics; Strawbery Banke; NH Order of Women Legislators (OWLS). PRIORITIES: education, children’s issues, energy, environment, truth and openness in government, transparency in government. PERSONAL: travel, working with teens, promoting our beautiful state. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Portsmouth Wards 1, 2, 4, 5

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave FOR NO VOTE Establishing an independent redistricting commission Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

John Callum (R) SULLIVAN COUNTY 6 (2ND TERM) 1195 2nd NH Turnpike, Unity, NH 03773; (H) 603-863-2119, (SH) 603-271-3125, john.callum@ leg.state.nh.us; Married, 3 children; Stevens HS (Claremont, NH); United States Navy; Unity Board of Selectmen; Town Moderator (8 yrs.); County Commissioner (2 yrs.).

COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Newport, Unity

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Jose E. Cambrils (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 9 (1ST TERM) Engineering Executive, BAE Systems (retired); 83 Berry Road, Loudon, NH 03307; (H) 603731-8287, (SH) 603-271-3369, Jose4NH@comcast.net; September 13, 1960 (Victoria De Las Tunas, Cuba); Married (Allison); Christian; Boston Technical HS (Boston, MA); Northeastern University (Boston, MA; B.S., Industrial Engineering, 1983); UMass-Lowell (Lowell, MA; MBA, Operations Management, 1987); Merrimack County Republican Committee (treasurer, 2017-present). PRIORITIES: protecting New Hampshire’s Kidney Transplant Waiting List Patients from new, unfair federal guidelines through the state’s Driver’s License Directed Organ Donation Option; tax relief; reopening NH businesses; NH energy policies. PERSONAL: coin collecting, hunting and fishing, Cuban-style pig roasts, kayaking, wine collecting and tasting, gardening. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Canterbury, Loudon

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote Gerri D. Cannon (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 18 (2ND TERM) Carpenter; 113 Indigo Hill Road, Somersworth, NH 03878; (H) 603-841-5410, (SH) 603-2713589, gerri.cannon@gmail.com; January 17, 1953 (Newton, MA); Divorced, 2 children; United Church of Christ; Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HS (Sudbury, MA); New Hampshire College/SNHU (Manchester, NH; BS, Business/Marketing, 1998); Somersworth school board (at large), budget, policies, buildings and grounds; Joint Building Commission and Negotiations Committee (2018-present). PRIORITIES: improving the State Mental Health Court Judiciary system for clerks to process transgender birth record changes; improving the state’s school system to support diverse students. PERSONAL: I am a finish carpenter and take on specialty projects. I also speak at many churches and public events on diversity topics. Home improvement of my 1905 home. COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Rollinsford, Somersworth Wards 1, 3, 4, 5

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Tony Caplan (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 6 (1ST TERM) Teacher; 810 Ray Road, Henniker, NH 03242; (H) 603-428-7042, (SH) 603-271-3125, anthonycaplan1@gmail.com; November 3, 1960 (Venezuela); Married (Susan), 3 children; Roman Catholic; Hotchkiss School (Lakeville, CT); Yale University (New Haven, CT); American Studies, 1982). PRIORITIES: COVID-19 relief, rebuilding equitable economy, climate change mitigation, property tax relief. PERSONAL: hiking, camping, skiing, sailing, running.

COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Bradford, Henniker

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Small Business Owner; 12 Short Street, P.O. Box 127, Rollinsford, NH 03869; (H) 603-319-7259, (SH) 603-271-3184, wendy.chase@leg.state.nh.us; September 1, 1959 (Exeter, NH); Married (Glenn), 2 children; Winnacunnet HS (Hampton, NH); Northeastern University Forsyth Dental Program (Boston, MA; 1979); Greater Barrington Chamber of Commerce (board of directors, 2014-17); Sober Sisters Recovery, Somersworth (board of directors, 2019); Rollinsford Conservation Committee (2019). PRIORITIES: fair and affordable housing; healthcare, including oral healthcare; disability rights; environmental protection, including PFAS studies; cleanup and medical monitoring for toxin exposure; legalization and regulation of cannabis. PERSONAL: kayaking, hiking, camping, beachcombing, making art pieces with sea glass and driftwood, being creative in the kitchen. COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: Rollinsford, Somersworth Wards 1, 3, 4, 5

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Jacqueline Chretien (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 42 (2ND TERM)

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wendy Chase (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 18 (2ND TERM)

133 Oak Street, Manchester, NH 03104; (H) 603-289-6808, (SH) 603-271-3369, jackie.chretien@ leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Manchester Wards 1, 2, 3

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave FOR EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Skip Cleaver (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 35 (3RD TERM) Writer; 4 Chadwick Circle, Suite H, Nashua, NH 03062; (H) 603-305-9871, (SH) 603-271-3565, skipcleaver@comcast.net; September 26, 1944 (Clearfield, PA); Single, 3 children; Curwensville Area HS (Curwensville, PA); Rivier University (Nashua, NH; BS, Political Science, 1979; MBA, International Studies, 1988); United States Marine Corps (1965-1971); Nashua Board of Alderman. PRIORITIES: education funding, pre-k development, universal healthcare, raising the minimum wage. PERSONAL: running, biking, hiking, writing, history, antiques. COMMITTEES: Transportation REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 8

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR FOR FOR

FOR Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR Sales tax on electronic devices Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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John R. Cloutier (D) SULLIVAN COUNTY, 10 (15TH TERM) Security Officer and Substitute Teacher; 2 Winter Street, Apt. D14, Claremont, NH 03743; (H) 542-6190, (O) 603-477-3690, (SH) 603-271-3565, jocloutier@comcast.net; Nov. 15, 1957 (Claremont, NH); Single; Roman Catholic; Stevens HS (Claremont, NH); Keene State College (Keene, NH; BS in Education, 1979); Claremont-Unity Democrats (secretary, 1991-present); Sullivan County Democrats (chair, 2002-2010); NH Community Federal Credit Union Board (secretary, 2000-present); Friends of Claremont’s Fiske Free Library (vice president, 2004-present). PRIORITIES: additional resources for mass transit and our decaying infrastructure, reduction in our high property taxes. PERSONAL: reading biographies and other historical books. COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Claremont Wards 1, 2, 3

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Bruce Cohen (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 28 (2ND TERM) State Representative; 17 Crimson Court, Nashua, NH 03063; (H) 603-759-0222, (O) 603417-6980, (SH) 603-271-3125, bruce.cohen@leg.state.nh.us; Married (Diane), 2 children; Swampscott HS (Swampscott, MA); Merrimack College (North Andover, MA; B.A.); University of West Florida (Pensacola, FL; MA); University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT; Ph.D. ABD, 1980). PRIORITIES: healthcare, public education, environment.

COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 1

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Barbara Comtois (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 7 (3RD TERM) P.O. Box 186, Center Barnstead, NH 03225; (H) 603-776-8989, (SH) 603-271-3125, Barbara. Comtois@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Barnstead

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6 Florence Street, Dover, NH 03820; (H) 207-232-1992, (O) 603-892-9950, (SH) 603-271-3529, casey.conley@leg.state.nh.us; May 29, 1984 (Huntingdon, PA); Married (Lauren), 2 children; Cheverus HS (Portland, ME); Rhodes College (Memphis, TN; Political Science, 2006). PRIORITIES: affordable housing, criminal justice reform, clean energy. PERSONAL: running, hiking, skiing, gardening, traveling. COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Dover Ward 1

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR NO VOTE FOR

Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR Sales tax on electronic devices Minimum wage increase FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Erika Connors (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 15 (3RD TERM)

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Casey M. Conley (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 13 (2ND TERM)

Owner/Director, Melody Pines Day Camp; 510 Corning Road, Manchester, NH 03109; (H) 603-669-9414, (SH) 603-271-3125, erika.connors@leg.state.nh.us; March 22, 1979 (Concord, MA); Married (Stephen), 3 children; Christian; Goffstown Area HS (Goffstown, NH); Penn State University (State College, PA; B.S., 2001); Manchester School Board (2012-17); New Hampshire Camp Directors Assoc.; Camp Owners and Directors Assoc. PRIORITIES: education and adequacy aid, welfare programming. PERSONAL: skiing, scuba diving, reading, traveling. COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 8

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Ann Copp (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 6 (2ND TERM) 45 Tsienneto Road, Derry, NH 03038; (H) 603-425-8646, ann.copp@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: No committee assignment REPRESENTS: Derry

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Glenn Cordelli (R) CARROLL COUNTY 4 (5TH TERM) P.O. Box 209, Tuftonboro, NH 03816; (H) 603-515-0008, (SH) 603-271-3334, glenn.cordelli@ leg.state.nh.us. PRIORITIES: the economy, job creation, improving the business climate in NH, making government more affordable, education.

COMMITTEES: Education (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Moultonborough, Sandwich, Tuftonboro

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Patricia H. Cornell (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 18 (4TH TERM) Guidance Counselor (retired, 2013); 787 Montgomery Street, Manchester, NH 03102; (H) 603867-4619, (SH) 603-271-3334, cornell49@comcast.net; December 3, 1952 (Manchester, NH); Married (Rik); Roman Catholic; Central HS (Manchester, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BA, 1975; M.Ed., 1977). PRIORITIES: education, mental health, children, affordable housing. PERSONAL: reading, traveling

COMMITTEES: Education REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 11

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

David E. Cote (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 31 (20TH TERM) Legal Researcher; 96 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03060-3146; (H) 603-882-2244, (SH) 603-271-3310; October 28, 1960 (Nashua, NH); Single; Nashua HS (Nashua, NH; 1978). PRIORITIES: election law reform. PERSONAL: reading, chess, music.

HOUSE DEPUTY DEMOCRATIC LEADER COMMITTEES: Election Law (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 4

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53 Prospect Street, Lancaster, NH 03584; 603-631-4926, (SH) 603-271-3125, kevin.craig@leg. state.nh.us COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: Dalton, Kilkenny, Lancaster

Karel A. Crawford (R) CARROLL COUNTY 4 (5TH TERM)

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Kevin Craig (R) COOS COUNTY 4 (2ND TERM)

Self-employed; 187 Moultonboro Neck Road, Moultonborough, NH; (H) 603 253-7857, (SH) 603-271-3565, karel.crawford@leg.state.nh.us; April 25, 1953 (Newport, VT); Married (David), 2 children; Central HS (Manchester, NH); Notre Dame College (Manchester, NH); Moultonborough School Board (chair, 1992-2001); Moultonborough Board of Selectman (chair, 2002-2011). COMMITTEES: Transportation (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Moultonborough, Sandwich, Tuftonboro

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Jim Creighton (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 38 (1ST TERM) Business Owner; 155 Keene Road, Antrim, NH 03440; (C) 703-999-9647, (O) 603-588-2739, (SH) 603-271-3125, creighton4NH@gmail.com; September 11, 1960 (Philadelphia, PA); Married (Tamasine Wood-Creighton), 2 children; Christian; Granada Hills HS (Los Angeles, CA); United States Military Academy (West Point, NY; BS, 1982); Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, MI); National War College; Marine Staff College (3 Master’s Degrees); United States Army (19782012); Supervisor of the Checklist, Antrim, NH (2016-2020); Lions Club. PRIORITIES: safely restore the NH economy, reduce taxes and regulations, improve educational opportunity and performance, make healthcare more affordable and accessible, support veterans’ affairs and resolve veterans’ issues. PERSONAL: fly fishing, skiing, boat building, woodworking, tennis, travel. COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Antrim, Bennington, Francestown, Greenfield, Greenville, Hancock, Hillsborough, Lyndeborough, Wilton, Windsor

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Kenna Cross (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 3 (1ST TERM) 349 Cross Mill Road, Northfield, NH 03276; (H) 603-630-6455, (SH) 603-271-3589, kcrossnh@ gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law REPRESENTS: Franklin Ward 3, Northfield

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Robert “Renny” Cushing (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 21 (8TH TERM) 395 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton, NH 03842; (H) 603-926-2737, renny.cushing@leg.state. nh.us; July 20, 1952; (Portsmouth, NH); 3 children; Winnacunnet HS (Hampton, NH); NH Constitutional Convention (delegate, vice-chair, 1984); Winnacunnet School District (moderator, 1994); Human Rights Advocate. PRIORITIES: hardworking lawmaker serving the people of Hampton, honoring and embracing NH’s legacy of social justice, being a voice for the people living on the margins of society. PERSONAL: playing with my family, traveling, learning about new cultures celebrating my friends. HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER COMMITTEES: Rules (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Hampton

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Leah Cushman (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 2 (1ST TERM) 52 North Huntington Road, Weare, NH 03281; (SH) 603-271-3589

COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Deering, Weare

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Adjunct Faculty, Southern NH University (Manchester, NH); 9 Darby Lane, Bedford, NH 03110; (H) 472-3833, (SH) 603-271-3589, bedrep7@gmail.com; Married, 1 child; Saint Anselm College (Manchester, NH; BA, 1969); Rivier College (Nashua, NH; MBA, 1980); NH Army National Guard, retired; Pres., NE Assn. of Regional Councils; American Public Works Assn., chair; Small Cities/ Rural Communities (2005-2008); Commercial Systems Integration Committee, Information Technology Assn. of America, chair; Sales and Marketing Management, Distribution, Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Telecommunication; Town Council (1994-2006); Town Planning Board (1988-1994); 10-Year Master Plan Committee (2010, 2000, 1990); Representative, SNH Planning Commission (1990-present); misc. Town Committees (ZBA, Historical District, Recreation, Cable TV) COMMITTEES: Finance (Vice-Chair, Div. II) REPRESENTS: Bedford

Arnold G. Davis (R) COOS COUNTY 2 (1ST TERM)

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David J. Danielson (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 7 (5TH TERM)

P.O. Box 478, Berlin, NH 03570; (SH) 603-271-3125

COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Dummer, Milan, Northumberland, Stark

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Susan DeLemus (R) STRAFFORD COUNTY 24 (3RD TERM) Caregiver; 14 Dustin Homestead, Rochester, NH 03867; (H) 603-335-5119, (SH) 603-2713529, susan.delemus@leg.state.nh.us; March 26, 1957 (Springfield, VT); Married (Jerry), 5 step-children; Christian; Laconia HS (Laconia, NH); Kents Hill School (Kents Hill, ME); Keene State College (Keene, NH; 2 yrs.); Church of the Redeemer, vestry member (1996-98); Dustin Homestead Board of Directors (member, chair, 2010-14) PRIORITIES: the NH budget. PERSONAL: horseback instructing and riding, opera. COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Rochester Wards 4, 5

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Joseph DePalma IV (R) GRAFTON COUNTY 1 (1ST TERM) 200 Gannon Road, Littleton, NH 03561; (H) 603-991-7459, (SH) 603-271-3369, joseph.depalma@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Bethlehem, Littleton

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Brodie S. Deshaies (R) CARROLL COUNTY 6 (1ST TERM) Independent contractor, political consultant; 6 Frank Goodwin Road, Wolfeboro, NH 03894; (H) 603-387-4210, (SH) 603-271-3529, brodieforNH@gmail.com; January 1, 1999 (Newton, NH); Single; Roman Catholic; Kingswood Regional HS (Wolfeboro, NH); Saint Anselm College (Manchester, NH; Bachelor of Arts); History, English/minor in Philosophy); Wolfeboro School Board (non-voting member). PRIORITIES: corporate tax reform and relief, infrastructure, affordable healthcare, stopping COVID-19, fighting the opioid crisis, school choice.

COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Wolfeboro

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Debra L. Desimone (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 14 (7TH TERM) Tax Collector, Town of Atkinson; 11 Providence Hill Road, Atkinson, NH 03811; (H) 603362-4314, (O) 603-490-0381, (SH) 603-271-3589, debra.desimone@leg.state.nh.us; November 1, 1954 (Malden, MA); Married (Robert), 3 children; Protestant; Malden HS (Malden, MA); Northern Essex Community College (Haverhill, MA; Associate’s Degree); Salem State University (Salem, MA); Town of Atkinson (Tax Collector, 1998-present). PRIORITIES: bring all children and family RSAs up to date in order to meet the needs of today’s families. PERSONAL: spending time with family, reading, gardening, crafts. COMMITTEES: Children & Family Law (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Atkinson, Plaistow

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Property Manager (retired, 2015); 193 South Main Street, Apt. 6, Newmarket, NH 03857; (H) 603659-2140, (O) 603-988-4405, (SH) 603-271-3184, Charlotte.DiLorenzo@leg.state.nh.us; January 25, 1950, (Lynn, MA); Lynn English HS (Lynn, MA); University of Massachusetts at Boston (Boston, MA; BA, 1982); Boston University (Boston, MA; paralegal program, cert. 1983); Newmarket Democratic Town Committee (vice chair, 2011-present); substance misuse recovery (volunteer coach). PRIORITIES: school building aid, minimum wage, voter rights, economic development, affordable workforce housing, opioid crisis. PERSONAL: genealogy, collecting sea glass, reading. SENIOR DEMOCRATIC ADVISOR COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: Newfields, Newmarket

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Linda A. DiSilvestro (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 9 (5TH TERM)

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Charlotte J. DiLorenzo (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 17 (3RD TERM)

Commercial and Residential Realtor; 145 Fox Hollow Way, Manchester, NH 03104; (H) 603645-6729, (SH) 603-271-3125, Linda.Disilvestro@leg.state.nh.us; July 12, 1951 (Winthrop, MA); Married, 2 children; Roman Catholic; East Boston HS (Boston, MA); Canadian Trade Council; National Association of Realtors; Commercial Investment Board of Realtors; Hillsborough County (executive board); Manchester City Democrats. PRIORITIES: the economy, economic development, education. PERSONAL: cooking. COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 2

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave FOR EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Dustin Dodge (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 3 (1ST TERM) 6 Hunter Drive, Raymond, NH 03077; (SH) 603-271-3125, dodgeforNH@gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Raymond

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Tom Dolan (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 5 (2ND TERM) Director of Engineering, BAE Systems (retired, 2016); 19 Isabella Drive, Londonderry, NH 03053; (H) 603-434-5461, (SH) 603-271-3125; Pepperdine University (Malibu, CA); United States Military Academy (West Point, NY); Londonderry Town Council (2001-present); Londonderry Budget Committee. COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government (Chair) REPRESENTS: Londonderry

Roger W. Dontonville (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 10 (3RD TERM) Teacher (retired, 2015); 90 Lewin Road, Enfield, NH 03748; (H) 603-632-7719, (SH) 603-2713125, rdontonville@gmail.com; March 2, 1952 (Philadelphia, PA); Married (Anne); Springfield Township HS (Montgomery County, PA); East Stroudsburg State College (East Stroudsburg, PA; BS, 1974); Temple University (Philadelphia, PA; M .Ed, 1987); Public Water Access Advisory Board (2018-present). PRIORITIES: property tax relief, public education funding, climate change, fish and game issues. PERSONAL: geo-coaching, travel, golf.

COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: Enfield

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Donald Dostie (R) COOS COUNTY 1 (1ST TERM) P.O. Box 405, Colebrook, NH 03576; (SH) 603-271-3125 COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: Atkinson and Gilmanton Academy Grant, Cambridge, Clarksville, Colebrook, Columbia, Dix’s Grant, Dixville, Errol, Erving’s Location, Millsfield, Odell, Pittsburg, Second College Grant, Stewartstown, Stratford, Wentworth’s Location

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Fire Officer/Paramedic (retired, 2012); P.O. Box 862, Salem, NH 03079-0862; (H) 603-553-6460, (SH) 603-271-3529, fred.doucette@leg.state.nh.us; November 28, 1964 (Malden, MA); 2 children; Roman Catholic; Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical HS (North Andover, MA); Northern Essex Community College (Haverhill, MA); United States Navy Corpsman; NH Veterans’ Association (life member); Knights of Columbus (3rd degree); PRIORITIES: to assure that NH is the best place to do business, work and raise a family; to see that a “common sense” budget is passed without new taxation. PERSONAL: golf, motorcycling, shooting sports, hunting, spending time at my summer home in Nova Scotia. DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Salem

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave NO VOTE Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Sherry Dutzy (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 30 (2ND TERM)

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fred Doucette (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 8 (4TH TERM)

Business Development; 18 Swart Terrace, Nashua, NH 03064; (H) 603-882-1274, (O) 603-8818811, (SH) 603-271-3125, sdutzy@myfairpoint.net; Married; East Detroit HS (Detroit, MI); California State University (Long Beach, CA; BA, 1970); Boston University (Boston, MA; Master’s in Social Work, 1974); Northeastern University (Boston, MA; MBA, 1982). PRIORITIES: environmental protection, clean energy, reducing energy costs, revenue generation to provide adequate state services and give workers a livable wage. PERSONAL: gardening, reading, studying French, environmental stewardship. COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 3

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Daniel A. Eaton (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 3 (16TH TERM) Realtor (Eaton Real Estate, 1980-present); 1 Shedd Hill Road, Stoddard, NH 03464; (H) 603-446-3535, (SH) 603-271-3565, Daniel.Eaton@leg.state.nh.us; April 15, 1956 (Keene, NH); Keene HS (Keene, NH); Stoddard Town Moderator (1980-present); Stoddard School District Moderator (1977-present); Cheshire County Delegation (chair, 2006-08); Cheshire City Democratic Committee (chair, 2002-present); Cheshire County Delegation (2014-present); NH Democratic Party Exec. Comm. (2002-present); NCSL Standing Comm. on Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce (vice chair); NLSSA (Leg. Advisor, 1978-1990); US Homeland Security (2009-present); NH Homeland Security (2014-present); NH Police Standards and Training Council (1979-1985); Town of Stoddard (Police Chief, ret.); Sullivan Deputy Police Chief (1976-85); Stoddard Fire Commissioner (1980-present); Stoddard Rescue Squad (Captain, 19781985); Cheshire City Peace Officers Association (President, 1979-88). PERSONAL: NRA firearms instructor, photography. COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Gilsum, Nelson, Stoddard, Sullivan

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Karen E. Ebel (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 5 (5TH TERM) Former Corporate/Banking Attorney; P.O. Box 714, New London, NH 03257-0714; (H) 603-748-3876, (SH) 603-271-3565, karen.ebel@leg.state.nh.us; Ossipee, NH; Married, 2 children; Roman Catholic; Kingswood Regional HS (Wolfeboro, NH); Trinity College (Burlington, VT; BS, 1976); Georgetown University Law Center (Washington, DC; JD, 1981); New London Planning Board (11 yrs. chair, 18 yrs. member); New London Conservation Commission (Member, 9 yrs.); The Nature Conservancy NH (chair 3 yrs., 10 yrs. member); Board of Directors, American Cancer Society NH (10 yrs.); Leadership NH (graduate, 2004); NH Storm Water Commission (2009-10); Trustee, New London Hospital (2013-present); Oil Fund Disbursement Board (2014-present); Merrimack County Delegation Executive Committee (vice-chair, 2016-present). Deputy Speaker of the NH House of Representatives (2019-20). DEMOCRATIC LEADER PRO TEMPORE COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: New London and Newbury

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Michael A. Edgar (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 21 (4TH TERM) Civil Engineer (retired), Naval officer-Civil Engineer Corps (CEC-2009); 7 Ann’s Terrace, Hampton, NH 03842; (H) 603-926-1878, (SH) 603-770-7368, (SH) 603-271-3565, Michael. Edgar@leg.state.nh.us; Married (Kathi), 5 sons; Roman Catholic; University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT; BS, Civil Engineering); Pennsylvania State University (Middletown, PA; M. Science Engineering1982); United States Navy, Civil Engineering Corps (Cpt., 1984-2009); Hampton School Board (1982-1984); American Legion Post 35, Hampton (member, 2009-present); Society of American Military Engineers (member, 2002-present). PRIORITIES: promote sensible policies that enhance the quality of life in New Hampshire, discourage downshifting, improve transportation infrastructure in NH. PERSONAL: woodworking. COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Hampton

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Jesse C. Edwards (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 4 (3RD TERM) Health Care Administration; 33 Rattlesnake Hill Road, Auburn, NH 03032; (H) 603-370-7885, (SH) 603-271-3165, secure4posterity@yahoo.com; July 12, 1957 (Homestead AFB, Dade County, FL); Married (Naomi), 2 children; Non-denominational Christian; Bellevue Senior HS (Bellevue, NE); Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, TX; BBA, 1980); University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA; MS Systems Management,1985; MS Computer Science, 1987); United States Army (1976-2009); Auburn Planning Board (October 2016-present). PRIORITIES: passing a sound budget for 2021-23, enhancing respect for individual rights, increasing parental authority over school choice, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department of Health and Human Services. PERSONAL: college football, international affairs, domestic policy, my family, dogs. COMMITTEES: Finance (Chair, Div. III) REPRESENTS: Auburn, Chester, Sandown

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College instructor/Media Consultant; 220 Jesseman Road, Sugar Hill, NH 03586; (H) 603-2016462, (SH) 603-271-3125, timothytegan@gmail.com; March 30, 1964 (Wyckoff, NJ); Married (Betty), 1 child; Panthiest; Ramapo HS (Franklin Lakes, NJ); University of Maryland (College Park, MD; BA, Communications, 1987); Southern NH University (Manchester, NH; BS, Marketing, 2015); Profile School Budget Meeting (moderator, 2016-present); NH/Canada Trade Council (business representative). PRIORITIES: buffer zones for state parks and water sources from landfills or industrial parks; ATV training, rider safety and respect in the community; state revenue generation from adult use of cannabis; current use recalculation; bottle redemption and reclamation of transfer station; net metering to help businesses offset energy costs. PERSONAL: hiking, showshoeing, kayaking, road biking, basketball, soccer, skeet shooting, gardening, landscape architecture, vintage automobiles, photography. COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: Franconia, Lisbon, Lyman, Monroe, Sugar Hill

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Robert J. Elliott (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 8 (8TH TERM)

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Timothy T. Egan (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 2 (2ND TERM)

General Sales Management (retired 1996); 334 North Broadway, Apt. #108, Salem, NH 03079-2675; (H)603- 893-0402, (SH) 603-271-3529, bob.elliott@leg.state.nh.us; July 20, 1932 (Pawtucket, RI); Married (Barbara), 9 children; Lutheran; Pawtucket East HS (Pawtucket, RI); Boston University (Boston, MA; AB, 1955); Boston University School of Theology (Boston, MA; STB, 1958); Salem Budget Committee (Member, 1968-71); Salem Lions Club (president, 2013) PRIORITIES: budget, gambling. PERSONAL: golf, family, church. COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Salem

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave FOR EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Donna R. Ellis (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 8 (3RD TERM) Quality Control Technician (retired, 2012); 488 Portland Street, Rochester, NH 03867; (H) 603332-5266, (O) 603-866-0628, (SH) 603-271-3125, donnae610@comcast.net; February 10, 1947 (Sioux City, IA); Married (Richard), 2 children; Eckankar; Riverside HS (Sioux City, IA); Western Iowa Technical Community College (Sioux City, IA; AS, 1982, Electrical Engineering); Idaho State University (Pocatello, ID); PRIORITIES: health and human services. PERSONAL: reading, science, art. COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: Rochester Ward 6

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR FOR Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Minimum wage increase FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Art Ellison (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 27 (2ND TERM) Education Administrator, NH Department of Education (retired); 81 West Parish Road, Concord, NH 03301; (H) 603-224-7425, (O) 603-848-7429, (SH) 603-271-3334, highland242@ gmail.com; Oct. 7, 1943 (Springfield, VT); Single; Black River HS (Ludlow, VT); Earlham College (Richmond, IN; B.A., 1965); Northwestern University (Evanston, IL); University of Massachusetts (Amherst, MA; M.A.T., 1966; Ed.D., 1978); National Council of State Directors of Adult Education (policy chair, 1990-2018). PRIORITIES: education funding, property tax relief, increase in minimum wage, affordable and accessible healthcare for everyone. PERSONAL: politics, basketball, time with my children and grandchildren. COMMITTEES: Education REPRESENTS: Concord Wards 1, 2, 3,4,5,6, 7

J. Tracy Emerick (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 21 (4TH TERM) Commercial Realtor; 58 Schooner Landing, Hampton, NH 03842; (H) 603-498-6002, (SH) 603271-3165, tracyemerick@gmail.com; Hampton Planning Board. PRIORITIES: job creation, easing regulations and taxes on businesses, education funding, reduction of state financial burdens on residents. COMMITTEES: Finance (Vice-Chair, Div. 1) REPRESENTS: Hampton

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Keith Erf (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 2 (2ND TERM) P.O. Box 338, Weare, NH 03281; 603-529-2512, (SH) 603-271-3165, Keith.erf@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Finance (Vice-Chair, Div. III) REPRESENTS: Deering, Weare

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Regional Director; 15 Hanover Street, Nashua, NH 03060; (H) 714-732-9527, (SH) 603-271-3529, mannyfornh@gmail.com; November 7, 1989 (Santa Ana, CA); Roman Catholic; Midland School (Los Olivos, CA); Princeton University (Princeton, NJ; BA, History Certificate: African American Studies, 2011); Nashua Public Library (board of trustees); Midland School Board of Trustees. PRIORITIES: workers’ rights, environmental protection. DEMOCRATIC FLOOR LEADER COMMITTEES: Legislative Administration REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 4

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave FOR AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices EXCUSED Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Kristina M. Fargo (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 14 (2ND TERM)

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Manny Espitia (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 31 (2ND TERM)

Liberty Mutual Insurance (retired, 2011); 14 Cobble Hill Drive, Dover, NH 03820-4172; (H) 603-743-4290, (O) 603-953-3561, (SH) 603-271-3369, tinafargo@comcast.net; March 30, 1956 (Buffalo, NY); Married (Thomas), 2 children; Roman Catholic; Dover HS (Dover, NH); University of Buffalo (Buffalo, NY; BS, Business Management, 1985); Strafford County legislative delegation (2019-22). PRIORITIES: affordable healthcare and prescription drug pricing, election security and the elimination of voter suppression, protection of a woman’s right to choose, sensible gun control, background checks, closing loopholes, etc. COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Dover Ward 2

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Barry Faulkner (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 12 (3RD TERM) Land-Use Law Attorney/Transportation planning; 109 Sawyers Crossing Road, Swanzey, NH 03446-3632; (H) 603-352-2729, (SH) 603-271-3565, fbfaulkner@outlook.com; Phillips Exeter Academy (Exeter, NH); Harvard University (Cambridge, MA; MCP); Suffolk University Law School (Boston, MA; Law Degree); United States Army Reserve (1971-77). PERSONAL: 6th generation to serve in the NH House of Representatives. COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Richmond, Swanzey

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Jim Fedolfi (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 1 (3RD TERM) Retired; 21 Bradford Circle, Hillsborough, NH 03244; (H) 603-464-3050, (SH) 603-271-3565, JimforNH@gmail.com; December 2, 1941 (Framingham, MA); Married (Clare), 4 children; Roman Catholic; United States Security Service (Radio intercept analyst). PRIORITIES: right to work, school choice, more efficient state government agencies, lower taxes. PERSONAL: my garden, orchard and shop.

COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Antrim, Hillsborough, Windsor

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave NO VOTE Establishing an independent redistricting commission NO VOTE Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase NO VOTE Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Sallie Fellows (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 8 (2ND TERM) Administrator, NH Department of Education (retired, 2017); 227 Mt. Prospect Road, Campton, NH 03245; (SH) 603-271-3065, sallie.fellows@leg.state.nh.us; Plymouth Regional HS (Plymouth, NH); Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, NY; BA); UMass-Amherst (Amherst, MA; M.Ed.); Southern NH University (Manchester, NH; graduate certificate, School of Business Administration); Holderness Planning Board (7 yrs.); Holderness Budget Committee (3 yrs.); United States Army. PRIORITIES: education funding and property tax relief.

COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Hebron, Holderness, Plymouth

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Donovan Fenton (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 8 (3RD TERM) Fenton Family Dealerships; 6 Kendal Road, Keene, NH, 03431; (H) 603-313-7991, (SH) 603271-3565, donovan.fenton@leg.state.nh.us; November 26, 1988 (Keene, NH); Keene HS (Keene, NH); Married, 2 children; Towson University (Towson, MD; B.A., 2011); George Washington University School of Political Management (Washington, DC; M.A., 2015); New HampshireCanadian Trade Council; The Keene Community Kitchen (board member); Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities Advisory Council. PRIORITIES: small business, working families, child care, education. COMMITTEES: Transportation REPRESENTS: Keene Ward 5

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Beth A. Folsom (R) GRAFTON COUNTY 11 (1ST TERM) 15 Ephraim Page Road, Wentworth, NH 03282; 603-764-6080, (SH) 603-271-3589, beth.folsom@ leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Canaan, Dorchester, Wentworth

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Timothy Fontneau (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 7 (3RD TERM) Realtor: 49 Sullivan Farm Drive, Rochester, NH 03868; (H) 603-332-0607, (SH) 603-271-3065, tim.fontneau@leg.state.nh.us; Married (Sally); Christian; Spaulding HS (Rochester, NH); Trade school. PRIORITIES: property tax relief, public school funding, addiction services, homeless population support, affordable housing initiatives. COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Rochester Ward 1

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Oliver Ford (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 4 (1ST TERM) English Professor, UMass-Lowell, retired; Dean of Humanities and Social Studies, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Indiana PA; Academic Vice-President, Fitchburg State (Fitchburg, MA); President, Southwest Minnesota State, Marshall, MN; 67; Chester St., Chester, NH 03036; (H) 603-867-1697, (SH) 603-271-3334, lynchford@comcast.net; September 14, 1939 (Shreveport, LA); Byrd HS (Shreveport, LA); Tulane University (New Orleans, LA; BA, English, 1962, MA, 1968); American Institute for International Studies (Bachelor of Foreign Trade); University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT; Ph.D., English, 1975); United States Marine Corps (1958-69; honorable discharge as a Captain). PRIORITIES: K-12 and higher education. PERSONAL: hunting, fishing, marksmanship. COMMITTEES: Education REPRESENTS: Auburn, Chester, Sandown

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William S. Foster (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 5 (1ST TERM) Entrepreneur; 49 Mont Vernon Road, New Boston, NH 03070; 603-487-3404, (SH) 603-2713529, foster4493@aol.com; Married. PRIORITIES: expanding the New Hampshire Advantage.

COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Mont Vernon, New Boston

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Dru L. Fox (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 6 (1ST TERM) School Administration (retired); 50 Eastview Road, Keene, NH 03431; (H) 603-352-2332, (SH) 603-271-3565, dru.fox@leg.state.nh.us; August 30, 1954 (Keene, NH); Married (Barry), 2 adult children; Jewish; Keene HS (Keene, NH); Nathaniel Hawthorne College (Antrim, NH); Justice of the Peace/Notary Public; American Cancer Society; Congregation Ahavas Achim; The Colonial Theatre; Monadnock Humane Society; Keene Community Kitchen; State of New Hampshire Foster Parent Program; Nashua Children’s Home; Keene School District, SAU #29; Keene Youth Hockey; Greater Keene Youth Baseball. PRIORITIES: universal and affordable healthcare, environmental protection, education, funding, women’s reproductive rights. PERSONAL: travel, reading, swimming, puzzles, vintage collectibles. COMMITTEES: Transportation REPRESENTS: Keene Ward 3

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote Mary C. Freitas (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 14 (4TH TERM) Reading specialist/certified elementary school teacher (retired); 279 Candia Road, Manchester, NH 03109; (H) 603-622-9056, (SH) 603-271-3310, mfreitas279@comcast.net; September 25, 1938; Widow; Roman Catholic; Manchester Central HS (Manchester, NH); Plymouth Teachers College (Plymouth, NH; 1960); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; 1968); Manchester Selectman, Ward 7. PRIORITIES: health and human services.

COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 7

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR FOR NO VOTE

FOR Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR Sales tax on electronic devices Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Educator; Mast Road, Dover, NH 03820; (O) 978-255-3924, (SH) 603-271-3529, sherry.frost@leg. state.nh.us; Married. PRIORITIES: voting rights, COVID-19 relief, bodily autonomy.

COMMITTEES: Legislative Administration REPRESENTS: Dover Ward 4

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Larry G. Gagne (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 13 (7TH TERM)

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Sherry A. Frost (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 16 (3RD TERM)

United States Postal Service (retired, 2006); 126 Lakeside Drive, Manchester, NH 03104; (H) 603-625-9692, (SH) 603-271-3565, lgagne25@comcast.net; February 12, 1944 (Riviere-du-Coup, P.Q., Canada); Married (Sheila), 2 children; Pentecostal; Central High School (Manchester, NH); St. Anselm College (Manchester, NH); United States Navy (1961-66); NRA (lifetime member); GO-NH (lifetime member); Pro-Gun NH (lifetime member). PRIORITIES: pro-life legislation. PERSONAL: physical exercise. COMMITTEES: Transportation (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 6

Eric Gallager (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 15 (1ST TERM) 1 Thompson Street, Apt. #305, Concord, NH 03301; (SH) 603-271-3125

COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Concord Ward 6

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Betty I. Gay (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 8 (3RD TERM) Certified Quality Engineer/Photographer/Columnist; 10 Woodmeadow Drive, Salem, NH 030792336; (H) 603-893-5381, (C) 603-818-1614, (SH) 603-271-3589, betty.gay@leg.state.nh.us; April 25, 1945 (Galveston, TX); Married (John), 2 children; Christian (Episcopal/Lutheran); LeMarque HS (LaMarque, TX); Lamar University (Beaumont, TX; BS, Chemistry, 1967); Fundraiser and event organizer for St. David’s Episcopal Church, Barron School; Salem Garden Club; Salem Jr. Women’s Club; Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church; Greater Salem Caregivers; Hudson Lions Club; Salem GOP (19822019); Founder and chair of Salemfest (2004-19); NH GOP County and State delegate (2014-2020). PRIORITIES: election law fairness; local curriculum and school choice; reform of domestic abuse policies; strengthening means of DUI convictions; making life in NH more affordable; maintaining the right to self-defense; clean environment. PERSONAL: gardening, refinishing wood, photography, sewing, writing, traveling abroad, visiting US National Parks. COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Salem

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Mandatory paid leave FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Julie D. Gilman (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 18 (3RD TERM) Selectwoman (Town of Exeter); 96 High Street, Exeter, NH 03833; (H) 603-580-1393, (O) 603-957-1348, (SH) 603-271-3125, Julie.Gilman@leg.state.nh.us; June 14, 1961 (Exeter, NH); Married (Gregory), 2 children; Congregational; Exeter HS (Exeter, NH); Rhode Island School of Design (Providence, NH; BA, BARCH, 1984); Selectman, Town of Exeter (2007-present); American Independence Museum, Exeter, NH (board of governors, 2014-20). PRIORITIES: municipal law, land use controls, alternative energy, historic preservation.

COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Exeter

Jeffrey P. Goley (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 8 (11TH TERM) Firefighter (Captain), City of Manchester; 1683 River Road, Manchester, NH 03104-1645; (H) 603-626-6659, (O) 603-669-2256, (SH) 603-271-3065, jgoley03104@yahoo.com; September 15, 1967 (Manchester, NH); 4 children; Central High School (Manchester, NH); Manchester Ward 1 (moderator, 2004-present). PERSONAL: golf, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting. COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 1

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Gomarlo’s Inc. (co-owner); 100 Cram Hill Road, Swanzey, NH 03446; (H) 603-352-9282, (SH) 603-271-3529, jennie.gomarlo@leg.state.nh.us; May 20, 1960 (Jamaica Plain, MA); Married, (Michael), 2 children; Monadnock Regional HS (Swanzey, NH); Keene State College (Keene, NH; B.S., Industrial Chemistry, 1990); Monadnock Regional School District Budget Committee (2002-2005, 2008-2010); Stratton Free Library (trustee and treasurer, 2000-2009); Swanzey Town Treasurer (2018-2019). PRIORITIES: economic justice and opportunity for all, which includes property tax relief, affordable healthcare, living minimum wage. COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Richmond, Swanzey

Edward M. “Ned” Gordon (R) GRAFTON COUNTY 9 (3RD TERM/4

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Jennie Gomarlo (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 12 (2ND TERM)

TERMS IN THE NH SENATE) P.O. Box 112, Bristol, NH 03222; (H) 603-744-3617, (SH) 603-271-3184, ned.gordon@leg.state. nh.us; June 13,1948 (Franklin, NH); Newfound Memorial HS (Bristol, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BA, 1971); Boston College (Boston, MA; MBA, 1981); Franklin Pierce Law Center (Concord, NH; JD, 1989). COMMITTEES: Judiciary (Chair) REPRESENTS: Alexandria, Ashland, Bridgewater, Bristol, Grafton

Ted Gorski (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 7 (1ST TERM) President/Leadership Coach; 9 Mayflower Drive, Bedford, NH 03110; 603-472-3821, (SH) 603-271-3585, ted@getyouredge.com; Married; Christian; Bentley University (Waltham, MA). PRIORITIES: eliminating sanctuary cities, low taxes, safe communities, support the Second Amendment. COMMITTEES: Transportation REPRESENTS: Bedford

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Suzanne “Sue” Gottling (D) SULLIVAN COUNTY 2 (6TH TERM) Teacher, Principal, School Psychologist (retired, 1995); 173 Lake Avenue, Sunapee, NH 03782-2618; (H) 603-763-5904, (SH) 603-271-3125, sgottling@comcast.net; March 20, 1934 (Allentown, PA); Allentown HS (Allentown, PA); Wilson College (Chambersburg, PA; BA, 1956); Ohio State University (Columbus, OH; Ph.D., 1990); Sunapee Selectboard; Spaulding Youth Center (board); Lake Sunapee Protective Association (board); At Home In Newbury, New London, Springfield, Sunapee, Sutton and Wilmot (board). PRIORITIES: education issues, environment, healthcare. PERSONAL: competitive tennis, making Nantucket baskets, painting, traveling. COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Croydon, Sunapee

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Linda Gould (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 7 (4TH TERM) Latin teacher (retired, 2000) ; 2 Elder Williams Road, Bedford, NH 03110-5122; (H) 603-4723877, (SH) 603-271-3125, linda.gould@leg.state.nh.us; (Manchester, NH); Divorced, 5 children; Haverhill HS (Haverhill, MA); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BA); NH Right to Life (2009-2017); Bike Walk Alliance of NH (2006-2016). PRIORITIES: life issues, bicycle and pedestrian safety PERSONAL: bicycling, hiking, kayaking, travel, reading.

COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development (ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: Bedford

Amanda L. Gourgue (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 25 (3RD TERM) Evening Planning Consultant; 61 Thompson Mill Road, Lee, NH 03861; (H) 603-397-0505, (SH) 603-271-3529, Amanda.Gourgue@leg.state.nh.us; March 13, 1980; Rochester, NH; Oyster River HS (Durham, NH); Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI; BS, Hotel Management, 2001); Antioch University New England (Keene, NH); Vermont Law School (South Royalton, VT; MBA, and Masters of Environmental Law and Policy, 2013); Lee Conservation Commission (treasurer, 2014-present); Lee Agriculture Commission (member, 2014-present); Lee Democratic Committee (chair, 2014-present) PERSONAL: enjoying anything outdoors, including kayaking, hiking, or just reading in a hammock strung between two trees. COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Barrington, Lee

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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United States Army (retired, 1992); 8 Ministerial Circle, Bedford, NH 03110; (H) 603-472-4637, (SH) 603-271-3565, graham4rep@hotmail.com; May 27, 1949 (Lexington, MA); Married (Jane); Protestant; Lexington HS (Lexington, MA); Boston University (Boston, MA; BA, 1972); Webster University (St. Louis, MO; MA, 1982); School of Advanced Military Studies (Ft. Leavenworth, KS; MMAS, 1985); George Mason University (Fairfax, VA; MA, 1996); United States Army (1972-92); Bedford trustee of the trust funds (1999-2001); American Legion, Bedford NH (Post Commander, 1998-2001); American Legion (NH state commander, 2015-16); Military officers of America Association (NH state president, 2004-06); Veterans of Foreign Wars (post commander, 2001-04); Bedford Men’s Club (member, 1999-present). PRIORITIES: infrastructure, maintenance, and improvements; continue to make headway in the state’s opioid crisis. PERSONAL: skiing, hunting, fishing, reading COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways (Chair) REPRESENTS: Bedford

Chuck Grassie (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 11 (8TH TERM)

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John A. Graham (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 7 (10TH TERM)

146 Brock Street, Rochester, NH 03867-4457; (H) 603-332-8562, (SH) 603-271-3125, Chuck. Grassie@leg.state.nh.us;

COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Rochester Ward 4

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Dennis E. Green (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 13 (4TH TERM) P.O. Box 776, Hampstead, NH 03841; (H) (603)234-0776, (SH) 603-271-3529, Dennis.Green@ leg.state.nh.us; Danvers HS (Danvers, MA); Northern Essex Community College (Haverhill, MA; 1984); Newman Prep (Boston, MA); Crawford Hills Property Owners Assoc. PERSONAL: motorcycling, target shooting, auto restoration. COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Hampstead, Kingston

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Bob Greene (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 37 (2ND TERM) Defense Communications Specialist (retired); 11 Campbello Street, Hudson, NH 03051; (H) 603-880-3929, (SH) 603-271-3184, bob.greene@leg.state.nh.us; August 3, 1960, Chicago, IL; Married (Kathy); Adams-Friendship HS (Adams, WI); Lawrence University (Appleton, WI; B.M., 1963); University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, CO; M.M., 1985); United States Air Force (1987-2007); PRIORITIES: balanced budget, no income or sales tax, reduce regulatory burden on business, right to work. PERSONAL: music performance in community ensembles, reading, writing, running, graphic/web design. COMMITTEES: Legislative Administration (Vice-Chair); Judiciary REPRESENTS: Hudson, Pelham

Jeffrey Greeson (R) GRAFTON COUNTY 16 (1ST TERM) P.O. Box 130, Wentworth, NH 03282; (SH) 603-271-3369, jeffrey.greeson@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Canaan, Dorchester, Ellsworth, Groton, Orange, Rumney, Thornton, Wentworth

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Barbara J. Griffin (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 6 (4TH TERM) Attorney; 84 Merrill Road, Goffstown, NH 03045-2138; (H) 603-497-8286, (SH) 603-271-3310, barbara.griffin@leg.state.nh.us; Northeastern University (Boston, MA; BSBA); Suffolk University Law School (Boston, MA; JD); Boston University (Boston, MA; MSW); Law Clerk to New Hampshire Superior Court Justices (1987-88); NH Certified Guardian ad Litem (1995-present); National Academy for Paralegal Studies (state director, 1996-97); Goffstown Budget Committee (1989-95); Goffstown Board of Selectmen (1995-2007); Goffstown Library (trustee, 1993-2006); Goffstown Planning Board (2008-present, chair since 2013); Piscataquog Land Conservancy (2008-11); Southern NH Regional Planning Commission (1994-present); Goffstown Area Rotary Club (past member and president). COMMITTEES: Election Law (Chair) REPRESENTS: Goffstown

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Gerald Griffin (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 5 (2ND TERM) Certified Public Accountant (retired); P.O. Box 1, Mont Vernon, NH, 03057; (H) 603-6737467, (SH) 603-271-3165, March 10, 1942 (Cambridge, MA); Roman Catholic; Watertown HS (Watertown, MA); Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA; MA, BSBA, 1966); Boston University (Boston, MA; MBA, 1970); United States Air Force (1966-70); Veteran of Foreign Wars (member); American Legion (member). PRIORITIES: financial issues, more jobs for NH. PERSONAL: license plates and their history, antique motorcycles. COMMITTEES: Finance REPRESENTS: Mont Vernon, New Boston

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Mary E. Griffin (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 7 (13TH TERM) Legal Secretary (ret. 1975); 4 Wynridge Road, Windham, NH 03087-1628; (H)603-432-0959, (SH) 603-271-3529; May 16 (Lynn, MA); Roman Catholic; Lynn English H.S. (Lynn, MA); Pierce Secretarial (Boston, MA); Windham Planning Board (member, secretary, 1991-1996); Capital Improvement (Member, sec., 1995-1996); Cable Adv. Bd. (member, 1985-2000); Crimeline of So. NH (vice chm., 1995-1996); NH Senior American Pageant (Queen 1993, State Dir., 1993-1998); WCTV-51 Cable Access Television (host/interviewer, 1986-2004). PRIORITIES: interested in the operation of state government, welfare of the residents of the state. PERSONAL: singing; dancing; host and producer, interviewing candidates for local, state and federal positions on live TV; broadcasting; town government; volunteerism in Rockingham County. COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Windham

Willis Griffith (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 18 (2ND TERM) 85 Morgan Street, Manchester, NH 03012; 603-236-2691, (SH) 603-271-3529, willis.griffith@leg. state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 11

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Fenton Groen (R) STRAFFORD COUNTY 23 (1ST TERM) 75 Chapman Drive, Rochester, NH 03839; (H) 603-817-9352, (SH) 271-3310, fentonrown@ gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Rochester Wards 2, 3

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Gaby Grossman (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 18 (2ND TERM) 31 Winter Street, Exeter, NH 03833; (H) 603-418-4685, (SH) 603-271-3589, gaby.grossman@leg. state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law REPRESENTS: Exeter

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Jaci Grote (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 24 (2ND TERM) 1245 Washington Rd., Rye, NH 03870; (H) 603-379-2007, (SH) 603-271-3065, jaci.grote@leg. state.nh.us; UMASS-Amherst (Amherst, MA; BS, Chemistry, 1977); New Hampshire College (Manchester, NH; MBA, 1990); Rye Planning Board (2007-12); Rye Conservation Commission (2013-present); Rye Budget Committee (chair, 2014-present). COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: New Castle, Rye

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR FOR Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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3 Paige Hill Road, Goffstown, NH 03045; (H) 603-497-2775, (SH) 603-271-3125, Michael. Gunski@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Goffstown

Joseph A. Guthrie (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 13 (5TH TERM)

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Michael Gunski (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 6 (2ND TERM)

AT&T (Lucent) Supervisor (retired, 1989); 15 Madison Drive, Hampstead, NH 03841-2246; (H) 603-489-1228, (SH) 603-271-3125, Joseph.Guthrie@leg.state.nh.us; November 10, 1929; Lawrence, MA; Johnson HS (North Andover, MA); Lowell Tech (Lowell, MA); Selectman, North Andover, MA and Hampstead, NH (member/chair); School Committee, North Andover, MA and Hampstead, NH (member/chair); 100 club (2013-14); Lions Club (2012-14); PRIORITIES: elderly services. PERSONAL: politics. COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Hampstead, Kingston

Mary A. Hakken-Phillips (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 12 (1ST TERM) 79 Lebanon Street, Hanover, NH 03755l; (SH) 603-271-3529, mhp4nhrep@gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Hanover, Lyme

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Bonnie Ham (R) GRAFTON COUNTY 5 (9TH TERM) Business owner, 796 Daniel Webster Highway, North Woodstock, NH 03262; (H) 603) 3348740, (O) 603-348-7408, (SH) 603-271-3369; October 5, 1947 (Woodstock, NH); Single, 2 children; Episcopal; Lin-Wood HS (Lincoln, NH); Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH; Bachelor of Education, 1969; MBA, 1982); Woodstock Board of Selectmen (1974-1992); LinWood School Budget Committee (1986-2020). PRIORITIES: positive business environment that enables business to prosper, provide a good service, and keep employees employed; encourage and enable schools to provide an excellent educational experience; enable municipalities to provide their community with excellent services with minimal, but necessary, regulations; avoid taxation as the answer. PERSONAL: antiques, travel, advocacy for long-term care residents, constituent services. COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Lincoln, Livermore, Waterville Valley, Woodstock

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes Joan L. Hamblet (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 31 (1ST TERM) Retired; 447 Colonial Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4706; (H) 603-205-4925, (SH) 603-2713310, jhamblet4@gmail.com; May 31, 1949 (Boston, MA); Divorced, 2 children; Western Hills HS (Cincinnati, OH); Baldwin-Wallace College (Berea, OH; BS, 1971); Moderator, Portsmouth Ward 3 (2018-21). PRIORITIES: renewable energy, child welfare, immigrants’ rights, civil rights, human rights, quality and affordable healthcare. PERSONAL: gardening, birding, hiking, music.

COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Greenland, Newington, North Hampton, Portsmouth Ward 3

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Heidi Hamer (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 17 (2ND TERM) State Legislator; 221 Sylvester Street, Manchester, NH 03102; (H) 603-625-4895, (SH) 603-2713320, heidi.hamer@leg.state.nh.us; September 21, 1959 (Manchester, NH); Married (Gary), 1 adult son; Ward Clerk (Ward 10, Manchester, NH). PRIORITIES: modernizing state elections, protecting voting rights, supporting public education, supporting affordable housing, increasing the minimum wage.

COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 10

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Attorney (NH & MA); 18 Hilltop Road, Plaistow, NH 03865; (H) 603-382-8067, (SH) 603-2713125, Robert.Harb@leg.state.nh.us; July 23, 1950 (Haverhill, MA); Roman Catholic; Lawrence Central Catholic HS (Lawrence, MA); University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN; BA, 1972); Boston University (Boston, MA; LLM, 1975; Masters in Taxation, 1976); Plaistow, NH Town Moderator; St. Luke the Evangelist Parish Pastoral Council (president); Holy Angels Church, Plaistow, NH (Eucharistic minister, lecturer and alter server); Plaistow YMCA (board of directors); Haverhill, MA, and Plaistow, NH Exchange Clubs (member); New England Morgan Horse Association, Inc.; Granite State Morgan Horse Society, Inc. (past president). PRIORITIES: child abuse prevention, opioid crisis. PERSONAL: karate (6th Degree Black belt and karate instructor in Shotokan Karate), equestrian. COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Atkinson, Plaistow

Tina Harley (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 20 (1ST TERM)

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Robert D. Harb (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 14 (2ND TERM)

38 River Street, Seabrook, NH 03874; (SH) 603-271-3529, tina.harley@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Hampton Falls, Seabrook

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Michael D. Harrington (R) STRAFFORD COUNTY 3 (6TH TERM) Engineer (retired); 82 Garland Road, Strafford, NH 03884; (H) 603-942-8691, (SH) 603-271-8691, harringt@metrocast.net; Married (Linda), 2 children; University of Lowell (Lowell, MA; BS in Nuclear Engineering). PRIORITIES: control energy prices; control taxes (no new taxes) by controlling spending; reduce restrictions on freedom, where possible. PERSONAL: hiking, mountain climbing, scuba diving, target shooting, hunting, fishing, travel. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy (ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: New Durham, Strafford

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave FOR Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices EXCUSED Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Linda Harriott-Gathright (D) HILLSBOROUGH 36 (2ND TERM) Telecommunications (retired); 28 Marian Lane, Nashua, NH 03062; 603-880-4537, (SH) 603271-3529, linda.HarriottGathright@leg.state.nh.us; February 12, 1950; Single; Baptist; West Philadelphia HS (Philadelphia, PA); Daniel Webster College (Nashua, NH; AS, 1986; BS, 1987); Nashua Board of Aldermen (2018-present); Finance Committee (clerk); Board of Health; Nashua Housing Authority. PRIORITIES: property tax relief, criminal justice reform, affordable healthcare, gun sense laws, excellent schools and state funding, affordable housing and pay. PERSONAL: family time, singing, dancing, reading, movies, house gatherings with friends. COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 9

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Cathryn A. Harvey (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 1 (3RD TERM) Music teacher (retired, 2016); 50 South Forestview Drive, P.O. Box 414, Spofford, NH 03462; (H) 603-363-4424, (SH) 603-271-3125, cathryn.harvey@leg.state.nh.us; New Castle, PA; Married (Michael), 4 children; New Castle Senior HS (New Castle, PA); Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Indiana, PA; Music Education, 1972); University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA; M. Education, 1975); Chesterfield School Board; Chesterfield Library (trustee); Chesterfield Public School Foundation; Delta Kappa Gamma; Chesterfield Budget Committee; Cheshire County Executive Committee; Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA); Keene Pops Choir; Federated Church of Marlborough (organist and choir director). PRIORITIES: conservation of New Hampshire outdoors. PERSONAL: quilting (past member of the League of NH Craftsmen), gardening, music. COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Chesterfield, Hinsdale, Walpole, Westmoreland

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices FOR EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Juliet Harvey-Bolia (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 4 (1ST TERM) 66 Dunlop Drive, Tilton, NH 03276; (SH) 603-271-3125, juliet.harveybolia@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Sanbornton and Tilton

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Business Home Finishers, owner; Auto Dealership, business mgr. (retired); 79 Promenade Street, Gorham, NH 03581-1600; (H) 603-466-9491, (SH) 603-271-3165, hatchbill@hotmail.com; May 15, 1949 (Cambridge, NY); Congregational Church; Cambridge Central HS (Cambridge, NY); Albany State College (Albany, NY; BS); Hudson Valley (Troy, NY; AD); United States Air Force (1969-73); Budget Committee (Member, 2006-present); Rotary (past president); Gorham Congregational Church (deacon). COMMITTEES: Finance REPRESENTS: Bean’s Grant, Bean’s Purchase, Chandler’s Purchase, Crawford’s Purchase, Cutt’s Grant, Gorham, Green’s Grant, Hadley’s Purchase, Low & Burbank’s Grant, Martin’s Location, Pinkham Grant, Sargent’s Purchase, Shelburne, Success, Thompson & Meserve’s Purchase

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Peter T. Hayward (R) STRAFFORD COUNTY 1 (2ND TERM)

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William A. Hatch (D) COOS COUNTY 6 (8TH TERM)

4 Gold Street, Milton, NH 03851; (H) 603-755-2901, (SH) 603-271-3310, peter.hayward@leg. state.nh.us; Married, 2 children; Northeastern University (Boston, MA; B.S., Geology); United States Army (28 yrs., ret.); Milton Planning Board. COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Middleton, Milton

Robert V. Healey (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 21 (1ST TERM) Retired; 68 Back River Road, Merrimack, NH 03054; (H) 603-424-1753, (SH) 603-271-3125, rvhealey@aol.com; June 18, 1962 (France); Married (Barbara), 1 child; Roman Catholic; New Bedford HS (New Bedford, MA); Southeastern Massachusetts University, FDBA; UMASS Dartmouth (Dartmouth, MA). PRIORITIES: environmental issues, veterans’ issues. PERSONAL: golf. COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Merrimack

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Mary Heath (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 14 (5TH TERM) Educator (retired, 2012); 76 Island Pond Road, Manchester, NH 03109-4806; (H) 603-6220895, (SH) 603-271-3165, mary.heath@leg.state.nh.us; November 29, 1945 (Leominster, MA); Married, 2 children; Roman Catholic; St. Joseph HS for Girls (Manchester, NH); Notre Dame College (Manchester, NH; 1969); Rivier College (Nashua, NH; MEd, SPED); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; MEd, CAGS); Hellenic American University (trustee, 20112015); Deputy Commissioner, NH Dept. of Education (2004-09); Breakthrough Manchester (board member, 2014-2016); ASCD (1980-2014). PRIORITIES: education, women’s health. PERSONAL: family, reading, traveling. COMMITTEES: Finance REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 7

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Christopher J. Herbert (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 43 (4TH TERM) Owner, Tire Store Franchise (retired); 181 Eastern Avenue, Manchester, NH 03104; (H) 603867-4711, (SH) 603-271-3369, Chris.Herbert@leg.state.nh.us; July 11, 1949; Married (Julie), 2 children; Greek Orthodox and Congregational; York HS (Yorktown, VA); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BA, English Literature); Manchester School Committee (7 terms); Manchester Board of Alderman (Ward 4). PRIORITIES: energy policy, minimum wage, infrastructure, transportation, universal healthcare. PERSONAL: “The Chris Herbert Show,” Manchester Public Television, macroeconomics, public policy, politics. COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Manchester Wards 4, 5, 6, 7

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Gregory Hill (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 3 (5TH TERM) 1 Knowles Farm Road, Northfield, NH 03276; (H) 603-286-7329, (SH) 603-271-3529, greghillnh@gmail.com.

COMMITTEES: Legislative Administration (Chair); Transportation REPRESENTS: Franklin Ward 3, Northfield

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3 Woldridge Lane, East Kingston, NH 03827; (H) 603-921-6417, (SH) 603-271-3334, deborah. hobson@leg.state.nh.us; Exeter Region Cooperative School Board; Republican State Committee; East Kingston Public Library (alternate trustee). COMMITTEES: Education REPRESENTS: East Kingston, Kensington, Newton, South Hampton

Susan Homola (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 27 (1ST TERM)

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Deborah L. Hobson (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 35 (2ND TERM)

P.O. Box 129, Hollis, NH 03049; (H) 603-552-9853, (SH) 603-271-3125, susan.homola@leg.state. nh.us

COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Hollis

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Gary S. Hopper (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 2 (9TH TERM) Retired; 107 Buxton School Road, Weare, NH 03821; (H) 603-529-7728, (SH) 603-271-3529, gary. hopper@leg.state.nh.us; January 5, 1957 (Medford, MA); Married (Brenda), 2 children; Christian. PRIORITIES: restore liberty. PERSONAL: history. COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Deering, Weare

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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James F. Horgan (R) STRAFFORD COUNTY 2 (3RD TERM) Home Depot, Rochester, NH (Flooring Dep. Supervisor); 1255 Meaderboro Road, Farmington, NH 03835-4222; (H) 603-859-3929, (SH) 603-271-3125, James.Horgan@leg.state.nh.us; March 1, 1954 (Boston, MA); Roman Catholic; Holbrook HS (Holbrook, MA); United States NavyRMCM (22 yrs., retired); Farmington Board of Selectmen (member); Goodwin Library (trustee). PRIORITIES: economic development; reduce fraud, waste and abuse. PERSONAL: woodworking, yard work.

COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Farmington

Timothy O. Horrigan (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 6 (7TH TERM) Writer/Consultant; 7-A Faculty Road, Durham 03824; (H) 603-868-3342, (C) 603-969-3823, (SH) 603-271-3184, timothyhorrigan@icloud.com; October 3, 1956; (South Bend, IN); Single; Christian; Northfield Mount Hermon (Gil, MA; 1975); Columbia University (NY, NY; BA; 1979; MA, 1982); University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA; MBA, 1984). PRIORITIES: preserving our democracy and the rule of law.

COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: Durham, Madbury

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Greg Hough (R) BELKNKAP COUNTY 3 (1ST TERM) 169 Highland St., Laconia, NH 03246; (SH) 603-271-3125

COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Laconia Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Building contractor; 311 Stockbridge Corner Road, Alton, NH 03809-5241; (H) 603-8754115, (SH) 603-271-3125, brhowardjr@yahoo.com; September 12, 1953 (Exeter, NH); Married (Barbara), 4 children; Timberlane Regional HS (Plaistow, NH); Alton Planning Board (2013-present); Boy Scouts of America (unit commissioner, 2007-present). COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: Alton, Barnstead, Gilmanton

John B. Hunt (R) CHESHIRE COUNTY 11 (18TH TERM)

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Raymond Howard, Jr. (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 8 (4TH TERM)

Self-employed; 165 Sunridge Road, Rindge, NH 03461; (H) 603-899-6000, (O) 603-3451129, (SH) 603-271-3369, jbhunt@prodigy.net; November 13, 1956 (Pittsburgh, PA); Married (Lynda), 5 children, 9 grandchildren; Episcopalian; Deerfield Academy (Deerfield, MA, 1975); Boston University (Boston, MA; BS, Education with a teacher certificate, 1979); Rindge Budget Committee (1985-1994); Rindge Trustee of Trust Funds (1988-91); Rindge Historical Society (treasurer, 1985-present); Ingalls Library 1894 Association (treasurer, 2016-present). PRIORITIES: less government, lower taxes, choices in education. PERSONAL: sailing, disc golf, cross-country skiing, walking 10,000 steps at least every other day. COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Chair) REPRESENTS: Fitzwilliam, Rindge

Stephanie Hyland (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 38 (1ST TERM) 122 Poor Farm Road, Francestown, NH, 03043; (SH) 603-271-3125, stephanie.hyland@leg.state. nh.us COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Antrim, Bennington, Francestown, Greenfield, Greenville, Hancock, Hillsborough, Lyndeborough, Wilton, Windsor

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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William J. Infantine (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 13 (8TH TERM) Insurance Agent; 89 Windward Lane, Manchester, NH 03104; (H) 603-622-3325, (O) 603-6470800, (SH) 603-271-3125, Repinfantine@gmail.com; December, 14, 1963 (Buffalo, NY); Roman Catholic; Milford Area Senior HS (Milford, NH); Saint Michael’s College (Colchester, VT; BS, 1986); Associated Builders and Contractors (board member, 1994-2006); Manchester Home Builders Association (board member, 1998-present); Manchester Boys & Girls Club (board of directors, 2002-08). PRIORITIES: clean and safe environment, no income or sales taxes, support businesses in New Hampshire. PERSONAL: skiing, boating, coin collecting, golf. COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (Chair) REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 6

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Martin L. Jack (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 36 (4TH TERM) 83 Cadogan Way, Nashua, NH 03062; (H) 603-318-0457, (SH) 603-271-3565, martin.jack@leg. state.nh.us.

COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 9

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

John C. Janigian (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 8 (3RD TERM) Real Estate and Property Management; 25 Liberty Street, Salem, NH 03079; (H) 603-770-8230, (SH) 603-271-3529, John.Janigian@leg.state.nh.us; May 11, 1958 (Newton, MA); Married (Mary Ann), 3 children; Goffstown HS (Goffstown, NH); Tufts University (Medford, MA; BS, Chemistry, 1980); Boston University (Boston, MA; MS, Computer Science, 1985); Rockingham County Executive Committee (2020-present) PRIORITIES: maintain the New Hampshire Advantage (no income or sales tax); help small business thrive; reduce healthcare costs. PERSONAL: growing fruit trees, gardening, fishing, skiing, hiking. COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Salem

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Journalist, Medical and Legal Interpreter (First Amendment Law, Certificate of Completion); 134 Calef Road, Manchester, NH 03103; (H) 603-645-5290, (SH) 603-271-3065, jean.jeudy@leg.state. nh.us; July 20, 1958 (Jeremie, Haiti); Married (Elvire), 2 children; Free Mason; Philadelphie HS (Port-au-Prince, Haiti); Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI; training courses, 2003); Award and Knowledge and Community Activist at Large; Good Samaritan Award 2002 Pastoral Counseling Services; Host of TV Palmiste; United Way (Board Member). PRIORITIES: education, healthcare, safety. PERSONAL: reading, writing, family time. COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 3

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Dawn M. Johnson (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 3 (1ST TERM)

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Jean L. Jeudy (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 10 (9TH TERM)

199 Country Club Road, Laconia, NH 03246; (SH) 603-271-3369, dawnjohnsoninthehouse@ gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Laconia Wards, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Thomas L. Kaczynski, Jr. (R) STRAFFORD COUNTY 22 (3RD TERM) Live Poultry Dealer; 112 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH 03868-5713; (H) 603-332-7310, (SH) 603-271-3565, hampoul@metrocast.net; June 29, 1955 (New Haven, CT); Married (Deborah), 1 child; Roman Catholic; East Haven HS (East Haven, CT); PRIORITIES: lower taxes, less regulation, more freedom. PERSONAL: motorcycle riding, classic cars. COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Rochester Ward 1, 6

Former Representative —ß No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Phyllis M. Katsakiores (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 6 (18TH TERM) Retired; 1 Bradford Street, Derry, NH 03038-4258; (H) 603-434-9587, (SH) 603-271-3529, pkatsakiores@comcast.net; September 22, 1934; Wakefield, MA; Widowed, 3 children; Roman Catholic; Saugus HS (Saugus, MA); Malden Business School (Malden, MA).Derry Town Council (12 yrs.); Eucharistic Minister (St. Thomas, Derry); Rockingham County Executive Board. PERSONAL: cooking, grandchildren, travel.

COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Derry

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase NO VOTE Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Diane Kelley (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 25 (1ST TERM) 55 Hadley Highway, Temple, NH 03084; (H) 603-484-1377, (SH) 603-271-3184, imleight@ yahoo.com

COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: New Ipswich, Sharon, Temple

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Eamon Kelley (D) COOS COUNTY 3 (1ST TERM) P.O. Box 264, Berlin, NH 03570; (H) 603-653-5539, (SH) 603-271-3125, eamon@kelleyforberlin. org

COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Berlin

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Niki Kelsey (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 7 (1ST TERM) 7 Barrington Drive, Bedford, NH 03110; (H) 603-316-8474, (SH) 603-271-3589, Nikikelsey@ yahoo.com

COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Bedford

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Margaret Anne Kennedy (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 7 (1ST TERM) 5 Poverty Plains Road, Warner, NH 03278; (H) 603-456-2975, (SH) 603-271-3125, makennedy78711@gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Warner, Webster

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Cam E. Kenney (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 6 (2ND TERM) Server; P.O. Box 26, Durham, NH 03824; (H) 508-677-5141, (SH) 603-271-3184, cam.e.kenney@ gmail.com; January 29, 1996; Single; University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH). PRIORITIES: legalization of cannabis, housing, reproductive justice. COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: Durham, Madbury

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Aboul B. Khan (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 20 (4TH TERM) 3 Green Leaf Drive, Seabrook, NH 03874; (H) 603-474-1496, (SH) 603-271-3125, aboul.khan@ leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Hampton Falls and Seabrook

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Ben Kilanski (R) CHESHIRE COUNTY 13 (1ST TERM) 60 Mechanic Street, Winchester, NH 03470; (O) 603-271-3565, benkilanski@yahoo.com

COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Winchester

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Mary Ann Kimball (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 6 (1ST TERM) 15 Manchester Avenue, Apt. #2, Derry, NH 03038; Maryann_Kimball@yahoo.com

COMMITTEES: No committee assignment REPRESENTS: Derry

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Bill King (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 23 (1ST TERM) 344 Elm Street, Unit #5, Milford, NH 03055; (H) 603-490-1810, (SH) 603-271-3589, king4nh@ gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Milford

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Mark R. King (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 33 (3RD TERM) Library Assistant; 3 Lovewell Street, Nashua, NH 03060; (H) 603-998-2400, (SH) 603-271-3125, nhprogressive@zoho.com; April 25, 1962 (Pittsfield, MA); Life Partner (Tanya Prather); Pittsfield HS (Pittsfield, MA); National Labor College (Silver Springs, MD; BA, Labor Studies, 2012); George Mason University (Arlington, VA; Masters, Organizational Development and Knowledge Management). PRIORITIES: support working families; end the downshifting of costs to our municipalities, which effects property owners and renters; paid family medical leave insurance is important in making our state attractive to young people, who will in turn attract employers; commuter rail; affordable secondary education, which is essential to keeping Granite State youth in NH; remove the caps on net metering. PERSONAL: hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, target shooting, reading, writing. COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 6

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR FOR FOR

Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR Sales tax on electronic devices Minimum wage increase FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Derek MacMillen Kittredge (R) STRAFFORD COUNTY 12 (2ND TERM) Technical Writer & Poet; 4 Tampa Drive, Unit D6, Rochester, NH 03867; (C) 603-534-4243, (SH) 603271-3125, mac.kittredge@leg.state.nh.us; February 12, 1940 (Chicago, IL); Divorced; Arlington HS (Arlington, MA); Northeastern University (Boston, MA; Chemical Engineering, 1958-63); United States Air Force (1964-1970; sergeant, honorable discharge); Rochester City Council (2013); Justice of the Peace; Rochester Board of Selectmen (Ward 5, 2016-22); American Legion; Poetry Society of NH; NEA; Rochester Historical Society; Rochester Regional Republican Committee (chair). PRIORITIES: preservation of constitutional liberties; lower business taxes; reduce government spending, regulations and needless licensing; right to work; promoting educational choice by parents where the dollars follow the students and not the opposite; make NH future friendly. PERSONAL: hiking, reading, writing and performing my poetry, public service. COMMITTEES: Fish & Game Committee REPRESENTS: Rochester Ward 5

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission NO VOTE Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts nhbluebook.com • 77

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Patricia S. Klee (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 30 (3RD TERM) Computer System Analyst (retired, 2005); 9 Maywood Drive, Nashua, NH 03064; (H) 603-9660979, (O) 603-271-3125, Patricia.Klee@leg.state.nh.us; November 25, 1960 (Holyoke, MA); Married (Richard DaSilva); Roman Catholic; Chicopee Comprehensive HS (Chicopee, MA); Franklin Pierce College (Nashua, NH); Nashua Board of Alderman (Ward 3). PRIORITIES: focus on ways to help citizens in Nashua by focusing on ways to provide property tax relief for our citizens; veterans’ needs; better access to healthcare for all citizens; rail; net-metering. COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 3

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Nicole Klein Knight (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 11 (2ND TERM) 54 Ashland Street, Apt. 2, Manchester, NH 03104; (H) 603-380-8074, (O) 603-271-3529, nicole. kleinknight@leg.state.nh.us; January 9, 1988 (Cambridge, MA); Married; York HS (York, ME); California College of Arts (San Francisco, CA; 2011). PRIORITIES: mental health; women’s health. COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 4

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR

Mandatory paid leave

AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR

FOR

Establishing an independent redistricting commission

FOR

Minimum wage Increase

Expanding Eligibility to Receive Unemployment Benefits

John F. Klose (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 21 (5TH TERM) Police Officer (Town of Bedford, retired); 9 A Street, P.O. Box 519, Epsom, NH 03234-0519; (H) 603-494-1000, (SH) 603-271-3125, john.klose@leg.state.nh.us; February 5, 1942 (Lawrence, MA); Widowed, 4 children; Haverhill HS (Haverhill, MA); United States Marine Corps. PRIORITIES: fish and game issues PERSONAL: hunting and fishing. COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources (ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: Epsom, Pittsfield

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Orthopedic Surgeon; 30 Clancy Road, Freedom, NH 03836; (C) 617-448-7557, (SH) 603271-3589, jerry.knirk@leg.state.nh.us; May 17, 1952 (Monroe, MI); Married (Cam Spence), 3 children; Lutheran; Monroe HS (Monroe, MI); Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI; BS, Chemical Engineering, 1974); Harvard Medical School (Boston, MA; M.D., 1978); Green Mountain Conservation Group (chair); NH Therapeutic Cannabis Medical Oversight Board (2020); NH State Health Assessment/State Health Improvement Plan Advisory Council (2020). PRIORITIES: universal accessible healthcare, environmental protection, CBS regulation. PERSONAL: hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, Nordic/alpine skiing, running. COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Albany, Freedom, Madison, Tamworth

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Jim Kofalt (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 4 (1ST TERM)

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Jerry I. Knirk (D) CARROLL COUNTY 3 (3RD TERM)

Consultant; 46 Celts Way, Wilton, NH 03086; (H) 603-769-2130, (SH) 603-271-3589, staterep@ jimkofalt.com; October 16, 1966 (Bad Kreuznach, Germany); Married; Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District School Board (2020-present). PRIORITIES: tax relief, economic freedom, quality education, election integrity. COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Francestown, Greenville, Lyndeborough, Wilton

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Tony Labranche (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 22 (1ST TERM) 63 Merrimack Road, Amherst, NH 03031; (SH) 603-271-3529

COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Amherst

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Rick M. Ladd (R) GRAFTON COUNTY 4 (7TH TERM) School Principal (retired, 2002); P.O. Box 67, Haverhill, NH 03765-0067; (H) 603-989-3268, (SH) 603-271-3334, rick.ladd@leg.state.nh.us; July 15, 1945 (Niagara Falls, NY); Married, 3 children; Presbyterian; Vermont Academy (Saxtons River, VT); University of Maine (Orono, ME; BA, History, 1967); University of Southern Maine (Gorham, ME; MS, 1974); US Army Artillery (1st Lt., Vietnam, 1967-70; U.S. Army Air Medal for Valor); Maine Army Natl. Guard (1970-1974); Haverhill Select Board. (8 years, member and chair); Haverhill Planning Board (member and chair, 6 years); Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5245 (North Haverhill, NH); Precinct of Haverhill Corner (commissioner and chair, 2008-present); Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH (corporate member). PRIORITIES: support NH advantage through quality education and workforce; no unfunded mandates to municipal governments; address issues in a bipartisan, moderate manner. PERSONAL: canoeing, hiking, travel, visiting historical landmarks. COMMITTEES: Education (Chair) REPRESENTS: Haverhill

Larry L. Laflamme (D) COOS COUNTY 3 (3RD TERM) 474 Second Avenue, Berlin, NH 03570-1135; (H) 603-723-3949, (SH) 603-271-3125, larry. laflamme@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: Berlin

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Connie Lane (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 12 (2ND TERM) Attorney (Legal Aid Attorney, 10 yrs.); 34-1 Cabernet Drive, Concord, NH 03301; (SH) 603271-3310, connie.lane@leg.state.nh.us; CATCH Neighborhood Housing (founder); Legal Advice and Referral Center (founding executive director); NH Finance Authority (board member); Red River Theatre (board of trustees, 2 yrs. as chair); Concord Trust for the Enhancement of Public Education (secretary of the board).

COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Concord Ward 2

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Senior IT Manager Northeast, Nortrax (FDBA: John Deere Company); 140 Upper Smith Road, Sanbornton, NH 03269; (C) 603-566-9802, (SH) 603-271-3125, tlang@thelangs.us; February 29, 1964 (Englewood, NJ); Single, 4 children; Roman Catholic; Diamond HS (Anchorage, AK); Western Governors University (Salt Lake City, UT; Information Technology); Sanbornton Town Moderator (2010-present); School Budget Committee (2008-10); School Board (2010-16). PRIORITIES: reasonable, fiscally responsible, clean energy reform; freeze business taxes due to pandemic’s effect on the economy, including employment; hold/reduce state spending due to pandemic’s effect on the economy, including employment. PERSONAL: Civil Air Patrol, legislative squadron commander; 2021 NH Retail Association “Legislator of the Year.” COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources (Chair) REPRESENTS: Sanbornton and Tilton

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave FOR NO VOTE Sales tax on electronic devices EXCUSED Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Diane M. Langley (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 8 (2ND TERM)

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Timothy P. "Tim" Lang, Sr. (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 4 (3RD TERM)

330 Day Street, Manchester, NH 03104; (H) 603-669-3626, (SH) 603-271-3184, diane.langley@ leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 1

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave NO VOTE Establishing an independent redistricting commission Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Thomas E. Lanzara (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 28 (1ST TERM) 340 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03063; (SH) 603-271-3065, tomlanzara@gmail.com;

COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 1

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Richard Lascelles (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 20 (3RD TERM) Computer Industry Corporate Trainer; Adjunct faculty, Community and Career College; Substitute Teacher, Campbell HS (Litchfield, NH); 236 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litchfield, NH 03052; (H) 603-325-5523, (SH) 603-271-3125, richard.lascelles@leg.state.nh.us; October 15,1948 (Canton, IL); Protestant; Easton HS (Easton, IL); University of New Haven (New Haven, CT; B.S., 1979); United States Navy Submarine Service (10 yrs.); Litchfield School Board (1994-2003). PRIORITIES: veterans’ affairs, fish and game, agriculture. PERSONAL: ATV, Inc. COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Litchfield

Stacie-Marie Laughton (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 31 (1ST TERM) 80 Elm Street, Apt. #1, Nashua, NH 03060; 603-275-0472, (SH) 603-271-3529, laughton2012@ gmail.com

COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 4

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

Erica Layon (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 6 (1ST TERM) Financial Analyst; P.O. Box 1557; Derry, NH 03038; (O) 603-479-9595, (SH) 603-271-3334, EricaForDerry@gmail.com; Married; Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA; Economics, 2001). PRIORITIES: education, reducing the tax burden. PERSONAL: skydiving. COMMITTEES: Education REPRESENTS: Derry

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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John Leavitt (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 24 (2ND TERM) Small business owner; P.O. Box 15278, Hooksett, NH 03106; (SH) 603-271-3529, johnaleavitt@outlook.com; February 5, 1962 (Manchester, NH); non-denominational; Memorial HS (Manchester, NH); United States Army (Unit Supply Specialist, 1982-88). PRIORITIES: veterans’ affairs.

COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Hooksett

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Peter R. Leishman (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 24 (11TH TERM) Owner, Milford-Bennington Railroad Co. Inc.; 39 Birch Road, Peterborough, NH 03458-1900; (H) 924-0004, (O) 603-365-0621, (SH) 603-271-3165, prleishman@aol.com; October 3, 1957 (Weymouth, MA); Partner (Cheryl Seifert), 2 children; Episcopal; Milford Area HS (Milford, NH); Unity College (Unity, ME; AA, 1979); Peterborough Zoning Board (member, 6 yrs.); Milford Board of Selectmen,(member, 14yrs.); Peterborough Lions Club, (member, 6 yrs.); Peterborough Players (board member, 4 yrs.). PRIORITIES: supportable, balanced budget. PERSONAL: hiking, skiing, foreign travel, biking. COMMITTEES: Finance REPRESENTS: Peterborough

Alicia Lekas (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 37 (2ND TERM) Teacher (retired); 30 Barretts Hill Road, Hudson, NH 03051; (H) 603-881-8960, (SH) 603-2713334, rep.alicia.lekas@gmail.com; Married (Tony), 3 children; Christian; West Geauga HS (Chesterland, OH); Rivier College (Nashua, NH; BA, Mathematics, 1994); Women’s Defense League of New Hampshire (founder, member). PRIORITIES: educational opportunities, lower taxes and spending, right to work, fewer regulations, liberty. PERSONAL: teaching homeschool math; jewelry making; art; music; dance; reading; gaming; gardening; being a good wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. COMMITTEES: Education REPRESENTS: Hudson, Pelham

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Tony Lekas (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 37 (2ND TERM) 30 Barretts Hill Road, Hudson, NH 03051; (H) 603-305-5726, (SH) 603-271-3065, rep.ton. lekas@gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Hudson, Pelham

Cassandra Levesque (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 4 (2ND TERM) 204 Emerald Drive, Barrington, NH; (SH) 603-271-3589, cassandra.levesque@leg.state.nh.us; Dover HS (Dover, NH); Southern NH University (Manchester, NH; Political Science).

COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law REPRESENTS: Barrington

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

John Lewicke (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 26 (2ND TERM) Electrical/systems engineer (retired); 926 Starch Mill Road, Mason, NH 03048; (H) 603-8782610, (SH) 603-271-3589, Lewicke@yahoo.com; November 11, 1947 (Uxbridge, MA); 2 children; Keith Academy (Lowell, MA); United States Army (1966-68); Mascenic School District (clerk); Granite State Taxpayers (board member). PRIORITIES: protecting individual rights. PERSONAL: building things (machines, etc.), technology.

COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law REPRESENTS: Brookline, Mason

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Educator; 28 School Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452; (H) 603-532-8556, (SH) 603-831-3661, douglas. ley@leg.state.nh.us; July 3, 1958 (Oceanside, NY); Married (Mary), 2 children; Newtown HS (Newtown, CT); Gettysburg College (Gettysburg, PA; BA, History, 1980); University of Wisconsin (Madison, WI; Ph.D. History, 1990); AFT-NH (president). PRIORITIES: protecting and enhancing public education, protecting workers’ rights, affordable housing. PERSONAL: travel, collecting music, craft beer, Red Sox and Bruins fan. COMMITTEES: Education, Legislative Administration REPRESENTS: Dublin, Harrisville, Jaffrey, Roxbury

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Melissa A. Litchfield (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 11 (1ST TERM)

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Douglas A. Ley (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 9 (5TH TERM)

Former Senior Underwriter for Individual and Group Disability and Life Insurance; 46 Eleanor’s Way, Brentwood, NH 03833; (H) 603-734-2631, (O) 603-731-1047, (SH) 603-271-3589, melissa. litchfield@leg.state.nh.us; May 29, 1971 (Worcester, MA); Married (Bradley), 4 children; Christian; West Boylston Jr/Sr HS (West Boylston, MA); Assumption University (Worcester, MA; BA, Accounting, 1993); Southern NH University (Manchester, NH); Brentwood Schoolboard (2013-present; chair, 2015-present); Exeter Regional Cooperative Schoolboard (2016-present); SAU 16 Joint Board (2013-present); Brentwood Municipal Budget Committee (school board rep., 2018-present). PRIORITIES: protect our rights of freedom of speech; defend our Second Amendment rights; balanced budget; no new income or sales tax; defend children’s rights to an adequate education; election integrity; opening up the economy and our schools. PERSONAL: photography, softball, ice skating, family time, day trips/outings, movies, volunteering, politics. COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law REPRESENTS: Brentwood

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote Richard H. Littlefield (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 3 (1ST TERM) 29 Merrimack Street, Unit #1, Laconia, NH 03246; (H) 603-366-8568, littlefieldfornh@outlook. com; May 16, 1986 (Laconia, NH); Married (Angela), 3 children; Roman Catholic; Laconia HS (Laconia, NH). PRIORITIES: property tax relief, low taxes, school choice. PERSONAL: hiking, swimming, NASCAR, collecting sports cards, playing with my children.

COMMITTEES: No committee assignment REPRESENTS: Laconia Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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Patrick T. Long (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 10 (8TH TERM) Ironworker (retired); 112 Hollis Street, Manchester, NH 03101-1234; (H) 603-668-1037, (SH) 603-271-3589, long55@comcast.net; Manchester, NH; West High School (Manchester, NH); Manchester Planning Board; Manchester Board of School Committee. PERSONAL: volunteerism. COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 3

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Tom Loughman (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 21 (2ND TERM) Educator; 12 Maplewood Drive, Hampton, NH 03842; (H) 781-248-0600, (SH) 603-271-3529, tom.loughman@leg.state.nh.us; Keene State College (Keene, NH; BS, Management); UMUC (Masters, Business Administration); Harvard Kennedy School (executive education); Faculty, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Center for Executive and Continuing Professional Education; National Safety Council (trustee). PRIORITIES: support the mission to end the opioid epidemic in America.

COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Hampton

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave NO VOTE Establishing an independent redistricting commission Minimum wage increase NO VOTE Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

David C. Love (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 6 (2ND TERM) 4 Maple Street, Unit #3, Derry, NH 03038; (H) 603-275-9851, (SH) 603-271-3125, davidlove4rep@gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: Derry

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Chiropractor; 21 King John Drive, Londonderry, 03053; (H) 603-432-3499, (O) 603-432-1800, (SH) 603-271-3529, Qtipnh@aol.com; February 4, 1952 (Lowell, MA); Married (Robin), 3 children; Protestant; Chelmsford HS (Chelmsford, MA); Palmer College (Davenport, IA; 1974). PRIORITIES: opioid reduction legislation, veterans’ healthcare. PERSONAL: golf, sailing. COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: Londonderry

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

David Luneau (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 10 (4TH TERM)

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David C. Lundgren (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 5 (6TH TERM)

Engineer; 211 Putney Hill Road, Hopkinton, NH 03229-2510; (H) 603-746-6484, (SH) 603-2713334, dluneauNH@gmail.com; February 11, 1965 (Concord, NH); Married (Henrietta), 2 children; Hopkinton HS (Hopkinton, NH); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA; BS,1987); Hopkinton School Board (2007-present; chair, 2016-present); Hopkinton Rotary Club (vice-president/past-president, 2012-present); Advisory Boards at UNH and NHTI (1990-present). PRIORITIES: property tax relief, education funding, consumer protection. PERSONAL: hiking, cycling, skiing. COMMITTEES: Education REPRESENTS: Concord Ward 5, Hopkinton

Robert J. Lynn (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 7 (1ST TERM) Chief Justice, NH Supreme Court (retired); 6 Dublin Road, Windham, NH 03087; (H) 603-2357952, (O) 603-598-1899, (SH) 603-271-3165, rlynn4@gmail.com; August 26, 1949 (New Haven, CT); Married (Dina M. Chaitowitz), 4 children; Roman Catholic; West Haven HS (West Haven, CT); University of New Haven (West Haven, CT; BS, Criminal Justice, 1971); University of Connecticut School of Law (Hartford, CT; JD, 1975). PRIORITIES: preserve the New Hampshire Advantage of being a small government, low tax, maximum personal liberty state. PERSONAL: rifle and pistol marksmanship. COMMITTEES: Finance REPRESENTS: Windham

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Vote

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John T. MacDonald (R) CARROLL COUNTY 6 (2ND TERM) NH State Police (detective/retired, 2009), Attorney; P.O. Box 968, Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896; (H) 603-387-5255, (SH) 603-271-3125, john.macdonald@leg.state.nh.us; August 22, 1956 (Laconia, NH); Divorced, 3 children; Protestant; Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH); Saint Anselm College (Manchester, NH; 1983); Massachusetts School of Law (Andover, MA; JD, 2012); Town of Wolfeboro Budget Committee (chair/member, 28 yrs.); NH Retired Troopers Association (member, 2009-present). PRIORITIES: improving the daily lives of New Hampshire residents; opposing a sales or income tax. PERSONAL: hiking, boating. COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government (Clerk/ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: Wolfeboro

Wayne D. MacDonald (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 5 (1ST TERM) Retired; 11 Dickey Street, Derry, NH 03038; (H) 603-434-8191, (SH) 603-271-3310, elephantsmarching@msn.org; September 6, 1954; (Derry, NH); Single; Presbyterian; Pinkerton Academy (Derry, NH); Saint Anselm College (Manchester, NH; BA, Political Science, 1976); Rivier University (Nashua, NH; MBA, 1987); Rockingham County Republican Committee (chair, 1990-2001); NH Republican State Committee (vice-chair, 2003-11, 2017-18; chair, 2006, 201113, 2018-19). PRIORITIES: prevent tax increases and new regulations on business; support law enforcement; strengthen voter laws so that only legal NH citizens vote in NH elections. COMMITTEES: Election Law (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Londonderry

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

James R. MacKay (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 14 (11TH TERM) Psychotherapist and University Professor (retired); 139 North State Street, Concord, NH 03301; (H) 603-224-0623, (SH) 603-271-3589, james.mackay@mygait.com; May 8, 1930 (Medford, MA); Single; Stoneham HS (Stoneham, MA); Tufts University (Medford, MA; BA, 1952; MA 1954); Boston University (Boston, MA; MSW, 1958); Union Graduate School (Cincinnati, OH; Ph.D.); US Army Reserves (major, MSC, 17 years); Mayor, City of Concord (1986-1988, 19901991); Concord City Councilor (1980-1991); City of Concord Airport Advisory Committee (member, 1991-present). PRIORITIES: strengthen community mental health services delivery system, support job creation/oppose job losses, support bipartisan collaboration. PERSONAL: Woodcarving, walking, reading. COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Concord Ward 4

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Small business owner; 20 Campground Road, Meredith, NH 03253; (H) 603-455-3942, (SH) 603271-3125, jon.mackie@leg.state.nh.us; Oyster River HS (Durham, NH).

COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Gilford, Meredith

Jim J. Maggiore (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 22 (2ND TERM)

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Jonathan D. Mackie (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 2 (2ND TERM)

Civil Service; 17A Hobbs Road, North Hampton, NH 03862; (H) 603-556-0073, (SH) 603271-3125; January 19, 1968 (Bay Shore, NY); Married (Melanie), 3 children; Roman Catholic; Bay Shore HS (Bay Shore, NY); Stonehill College (Easton, MA; BA, American Studies, 1990); North Hampton Municipal Budget Committee (2007-10; chair, 1 yr.); North Hampton Select Schoolboard (chair, 2011-present); North Hampton Select Board representative to cable advisory committee, police, fire, highway collective bargaining negotiations, and the cable franchise contract negotiations; NH Municipal Association (board of directors, 2014-present); Governor’s Advisory Council on Inclusion and Diversity (NH Municipal Assn. appointed member). PRIORITIES: property tax relief, local control. PERSONAL: fishing, softball, baseball, hiking. COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: North Hampton

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Norman L. Major (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 14 (13TH TERM) AT&T Engineering Manager (retired 1996); 12 Kingston Road, Plaistow, NH 03865; (H) 603-382-5429, (SH) 603-271-3529, nlbem@comcast.net; April 9, 1934 (Keene, NH); Married (Brenda), 4 children, 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; Roman Catholic; Keene HS (Keene, NH); Univ. of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BSEE, 1961); Northeastern Univ. (Boston, MA; MSEE, 1963); United States Army (3 yrs. active, 5 yrs. reserves); Plaistow Board of Selectmen (chair, 3 yrs., 1969-1978, 1980, 1990); Budget Committee (member, 1967-69); Plaistow Lions Club (1966-present; president, 1969). Boy Scouts of American (executive board since 1986); Lucent Technologies Pioneers (executive board, 1996); Holy Angels Parrish; Knights of Columbus; American Legion. PRIORITIES: combat the COVID-19 pandemic, quality of life, support family values, protect the environment, improve education, reduce crime, support small business growth, improve the economy, control taxes and spending. PERSONAL: fish and game, Historical Society, backpacking instructor (25 yrs.). COMMITTEES: Ways and Means (Chair) REPRESENTS: Atkinson, Plaistow

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Dennis Malloy (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 23 (4TH TERM) Chief Development Officer, NH Public Television (retired, 2011); 10 Van Etten Drive, Greenland, NH 03840; (H) 603-294-0252, (SH) 603-271-3529, dennis@dennismalloy.com; September 26, 1953 (Cedar Rapids IA); Married (Laura); Jefferson HS (Cedar Rapids, IA); Coe College (Cedar Rapids, IA; BA, Speech/English, 1975); Iowa State University (Ames, IA; MS, Journalism & Mass Communications, 1978); Bookkeeper, Trustee of the Trust Funds, Barrington, NH (2006-11); Barrington Board of Selectmen (2011-15); Bookkeeper, Trustee of the Trust Funds, Greenland, NH (2016-present); Seacoast Pediatric Cancer Cluster Commission (2018-present); Pease Restoration Advisory Board (2017-present); Shoreland Septic Systems Commission (2019-present); Seacoast Drinking Water Commission (2020-present). PRIORITIES: education funding, drinking water protection, preventing downshifting of costs to towns and cities, affordable healthcare, balanced state budget. PERSONAL: nonprofit board services. COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Greenland, Newington

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Latha D. Mangipudi (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 35 (5TH TERM) Speech and language pathologist; 20 Salmon Brook Drive, Nashua, NH 03062; (H) 603- 8911239, (SH) 603-271-3125, latha.mangipudi@leg.state.nh.us; May 21, 1961 (Mysore, Karnataka, India); Married, 2 children; Hindu; Nirmala Convent (Mysore, India); All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (Mysore, India; BS, 1982; MS, 1984); Boston University (Boston, MA); Nashua School Board (2002-05); Greater Nashua Mental Health Assn.; NH Charitable Foundation (regional member, 2016-present). PRIORITIES: fair, equal opportunities for my constituents to live, work and enjoy a good quality of life here in NH. PERSONAL: community service. COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 8

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

John E. Mann (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 2 (5TH TERM) High School Math Teacher/programmer (retired); 35 Prentice Hill Road, Alstead, NH 03602; (H)603- 835-9095, (O) 603-499-3088, (SH) 603-271-3369, john.mann67@comcast.net; September 9, 1939 (Cambridge, MA); Married, 3 children; Brookline HS (Brookline, MA); Harvard University (Cambridge, MA; AB, 1961); Harvard School of Education (MAT, 1969); United States Navy (1961-65). PRIORITIES: climate change measures, energy efficiency for buildings and industry. PERSONAL: cutting, splitting and stacking firewood; hiking; building science; the process of aging. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Alstead, Marlow, Surry

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Ophthalmologist (retired, 2016); 742 Pleasant Valley Road, Wolfeboro, NH 03894; (H) 603569-6382, (SH) 603-271-3589, william.marsh@leg.state.nh.us; March 28, 1958 (Philadelphia, PA); Married (Stefanie), 5 children; Christian; Shadyside Academy (Pittsburgh, PA); Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH; AB, 1979); Dartmouth Medical School (Hanover, NH; MD, 1982); Town of Brookfield (moderator, 2010-present). PRIORITIES: healthcare, public health. PERSONAL: gaming, sailing. COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Brookfield, Effingham, Moultonborough, Ossipee, Sandwich, Tuftonboro, Wakefield

Richard “Dick” Marston (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 19 (3RD TERM)

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William M. Marsh (R) CARROLL COUNTY 8 (3RD TERM)

Custodial/Cleaning Company, entrepreneur; 25 English Village Road #304, Manchester, NH 03102; (SH) 603-271-3529, RaMarston@gmail.com; August 9, 1940 (Goffstown, NH); Married (Deanna), 4 children; Christian; West HS (Manchester, NH); Southern New Hampshire University (Manchester, NH; BS, 1994); United States Navy (4 yrs.); Hillsborough County Executive Committee; West Side little league, Manchester, NH (president, 2004–2010; VP, 2013). PERSONAL: umpiring various youth baseball organizations, volunteer usher at the Little League World Series (5 yrs.). COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 12

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

James I. Mason (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 2 (1ST TERM) Business Owner; 77 North Road, Franklin, NH 03235; (H) 160-364-8288, (SH) 603-2713125, jimmason.nhstaterep@gmail.com; April 7, 1957 (Exeter, NH); Married (Lisa), 4 children; Protestant; Exeter HS (Exeter, NH); Goffstown HS (Goffstown, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BS, 1981); Franklin Planning Board (chair); Franklin City Council; Master Plan Committee (chair); NHSWGA (director/treasurer); NHFB (committee member); ASI state representative. PRIORITIES: COVID-19 relief to small businesses; helping NH get back on course while holding our tax burden in check. PERSONAL: agriculture, hunting, the outdoors. COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Franklin Wards 1 and 2, Hill

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Linda A. Massimilla (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 1 (5TH TERM) Teacher (retired); 197 Orchard Hill Road, Littleton, NH 03561; (H) 603-444-5270, (SH) 603271-3529, Linda.Massimilla@leg.state.nh.us; Lowell, MA; Married, 1 child; Villa Augustina Academy (Goffstown, NH); Belknap College (Center Harbor, NH; BA); Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH); Ammonoosuc Valley Retired Educators (president, 2007-2017); Plymouth State University, adjunct faculty (2006-08); NH-Canadian Trade Council (2013-present); Tri-county CAP (board member); Alcohol and Other Drugs Task Force (member); Lakeway Education Facility Advisory Committee (member). PERSONAL: reiki, touch for health, drawing, politics. COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Bethlehem, Littleton

Mary L. Mayville (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 21 (1ST TERM) 24 Wintergreen Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054; (SH) 603-271-3125

COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Merrimack

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Christopher R. McAleer (D) CARROLL COUNTY 7 (1ST TERM) Financial Services Securities Representative (retired); Licensed Real Estate Agent; Whitney Hill Loop, P.O. Box 74, Jackson, NH 03846; (H) 603-978-4592, (SH) 603-271-3369, chrismac4nh@ yahoo.com; March 17, 1947 (Boston, MA); Married (Laurie), 2 children; Brown & Nichols School (Cambridge, MA); University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA; BA, Economics, 1969); Trustee of the Trust Funds (Jackson, NH); Jackson Planning Board. PRIORITIES: property tax relief/fairness, climate/environment, healthcare, mental health. PERSONAL: alpine skiing (World Cup fan), sailing, public service. COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Albany, Bartlett, Chatham, Conway, Eaton, Freedom, Hale’s Location, Hart’s Location, Jackson, Madison, Tamworth

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Attorney; 243 Middle Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801; (H) 603-834-3281, (O) 603-431-2324, (SH) 603-271-3184, Rebecca.McBeath@leg.state.nh.us; January 10, 1963 (Lexington, KY); 4 children; Protestant; Rockville HS (Rockville, MD); Randolph Macon Women’s College (Lynchburg, VA; BA, 1985); University of NH Law School (Concord, NH; JD, 1992); American Bar Association; National Association of Elder Law Attorneys. PERSONAL: genealogy, photography, NH and American history. COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: Portsmouth Ward 2

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Everett McBride, Jr. (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 8 (2ND TERM)

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Rebecca S. McBeath (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 26 (3RD TERM)

66 Millville Street, Salem, NH 03079; (SH) 603-271-3125, emcbride@comcast.net; Salem Board of Selectman (chair, member 25 yrs.); Salem Budget Committee (1985-88, 1992-93, 2011-2012).

COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Salem

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices EXCUSED Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Mark E. McConkey (R) CARROLL COUNTY 3 (8TH TERM) Construction; 10 Clover Lane, Freedom, NH 03836; (H) 603-520-8275, (SH) 603-271-3565, mrkmcconkey@gmail.com; November 29, 1954, (Ohio); Married (Carroll), 3 children; Congregationalist; Northampton HS (Northampton, MA); Springfield College (Springfield, MA; BS, Community and Outdoor Resources, 1977); Lakes Region Planning Commission (Freedom); Ossipee Zoning Board (past chairman). PRIORITIES: roads and bridges. COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Albany, Freedom, Madison, Tamworth

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Kathy “Kat” McGhee (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 27 (2ND TERM) Consultant/Project Management Professional; P.O. Box 1602, Hollis, NH; (H) 603-465-2033, (O) 617-791-3166, (SH) 603-271-3369, kat.mcghee@leg.state.nh.us; April 27, 1959 (Newport, RI); Married (John), 4 children, 9 grandchildren; Protestant; Cambridge College (Cambridge, MA; M. Ed/1984); ADAPT (Association for Development and Productivity through Tech Training (2000-03); NRPC Energy Facility Advisory Committee (member, 2014-17); Hollis Zoning Board of Adjustment (2015-present); Veterans’ Affairs Caucus. PRIORITIES: ease cost shifting to town; properly fund education; increase the minimum wage; implement family-friendly policies to assist the overall economy. PERSONAL: music, hiking, cooking, reading, movies. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Hollis

Carol M. McGuire (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 29 (7TH TERM) Capitalist; 700 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom, NH 03234; (H) 603-782-4918, (SH) 603-2713065, carol@mcguire4House.com; August 15, 1953; Married (Daniel); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA; MA, BS-1975); Boston University (Boston, MA; MBA, 1981); Epsom Budget Committee, member (2008-2011); Epsom Cemetery Trustee (2008-2017); NH Liberty Alliance, treasurer (2006-2009). PRIORITIES: decreased regulations.

COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration (Chair) REPRESENTS: Allenstown, Epsom, Pittsfield

Betsy McKinney (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 5 (19TH TERM) Accountant; 3 Leelynn Circle, Londonderry, NH 03053; (H) 603-432-5232, (SH) 603-271-3529, betsy.mckinney@leg.state.nh.us; March 24, 1939 (Bangor, ME); Single; Central High School (Manchester, NH); Bentley College (Waltham, MA; BS, 1972); Citizen of the Year, Londonderry, NH (1987); Old Home Day (chair, 1990); Town Treasurer (1978-2001); Charter Commission, Budget Committee, NH Constitutional Convention (delegate, 1984); Library Building Committee (1996, 1997); Trustee of the Trust Funds (1999-2005); NH Children’s Trust Fund (Board Member); Leach Library (trustee); Historical Society (president). COMMITTEES: Legislative Administration (ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: Londonderry

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Senior Engineer; 43 Forest Hill Way, Manchester, NH 03109; (H) 603-668-0076, (SH) 603-2713184, mark.mclean@leg.state.nh.us; University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, NB, Canada; BSc, Chemical Engineering, 1993); Northeastern University (Boston, MA; MA, MSc, Chemical Engineering, 1996); Hillsborough County Delegation (member); Manchester Republican Committee (treasure). PERSONAL: Hopkinton Town Band, flutist. COMMITTEES: Judiciary (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Litchfield, Manchester Ward 8 and 9

Charles E. McMahon (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 7 (10TH TERM)

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Mark R. McLean (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 44 (4TH TERM)

Licensed Real Estate Agent; 11 Floral Street, Windham, NH 03087; (H) 603 401-4646, (SH) 603271-3589, cmcmahon55@gmail.com; September 21, 1954 (Waltham, MA); Married (Kimberly), 3 children; Salem HS (Salem, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BA, Social Work, 1977); Windham Board of Selectmen (past member, 4 terms); Windham Housing Authority (chair); Seacoast Cancer Cluster Investigation Commission (chair); Windham Baseball/Softball league (past president, 10 yrs.). PRIORITIES: providing aggressive advocacy for sustainable funding for in-home care services for elderly, disabled and developmentally disabled NH citizens; committing to work together to provide leadership with vision in maintaining effective policies to meet the state’s future challenges, cost effectively, via cooperative collaboration with all constituents and legislators with the goal of getting it done while we are young. COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: Windham

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices EXCUSED Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Rebecca McWilliams (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 27 (2ND TERM) Architect/Attorney; 192 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301; (H) 603-228-6230, (O) 603-2276494, (SH) 603-271-3369, rebeccamcwilliams@gmail.com; Married, 5 children; Unitarian; Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI); Suffolk University Law School (Boston, MA). PRIORITIES: child care affordability and accessibility, zoning reform, net metering, reducing auto carbon emissions. PERSONAL: farming, travel, aviation, photography, cairn terriers. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Concord Wards 1, 2, 3,4,5,6, 7

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Charles R. Melvin, Sr. (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 15 (2ND TERM) Real Estate Broke; 81 South Main Street, Newton, NH 03833; (H) 603-829-6280, (SH) 603-2713125, charlie.melvin@leg.state.nh.us; Newton Board of Selectmen (3 yrs.); Newton Planning Board (30 years); Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment (15 yrs.); Real Estate Broker (MA & NH); Justice of the Peace/Notary Public; Level 1 solid waste operator. COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Newton

Gary Merchant (D) SULLIVAN COUNTY 4 (2ND TERM) Pharmacist and Healthcare Executive (retired, 2016); 272 Pleasant Street, Claremont, NH 03743; (O) 603-542-2228, (SH) 603-271-3589, merchanat4nhhouse@gmail.com; August 22, 1953 (Claremont, NH); Married (Joella), 3 children; Christian; Stevens HS (Claremont, NH); Northeastern University (Boston, MA; Pharmacy, 1977); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; MBA, 1995); NH Board of Pharmacy (commissioner, 2009-present; president, 2016-present); Rotary (club president/assistant district governor, 1990-2016); Ammonoosuc Community Health Services (board of directors, 2016-present). PRIORITIES: healthcare, education. PERSONAL: traveling, time with family. COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Claremont Ward 2

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Troy Merner (R) COOS COUNTY 7 (3RD TERM) Ironworker (retired, 2000); P.O. Box 421, Lancaster, NH 03584; (H) 603-788-3048, (SH) 603271-3369, merner08@aol.com; November 1, 1961 (Brookline, MA); Married, 2 children; Roman Catholic; Brockton HS (Brockton, MA); Lancaster Rotary (president, 2015-2016); Lancaster Lions Club (King Lion, 2014-2015); Coos Economic Development Corp. (secretary, 2015-2016); North Country Charter Academy (trustee, 2016). PERSONAL: fishing, cruising.

COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Carroll, Dalton, Dummer, Jefferson, Kilkenny, Lancaster, Milan, Northumberland, Randolph, Stark, Whitefield

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579 Sagamore Avenue, Unit 97, Portsmouth, NH, 03801; (SH) 603-271-3529, david.meuse@leg. state.nh.us.

COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Portsmouth Ward 5

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

David E. Milz (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 6 (5TH TERM)

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David Meuse (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 29 (2ND TERM)

Retired; 12R Bonnie Lane, Derry, NH 03038; (H)603-437-0030, (SH) 603-271-3565, davidmilz@ comcast.net; August 4, 1949 (Chicago IL); Married (Pamela); Lutheran; Schurz HS (Chicago, IL); University of Illinois (Chicago, IL; BA, English, 1976); United States Air Force (1969-1973); East Derry Fire Department (commissioner, 2004-2006); Town of Derry (councilor, 2010-2013); Derry Town Republican Party (treasurer). PRIORITIES: Second Amendment, education funding, balanced budget. PERSONAL: Bonsai and Japanese water gardening, an avid reader. COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways (Clerk/ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: Derry

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Michael I Moffett (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 9 (2ND TERM) Professor (retired); 144 Green View Drive, Loudon, NH 03307; (H) 603-491-0553, (SH) 603271-3529, michael.mofett@leg.state.nh.us; May 30, 1955 (Lancaster, NH); Married (Beth Anne), 2 children; Roman Catholic; Groveton HS (Groveton, NH); Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH; B.S., Social Science, 1978; Education, 1989); United States Marines (1982-2010, officer); Campton School Board (1994-97). PRIORITIES: civics and gifted student education. PRIORITIES: writing, sports, traveling. COMMITTEES: Education; State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Canterbury, Loudon

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Maureen Mooney (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 21 (4TH TERM) State Legislator; P.O. Box 1676, Merrimack, NH 03054; (H) 603-233-0319, (SH) 603-271-3310, Rep.Maureen.Mooney@gmail.com; April 22, 1975 (Melrose, MA); Married; Roman Catholic; Academy of the Holy Family (Baltic, CT); Thomas Moore College (Merrimack, NH; BA); Massachusetts School of Law (Andover, MA; JD); New England College (Henniker, NH; M. Ed.). PRIORITIES: no income or sales tax, educational choice, life, election law, economy.

COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Merrimack

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Melbourne Moran, Jr. (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 34 (1ST TERM) Clinical Social Worker; 30 Dickerman Street, Nashua, NH 03060; (O) 978-483-0182, (SH) 603-271-3125, Melbourne.Moran@leg.state.nh.us; Married; Roman Catholic; Greater Lowell Technical HS (Tyngsboro, MA); UMass-Lowell (Lowell, MA; B.A., Psychology, 2012); Boston University (Boston, MA; M.S.W., 2014). PRIORITIES: access to affordable healthcare; property tax relief; addiction and mental health treatment reform; public health funding.

COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 7

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Russell Muirhead (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 12 (1ST TERM) 11 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 03755; (H) 603-277-9062, (SH) 603-271-3310, russmuirhead@ gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Hanover, Lyme

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Educator (retired); 13 Privet Hedge Lane, Bedford, NH 03110; (H) 603-647-0120, (SH) 603-2713334, sue.mullen@leg.state.nh.us; January 10 (Manchester, NH); Married (Susan), 2 children; Roman Catholic; Manchester West HS (Manchester, NH); Keene State College (Keene, NH; BS in Education, 1978); Northeastern University (Boston, MA; Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology, 1989). PRIORITIES: education, mental health, older adults, safe water. PERSONAL: family, friends, golf, travel, food. COMMITTEES: Education REPRESENTS: Bedford

James M. Murphy (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 12 (1ST TERM)

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Sue Mullen (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 7 (2ND TERM)

90 South Main Street, Hanover, NH 03755; (SH) 603-271-3529

COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Hanover, Lyme

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Kate Murray (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 24 (3RD TERM) Educator; P.O. Box 2193, New Castle, NH 03854; (H) 603-501-8989, (SH) 603-271-3165, kate. murray@leg.state.nh.us; November 16, 1952 (Newport, VT); Married (David), 2 children; Sacred Heart HS (Newport, VT); University of North Carolina (Greensboro, NC; BA, Music, 1974); University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT; Masters in Music, 1976); University of Illinois-Urbana (Urbana, IL; Ph.D., 1978); Santa Clara University (Santa Clara, CA; Masters in Spirituality, 1992); Graduate Theological Union, University of California at Berkeley (Berkeley, CA; graduate, theological school, Ph.D., 1997); New Castle Planning Board; New Castle Historic District Commission. PRIORITIES: criminal justice, education. PERSONAL: running, hiking, travel, reading. COMMITTEES: Finance REPRESENTS: New Castle, Rye

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Megan A. Murray (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 22 (2ND TERM) Educator; 2 Steeple Lane, Amherst, NH 03031; (H) 978-494-4636, (SH) 603-271-3125, megan. murray@leg.state.nh.us; Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA; BA, 2004); PRIORITIES: education, environment, human services. PERSONAL: food, fishing, horses.

COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Amherst

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Mel Myler (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 10 (5TH TERM) Educator (retired); P.O. Box 82, Contoocook, NH 03229; (H) 603-746-5294, (SH) 603-2713334, mel.myler@leg.state.nh.us; September 1, 1944 (Artesia, CA); Married (Diane), 2 children; California Western University (San Diego, CA; BA); University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI; MA); University of Michigan (Advanced Doctoral Studies); National Education Association (NEA-NH president, 21 years); NH Alliance for Effective Schools (founder); City Year NH (board of directors); Volunteer NH (member, 2012-present); Concord Friendly Kitchen (volunteer). PRIORITIES: full-day kindergarten, repeal school vouchers, motor voter registration, school building aid. PERSONAL: golf, alpine skiing, reading fiction, 4 grandchildren. COMMITTEES: Education (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Concord Ward 5, Hopkinton

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Bill G. Nelson (R) CARROLL COUNTY 5 (5TH TERM) Educator (retired); 98 Lyford Road, Brookfield, NH, 03872; (H) 603-522-5279, (SH) 603-2713589, bill.nelson@leg.state.nh.us; Spring Hill College (Mobile, AL); Johnson State College (Johnson, VT); Brookfield Board of Selectmen; Great Bay Radio Association; Amateur Radio Emergency Service; Together Locating Children in Vermont (co-founder). PRIORITIES: fiscally responsible budgets; promoting investment and job growth; protecting 2nd amendment rights; safeguarding parents’ rights; common sense solutions for Concord.

COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Brookfield, Effingham, Ossipee, Wakefield

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25 Charlotte Avenue, Nashua, NH 03064; (H) 603-880-8973, (SH) 603-271-3529, ray.newman@ leg.state.nh.us; Married (Sue), 3 children. PERSONAL: golf, visiting our children and grandchildren (6) in our travel trailer.

COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 2

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Sue Newman (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 29 (3RD TERM)

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Ray Newman (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 29 (2ND TERM)

Realtor (25 yrs.); 25 Charlotte Avenue, Nashua, NH 03064-1552; (H) 603-880-8973, (SH) 603271-3565, sue.newman@leg.state.nh.us; Married (Ray), 3 children; Nashua Board of Selectmen (Ward 2); Nashua Board of Education (1988-95). PERSONAL: golf; visiting our children and grandchildren (6) in our travel trailer.

COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 2

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Clifford A. Newton (R) STRAFFORD COUNTY 9 (3RD TERM) Auto Restoration (retired); 168 Old Dover Road, Rochester, NH 03867; (H) 603-507-4698, (SH) 603-271-3565, cnewton@metrocast.net; October 30, 1956 (Rochester, NH); Married (Bonnie), 2 children; Roman Catholic; Spaulding HS (Rochester, NH). PRIORITIES: preserving the NH Advantage. PERSONAL: photography, classic sports cars and events.

COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Rochester Ward 2

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Sharon Nordgren (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 12 (17TH TERM) Volunteer; 23 Rope Ferry Road, Hanover, NH 03755; (H) 603-643-5068, (SH) 603-271-3165, Sharon.Nordgren@leg.state.nh.us; October 21, 1943 (Chicago, IL); (Richard), 2 children, 3 grandchildren; UCC; St. Louis Park HS (St. Louis Park, MN); University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN; AA, 1965); Hanover Board of Selectmen (1979-1988; chair, 1982-1988); NH Council for Children & Adolescents with Chronic Health Conditions (1993-2006); Montshire Museum of Science (trustee, 1984-1992; chair, 1991-1992); NH Women’s Lobby (board, 19921997). PRIORITIES: children and families, healthcare and insurance availability, stabilizing the state budget, voting rights for all, child abuse prevention, foster care. PERSONAL: spectator sports, exercise, gardening, grandsons. COMMITTEES: Finance REPRESENTS: Hanover, Lyme

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR NO VOTE FOR

Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR Sales tax on electronic devices Minimum wage increase FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Jeanine M. Notter (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 21 (6TH TERM) Former Fitness Professional; 19 Whittier Road, Merrimack, NH 03054; (H) 603-423-0408, (SH) 603-271-3369, jeanine.notter@leg.state.nh.us; Notre Dame HS (Riverside, CA); University of California-Riverside (Riverside, CA). PRIORITIES: fiscal and social responsibility. PERSONAL: history, running, scrapbooking, reading, health and fitness. HOUSE MAJORITY WHIP COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Merrimack

Hershel Nunez (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 37 (2ND TERM) 21 Webster Avenue, Pelham, NH 03076; (H) 603-635-1115, (SH) 603-271-3125, hershel.nunez@ leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services; Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Hudson, Pelham

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing an independent redistricting commission NO VOTE Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Psychotherapist; 3 Fulton Street, Nashua, NH 03060; 603-889-8806, (SH) 603-271-3589; Sept. 26, 1954 (Great Lakes Naval Base, Chicago, IL); Married (Bill), 4 children; Merrimack HS (Merrimack, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BA, Art History, 1978); Lesley University (Cambridge, MA; MA, Art Theory, 1999); Nashua Democratic City Committee (executive board, 2018-present). PRIORITIES: mental health, healthcare, policies affecting children, telemedicine. PERSONAL: painting, reading, travel, nature, kayaking. COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 6

Allison Nutting-Wong (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 32 (3RD TERM)

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Frances E. Nutter-Upham (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 33 (2ND TERM)

49 MacDonald Drive, Nashua, NH 03062; (H) 603-809-0560, (SH) 603-271-3529, Allison. NuttingWong@leg.state.nh.us; Nashua North HS (Nashua, NH); Russell Sage College (Troy, NH; 2011).

COMMITTEES: Legislative Administration REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 5

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave FOR AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices EXCUSED Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Lynne M. Ober (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 37 (9TH TERM) Writer; 3 Heritage Circle, Hudson, NH 03051; (H) 603- 883-9654, (SH) 603-271-3165, lynne. ober@comcast.net; Married (Russell), 3 children; University of Maryland (College Park, MD; BA); University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA; MS); New Mexico State University (Las Cruces, NM; 42 additional graduate hours); Hudson School Board (chairman/vice chairman, 6 years); Hudson Budget Committee (Hudson School Board Rep., 6 years); Hudson Historical Society (clerk); Ober Family Foundation (treasurer). PRIORITIES: resolve educational funding throughout the state; conservation; affordable healthcare; support for families. PERSONAL: skiing, hiking, biking, photography. COMMITTEES: Finance (Vice-Chair) Division 1 (Chair) REPRESENTS: Hudson, Pelham

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Russell T. Ober III (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 37 (9TH TERM) United States Air Force (retired, 1984), Teacher (retired, 2001); 3 Heritage Circle, Hudson, NH 03051; (H)603- 883-9654, (SH) 603-271-3529, thud007@hotmail.com; August 13, 1938 (Worcester, MA); Married (Lynne), 3 children; Syracuse Central HS (Syracuse, NY); Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY; BA 1961); Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, MI; MA, 1968); United States Air Force (22 years); Ethics Commission, Town of Hudson (2 years); Hudson Trustee of the Trust Fund (bookkeeper, 6 years); Military Officers Assoc. of America (historian, board member, 15 years); Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Assoc. (20 years); Son Tay Raiders Assoc. (20 years). PRIORITIES: keep expenses within (less than) income for the state. PERSONAL: running/walking, reading, mathematics. COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Hudson, Pelham

Michael B. O’Brien, Sr. (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 36 (7TH TERM) Deputy Fire Chief, Nashua Fire Rescue (retired, 35 yrs.); 4 Woodfield Street, Nashua, NH 03062; (H) 603-888-8051, (SH) 603-271-3065, michael.obrien@leg.state.nh.us; December 2, 1954 (Boston, MA); Married (Diane), 3 children; Roman Catholic; Don Bosco Technical HS (Boston, MA); Mass Maritime Academy (Bourne, MA); Nashua Board of Alderman (at-large member); Ancient Order of Hibernians (12 yrs.); International Association of Firefighters (35 yrs.).

COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 9

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Travis J. O’Hara (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 9 (1ST TERM) Profitability & Growth Advisor; 26 Spring Street, Belmont, NH 03220; (H) 603-223-7072, (SH) 603-271-3565, travis@OHara4NH.com; January 12, 1994; Married (Briana), 2 children; Christian; Laconia HS (Laconia, NH); Granite State College (Concord, NH; Bachelor of Accountacy). PRIORITIES: enhance the quality of education; curb the opiate crisis; defend our right to self-preservation; raise workers’ compensations and benefits by fewer burdens on small businesses.

COMMITTEES: Transportation REPRESENTS: Belmont, Laconia Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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120 Main Street, Claremont, NH 03743; (H) 603-558-1038, (SH) 603-271-3529, andrew.ohearne@ leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Claremont Ward 1

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Jason M. Osborne (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 4 (4TH TERM)

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Andrew S. O’Hearne (D) SULLIVAN COUNTY 3 (2ND TERM)

65 Miner Road, Auburn, NH 03032; (H) 603-391-2138, (SH) 603-271-3661, jason@osborne4NH. com HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs (ranking Republican); Legislative Administration; Rules (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Auburn, Chester, Sandown

Ariel M. Oxaal (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 15 (1ST TERM) Hospitality; 1 Renaud Avenue, Dover, NH 03820; (H) 603-496-3271, (SH) 603-271-3125, a.oxaal@gmail.com; September 22, 1990 (Glendale, CA); Married (Justin Greenberg); Bow HS (Bow, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, 2012). PRIORITIES: workers’ rights (paid sick time, increased wages), environmental protection, lower housing expenses, opioid crisis. PERSONAL: cooking, hiking, gardening, knitting. COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: Dover, Ward 3

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Lee Walker Oxenham (D) SULLIVAN COUNTY 1 (4TH TERM) Economic policy analyst and former academic/Study Director, National Academy of Sciences; Liberal Arts Chair, Lebanon College (retired, 2014); 92 Methodist Hill Road, Plainfield, NH 03781; (H) 603-727-9368, (SH) 603-271-3369, Lee.Oxenham@leg.state.nh.us; July 12, 1950 (Cleveland, OH); Roland Park Country School (Baltimore, MD); Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA; BA, with honors, 1972) Johns Hopkins University Paul Nitze School of International Studies (Washington, DC; MA, 1974); National Academy of Sciences’ National Research Council (Soviet affairs specialist for the Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences (10 yrs.); Meriden Bird Club; United Valley Interfaith Project; Solarize Plainfield; Meriden Congregational Church; American Historical Association; Mascoma Lake Sailing Club. PRIORITIES: energy policy, conservation, clean air and water, defending wilderness and wildlife. PERSONAL: hiking, sailing, kayaking, birding, snowshoeing. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Cornish, Grantham, Plainfield, Springfield

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave FOR EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Mark A. Paige (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 18 (1ST TERM) Educator/Lawyer; 13 Tamarind Lane, Exeter, NH 03833; (H) 603-580-5562, (SH) 603-2713184, mark.paige@leg.state.nh.us; Married, 3 children; Tufts University (Medford, MA; BA); University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, WI; J.D./Ph.D.). PRIORITIES: maintaining protections for pre-existing health conditions; property tax relief; protecting voter rights. COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: Exeter

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Laura C. Pantelakos (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 25 (22ND TERM) 528 Dennett Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801; (H) 603-436-2148, (O) 603-430-4981, (SH) 603-271-3529; August 12, 1935 (Bath, ME); Widow (Charles), 7 children; Protestant; Morse HS (Bath, ME); Portsmouth City Council (2000-10); Portsmouth Fire Commission (chair, 4 yrs.); Portsmouth City Delegation (chair, 4 yrs.); Rockingham County Executive Committee; Seacoast African American Cultural Center (member); Women of the Moose. PRIORITIES: cost of healthcare, workforce housing, child abuse laws, alternative sentencing for non-violent crimes, lower property taxes. PERSONAL: reading, family time. DEAN OF THE NH HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Portsmouth Ward 1

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Lucius Parshall (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 10 (1ST TERM) Teacher (retired); 81 Stone Pond Road, Marlborough, NH 03455; (H) 603-876-3696, (SH) 603-271-3369, lucius.parshall@leg.state.nh.us; September 9, 1954 (Penn Yan, NY); Married (Christine), 2 children; Secular Humanist; Penn Yan Academy (Penn Yan, NY); Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY; B.Mus. Theory and Composition); SUNY-Binghamton (Binghamton, NY; M.B.A. Non-Profit Administration). PRIORITIES: economic justice, environmental sustainability, education, reducing the property tax burden. PERSONAL: avid guitarist, singer, folk/Morris dancer. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Marlborough, Troy

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Diane Pauer (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 26 (1ST TERM) Electrical Engineer (retired); 12 Westview Road, Brookline, NH 03033; (O) 603-801-5088, (SH) 603-271-3125, staterep@dianepauer.com; Married; Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Worcester, MA; BS with High Distinction in Electrical Engineering); Hollis-Brookline Cooperative School District Budget Committee (chair/member, 2012-15). PRIORITIES: protect our Bill of Rights liberties; election law reform; oppose any income or sales tax; education freedom accounts/school choice; right to work. COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Brookline, Mason

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Howard Pearl (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 26 (3RD TERM) Farmer; 409 Loudon Ridge Road, Loudon, NH 03307; (H) 603-231-1482, (SH) 603-2713125, Howard.Pearl@leg.state.nh.us; November 3, 1965 (Laconia, NH); Divorced, 2 children; Protestant; Merrimack Valley Regional HS (Penacook, NH); Trustee of Trust Funds (Loudon, NH, 2001-2003); Zoning Board of Adjustment, Loudon, NH (vice chair, 2005-present); Speedway Children’s Charities (vice president, 2011-2014); New Hampshire Farm Bureau (treasurer, 2014- present); New Hampshire Maple Producers Assn. (treasurer/vice president, 1998-2017). PRIORITIES: helping to attract business to NH and to help grow its economy. PERSONAL: hunting, sports, auto racing, football. COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture (Chair) REPRESENTS: Boscawen, Canterbury, Franklin Ward 3, Loudon, Northfield

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Mark A. Pearson (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 34 (3RD TERM) Clergyman/Medical center, CEO; 23 Faith Drive, Hampstead, NH 03848; (C) 603-571-0205, (O) 603-6423002, (SH) 603-271-3589, canonpearson@yahoo.com; June 5, 1949 (Leominster, MA); Married (Dr. Mary Pearson), 3 children; Anglican; Leominster HS (Leominster, MA); Williams College (Williamstown, MA; BA, Honours in History, Phi Beta Kappa, 1971); Oxford Univ. (Oxford, England, MA, 1973); Boston Univ. (Boston, MA, D. Min, 1999); Major, Civil Air Patrol; NH Comm. on Deafness and Hearing Loss (chair, 2018-present); Advisory Council on the Education of Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (chair, 2020-present); Oversight Comm. on Health and Human Services (2020-present); Legislative ProLife Caucus (2020-present). PRIORITIES: needs of the disabled, blue collar workers, holding the line on tax increases. PERSONAL: Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout); Kingston Veterans Club (Honorary Chaplain); Congressional Prayer Caucus (state chair, 2019-present); National Assoc. of Christian Lawmakers (state chair, 2020-present). COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (Chair) REPRESENTS: Atkinson, Hampstead, Kingston, Plaistow

Stephen Pearson (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 6 (2ND TERM) Firefighter (Lieutenant, Engine Co. 2, Manchester Fire Dept.); 221 Hampstead Road, Derry, NH 03038; (C) 603-548-8523, (SH) 603-271-3065; Married (Cheryl); Anglican; Pinkerton Academy (Derry, NH); Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK; BS, Fire Protection and Safety Technology,1998; MS, Public Administration, 2006); Pinkerton Academy Alumni Association (board of directors); Author of Manchester Firefighting: A Pictorial History (2008). PRIORITIES: opioid crisis, infrastructure, protecting personal liberties, combating voter fraud. PERSONAL: fire service historian, hot-rodder and fat bike trail rider, excavator of terminological inexactitude. COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Derry

Michael P. Pedersen (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 32 (2ND TERM) Engineer (retired); 11 Delaware Road, Nashua, NH 03062; (H) 603-578-1253, (SH) 603-2713565; December 12, 1953 (Nyack, NY); Widowed, 3 children; Northern Valley Regional HS (Old Tappan, NJ); Wentworth Institute of Technology (Boston, MA; BS in Electrical Engineering); Nashua Democratic City Committee (vice-chair, 2017-19); Nashua City Planning Board (2016-present). PRIORITIES: commuter rail, infrastructure, public education, voting rights, healthcare, environment. PERSONAL: fishing, politics.

COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 5

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Maria E. Perez (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 23 (1ST TERM) Community Organizer; 73 Westchester Drive, Milford, NH 03055; 603- 801-7867, (SH) 603-2713125, mariaeli63@gmail.com; February 28, 1974 (El Salvador); Married (Luis Aranzabal), 2 children; Christian; Luisa de Marrillac School; NCC; Hillsborough Executive School. PRIORITIES: continue working to give more protection to victims of sexual and domestic violence; we need to protect a woman’s right to choose by making sure that women have access to insurance coverage involving their reproductive rights. PERSONAL: community service and hiking our amazing trails. COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Milford

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Peter Petrigno (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 23 (2ND TERM) Teacher/Social Studies Department Head (retired, 2017); 34 Shady Lane, Milford, NH 03055; (H) 603-672-2905, (SH) 603-271-3589, peter.petrigno@leg.state.nh.us; January 7, 1954 (Boston, MA); Married (Marie), 2 children; Roman Catholic; St. Peters Boys HS (Staten Island, NY); Boston State College (Boston, MA; BS, 1976; M. Ed, 1982); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; post grad studies); New Hampshire Teacher of the Year, 2000; No Bell Outstanding Teacher, 2003; Milford Lions Club (member, 2018-present); St. Agrippina Benefit Society, Boston (member, 2011-present). PRIORITIES: education. PERSONAL: travel, political memorabilia collecting. COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law REPRESENTS: Milford

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Dan Pickering (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 3 (2ND TERM) Educator (retired, 2004); 8 Clark Farm Road, Hancock, NH 03449; (H) 603-525-3731, (O) 603315-6095, (SH) 603-271-3565, dan.pickering@leg.state.nh.us; November 1, 1949 (Harvey, IL); Married (Sandra), 2 children; Tinley Park HS (Tinley Park, IL); Hope College (Holland, MI; BA, 1972); Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI; MA, 1982). PRIORITIES: children, education. PERSONAL: hiking, videography. COMMITTEES: Transportation REPRESENTS: Bennington, Greenfield, Hancock

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Israel F. Piedra (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 9 (2ND TERM) Attorney; 677 Maple Street, Manchester, NH 03104; (H) 603-563-0675, (SH) 603-271-3529, Israel.piedra@leg.state.nh.us; July 24, 1990 (Nashua, NH); Single; Milford HS (Milford, NH); Bates College (Lewiston, ME; B.A., 2012); Boston College Law School (Boston, MA; J.D., 2015). PRIORITIES: affordable housing, education funding. PERSONAL: amateur musician, avid Boston sports fan.

COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 2

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Tony Piemonte (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 4 (2ND TERM) Retired; 4 Rangeway Avenue, Sandown, NH 03873; (H) 603-391-4676, (SH) 603-271-3125, tony.piemonte@leg.state.nh.us; United States Navy (1968-72); Budget Committee (2015-16); U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (boat crew).

COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Auburn, Chester, Sandown

Rod Pimentel (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 6 (2ND TERM) Plumbing & Heating Contractor (retired, 2016); 171 Ray Road, Henniker, NH 03242; (H) 603-428-7507, (O) 603-748-0937, (SH) 603-271-3369, rod.pimentel@leg.state.nh.us; February 21, 1950 (Attleboro, MA); Married (Iris), 3 children; Dover Air Force Base HS (Dover, DE); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BS, Life Sciences, 1977); United States Marine Corps (1969-71); Henniker Board of Selectmen (1995-2005). PRIORITIES: election reform, school funding, family leave, equal pay for equal work. PERSONAL: gardening, hiking, golf, biking. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Bradford, Henniker

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Matthew Pitaro (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 22 (1ST TERM) Telecommunications; 7 Swiftwater Drive, Unit #1, Allenstown, NH 03275; (H) 603-210-2347, (SH) 603-271-3565, matthew@matthewpitaro.com; Nashua, NH; Single; Roman Catholic; Allenstown Zoning Board of Adjustment (2020-present); Allenstown Municipal Budget Committee (2020-present); Merrimack County Republican Committee (finance chair, 2017-present); NH Young Republicans (regional vice-chair, 2017-20); Bedford Energy Commission (member, 2016); Donald J. Trump for President (alternate delegate, 2016); Rotary Club. PRIORITIES: preserving the NH Advantage. PERSONAL: reading, poker, chess, karate, amateur radio. COMMITTEES: Transportation REPRESENTS: Allenstown

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Joseph A. Pitre (R) STRAFFORD COUNTY 2 (6TH TERM) Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (retired); 76 Cocheco Road, Farmington, NH 03835-3803; (H) 603-755-2447, (SH) 603-271-2447, house@joepitre.com; January 23, 1946 (Rochester, NH); Married (Diann), 4 children; Roman Catholic; Farmington HS (Farmington, NH); Southern NH University (Manchester, NH; 1980); Golden Gate University (San Francisco, CA; Masters, Public Administration, 2013); United States Air Force (1964-68, 1971-77); New Hampshire Air Guard (1977-84); School Board (member, 2008-present); Budget Committee (2006-present); Zoning Board of Adjustment (chair, 1979-85, 2007-present); NRA (life member); DAV (life member). PRIORITIES: education, finance, make the world a better place for my children and grandchildren. PERSONAL: wide range. COMMITTEES: Finance (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Farmington

Fred Plett (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 6 (2ND TERM) Utilities Executive (retired 2018); 29 My Way, Goffstown, NH 03045-6623; (H) 603-660-0732, (O) 603-497-3907, (SH) 603-271-3369, fred.plett@leg.state.nh.us; November 1, 1946 (Cohasset, MA); Divorced, 4 children; Roman Catholic; Hillsboro-Deering HS (Hillsborough, NH); Northeastern University (Boston, MA; BBSE, 1969; MSEE, 1972); Babson College (Wellesley, MA; MBA, Summa Cum Laude, 2019); Town of Goffstown Budget Committee; Town of Goffstown Planning Board; District 44N Lions Club (district governor, 2018-19); Goffstown Lions Club (1982-2018). PRIORITIES: low taxes and energy rates. PERSONAL: civic. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Goffstown

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Tom Ploszaj (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 1 (1ST TERM) Retired; 137 Daniel Webster Highway, Center Harbor, NH 03226-3210; (H) 603-279-9965, (SH) 603-271-3369, tom.ploszaj@leg.state.nh.us; Married (Marta), 2+2 children; Spiritual/Christian; Terryville HS (Terryville, CT; 1972); Waterbury State College (Waterbury, CT); University of Connecticut at Waterbury (Waterbury, CT; Chemical Engineering, 1990); Grafton Cemetery Trustee. PRIORITIES: represent my constituents; budget; NH Constitution. PERSONAL: volunteering, EMS, backpacking, animal husbandry, gardening, classic cars, camping. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Center Harbor, New Hampton

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Marjorie A. Porter (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 1 (6TH TERM) Educator (retired); 64 School Street, Hillsborough, NH 03244-4878; (H) 603-464-0225, (SH) 603-271-3125, maporter995@gmail.com; June 28, 1949 (Worcester, MA); Married, (Gary Sparks), 2 children; Tahanto Regional HS (Boylston, MA); University of Massachusetts (Amherst, MA; BA, 1971); Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH; MALS, 1978); Hillsboro-Deering School Board (vice-chair, 2009-2012); Fuller Public Library Trustee; Hillsborough Historical Society (president, 2015-18); Hillsboro-Deering Federation of Teachers, AFT-NH (president, 1993-94/1998-2000). PRIORITIES: education funding, fair taxation. PERSONAL: reading, gardening, travel. COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Antrim, Hillsborough, Windsor

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Lisa C. M. Post (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 4 (1ST TERM) 43 S. Crooked Road, Lyndeborough, NH, 03082; (H) 978-226-3379, (SH) 603-271-3125, lisacmpost@gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Francestown, Greenville, Lyndeborough, Wilton

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Math teacher (retired, 2012), Engineer (retired, 2001); 18 Sunset Avenue, Derry, NH 03038-4244; (H) 603432-9049, (O) 603-300-8351, (SH) 603-271-3369; January 12, 1947 (New York, NY); Married (Florence), 2 children; Lutheran; Clifton HS (Clifton, NJ); Southern NH Univ. (Manchester, NH; BS, Tech. Business Mgmt., Cum Laude, 1980); Franklin Pierce Univ. (Rindge, NH; M. Ed candidate); U.S. Air Force (196671); NH School Building Authority (2019-22); Comm. on NH Beer, Wine & Liquor Tourism (2019-20); Rockingham County Exec. Comm. (2021-22); Derry Highway Safety Comm. (2015-16); Derry Economic Dev.Advisory Comm. (2019-2022); Derry DCC Tax Increment Financing Advisory Board (2019-22); Derry Homegrown & Artisan Market (board of directors, 2018-present); National Rifle Assoc. Endowment (life member). PRIORITIES: protect constitutional rights; pro-liberty; pro-life; eliminate sales and income tax possibilities, constitutionally; prohibit sanctuary cities in NH; allow distilled spirits “tastings” at farmers’ markets. PERSONAL: skiing, Lionel trains. COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Derry

Kevin Pratt (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 3 (2ND TERM)

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John M. Potucek (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 6 (3RD TERM)

Fire Chief Town of Raymond (1988-2017, retired); 11 Smith Pond Road, Raymond, 03077-1329; (H) 603-895-9502, (O) 603-706-3663, (SH) 603-271-3529, kevin.pratt@leg.state.nh.us; November 30, 1957 (Manchester, NH); Married (Ann), 1 child; Methodist/Congregational; Raymond HS (Raymond, NH); NH Vocational College (Portsmouth, NH; 1976-77); Granite State College (Manchester/Concord, NH); National Fire Academy (Emitsburg, MD); International Society of Fire Service Instructors (30 yrs.); NH Fire Prevention Society (29 yrs.); NH Firemen’s Assoc. (28 yrs.); NH State Forest Fire Warden (28yrs./ Deputy, 6 yrs.); Rockingham Wardens Assoc. (past president); Federation of Mutual Aid Assoc.(past vp/ president, 1993-2002); Home Heating Certif.Council (representing NH Fire Chiefs); Licensed liquefied petroleum gas furnace Installer and training; NH Fire Chiefs Assoc. (past president, 1996-97); NH Fire Standards and Training Assoc. (commissioner). PRIORITIES: public safety, job creation, environment, 2nd Amendment rights, home-town rule, citizens’ rights. COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Raymond

Andrew Prout (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 37 (3RD TERM) Computer engineer; 6 Raven Drive, Hudson, NH 03051-3355; (H) 603-265-0771, (SH) 603-2713125, Andrew.Prout@leg.state.nh.us; July 23, 1981 (Boston, MA); Married (Jaime), 3 children; Atheist; Westwood HS (Westwood, MA); Western Governors University (online, BS, 2012); International Information System Security Certification Consortium (member, 2007-present); New Hampshire Liberty Alliance (life member). PRIORITIES: parental rights, school choice, constitutional carry. PERSONAL: target shooting. COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Hudson, Pelham

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Katherine Prudhomme-O’Brien (R) ROCKINGHAM CTY. 6 (3RD TERM) Musical Instrument Maker/Homeschooling, mother; 19 Beacon Hill Road, Derry, NH 03038; (H) 603-425-6605, (SH) 603-271-3310, kpo@leg.state.nh.us; August 19, 1970 (Holland, MI); Married (Peter), 2 children; Northeast Regional Vocational Technical HS (Wakefield, MA); American College of History and Legal Studies (Salem, NH; BA, American History & Legal Studies, 2014); 2000 Braveheart Award from Judicial Watch; Derry Zoning Board of Adjustment (alt. member, 2014); Derry Public Library (trustee, 2003-2009); Derry Community Girl Scouts; The Upper Rooms Juvenile Diversion Program; Children’s Friendship Project of Northern Ireland. PRIORITIES: challenges facing small businesses; election integrity; education choice; helping youths facing difficult situations. PERSONAL: volunteer work, Sunshine Soup Kitchen. COMMITTEES: Election Law (ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: Derry

Jim Qualey (R) CHESHIRE COUNTY 11 (1ST TERM) 18 Meadow View Road, Rindge, NH 03461; (SH) 603-271-3310, JimQualeyForNH@gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Fitzwilliam and Rindge

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Joshua Query (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 16 (2ND TERM) Ceramic artist; Ceramic faculty and Studio Technician; 80 Beech Hill Avenue, Unit #5, Manchester, NH 03103-5875; (SH) 603-271-3565, joshua.query@leg.state.nh.us; July 26, 1993; Single; Buddhist; New Hampshire Institute of Art (Manchester, NH; 2016); NH Stonewall Democrats (vice chair, 2018-present). PRIORITIES: civil rights, voting rights, civil liberties. PERSONAL: wood-fired ceramics, motor enthusiast, boxing, hiking.

COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 9

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Community organizer (retired, 2015); 283 Lita Lane, Newmarket, NH 03857-2425; (H) 603-2925376, (SH) 603-271-3125, Ellen4NH@gmail.com; December 20, 1979 (Memphis, TN); Married; Craigmont HS (Memphis, TN); Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN; BS, 2003); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; MA, 2011). COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Newfields, Newmarket

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR FOR FOR

Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR Sales tax on electronic devices Minimum wage increase FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Andy Renzullo (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 37 (8TH TERM)

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Ellen Read (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 17 (3RD TERM)

Engineer (retired, 2003); 2 Heritage Circle, Hudson, NH 03051-3428; (H) 603-882-8962, (SH) 603-271-3125, andrew.renzullo@leg.state.nh.us; October 25, 1944 (Winsted, CT); Married (Faith), 3 children; Methodist; Lewis Mills Regional HS (Burlington, CT); Northeastern University (Boston, MA; BS, 1968); Suffolk, University (Boston, MA; MS, 1975); Suffolk University School of Law (Boston, MA; JD, 1976). Majority Leader Adviser COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development (Chair) REPRESENTS: Hudson, Pelham

Jennifer Rhodes (R) CHESHIRE COUNTY 15 (1ST TERM) P.O. Box 615, 59 Parker Street, Winchester, NH 03470-0615; (H) 603-762-8069, (SH) 603-2713529, jennifer.rhodes@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Marlborough, Richmond, Swanzey, Troy, Winchester

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Kimberly A. Rice (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 37 (4TH TERM) Substitute teacher; 9 Hickory Street, Hudson, NH 03051-4759; (H) 603-943-3369, (SH) 603-2713589, kimberly.rice@leg.state.nh.us; August 29, 1966; Married, 4 children; Christian; Spaulding HS (Rochester, NH). SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law (chair); Judiciary; Rules REPRESENTS: Hudson, Pelham

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave NO VOTE Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Cecilia Rich (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 18 (2ND TERM) Writing/publishing; 212 Maple Street, Somersworth, NH 03878-1545; (O) 603-271-3565, cecilia.rich@leg.state.nh.us; September 16, 1969 (Portland, OR); Married (Jeff), 2 children; volunteer work (churches, schools, libraries); PRIORITIES: accessibility in all areas, from public streets to buildings; health insurance. COMMITTEES: Transportation REPRESENTS: Rollinsford, Somersworth Wards 1, 3, 4, 5

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Beth Richards (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 13 (3RD TERM) Small Business Owner; 3 Willard Street, Concord, NH 03301-3509; (H) 603-219-3529, (SH) 603-271-3529, bethrichardsforward3@gmail.com; Swarthmore, PA; Married, 2 children; United Church of Church; Northrop HS (Fort Wayne, IN); University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA; BA, Art History). PERSONAL: reading, cooking, hiking, kayaking. COMMITTEES: Legislative Administration REPRESENTS: Concord Ward 3

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission Mandatory paid leave EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices EXCUSED Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Attorney (NH & MA); 804 Alton Woods Drive, Concord 03301-7857; (H) 603-496-8521, (O) 603-271-3165, Katherine.Rogers@leg.state.nh.us; March 7, 1955 (Concord, NH); Single; Concord HS (Concord, NH); Clark University (Worcester, MA; BA 1977); Suffolk University (Boston, MA; JD, 2002); Merrimack County Attorney (2008-10); Merrimack County Board of Commissioners (1998-2008); NH Business Finance Authority (board of directors, 1995-97); Concord City Council (1991-2007). PRIORITIES: closing loopholes in gun background-check statutes, state budget. PERSONAL: dogs, photography. COMMITTEES: Finance REPRESENTS: Concord Wards 8, 9, 10

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Skip A. Rollins (R) SULLIVAN COUNTY 6 (5TH TERM)

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Katherine D. Rogers (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 28 (8TH TERM)

5 Willow Street, Newport, NH 03773-2823; (H) 604-863-6340, (SH) 603-271-3529, skip@lavalleys.com

COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Newport, Unity

Claire A. Rouillard (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 6 (3RD TERM) Attorney; 14 Jasmine Lane, Goffstown, NH 03045-1954; (H) 603-494-6144, (SH) 603-271-3529, cdrouillard@comcast.net; September 25, 1952 (Everett, MA); Married, 2 children; Alvirne HS (Hudson, NH); University of NH School of Law (Concord, NH); Goffstown Planning Board; CIP Committee (co-chair); Goffstown Planning Board (co-chair, housing); Lions Club (board of directors); Judicial Council. COMMITTEES: Legislative Administration REPRESENTS: Goffstown

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Terry Roy (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 32 (2ND TERM) Retired; 252 South Road, Deerfield, NH 03037-1702; (H) 978-235-2400, (SH) 603-271-3065, Terry.Roy@leg.state.nh.us; United States Army; Explorer Scouts; Youth sports coach; Deerfield Municipal Budget Committee; Deerfield Republicans (chair). PRIORITIES: protecting and preserving our great New Hampshire resources; constitutional conservative; protector of the 2nd Amendment. PERSONAL: hunting, fishing, camping.

COMMITTEES: Executive Departments and Administration (Vice Chair) REPRESENTS: Candia, Deerfield, Northwood, Nottingham

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing an independent redistricting commission NO VOTE Sales tax on electronic devices EXCUSED Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Rosemarie Rung (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 21 (2ND TERM) Public Affairs Leader; 21 Ministerial Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054-3321; (H) 603-424-6664, (SH) 603-271-3125, Rosemarie.Rung@leg.state.nh.us; January 30, 1958 (Wareham, MA); Married (John), 3 children; Nashua HS (Nashua, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BS, Bio-chemistry, 1980); Merrimack Schoolboard (vice-chair, 1996-2005); Laura’s World Fund (chair); Public Relations Society of America, Yankee Chapter (president). PRIORITIES: environmental quality (groundwater/climate change); Merrimack exit-tolls; workforce training.

COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Merrimack

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave FOR EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Dennis M. “Denny” Ruprecht (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 3 (2ND TERM) Student; 417 South Main Street, Landaff, NH 03585; (H) 603-838-8121, (O) 603-348-7542, (SH) 603-271-3125, denny.ruprecht@leg.state.nh.us; May 15, 1999 (Littleton, NH); Single; Methodist; Woodsville HS (Woodsville, NH); Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH; BA, Political Science, 2021). PRIORITIES: COVID-19 relief, fiscal policy, environmental protection. PERSONAL: hiking.

COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: Bath, Benton, Easton, Landaff, Orford, Piermont, Warren

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Professor of Health Management (retired, 2008); 20 Langelley Drive, Lee, NH 03861-6646; (H) 603-868-1726, (SH) 603-271-3589, jc.salloway@unh.edu; September 19, 1941 (MA); Divorced, 3 children; Boston Latin School (Boston, MA); Tufts University (Medford, MA; BA, 1963); Boston University (Boston, MA; Ph.D., 1969); Chair of the UNH Faculty Senate (emeritus); United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (president-elect); Doctor of naprapathic medicine (Honorary). PRIORITIES: the effect of an aging population on New Hampshire. COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Lee

Gail Sanborn (R) GRAFTON COUNTY 6 (1ST TERM)

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Jeffrey C. Salloway (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 5 (3RD TERM)

233 Groton Hollow Road, Rumney, NH 03266; (H) 603-786-9003, (SH) 603-271-3125

COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Ellsworth, Groton, Orange, Rumney, Thornton

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Laurie J. Sanborn (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 41 (6TH TERM) Small Business Owner; 71 Eagle Drive, Bedford, NH 03110-4414; (H) 603-682-1557, (SH) 603271-3661, repsanborn@gmail.com; August 27, 1966 (Nashua, NH); Married (Andy); Roman Catholic; Nashua HS (Nashua, NH); Simmons College (Boston, MA; BA, Summa Cum Laude, 1988); NH House Business Coalition (founder); Committee to Study Business Taxation (member); Economic Strategic Commission of Review the Relationship between Business and Government; Economic Development Advisory Committee. PRIORITIES: job creation, balance budget, accountability and transparency in government. DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER COMMITTEES: Rules REPRESENTS: Amherst, Bedford

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Catt Sandler (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 21 (3RD TERM) Attorney (Retired); 2 Firefly Circle, Somersworth, NH 03878-3301; (H) 603-841-7431, (SH) 603-271-3310, Catt.Sandler@leg.state.nh.us; June 12, 1952 (Washington, DC); Married (Jay), 4 children; Jewish; Springbrook HS (Silver Spring, MD); University of Maryland (College Park, MD; BA, 1974); Florida Coastal School of Law (Jacksonville, FL, JD; 2004); United States Army Reserve, military police, active duty, 1975-1977 (reserve and active, 8 yrs.); Democratic national convention (delegate, 1972). PRIORITIES: labor/management relations, veterans’ health and welfare. PERSONAL: gardening, writing. COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Dover Wards 5 and 6, Rollinsford, Somersworth Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes NO VOTE Mandatory paid leave EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR NO VOTE Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Matthew J. Santonastaso (R) CHESHIRE COUNTY 14 (1ST TERM) 343 U.S. Route 202, Rindge, NH 03461; (H) 603-858-7146, (SH) 603-271-3065

COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Dublin, Fitzwilliam, Harrisville, Jaffrey, Rindge, Roxbury

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Tom Schamberg (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 4 (2ND TERM) Teacher (retired, Ohio); 10 Clarke Road, Wilmot, NH 03287; (C) 603-715-6778, (SH) 603-271-3529, Tom.Schamberg@leg.state.nh.us; December 2, 1946 (Cleveland, OH); Married (Joanne), 4 children; Christian; Arlington HS (Arlington, TX); Middle Tennessee University (Murfreesboro, TN; BS,1969); Massachusetts School of Law (Andover, MA; JD, 2006); Wilmot Board of Selectmen (2015-present); Mid-State RCC for Belknap & Merrimack Counties; Municipal Budget Committee, Kearsarge Regional School District (Wilmot rep.); Wilmot Conservation Committee; Capital Improvement Plan for Merrimack County; Merrimack County Delegation (executive committee). PRIORITIES: reduction in state education tax; fund the state retirement system liabilities through the sale of bonds; businesses abatement/tax credits; policy on business model changes. PERSONAL: cycling, golf. COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Sutton, Wilmot

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Social worker/Psychotherapist; 288 Church Street, Keene, NH 03431-3806; (H) 603-357-0773, (C) 603-852-5039, (SH) 603-271-3589, Joe.Schapiro@leg.state.nh.us; September 6, 1950 (New York, NY); Married, 2 children; Jewish; Herricks HS (New Hyde Park, NY); Goddard College (Plainfield, VT; BA, 1979); Hunter College School of Social Work (New York, NY; MSW, 1985); Keene Immigrant and Refugee Partnership (founding member, 2017-18); Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities (ethics committee, 2013-18). PRIORITIES: healthcare, mental health, education, criminal justice. PERSONAL: gardening, croquet. COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Keene Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 5

Janice E. Schmidt (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 28 (4TH TERM)

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Joe Schapiro (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 16 (2ND TERM)

Retired; 11 Pope Circle, Nashua, NH 03063; (H) 603-880-6060, (SH) 603-271-3125, tesha4@ gmail.com; September 5, 1953, (Oneida, NY); Married, 2 children; Madison HS (Madison, NY); Hesser College (Manchester, NH; Associates In Business); Nashua Board of Aldermen (Ward 1). PRIORITIES: funding for education and for cities and towns. COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 1

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Peter B. Schmidt (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 19 (10TH TERM) University Instructor (Retired); P.O. Box 1468, Dover, NH 03821-1468; (H) 603-743-3751, (SH) 603-271-3065, peterbarrettschmidt@gmail.comt; May 29, 1938 (Chicago, IL); Divorced, 1 child; Campion HS (Prairie du Chien, WI); Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL; BA, 1968); Northwestern University (Evanston, IL; MA, 1969, ABD 1972); United States Marine Corps (1956-58); Dover City Council (councilor, Ward 2, 1999-01); Co-Operative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST); Dover Council (Representative 1999-2001, Board Chairman 20002001). PRIORITIES: property tax relief, access to universal and affordable healthcare, environmental protection. PERSONAL: choral singing, ballroom dancing. COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Dover Wards 1, 2

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Dianne E. Schuett (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 20 (6TH TERM) New Hampshire Legislative Staff (Retired); 533 Pembroke Street, Pembroke, NH 03275-3319; (H) 603-224-0314, (SH) 603-271-3065, dianne.schuett@leg.state.nh.us; November 2, 1943 (Maywood, CA); Widowed, 3 children; James Monroe HS (Sepulveda, CA); Pierce College (Woodland Hills, CA); NH Federal Credit Union Supervisory Committee (recording secretary, 2010-present); Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club (quartermaster, 1994-present); Pembroke Capital Improvement Committee (member, 2009-2018). PRIORITIES: affordable healthcare, especially prescriptions; non-biased redistricting; support public employees and retirees. PERSONAL: dancing, motorcycling, antique cars, embroidery, graphic arts, animal welfare. COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Chichester, Pembroke

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Kristina D. Schultz (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 18 (3RD TERM) 806 Alton Woods Drive, Concord, NH 03301-7857; (H) 603-856-7279, (SH) 603-271-3065, kris.schultz@leg.state.nh.us; Roman Catholic; American University (Washington, DC: BA, Political Science, School of Public Affairs); University of Louisville (Louisville, KY); Supervisor of the Checklist (Concord, Ward 9); Director of Communications and Outreach for two statewide Christian nonprofits; Greater Concord Interfaith Council (immediate past president). PERSONAL: labor union family, tabletop game enthusiast.

COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Concord Ward 9

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G. Brian Seaworth (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 20 (5TH TERM) 161 Buck Street, Pembroke, NH 03275-3002; (H) 603-722-0807, (SH) 603-271-3125, brian.seaworth@leg.state.nh.us.

COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Chichester, Pembroke

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Teacher/Administrator (retired); 45 Randall Street, Manchester, NH, 03103-6434; (H) 603-6264681; (SH) 603-271-3334; beshaw3@comcast.net; March 7, 1942 (Manchester, NH); Married (Jeff Purinton), 3 children; Roman Catholic; Central High School (Manchester, NH); Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH; B.Ed., 1964); Plymouth State University (MA Administration & Supervision, 1980); City of Manchester (Alderman, 2010-present). PRIORITIES: affordable housing, homelessness, school funding, education, tax relief, affordable physical and mental health care. PERSONAL: living life, family, grandboys, gardening, outdoor adventures. COMMITTEES: Education (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 9

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Mandatory paid leave FOR AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices EXCUSED Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Vanessa L. Sheehan (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 23 (1ST TERM)

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Barbara E. Shaw (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 16 (11TH TERM)

70 Amherst Street, Milford, NH 03055; (H) 603-320-6111, (SH) 603-271-3529, vanessas@vanessa4nh.com

COMMITTEES: Legislative Administration (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Milford

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Stephen J. Shurtleff (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 11 (9TH TERM) Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal (retired); 11 Vinton Drive, Penacook, NH 03303-1583; (H) 603-753-4563, (SH) 603-271-3125, steve.shurtleff@leg.state.nh.us; September 4, 1947 (Concord, NH); Divorced, 3 children; Bishop Brady HS (Concord, NH); City College of Chicago (Chicago, IL; AA, 1998); United States Army (1966-69); Speaker of the NH House of Representatives (2019-20); National Association of Retired Federal Employees; US Marshals Association (member, 2000-present); Councilor at Large, Concord, NH (2007-18); Penacook Historical Society; Penacook Community Center (board of directors); PRIORITIES: opioid crisis, infrastructure. PERSONAL: history, reading. COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources; Rules REPRESENTS: Concord Ward 1

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes PRESIDING Mandatory paid leave PRESIDING Establishing an independent redistricting commission PRESIDING Sales tax on electronic devices PRESIDING Minimum wage increase PRESIDING Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Norman J. Silber (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 2 (2ND TERM) Attorney; 243 Mountain Drive, Gilford, NH 03249; (H) 305-803-5400, (SH) 603-271-3184, njs@ silbersnh.com; April 18, 1945 (Tampa, FL); Single, 1 child; Jewish; Henry B. Plant HS (Tampa, FL); Tulane University (New Orleans, LA; B.A., 1967); Tulane University School of Law (New Orleans, LA; J.D., 1969); Gilford NH Budget Committee (member/chair). PRIORITIES: phase out the Interest & Dividends Tax; enhance Second Amendment protections; election law improvements; right to work. PERSONAL: Politics.

COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: Gilford, Meredith

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Matthew Simon (R) GRAFTON COUNTY 14 (1ST TERM) P.O. Box 373, Littleton, NH, 03561; (H) 603-991-3720, (SH) 271-3529

COMMITTEES: Legislative Administration REPRESENTS: Bethlehem, Franconia, Lisbon, Littleton Lyman, Monroe, Sugar Hill

New Representative — No 2017/2018 Roll Call Votes

Alexis H. K. Simpson (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 36 (2ND TERM) Minister; 20 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833; 603-303-4722, (SH) 603-271-3184, ahksimpson@gmail.com; Chambersburg, PA; Married (Tom), 2 children; United Church of Christ; Mercersburg Academy (Mercersburg, PA); University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA; B.S. in Physics, 1997); Emory University (Atlanta, GA; M. Div., 2000); Harvard University (Cambridge, MA; Th. M, 2020). PRIORITIES: access to affordable mental health care; fair funding for public education; commercial compositing. PERSONAL: baseball, knitting, gardening.

COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: Exeter, Newfields, Newmarket, Stratham

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Denise Smith (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 37 (1ST TERM) 3 Mountain View Road, Pelham, NH 03076; (H) 603-635-3836, (SH) 603-271-3589, Denise. Smith@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law REPRESENTS: Hudson, Pelham

New Representative — No 2017/2018 Roll Call Votes

Jonathan H. Smith (R) CARROLL COUNTY 5 (1ST TERM) FDNY/NYPD (retired); 59 Elm Street, Ossipee, NH 03864; 603-651-1137, (SH) 603-980-2723; February 14, 1972 (Nyack, NY); Married (Christina), 2 children; Roman Catholic; Ossipee Board of Selectmen; Ossipee Planning Board, Budget Committee, deputy treasurer; Trustee of the Trust Funds. PRIORITIES: uphold my oath and the Constitution, without question; enhance the voting process for better accountability. PERSONAL: hunting, shooting, dirt bikes/OHRV/ snowmobiles, woodworking, hiking, vegetable gardening, shaping my land, fixing anything that comes before me. COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: Brookfield, Effingham, Ossipee, Wakefield

New Representative — No 2017/2018 Roll Call Votes

Marjorie K. Smith (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 6 (12TH TERM) Legislator; 100 Piscataqua Road, Durham, NH 03824; (H) 603-868-7500, (SH) 603-271-3184, msmithpen@aol.com; February 22, 1941 (New York, NY); Widow, 2 children; Oyster Bay High School (Oyster Bay, NY); Beaver College (Jenkintown, PA; BA, 1961); Maxwell School, Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY; MPA, 1962) PRIORITIES: free and fair elections, including redistricting; civil rights and liberties, including right to privacy; public education, pre-kindergarten through higher education. DEMOCRATIC POLICY LEADER COMMITTEES: Judiciary (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Durham, Madbury

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Steven D. Smith (R) SULLIVAN COUNTY 11 (6TH TERM) Realtor; P.O. Box 624, Charlestown, NH 03603; (H) 603-826-5940, (SH) 603-271-3565, nhfirst@ gmail.com; June 23, 1964 (Queens, NY); Married (Adele); Centereach HS (Centereach, NY); Granite State College (Concord, NH; AS, Business, 2020); Regional Planning Commissioner (2009-11); Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America. PRIORITIES: education funding reform, new millennium transportation solutions. PERSONAL: slot car racing, model railroading, Civil War history. DEPUTY HOUSE SPEAKER COMMITTEES: Rules; Transportation REPRESENTS: Acworth, Charlestown, Goshen, Langdon, Lempster, Washington

Suzanne J. Smith (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 8 (7TH TERM) Homeopath-Holistic Health Counselor; 20 Brookside Lane, Hebron, NH 03241; (H) 603-7150086, (SH) 603-271-3125, suzanne.smith@leg.state.nh.us; July 19, 1948 (Green Bay, WI); Widowed; Westfield HS (Westfield, NJ); Community College of Vermont (Montpelier VT; AS, 1996); New England School of Homeopathy (Amherst, MA; Certified Classical Homeopath, 2001); Hebron Conservation Committee (co-chair, 2007-present); Homeopaths Without Borders (treasurer/book editor). PRIORITIES: Medicare for all; clean drinking water, including our lakes, rivers and tidal waters; reduce dependence on fossil fuels; support for increased solar and energy-efficiency projects; support alcohol and drug prevention/treatment programs; support our public schools. PERSONAL: hiking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing. COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Hebron, Holderness, Plymouth

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Timothy J. Smith (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 17 (5TH TERM) Officer, Civil Air Patrol; 65 Long Street, Manchester, NH 03102-6704; (H) 603-657-0324, (SH) 603-271-3529, tim.smith@leg.state.nh.us; Milford HS (Milford, NH); Kaplan University (Davenport, IA; BS, Information Technology Management, 2007); Milford School District Budget Committee (member); Progressives United (founding member). PRIORITIES: campaign finance reform; higher education funding; individual privacy rights; infrastructure development. PERSONAL: studying history and economics; finance reform; higher education funding; individual privacy rights; infrastructure development. PERSONAL: studying history, economics. DEMOCRATIC PARLIAMENTARIAN COMMITTEES: Legislative Administration; Rules REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 10

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Vice-President, Community Relations, Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (retired, 2014); 200 Alliance Way #302, Manchester, NH 03102-8403; (H) 603-669-1075, (C) 603-7598340, (SH) 603-271-3589, Ken.Snow@leg.state.nh.us; October 8, 1939 (Worcester, MA); Married, 2 children; Protestant; North HS (Worcester, MA); Bates College (Lewiston, ME; AB, 1962); Boston University (Boston, MA: MSW, 1964); United States Army Reserve (1957-65); Manchester City Library (trustee); Manchester Office of Youth Services, Advisory Board (chair); Mary Gale Foundation (trustee); National Alliance for Mental Illness; NH Public Policy Committee; University of New Hampshire School of Social Work (advisory council). PRIORITIES: healthcare, mental health, substance abuse. COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 12

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave FOR AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices

FOR FOR

Establishing an independent redistricting commission Minimum wage increase

EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Catherine Sofikitis (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 34 (3RD TERM)

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Kendall A. Snow (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 19 (4TH TERM)

Registered Nurse (disabled); 54 Marshall Street, Nashua, NH 03060-4622; (H) 603-465-8163, (SH) 603-271-3125, catherine4Ward7@gmail.com; November 6, 1956 (Fairbanks, AK); Married (Kenn Joyce), 1 child; Greek Orthodox; Academy of Our Lady of Guam (Agana, Guam); Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing (Portland, OR; R.N.) Hannah Dustin Quilt Guild. PRIORITIES: learning, water, agriculture. PERSONAL: quilting. COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 7

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Paul J. Somero (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 25 (3RD TERM) Real estate developer; 10 Vista Drive, New Ipswich, NH 03071; (H) 617-899-7995, (SH) 603-8789181, paulsomero@msn.com; May 14, 1956 (Royal Oak, MI); Married (Jayne), 6 children; Jesus Christ; Southfield HS (Southfield, MI). PRIORITIES: endorse laws that protect NH citizens and visitors; promote businesses; keep taxes low. PERSONAL: sharing the gospel and good news, family, golf, hunting. COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: New Ipswich, Sharon, Temple

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Peter F. Somssich (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 27 (3RD TERM) Analytical Scientist (retired); 34 Swett Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801; (H) 603-436-5382, (SH) 603-271-3369, taterep27nh@gmail.com; February 20, 1950 (Budapest, Hungary); Married (Kathleen), 2 children; Unitarian; Whitehall HS (Whitehall, PA); Schule Marienau (Dahlenberg, Germany); University of Heidelberg (Heidelberg, Germany; BS, Physics, 1973; MS, Physics, 1976; Ph.D., Physics, 1980); Lesley College (Cambridge, MA; MBA, 1996); Amherst Library (trustee, 1988-90); Democrats of Amherst (chair, 1986-1990); Democrats of Portsmouth (chair, 2004-08); American Vacuum Society (New England chair, 2006-16); American Physical Society (member, 1983-present). PRIORITIES: keeping property taxes down; renewable energy; job creation in NH in green economy; support NH forest industry; healthcare for NH; good public infrastructure and transportation. PERSONAL: astronomy; Hungarian and American history and culture; science innovation; running; world politics. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Portsmouth Ward 3

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR FOR FOR

Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR Sales tax on electronic devices Minimum wage increase FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Julius F. Soti (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 7 (1ST TERM) 74 Marblehead Road, Windham, NH 03087; (H) 603-404-1115, (SH) 603-271-3334

COMMITTEES: Education REPRESENTS: Windham

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Timothy A. Soucy (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 16 (6TH TERM) 11 Princeton Street, Concord, NH 03301-2333; (H) 603 305-5012, (SH) 603-271-3125, tim. soucy@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Concord Ward 7

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Educator (teacher/counselor/administrator, 41 yrs.); 56 Durham Road, Unit 26, Dover, NH 03820-4471; (H) 603-742-0556, (O) 603-271-3529, Thomas.Southworth@leg.state.nh.us; Hanover HS (Hanover, NH); Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH; BA); Keene State College (Keene, NH; MEd); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; CAGS); Dover Board of Selectmen (Ward 4); Future Visions Committee for Dover High School; Dover Children’s Center (board member). COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Dover Wards 3, 4

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices EXCUSED Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Judith T. Spang (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 6 (12TH TERM)

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Thomas L. Southworth (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 20 (4TH TERM)

Land Use Planner, Corporate Strategic Planner; 55 Wiswall Road, Durham, NH 03824-4420; (H) 603-659-5936, (SH) 603-271-3125, judith@kestrelnet.net; April 24, 1946, (Providence, RI); Married (Carl), 2 children; Protestant; Barrington HS (Barrington, RI); Bryn Mawr College (Bryn Mawr, PA; BA, 1968); Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, NY; MS, City and Regional Planning, 1971); University of New Hampshire Whittemore School of Business and Economics (Durham, NH; MBA, 1980); Town of Durham Planning Board and Conservation Commission (member, 198789); Lamprey River Advisory Committee (chair 1997-2006, member 1991-2007); National River Network (board of directors, 2006-09). PRIORITIES: municipal and statewide protection of water resources; education for the 21st century; more efficient, equitable and effective land use regulations. PERSONAL: boating, gardening, skiing, hiking, art. COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Durham, Madbury

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave FOR EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices FOR EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

James A. Spillane (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 2 (4TH TERM) MBC; 16 Swamp Road, Deerfield, NH 03037; (H) 603-463-5623, (SH) 603-271-3125, james@ jamesspillane.org; November 6, 1968 (Wakefield, MA); Divorced, 3 children; Free and Accepted Mason; The Derryfield School (Manchester, NH); Southern New Hampshire University (Manchester, NH; BA, English); Deerfield Municipal Budget Committee; Patriot Guard Riders. PRIORITIES: hunting, the Second Amendment, constitutional rights, lower and eliminate taxes. PERSONAL: archery, hunting, shooting, motorcycle riding, cooking, reading. COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: Candia, Deerfield, Nottingham

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes NO VOTE Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing an independent redistricting commission NO VOTE Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Walter Spilsbury (R) SULLIVAN COUNTY 8 (1ST TERM) P.O. Box 571, Charlestown, NH 03603; (SH) 603-271-3529

COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Charlestown

New Representative — No 2017/2018 Roll Call Votes

Walter A. Stapleton (R) SULLIVAN COUNTY 5 (2ND TERM) Railroad Consultant (retired); Commercial Insurance Broker; 90 Veterans Park Road, Claremont, NH 03743; 603-995-1034, (O) 603-542-8656, (SH) 603-271-3125; September 18, 1946 (Bridgeport, CT); Married (Claire), 3 children; Notre Dame HS (West Haven, CT); Orange County Community College (Middletown, NY); United States Army Transportation Corps (1964-1970); Delegate to the State Republican Convention (2016-17); Amtrak Station Host Assoc. of Claremont, NH (membership secretary, 2017-2020); East Africa Charitable Projects Fund, executive director (2014-2020); Northeast Rail Coalition (executive director, 2001-2017); Catholic Faith-choir-Knights of Columbus. PRIORITIES: education funding fix; restore protections to early life in the womb, and stop the public funding of abortion; alternative and renewable energy; tight up election laws, and strengthen guards against voter and processing fraud; protecting and assisting NH farms and small businesses; protection of natural resources and cultural and recreational assets. PERSONAL: family and genealogy, hiking, fishing, canoeing, hunting, motorcycles, travel, railroad enthusiast, classic cars. COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Claremont Ward 3

Laurel R. Stavis (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 13 (2ND TERM) Assistant provost, emeritus at Dartmouth College; 19 Apple Blossom Drive, West Lebanon, NH 03784; (H) 603-359-4161, (SH) 603-271-3125, laurel.stavis@leg.state.nh.us; September 7, 1950 (Boston, MA); Single; Jewish; Brookline HS (Brookline, MA); New England Conservatory of Music (Boston, MA; Bachelor of Music Performance, 1976); Lebanon Planning Board (member, 2017-present); West Lebanon Advisory Committee (member, Dec. 2020-Dec. 2021); Falls at Rivers Edge Homeowners Association (vice president, 2015-present); LISTEN Community Services Board of Directors (chair, 2017-2021). PRIORITIES: livable wage, fair scheduling practices, adequate public school funding, building bipartisan cooperation, affordable healthcare, environmental protection, property tax relief. PERSONAL: classical music, chamber music performances, bird watching, non-fiction writing, journalism. COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Lebanon Wards 1, 2, 3

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53 Arlington Street, Nashua, NH 03060-4030; (H) 603-620-0866, (SH) 603-271-3565, Deb. Stevens@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Transportation REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 7

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Brian Sullivan (D) SULLIVAN COUNTY 1 (3RD TERM)

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Deb Stevens (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 34 (2ND TERM)

Teacher Advocate (retired); 642 Olde Farms Road, Grantham, NH 03753-3124; 603-381-7889, (SH) 603-271-3125, briansullivannh@gmail.com; May 21, 1958 (Downers Grove, IL); Married (Denise), 3 children; Northland College (Ashland, WI; BS, Biology,1980). PRIORITIES: adopt and raise minimum wage; cover public sector workers by OSHA safety standards; expand broadband coverage; promote renewable energy; protect public education. COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Cornish, Grantham, Plainfield, Springfield

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Joe Sweeney (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 8 (3RD TERM) Student; 29 Hunters Run, Salem, NH 03079; (H) 603-327-7184, (SH) 603-271-3310, Joe. Sweeney@leg.state.nh.us; November 8,1993; Salem HS (Salem, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; 2016). COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Salem

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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George E. Sykes (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 13 (5TH TERM) Deputy Fire Chief, Lebanon, NH (retired); 3 Avon Avenue, Lebanon, NH 03766-2601; (H) 603448-0319, (C) 603-667-1834, (SH) 603-271-3565, george.sykes@leg.state.nh.us; Bridgewater State College (Bridgewater, MA; BA, 1974); Empire State College (Saratoga Springs, NY; BS, Business and Economics, 1988); Southern New Hampshire University (Manchester, NH; MBA, 1999); Lebanon City Council; Aubrey G. Robinson Award for outstanding service to the State of New Hampshire in fire prevention; Grafton County Senior Citizens Council; Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Meals on Wheels program; American Red Cross (volunteer, disaster services); Advanced Alliance for the Visual Arts (board member). PRIORITIES: funding for education, public safety, and fighting the state’s downshifting of expenses onto local governments. COMMITTEES: Transportation REPRESENTS: Lebanon Wards 1, 2, 3

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Michael J. Sylvia (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 6 (5TH TERM) Load Balancer, Federal Express; 216 Farrarville Road, Belmont, NH 03220-3633; (H) 603-7078594, (SH) 603-271-3184, mike.sylvia@leg.state.nh.us; University of Rhode Island (Kingston, RI; BS, Resource Development); Army National Guard (6 yrs.); Cayuga Dog Rescue (volunteer); Shire Sharing (volunteer); Lakes Region Porcupines (volunteer). PRIORITIES: ensuring accountable government; reducing government wherever possible; cutting taxes; eliminating excessive regulations; supporting gun rights; supporting right to work; supporting alternative education choices. PERSONAL: flying (pilot’s license). COMMITTEES: Judiciary (ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: Belmont

John Sytek (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 8 (9TH TERM) High School Teacher (retired); 34 Town Village Drive, Salem, NH 03070-3288; (H) 603-8938889, (SH) 603-271-3065, John.Sytek@leg.state.nh.us; March 19, 1943 (Philadelphia, PA); Married (Donna), 1 child; St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia PA); St. Joseph’s College (Philadelphia PA; 1964); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge MA; 1967); Salem Town Treasurer (1996-present); Dollars For Scholars, Salem Chapter (secretary/director, 1993-present). PRIORITIES: pension reform. PERSONAL: cosmology, hiking.

COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Salem

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Educator (retired, 2004); P.O. Box 267, George’s Mills, NH 03751-0267; (H) 603-763-4471, (SH) 603-271-3334, linda.tanner@leg.state.nh.us; Blue Ridge HS (New Milford, PA); East Stroudsburg University (East Stroudsburg, PA; BS, Health Education); University of Massachusetts (Amherst, MA); Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH; MA, Liberal Studies); Adjunct Professor, Colby-Sawyer College (New London, NH); Sunapee Advisory Budget Committee. SENIOR DEMOCRATIC ADVISOR COMMITTEES: Education REPRESENTS: Cornish, Croydon, Grantham, Newport, Plainfield, Springfield, Sunapee, Unity

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Lindsay Tausch (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 21 (1ST TERM)

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Linda L. Tanner (D) SULLIVAN COUNTY 9 (4TH TERM)

45 Indian Rock Road, Merrimack, NH 03054; (SH) 603-271-3194, lindsayeliza@gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: Merrimack

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Laura D. Telerski (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 35 (2ND TERM) 5 Shakespeare Road, Nashua, NH 03062-2430; (H) 603-320-3957, (SH) 603-271-3565, laura.telerski@leg.state.nh.us; Married; Nashua HS (Nashua, NH); Georgetown University (Washington, DC; BA, History, 1993); University of Chicago (Chicago, IL; MA, Middle Eastern Studies, 1995); Nashua Board of Selectmen (Ward 8, 2017-19) COMMITTEES: Transportation REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 8

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR FOR Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Paul A. Terry (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 5 (1ST TERM) 915 Stockbridge Corner Road, Alton, NH 03809; (SH) 603-271-3369

COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Alton, Gilmanton

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Dave Testerman (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 2 (3RD TERM) Program Manager/Engineer; P.O. Box 36, Franklin, NH 03235-0036; (H) 603-320-9524, (SH) 603-271-3529, dave@sanbornhall.net; March 10, 1944 (Napa, CA); Married (Karen), 4 children; Protestant; Mt. Whitney HS (Visalia, CA); California Polytechnic University (San Luis Obispo, CA; BS, Aeronautical Engineering, 1966); University of Northern Colorado (Greely, CO; MA, Business, 1976); United States Air Force (23 yrs.); Franklin Planning Board (member); Order of Daedalians; pilot. PRIORITIES: reduce laws that are unnecessary or burdensome. PERSONAL: woodworking, cars. COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Franklin Wards 1 and 2, Hill

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Robert L. Theberge (R) COOS COUNTY 3 (9TH TERM) Teacher/International Consultant (retired, 2010); 30 Oxford Street, P.O. Box 271, Berlin, NH 03570; (H) 603-915-0187, (SH) 603-271-3165, rolath@hotmail.com; July 27, 1948 (Berlin, NH); Single; Roman Catholic; University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL; BS., 1974); Penn State University (University Park, PA; Ph.D., 1983); United States Navy (Intelligence, Russian interpreter/translator, 1966-70); State Veterans Advisory Committee; New Hampshire-Canadian Trade Council; Committee to Study Safe Harbors and Taxation of Investment Organizations; Council of State Governments; American Iris Society. PRIORITIES: user fees; balance the budget; welfare, Medicare & Medicaid; roads and bridges; state parks; veteran affairs; OHRVs and trails; county nursing homes; insurance reform. PERSONAL: Stained glass, iris genetics, cooking, canning, watercoloring, reading, writing, gardening, volunteering. COMMITTEES: Finance REPRESENTS: Berlin

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Defense acquisition support contractor (retired, 2014); 143 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH 03053-3626; (O) 603-490-3226, (SH) 603-271-3369, doug.thomasnh@gmail.com; April 21, 1950 (Staten Island, NY); Married; Hanover HS (Hanover, NH); Lowell Technical Institute (Lowell, MA; BS, Plastics Technology, 1972); University of Montana (Billings, MT; MBA); United States Air Force and Rhode Island Air National Guard (retired, 22 yrs.). PRIORITIES: dealing with the pandemic and economic issues are my highest consideration. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Londonderry

Dennis J. Thompson (R) COOS COUNTY 1 (1ST TERM)

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Douglas W. Thomas (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 5 (4TH TERM)

711 Piper Hill Road, Stewartstown, NH 03576; (SH) 603-271-3565, Dennis@nnefs.com COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Atkinson and Gilmanton Academy Grant, Cambridge, Clarksville, Colebrook, Columbia, Dix’s Grant, Dixville, Errol, Erving’s Location, Millsfield, Odell, Pittsburg, Second College Grant, Stewartstown, Stratford, Wentworth’s Location

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Amanda E. Toll (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 16 (1ST TERM) 24 Bose Hill Road, Keene, NH 03431; (H) 603-860-1994, (SH) 603-271-3529, electamandanh@ gmail.com

COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Keene Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Dan Toomey (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 32 (3RD TERM) Community Media Director (retired, 2017); 10 Lantern Lane, Nashua, NH 03062; (H) 603484-3992, (SH) 603-271-3125, toomey.ward5@gmail.com; (Brooklyn, NY); Married (Kathryn), 5 children; Roman Catholic; St. Francis Prep (Brooklyn, NY); New Hampshire College (Manchester, NH; BS, Human Services, 1985); UMASS/Lowell (Lowell, MA; MA, Regional Economics & Social Development, 2001); United States Air Force (1961-65); NH Public Employees Labor Relations Board (commissioner, 1986-88); Nashua Firefighters Assn., Local 789 (president, 1973-76/1986-88); Nashua Labor Council (president, 1986-88). PRIORITIES: electoral redistricting; minimum wage increase; labor and workplace issues; commuter rail. COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 5

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Peter E. Torosian (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 14 (3RD TERM) Airline Pilot (retired)/Airline Consultant; 18 Pine Knoll Drive, P.O. Box 373, Atkinson, NH 03811; (H) 603-362-5202, (SH) 603-271-3310; March 16, 1958 (Mt. Kisco, NY); Married (Mary Beth), 2 children; Protestant; Haverhill HS (Haverhill, MA); Northeastern University (Boston, MA; BS, Magna Cum Laude, 1985); Airline Transport Rating (ATP) B-727, B-757 & B-767 Aircraft (19871990); United States Coast Guard (1976-1980); Atkinson Town Budget Committee (2014-2021). PRIORITIES: election law reform; school choice; tax relief; making NH State Government more accountable; preserving citizens’ US and NH constitutional rights and freedoms. PERSONAL: skiing, offshore sailboat racing, amateur (HAM) radio, flying, hiking, mountain climbing. COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Atkinson, Plaistow

Susan Treleaven (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 17 (4TH TERM) Realtor; 454 Sixth St., Dover, NH 03820-5910; (O) 603-610-8500, (SH) 603-271-3125, streleaven@comcast.net; May 19, 1953 (Grand Rapids, MI); Married (Stephen Blakney), 2 children; Unitarian Universalist; Oyster River HS (Durham, NH); Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BS, 1980). PRIORITIES: fair funding for schools; universal health coverage; economic growth around renewable resources. PERSONAL: reading, theatre, art.

COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Dover Wards 5 and 6, Somersworth Ward 2

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Richard Tripp (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 6 (2ND TERM) Engineer (retired, 2016); 44 Windham Road, Derry, NH 03038-4233; (SH) 603-271-3125, richard. tripp@leg.state.nh.us; University of Nebraska at Omaha (Omaha, NE; BSBA, 1990); United States Navy (1970-79); Derry Planning Board; Derry Conservation Commission; Derry Town Council; Veterans of Foreign Wars (post and district commander); Military Order of Cootie (CCDB, seam squirrel and grand commander); American Legion. COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Derry

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Douglas Trottier (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 6 (1ST TERM) 45 Meadow Lane, Belmont, NH 03220; (SH) 603-271-3184, douglastrottier1@gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Judiciary REPRESENTS: Belmont

New Representative — No 2017/2018 Roll Call Votes

Chris True (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 4 (4TH TERM) Trucking Industry (retired); 41 Hunt Pond Road, Sandown, NH 03873-2141; (H) 603-887-2793, (SH) 603-271-3529; January 18, 1950 (Portland, ME); Married, 1 child; Christian; Scarborough HS (Scarborough, ME); University of Southern Maine (Portland, ME; Political Science/education, 1973); United States Army (1974-76); Zoning Board of Adjustment (vice chair, 2013-present) PRIORITIES: encouraging and nurturing good jobs for NH. PERSONAL: golf, community garden. COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Auburn, Chester, Sandown

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST Mandatory paid leave EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Edith Tucker (D) COOS COUNTY 5 (3RD TERM) Journalist; 13 Cold Brook Road, Randolph, NH 03593-5105; (H) 603-466-5425, (SH) 603-2713529, edith.tucker@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Carroll, Jefferson, Randolph, Whitefield

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices FOR AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Paul D. Tudor (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 1 (1ST TERM) 167 Bow Street, Northwood, NH 03261; (H) 603-932-6184, (SH) 603-271-3529, Paultudor.1strockingham@gmail.com; December 10, 1957 (Concord, NH); Married (Shirley), 3 step-children; Episcopal; Peabody HS (Peabody, MA); Wentworth College (Boston, MA; BSMET, Mechanical Engineering, 1984); United States Air Force (1976-80); Town Budget Committee. PRIORITIES: hold the line on taxes and fees; work on legislation to protect struggling small businesses; advocate for veterans; support the Second Amendment. PERSONAL: fishing, gun sports, forestry. COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Northwood

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Leonard Turcotte (R) STRAFFORD COUNTY 4 (3RD TERM) Airline pilot (captain); Investment Advisor Rep.; 143 Beauty Hill Road, Barrington, NH 03825-5523; (SH) 603-271-3125, len.turcotte@leg.state.nh.us; July 28, 1961 (Manchester, NH); Married, 2 children; Portsmouth HS (Portsmouth, NH); NH Technical Institute (Concord, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH); Allied Pilots Assoc. (board of directors, 2001-03; negotiator/committees, 1997-2009).

MAJORITY LEADER ADVISER COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Barrington

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Professional Investigator; P.O. Box 15, 36 Blake Street, Hudson, NH 03051-0015; (H) 603882-8979, (SH) 603-271-3529, repulery@comcast.net; Married, 2 children; St. Anselm College (Manchester, NH; Classical Political Science). NHLI trained paramedic; Hudson Planning Board; Hillsborough County Executive Board; Knights of Columbus. COMMITTEES: Ways and Means REPRESENTS: Hudson, Pelham

Karen C. Umberger (R) CARROLL COUNTY 2 (6TH TERM)

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Jordan G. Ulery (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 37 (9TH TERM)

US Air Force Colonel (retired); P.O. Box 186, 136 Birch Road, Kearsarge, NH 03847-0186; (H) 603-356-6881, (SH) 603-271-3165, karenumberger@gmail.com; Massena, NY; Married (James), 2 children; Protestant; Massena Central HS (Massena, NY); SUNY New Paltz (New Paltz, NY; BA, Political Science, 1966); University of Arkansas (Little Rock, Arkansas; MA, International Relations, 1974); United States Air Force (1970-1998); Board of Selectmen Conway, NH (20012007); Conway Budget Committee (2000-2001, 2006-2012). PRIORITIES: getting people back to work. PERSONAL: reading, helping with volunteer organizations. COMMITTEES: Finance (ranking Republican/Chair, Div. II) REPRESENTS: Chatham, Conway, Eaton, Hale’s Location

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Suzanne E. Vail (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 30 (3RD TERM) State Representative; 28-B Norton Street, Nashua, NH 03064; 603-234-0704, (H) 603-234-0704, (SH) 603-320-3308, reverendgirl99@gmail.com; 3 children; T.C. Williams HS (Alexandria, VA, 1980); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BA, Psychology, 1995). PRIORITIES: universal access to broadband. PERSONAL: hiking in NH, history of NH. COMMITTEES: Resources, Recreation and Development REPRESENTS: Nashua Ward 3

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Constance Van Houten (D) HILLSBOROUGH CTY. 45 (3RD TERM) Educator (retired, 2007); 11 Carriage Way, Unit 4, Manchester, NH 03102-8429; (H) 603-6229701, (SH) 603-271-3369, teavanh@comcast.net; July 12, 1949 (Manchester, NH); Divorced; Manchester West HS (Manchester, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BA, 1971); Notre Dame College (Manchester, NH; MS, 1977); Manchester Board of School Committee (2014-2018). PRIORITIES: public education, long-term care, youth tobacco and vaping. PERSONAL: golf, reading. COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Manchester Wards 10, 11, 12

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR EXCUSED Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Susan Vandecasteele (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 8 (1ST TERM) 8 Webb Street, Salem, NH 03079; (SH) 603-271-3565, susanjvan2@gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Public Works and Highways REPRESENTS: Salem

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Ivy C. Vann (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 24 (4TH TERM) Urban Planner; 50 Summer Street, Peterborough, NH 03458-2430; (H) 603-533-0357, (SH) 603-271-3125, ivy@vann.org; August 7, 1956 (Sarasota, FL); Married (Hugh R. Beyer), 4 children; Episcopal; Riverview HS (Sarasota, FL); Harvard University (Cambridge, MA; BA, 1980); Antioch New England Graduate School (Keene, NH; M. Ed, 2003); Peterborough Planning Board (2008-present). PRIORITIES: increasing housing supply, education funding, access to universal healthcare. PERSONAL: travel, sailing, horseback riding, hiking.

COMMITTEES: Municipal and County Government REPRESENTS: Peterborough

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P.O. Box 1059; Alton, NH 03809-1059; (H) 603-765-6380, pvarney@atsnh.com

COMMITTEES: No committee assignment REPRESENTS: Alton, Gilmanton

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes EXCUSED Establishing an independent redistricting commission EXCUSED Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase NO VOTE Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Daniel T. Veilleux (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 22 (1ST TERM)

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Peter R. Varney (R) BELKNAP COUNTY 5 (4TH TERM)

7 Colonel Wilkins Road, Amherst, NH 03031; (SH) 603-271-3565

COMMITTEES: Transportation REPRESENTS: Amherst

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Kevin G. Verville (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 2 (3RD TERM) Technical Director; 9 McCarron Road, Deerfield, NH 03037; (H) 603-731-0654, (SH) 603-2713125, kevin.verville@leg.state.nh.us; April 1967 (Concord, NH); Married; Roman Catholic; Bishop Brady HS (Concord, NH); Plymouth State College (Plymouth, NH; B.S. Physical Science, Secondary Education, Chemistry option, 1994); Tulane University (New Orleans, LA); Deerfield Safety Services Steering Committee, 2016); Deerfield Trust Funds (trustee, 2011-14); Deerfield Municipal Budget Committee (member, 2011-18; chair, 2013-15); Deerfield Open Space Committee (2009-10). PRIORITIES: school choice PERSONAL: NH Fish & Game Department Hunter Safety Instructor; Amateur Radio Operator (KC1DBR); Single Action Shooting (cowboy shoots); hiking; camping; education policy. COMMITTEES: Environment & Agriculture REPRESENTS: Candia, Deerfield, Nottingham

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Kenneth S. Vincent (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 17 (3RD TERM) Business owner; 19 Vincent Way, Somersworth, NH 03878; (H) 603-396-4120, (SH) 603-2713369, KVincentNHrep@comcast.net; August 19, 1964 (Rochester, NH); Married, 2 children; Roman Catholic; Somersworth HS (Somersworth, NH); New Hampshire Technical College; United States Army (3 yrs.). PRIORITIES: to do what’s best for the state of New Hampshire and the people I serve.

COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Dover Wards 5 and 6, Somersworth Ward 2

Sparky Von Plinsky (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 7 (2ND TERM) 18 Allen Court, Keene, NH 03431-1802; (H) 706-399-0349, (SH) 603-271-3125, sparky.vonplinsky@gmail.com

COMMITTEES: Environment and Agriculture REPRESENTS: Keene Ward 4

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Michael Vose (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 9 (4TH TERM) Software Technical Writer (semi-retired); 75 Olde Bridge Lane, Epping, NH 03042-1922; (H) 603-734-4084, (SH) 603-271-3369, michael.vose@leg.state.nh.us; February 25, 1947 (Raleigh, NC); Married (Denise), 1 child; Unitarian; Monadnock Regional HS (Swanzey, NH); Keene State College (Keene, NH; BA, History, 1974); United States Air Force (1966-70); Peterborough Budget Committee (1982-88); Library Trustee, Epping, NH (2012-15); Strathspey & Reel Society of NH (president, 2012-present). PRIORITIES: restoring the NH economic advantage; reinvigorating constitutional government. PERSONAL: hiking, golf, music. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy (Chair) REPRESENTS: Epping (Rep. Vose won a special election on 10/9/2019 to return to the NH Legislature for his 3rd term)

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Teacher & Small Business Owner (retired); 9 Kelley Road, Madbury 03823-7634; (H) 603749-3051, (SH) 603-271-3529, Janet.wall@leg.state.nh.us; Nov. 21, 1949 (Portsmouth, NH); 2 children; Oyster River HS (Durham, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BS, 1971); Strafford Regional Planning Commission (1988-present); Madbury Water Commission (1988-present); Madbury Water Resources Board (2000-present); Madbury Zoning Board of Adjustment (1986-present); Durham-Great Bay Rotary Club (1987-present/1st woman member); New Hampshire Heritage Collections Comm. (chair, 1990-present); Madbury Historical Society (founder, past president, board of directors, 1978-present) PRIORITIES: planned and managed growth to protect our natural resources and quality of life; education; infrastructure. PERSONAL: family and friends, music, antiques, garden, travel. COMMITTEES: Legislative Administration (ranking Democrat); State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Durham, Madbury

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Scott Wallace (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 33 (3RD TERM)

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Janet G. Wall (D) STRAFFORD COUNTY 6 (18TH TERM)

34 Wymans Landing, Danville, NH 03819-3148; (H) 603-642-3148, (SH) 603-271-3529, Scott. Wallace@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice and Public Safety REPRESENTS: Danville

Mary Jane Wallner (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 10 (21ST TERM) Retired; 24 Samuel Drive, Concord, NH 03301-3051; (H) 603-225-5249, (SH) 603-271-3165, mjwallnerNH@gmail.com; October 25, 1946 (St. Louis, MO); Married (Nicholas), 2 children; Celina HS (Celina, OH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BS, Child and Family Studies, 1972); Wheelock College (Boston, MA); serves on a number of nonprofit agency boards. PRIORITIES: state budget; education funding; services for children and families; property tax relief. PERSONAL: travel, reading, yoga. COMMITTEES: Finance (ranking Democrat) REPRESENTS: Hopkinton, Concord Ward 5

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Thomas C. Walsh (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 24 (5TH TERM) Contractor; 15 Berry Hill Road, Hooksett, NH 03106-2201; (H) 603-623-4104, (SH) 603-2713565, thomas.walsh@leg.state.nh.us; May 31, 1966 (Manchester, NH); Single; Roman Catholic; Trinity HS (Manchester, NH); Hooksett Planning Board (vice-chair, 2011-present). PRIORITIES: election law reform, autonomous vehicle law. PERSONAL: motorcycles, boating, collecting vehicles.

COMMITTEES: Transportation (Chair) REPRESENTS: Hooksett

Mary Beth E. Walz (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 23 (7TH TERM) Attorney; 25 Stack Drive, Bow, NH 03304-4708; (H) 603-225-1968, (SH) 603-271-3165, mbwalz@leg.state.nh.us; March 31 (Albany, NY); Married (Harold Judd), 5 children; Roman Catholic; Our Lady of Mercy HS (Rochester, NY); University of Toronto (Toronto, Ontario, Canada; BA, 1975); University of New Hampshire School of Law (Concord, NH; JD, 1979); Trustee of the Trust Funds (2012-present).

COMMITTEES: Finance REPRESENTS: Bow, Dunbarton

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase EXCUSED Sales tax on electronic devices FOR AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Gerald “Gerry” W.R. Ward (D) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 28 (6TH TERM) 16 Nixon Park, Portsmouth, NH 03801-5728; (H) 603-436-6142, (SH) 603-271-3310, ward4staterep@gmail.com; Married (Barbara), 2 children; Harvard University (Boston, MA; BA, Government, 1971); Boston University (Boston, MA; MA, American and New England Studies); Boston University (Ph.D., American and New England Studies). PRIORITIES: investing in business and workforce training; investing in infrastructure and transportation; public education support; preserving the safety net for our most vulnerable citizens; voting rights; equal justice and constitutional freedoms for all. COMMITTEES: Election Law REPRESENTS: Portsmouth Ward 4

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Real Estate Broker; 497 Hooksett Road #256, Manchester, NH 03104-2632; (O) 603-392-2888, (SH) 603-271-3125, liberty.warden@gmail.com; Single; University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA; BS, Business Administration); Goffstown Planning Board (2yrs.); Goffstown Planning Committee; Manchester Republican Committee; Hillsborough County Delegation; Manchester spending cap effort. PRIORITIES: support reduced state spending; protect civil liberties; minimize regulations. PERSONAL: twice awarded “Legislator of the Year” by the NH Liberty Alliance. COMMITTEES: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services REPRESENTS: Manchester Ward 8

Safiya Wazir (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 17 (2ND TERM)

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Mark Warden (R) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 15 (4TH TERM)

P.O. Box 2352, Concord, NH 03302-2352; (H) 603-333-0594, (SH) 603-271-3589, s.wazir@leg. state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law REPRESENTS: Concord Ward 8

Lucy McVitty Weber (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 1 (8TH TERM) Former VT Attorney, Innkeeper, Teacher; 217 Old Keene Road, Walpole, NH 03608-4845; (H) 603-499-3589, (SH) 603-271-3589, lwmcv@comcast.net; August 5, 1952 (New York, NY); Widowed; Friends Seminary (New York, NY); Tufts University (Medford, MA; BA 1974); Vermont Law School (South Royalton, VT; MSEL/JD, 1985); Speaker Pro Tempore in the NH House of Representatives (2019-20); Walpole Zoning Board of Adjustment (former member); Friends of the Walpole Town Library (former president); Walpole Historical Society; Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer. PRIORITIES: education funding, balancing budget without gutting core services, civil liberties. PERSONAL: kayaking, skiing, gardening, reading. DEMOCRATIC PARLIAMENTARIAN COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (ranking Democrat); Rules REPRESENTS: Chesterfield, Hinsdale, Walpole, Westmoreland

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David A. Welch (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 13 (18TH TERM) AT&T Network Systems (retired, 1993); 9 Fifth Street, PO Box 570, Kingston, NH 03848-0570; (H) 603-793-8384, 603-271-3529, welch4016@outlook.com; February 16, 1940 (Haverhill, MA); Married (Barbara); Protestant; PRIORITIES: maintain the NH Advantage. PERSONAL: reenacting the founding era. COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice & Public Safety (Vice-Chair) REPRESENTS: Hampstead, Kingston

Lawrence Welkowitz (D) CHESHIRE COUNTY 4 (1ST TERM) 37 Church Street, Apt. #4, Keene, NH 03431; (SH) 603-271-3529, lwelkowi@keene.edu

COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Keene Ward 1

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Natalie Wells (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 25 (2ND TERM) Family business owner (retired, 2005); 125 Collins Road, Warner, NH 03278-4207; (H) 603-4562873, (SH) 603-271-3310, nataliewells4NH@gmail.com; October 12 (Providence, RI); Cranston East HS (Cranston, RI); Johnson and Wales College (Providence, RI; Associates Degree). PERSONAL: spending time with my grandchildren; gardening; canning; making maple syrup.

COMMITTEES: Election Law (Clerk) REPRESENTS: Andover, Danbury, Salisbury, Warner, Webster

Former Member — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Graphic Artist (retired); 204 Loon Lake Road, Plymouth, NH 03264-3117; (H) 603-276-0862, (SH) 603-271-3369, jweston14@roadrunner.com; October 7, 1949 (Nashua, NH); Married; Nashua HS (Nashua, NH); Rhode island School of Design (Providence, RI, 1971); Plymouth Area Democrats (chair, 2014-18). PRIORITIES: reducing greenhouse gas emissions; environmental issues; ambulance/EMT services; reducing property taxes; affordable healthcare; strong public schools. PERSONAL: gardening, skiing, kayaking, and keeping up with a rapidly changing world. COMMITTEES: Commerce and Consumer Affairs REPRESENTS: Hebron, Holderness, Plymouth

Kenneth L. Weyler (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 13 (17TH TERM)

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Joyce C. Weston (D) GRAFTON COUNTY 8 (2ND TERM)

American Airlines (Captain, retired, 2001); 23 Scotland Road, Kingston, NH 03848; (H) 603-7785225, (SH) 603-271-3165, kweyler@aol.com; October 18, 1941 (Boston, MA); Married (Carol), 3 children; CEC; Newton HS (Newton, MA); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA; BS, Chemical Engineering, 1963); Air War College (Montgomery, AL); United States Air Force (1963-1969/Reserves, 1969-1993); Kingston Planning Board (1981-1998); Rockingham Planning Commission (1980-2011); Gideon Lodge, Masons (1984-present); Kingston Veterans Club (2001-present); NH Veterans Association (1993-present). PRIORITIES: balance the budget without tax increases, support education choice, election reform, government accountability, protect the New Hampshire Advantage. PERSONAL: gardening; skeet shooting, veterans’ affairs. COMMITTEES: Finance (Chair) REPRESENTS: Hampstead, Kingston

Nick White (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 20 (1ST TERM) Solution Architect; 935 Borough Road, Pembroke, NH 03275; (H) 775-230-4642, (SH) 603-2713369, nickdwite+staterep@gmail.com; Married; PRIORITIES: budget and tax reductions; education reform; cannabis legalization; civil asset forfeiture reform. COMMITTEES: Science, Technology and Energy REPRESENTS: Chichester, Pembroke

New Representative — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

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Matthew B. Wilhelm (D) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 42 (2ND TERM) Landlord; 100 Magnolia Road, Manchester, NH 03104-1606; (O) 603-606-8992, (SH) 603-2713529, matt.wilhelm@leg.state.nh.us; May 19, 1982 (Brookfield, WI); Married (Jody), 2 children; Lutheran (ELCA); Bishop Guertin HS (Nashua, NH); Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH; B.A., Communication Studies with a minor in Political Science, 2004); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; Masters of Public Administration, 2016); NH’s Service Year Workforce Commission (chair, 2019-20); Volunteer-NH Board of Directors (House appointee, 2018-present); City Year New Hampshire, AmeriCorps member (2005-07). PRIORITIES: property tax relief; affordability housing; addressing homelessness; mental health access and affordability; commuter rail; support for small businesses; expanding civilian national service as a workforce development strategy; higher education access and affordability; removing barriers to elected public service; protecting the civil rights of all Granite Staters. PERSONAL: family, live music, Red Sox. SENIOR DEMOCRATIC ADVISOR COMMITTEES: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs REPRESENTS: Manchester Wards 1, 2, 3

Dan Wolf (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 5 (3RD TERM) Real Estate; P.O. Box 88, Newbury, NH 03255-0088; (H) 603-763-5176, (SH) 603-271-3125, Dan.Wolf@leg.state.nh.us; January 23, 1947 (New York, NY); Married, 2 children; Cambridge School of Weston (Weston, MA); Nasson College (Springvale, ME, BA, 1970); Kearsarge Regional School Board (chair, 2004-2015); Trustee of the Funds (Newbury, NH). COMMITTEES: Fish & Game and Marine Resources REPRESENTS: New London, Newbury

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR FOR Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Stephen L. Woodcock (D) CARROLL COUNTY 2 (2ND TERM) Educator (retired, 2008); P.O. Box 234, 116 Moose Run Road, Center Conway, NH 03813-0234; (H) 603-356-2904, (C) 978-994-1023, (SH) 603-271-3334, steve.woodcock@leg.state.nh.us; August 29-1949 (Haverhill, MA); Married (Denise), 1 child; Protestant; Haverhill HS (Haverhill, MA); Boston State College (Boston, MA; BS); Eastern Kentucky University (Richmond, KY; MS); Fitchburg State College (Fitchburg, MA; CAGS); United States Army (1970-73); Haverhill School Committee (chair); Merrimack Lodge F & AM, Allepo Shrine; American Legion Riders; NH Patriot Guard Riders; Carroll County Fish and Game; Carroll County Democrats. PRIORITIES: education and education funding (K-16). PERSONAL: hiking, gardening, snowshoeing, cooking, long distance motorcycle riding. COMMITTEES: Education REPRESENTS: Chatham, Conway, Eaton, Hales’s Location

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Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon (retired, 2014); 38 Evangelyn Drive, Bow, NH 03304-4921; (H) 603-228-3827, (SH) 603-271-3589, gary.woods@leg.state.nh.us; May 21, 1942 (Los Angeles, CA); Married (Renia), 3 children; Thomas Downey HS (Modesto, CA); University of CaliforniaBerkeley (Berkeley, CA; BA, Physics, 1965) Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD; MS, 1968); University of Rochester Medical School (Rochester, NY; MD, 1972): NH Medical Society (past president). PRIORITIES: universal healthcare, basic education, redistricting, renewable energy. COMMITTEES: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs REPRESENTS: Bow, Dunbarton

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes Mandatory paid leave Establishing an independent redistricting commission FOR FOR Minimum wage increase AGAINST Sales tax on electronic devices FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts FOR

Kurt F. Wuelper (R) STRAFFORD COUNTY 3 (4TH TERM)

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Gary L. Woods (D) MERRIMACK COUNTY 23 (2ND TERM)

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, technician (retired, 2012); 1336 Parker Mountain Road, Strafford, NH 03884-6334; (H) 603-644-2927, (SH) 603-271-3184, kurt.wuelper@leg.state.nh.us; May 17, 1947 (Laconia, NH); Married (Bethene), 1 child; Baptist; Belmont HS (Belmont, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BSBA, 1974); United States Army (1967-1971). PRIORITIES: establish the right to life for all people; restore personal freedom by reducing the intrusion of government into our lives. COMMITTEES: Judiciary (Clerk) REPRESENTS: New Durham, Strafford

Michael Yakubovich (R) MERRIMACK COUNTY 24 (2ND TERM) 15 Doris Drive, Hooksett, NH 03106-2112; (H) 603-259-1516, (SH) 603-271-3065, michael. yakubovich@leg.state.nh.us

COMMITTEES: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Hooksett

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Joshua Yokela (R) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 33 (2ND TERM) Accounting Clerk; 16 Tibbetts Road, Fremont, NH 03044-3573; (H) 603-722-0501, (SH) 603271-0501, josh.yokela@leg.state.nh.us; December 17, 1986 (Fremont, CA); Single; Yerington HS (Yerington, NV); Fremont Zoning Board of Adjustment (alternate, 2016-present); Fremont Budget Committee (member, 2017-present). PRIORITIES: protecting property rights; occupational licensing reform. PERSONAL: chess, Texas Hold ‘em.

COMMITTEES: Children and Family Law (ranking Republican) REPRESENTS: Brentwood, Danville, Fremont

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Explanation of Selected 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes Roll Call Vote (House): HB 1166 (VOTE #180, 178-154) This bill passed out of the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee, Ought to Pass, 11-9. The committee report passed on the House floor on a Division Vote, 208-130. The bill returned from the Senate Ought to Pass, with Amendment, 14-10. The House then concurred with the Senate amendment, 178-154 (vote #180). A yea vote means the member supported extending unemployment compensation, certain sanitary protections for COVID-19, extending the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for certain COVID-19 protections, and waiving cost sharing for testing and treatment for COVID-19. A nay vote means the member opposed extending unemployment compensation, certain sanitary protections for COVID-19, extending the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for certain COVID-19 protections, and waiving cost sharing for testing and treatment for COVID-19. The bill was vetoed by Gov. Sununu and his veto was sustained by the House, 193-145, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote to over-ride. IN PUBLICATION IDENTIFIED AS: EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS HB 712 (VOTE #15, 215-141) This bill passed out of the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee Ought to Pass, with Amendment, 12-6. After passing on the House floor, 199-133, the legislation was referred to House Finance, where it passed, 13-7. The committee report then passed on the floor of the House, 215-141. A yea vote means the member supported establishing a system of mandatory paid family and medical leave insurance. A nay vote means the member opposed establishing a mandatory system of paid family and medical leave insurance. The bill was eventually vetoed by Gov. Sununu and the veto was sustained by the House, 195-143, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote for an over-ride. IN PUBLICATION IDENTIFIED AS: MANDATORY PAID LEAVE HB 731 (VOTE #20, 212-155) This bill came out of the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee, Ought to Pass, with Amendment, 11-6. The committee report then passed on the House Floor, 212-155. A yea vote means the member supported raising the state minimum wage to $12 per hour. A nay vote means the member opposed raising the state minimum wage to $12 per hour. The House concurred with a Senate amendment, but the bill was vetoed by Gov. Sununu and his veto was sustained by the House 197-139, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote for an over-ride. IN PUBLICATION IDENTIFIED AS: MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE HB 1665 (VOTE #120, 203-121) This bill came out of the Election Law committee Ought to Pass, with Amendment, 14-6. It then passed on the floor of the House, 203-121. A yea vote means the member supported establishing an independent advisory commission on redistricting. A nay vote means the member opposed establishing an independent advisory commission on redistricting. The bill was eventually vetoed by Gov. Sununu and the veto was sustained by the House, 198-135, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote for an over-ride. IN PUBLICATION IDENTIFIED AS: ESTABLISHING AN INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION HB 1492 (VOTE #73, 320-11) This bill came out of the Ways and Means committee, Inexpedient to Legislate, 20-0. The committee report then passed on the House floor, 320-11. A yea vote means the member opposed establishing a tax on the retail sale of electronic devices to fund education. A nay vote means the member supported establishing a tax on the retail sale of electronic devices to fund education. IN PUBLICATION IDENTIFIED AS: SALES TAX ON ELECTRONIC DEVICES nhbluebook.com • 151

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HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

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HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

CHILDREN AND FAMILY LAW Secretary: Karen Karwocki Researcher: Christina Dyer Location: LOB 206 Phone: (603) 271-3589

REPUBLICANS: Kimberly Rice — Chairman Debra DeSimone — Vice Chairman Josh Yokela, John Lewicke, Cody Belanger, Kenna Cross, Melissa Litchﬁeld, Denise Smith

DEMOCRATS: Pat Long, Caroletta Alicea, Gaby Grossman, Cassie Levesque, Saﬁya Wazir, Peter Petrigno, Debra Altschiller

COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Secretary: Carrie Morris Researcher: Pam Smarling Location: LOB 302 Phone: (603) 271-3369

REPUBLICANS: John Hunt — Chairman John Potucek — Vice Chairman Jason Osborne, Keith Ammon, Max Abramson, Bonnie Ham, Joseph DePalma, Jeffrey Greeson, Dawn Johnson, Paul Terry

DEMOCRATS: Christy Bartlett, Richard Abel, Chris Herbert, Connie Van Houten, Tina Fargo, Joyce Weston, Jane Beaulieu, Anita Burroughs, Chris McAleer

CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY Secretary: Karen Karwocki Researcher: Bradley Greenland Location: LOB 204 Phone: (603) 271-3529

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Daryl Abbas — Chairman David Welch — Vice Chairman John Burt, Gary Hopper, Dennis Green, Scott Wallace, David Testerman, Chris True, Kevin Pratt, Dick Marston, Jennifer Rhodes

DEMOCRATS: Linda Harriott-Gathright, Laura Pantelakos, Andrew O’Hearne, John Bordenet, David Meuse, Ray Newman, Amanda Bouldin, Casey Conley, Nicole Klein-Knight, Amy Bradley

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HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

REPUBLICANS:

Secretary: Lindsay Forcier Researcher: Jennifer Foor Location: LOB 207 Phone: (603) 271-3334

REPUBLICANS: Rick Ladd — Chairman Glenn Cordelli — Vice Chairman Ralph Boehm, JC Allard, Alicia Lekas, Michael Moffett, Deb Hobson, Louise Andrus, Oliver Ford, Erica Layon, Julius Soti

DEMOCRATS: Mel Myler, David Luneau, Barbara Shaw, Patty Cornell, Linda Tanner, Art Ellison, Sue Mullen, Doug Ley, Stephen Woodcock

ELECTION LAW Secretary: Miriam Simmons Researcher: Pam Smarling Location: LOB 308 Phone: (603) 271-3310

REPUBLICANS: Barbara Grifﬁn — Chairman Wayne MacDonald — Vice Chairman Katherine Prudhomme-O’Brien, Joe Sweeney, Peter Hayward, Maureen Mooney, Peter Torosian, Ross Berry, Fenton Groen, Jim Qualey, Natalie Wells

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DEMOCRATS: David Cote, Gerry Ward, Paul Bergeron, Catt Sandler, Heidi Hamer, Connie Lane, Mary Freitas, Joan Hamblet, Russell Muirhead

ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE Secretary: Heather Goley Researcher: Christina Dyer Location: LOB 303 Phone: (603) 271-3125

REPUBLICANS: Howard Pearl — Chairman Judy Aron — Vice Chairman Barbara Comtois, Kevin Verville, Arnold Davis, Walter Stapleton, Susan Homola, Margaret Kennedy, James Mason, Gail Sanborn

DEMOCRATS: Peter Bixby, Catherine Soﬁkitis, Andrew Bouldin, Sherry Dutzy, Megan Murray, Sparky Von Plinsky, Tony Caplan, Stephanie Hyland, Maria Perez

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION Secretary: Miriam Simmons Researcher: Pam Smarling Location: LOB 306 Phone: (603) 271-3065

REPUBLICANS: Carol McGuire — Chairman Terry Roy — Vice Chairman John Sytek, Steve Pearson, Michael Yakubovich, Tony Lekas, Mark Alliegro, Glenn Bailey, Thomas Lanzara, Matthew Santonastaso

DEMOCRATS: Jeff Goley, Dianne Schuett, Jean Jeudy, Peter Schmidt, Kris Schultz, Sallie Fellows, Tim Fontneau, Jaci Grote, Mike O’Brien

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Secretary: Janet Clayman Researcher: TBD Location: LOB 210-211 Phone: (603) 271-3165

REPUBLICANS: Ken Weyler — Chairman Lynn Ober — Vice Chairman Karen Umberger, David Danielson, Robert Theberge, Joseph Pitre, Tracy Emerick, Keith Erf, Gerald Grifﬁn, Jess Edwards, Harry Bean, Bob Lynn

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FINANCE

DEMOCRATS: Mary Jane Wallner, Sharon Nordgren, Tom Buco, Peter Leishman, Bill Hatch, Katherine Rogers, Mary Beth Walz, Mary Heath, Kate Murray

FISH AND GAME AND MARINE RESOURCES Secretary: Heather Goley Researcher: Jennifer Foor Location: LOB 307 Phone: (603) 271-3125

REPUBLICANS: Timothy Lang — Chairman Aboul Khan — Vice Chairman John Klose, James Spillane, Raymond Howard, Kevin Craig, David Love, Dan Wolf, Mac Kittredge, Donald Dostie, Jonathan Smith

DEMOCRATS: Cathryn Harvey, Larry Laﬂamme, Roger Dontonville, Mark King, Ellen Read, Tim Egan, Denny Ruprecht, Steve Shurtleff, Donna Ellis, Ariel Oxaal

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND ELDERLY AFFAIRS Secretary: Lindsay Forcier Researcher: Christina Dyer Location: LOB 205 Phone: (603) 271-358

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HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

REPUBLICANS: Mark Pearson — Chairman William Marsh — Vice Chairman Charles McMahon, Bill Nelson, Dennis Acton, Betty Gay, Leah Cushman, Beth Folsom, Niki Kelsey, Bill King, Jim Kofalt

DEMOCRATS: Lucy Weber, Jim MacKay, Ken Snow, Jerry Knirk, Jeff Salloway, Gerry Cannon, Fran NutterUpham, Joe Schapiro, Gary Woods, Gary Merchant

JUDICIARY Secretary: Rebecca Stuart Researcher: Jennifer Foor Location: LOB 208 Phone: (603) 271-3184

REPUBLICANS: Ned Gordon — Chairman Mark McLean — Vice Chairman Mike Sylvia, Kurt Wuelper, Joe Alexander, Kim Rice, Norm Silber, Bob Greene, Diane Kelley, Lindsay Tausch, Douglas Trottier

DEMOCRATS: Marjorie Smith, Paul Berch, Tim Horrigan, Charlotte DiLorenzo, Wendy Chase, Cam Kenney, Diane Langley, Becky McBeath, Mark Paige, Alexis Simpson

LABOR, INDUSTRIAL AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES Secretary: Heather Goley Researcher: Christina Dyer Location: LOB 307 Phone: (603) 271-3125

REPUBLICANS: William Infantine — Chairman Brian Seaworth — Vice Chairman Lino Avellani, John Callum, Jonathan Mackie, Hershel Nunez, Mark Warden, Leonard Turcotte, Andrew Prout, Stephen Boyd, Gregg Hough

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Brian Sullivan, Tim Soucy, Ben Baroody, Mike Cahill, Linda DiSilvestro, Jan Schmidt, Dan Toomey, Don Bouchard, Josh Adjutant

LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION Secretary: Carrie Morris Researcher: Pam Smarling Location: LOB 104 Phone: (603) 271-3529

REPUBLICANS:

HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

DEMOCRATS:

Greg Hill — Chairman Bob Greene — Vice Chairman Betsy McKinney, Sherman Packard, Jason Osborne, Claire Rouillard, Vanessa Sheehan, Matthew Simon

DEMOCRATS: Janet Wall, Doug Ley, Tim Smith, Sherry Frost, Allison Nutting-Wong, Beth Richards, Manny Espitia

MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT Secretary: Heather Goley Researcher: Christina Dyer Location: LOB 301 Phone: (603) 271-3125

REPUBLICANS: Tom Dolan — Chairman Tony Piemonte — Vice Chairman John MacDonald, Richard Tripp, Joe Guthrie, Richard Lascelles, Everett McBride, Charlie Melvin, Paul Ayer, Diane Pauer

DEMOCRATS: Marjorie Porter, Susan Treleaven, Julie Gilman, Jim Maggiore, Laurel Stavis, Latha Mangipudi, Ivy Vann, Trish Klee, Eric Gallagher

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HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Secretary: Karen Karwocki Researcher: Bradley Greenland Location: LOB 201 Phone: (603) 271-3565

REPUBLICANS: John Graham — Chairman Mark McConkey — Vice Chairman David Milz, Paul Somero, Jim Fedolﬁ, Clifford Newton, Melissa Blasek, Mike Bordes, Thomas Kaczynski, Ben Kilanski, Dennis Thompson, Susan Vandecasteele

DEMOCRATS: John Cloutier, Mike Edgar, Karen Ebel, Marty Jack, Michael Abbott, Barry Faulkner, Sue Newman, Dan Eaton, Michael Pederson, Josh Query, Lisa Bunker

RESOURCES, RECREATION AND DEVELOPMENT Secretary: Heather Goley Researcher: Bradley Greenland Location: LOB 305 Phone: (603) 271-3125

REPUBLICANS: Andrew Renzullo — Chairman Michael Gunski — Vice Chairman Linda Gould, James Horgan, Robert Harb, Jim Creighton, Dustin Dodge, Juliet HarveyBolia, Robert Healty, Mary Mayville, Lisa Post

DEMOCRATS: Suzanne Smith, Judith Spang, Chuck Grassie, Sue Gottling, Bruce Cohen, Rosemarie Rung, Erika Connors, Suzanne Vail, Kelley Eamon, Melbourne Moran

RULES REPUBLICANS: Sherman Packard — Chairman; Jason Osbourne — Vice Chairman Kimberly Rice, Steven Smith, Laurie Sanborn

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Secretary: Carrie Morris Researcher: Jennifer Foor Location: LOB 304 Phone: (603) 271-3369

REPUBLICANS: Michael Vose — Chairman Douglas Thomas — Vice Chairman Michael Harrington, Jeanine Notter, Troy Merner, Fred Plett, Lex Berezhny, JD Bernardy, Jose Cambrils, Tom Ploszaj, Nick White

HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY

DEMOCRATS: Peter Somssich, Jackie Cali-Pitts, John Mann, Lee Oxenham, Ken Vincent, Kat McGhee, Rebecca McWilliams, Jackie Chretien, Rod Pimentel, Lucius Parshall

STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Secretary: Lindsay Forcier Researcher: Bradley Greenland Location: LOB 206 Phone: (603) 271-3529

REPUBLICANS: Al Baldasaro — Chairman Michael Moffett — Vice Chairman David Lundgren, Phyllis Katsakiores, Skip Rollins, Sue DeLemus, David Binford, William Foster, Brodie Deshaies, Tina Harley, John Leavitt

DEMOCRATS: Linda Massimilla, Israel Piedra Efstathia, Janet Wall, Matt Wilhelm, Willis Grifﬁth, Amanda Toll, Tony Labranche, Stacie-Marie Laughton, Larry Welkowitz

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HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

TRANSPORTATION Secretary: Rebecca Stuart Researcher: Bradley Greenland Location: LOB 203 Phone: (603) 271-3565

REPUBLICANS: Thomas Walsh — Chairman Larry Gagne — Vice Chairman Steven Smith, Karel Crawford, Greg Hill, Judy Aron, Aidan Ankarberg, Ted Gorski, Travis O’Hara, Matthew Pitaro

DEMOCRATS: George Sykes, Skip Cleaver, Donovan Fenton, Dan Pickering, Cecilia Rich, Laura Telerski, Dru Fox, Deb Stevens, Dan Veilleux

WAYS AND MEANS Secretary: Karen Karwocki Researcher: Jennifer Foor Location: LOB 202 Phone: (603) 271-3529

REPUBLICANS: Norman Major — Chairman Patrick Abrami — Vice Chairman Mary Grifﬁn, Jordan Ulery, Russell Ober, Alan Bershtein, Fred Doucette, Bob Elliott, John Janigian, Hershel Nunez, Tim Baxter, Walter Spilsbury, Paul Tudor

DEMOCRATS: Susan Almy, Dick Ames, Tom Southworth, Dennis Malloy, Tom Schamberg, Edith Tucker, Jennie Gomarlo, Tom Loughman, Amanda Gourgue, Mary Hakken-Phillips, James Murphy

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THE NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE SENATE

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SENATE LEADERSHIP SENATE PRESIDENT CHUCK MORSE MAJORITY LEADER JEB BRADLEY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE SHARON M. CARSON FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR GARY DANIELS MINORITY LEADER DONNA M. SOUCY DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER CINDY ROSENWALD SENATE CLERK TAMMY WRIGHT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS HERB TURNER DOORKEEPER ROGER C. BROOKS

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President Chuck Morse (R) DISTRICT 22 (8TH TERM, 2 TERMS IN HOUSE) Nurseryman; 18 Brook Hollow Drive, Salem 03079; (O) 271-3479, chuck.morse@leg.state.nh.us; Lawrence, MA; (Susan), 1 child; Lutheran; Salem HS (Salem, NH); Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH; BA, 1983); University System of New Hampshire (trustee); Salem Selectman (1995-98); Center for Public Policy (board of directors, 2006-09); NH Department of Transportation (long-range transportation business plan advisory committee 2004-06), Salem Town Moderator (200006); Salem Town Clerk, Public Works and Highways Committee (2000-06), Boys and Girls Club of Salem (executive board/chairman, 1990-2008); Pelham Sherburne Hall Capital Campaign (2000-06); Salem 250th Anniversary Committee (1997-2000); Salem Life Care Foundation (member, board of directors, 1992-96); Silverthorne Adult Day Care (president, board of directors, 1992-96).

COMMITTEES: Finance REPRESENTS: Atkinson, Pelham, Plaistow, Salem

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST FOR AGAINST

AGAINST Establishing a redistricting commission Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Minimum wage increase Establishing Right to Work in NH Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Kevin Avard (R) DISTRICT 12 (3RD TERM, 1 TERM IN HOUSE) Self-employed contract cleaner; 57 Sheri-Ann Avenue, Nashua, NH 03064; (H) 603-318-4031, (O) 603-271-3077, kevin.avard@leg.state.nh.us; January 25, 1963 (Everett, WA); Married (Tracy), 5 children; Born Again Christian; Heritage Christian School (Litchfield, NH), Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA); Franklin City Council and Planning Board. PRIORITIES: school choice, property tax relief, lower energy costs. PERSONAL: music and public access television.

COMMITTEES: Energy and Natural Resources (chair); Rules & Enrolled Bills (vice-chair); Health & Human Services REPRESENTS: Brookline, Greenville, Hollis, Mason, New Ipswich, Rindge, Nashua Wards 1, 2, 5.

Former Senator — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Regina Birdsell (R) DISTRICT 19 (4TH TERM, 2 TERMS IN HOUSE) Recruiter; 24 Larson Drive, Hampstead, NH 03841; (H) 603-489-1537, (O) 603-271-2609, regina.birdsell@leg.state.nh.us; Ft. Meade, MD; Married (Mark Skelly), 2 children; Roman Catholic; Thomas Dale HS (Chester, VA); Merrimack College (North Andover, MA; BA, Management, 1993); United States Coast Guard (10 yrs.); Rockingham County Republicans (chair, 2013-present); Seacoast Republican Women (corr. secretary, 2010-14); Vesta Roy Series (board member; 2010-2014); 2010 Norris Cotton Award for outstanding work in the NH Republican Party. PERSONAL: dogs and rescue organization for animals; veteran’s organizations.

COMMITTEES: Transportation (chair); Election Law and Municipal Affairs (vice-chair) REPRESENTS: Derry, Hampstead Windham.

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST FOR AGAINST

Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing a redistricting commission Establishing Right to Work in NH AGAINST Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Jeb Bradley (R) DISTRICT 3 (7TH TERM, 6 TERMS IN HOUSE) 630 South Main Street, Wolfeboro 03894; (O) 603-271-3479; (email) jeb.bradley@leg.state. nh.us; (Karen), 4 children; Tufts University (Medford, MA); US House of Representatives (NH CD1, 2002-04); NH 4000’ Club (member); 49th person to complete the White Mountain Grid of hiking all 48 four-thousand foot peaks in each month, (576 peaks).

COMMITTEES: Majority Leader; Commerce; Health & Human Services (chair); Rules & Enrolled Bills (chair); Capital Budget (vice-chair)

REPRESENTS: Albany, Bartlett, Brookfield, Chatham, Conway, Eaton, Effingham, Freedom, Hale’s Location, Hart’s Location, Jackson, Madison, Middleton, Milton, Moultonborough, Ossipee, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tuftonboro, Wakefield, Waterville Valley, Wolfeboro.

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST FOR AGAINST

FOR Mandatory paid leave Establishing a redistricting commission AGAINST Minimum wage increase Establishing Right to Work in NH Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Adjunct Faculty, NH Community Technical College, Nashua, NH; 19 Tokanel Drive, Londonderry 03053; (H) 603-434-2489, (O) 603-271-1403, sharon.carson@leg.state.nh.us; November 21, 1957 (Limestone, ME); Married (Gregory), 2 children; Roman Catholic; Bristol Eastern HS (Bristol, CT); Mount Wachusett Community Coll. (Gardner, MA; Degree In Laboratory Tech.); Univ. of New Hampshire-Manchester (Manchester, NH; BA, American History, 1996); Univ. of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; MA, American History; 1998; ABD 2001); U.S. Army Reserve (15 years, retired, Sgt. 1st Class); Southern NH Planning Comm. (board of directors); Vesta Roy Women in Government Series (2000-14), NH Women in Government (state director, 2006-14), State Veterans Advisory Committee (2012-15); NH Selective Service Board (2008-16); Pro-Gun NH (council of advisors, 2008-present); Manchester Airport Authority (2018-present); PRIORITIES: education, small businesses, transportation, medical care, veterans’ affairs; PERSONAL: history, reading, gardening, knitting.

COMMITTEES: President Pro Tempore; Judiciary (chair); Executive Departments & Administration (chair); Rules & Enrolled Bills REPRESENTS: Auburn, Hudson, Londonderry

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST AGAINST AGAINST

Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing a redistricting commission Establishing Right to Work in NH AGAINST Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE SENATE

Sharon M. Carson (R) DISTRICT 14 (7TH TERM, 4 TERMS IN HOUSE)

Kevin Cavanaugh (D) DISTRICT 16 (3RD TERM) Retired; 368 Tory Road, Manchester, NH 03104; (H) 603-666-055, (O) 603-271-4063, kevin. cavanaugh@leg.state.nh.us; September 11, 1965; Married (Kerri), 3 children; Memorial HS (Manchester, NH); Manchester Board of Alderman (Ward 1, 3rd term). PRIORITIES: helping working families and small businesses succeed through the pandemic.

COMMITTEES: Commerce: Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Bow, Candia, Dunbarton, Hooksett, Manchester Wards 1, 2, 12

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR AGAINST FOR

Mandatory paid leave Establishing a redistricting commission FOR Establishing Right to Work in NH Minimum wage increase FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Lou D’Allesandro (D) DISTRICT 20 (12TH TERM, 2 TERMS IN HOUSE) Educator; 332 St. James Avenue, Manchester NH 03102; (H) 669-3494, (O) 603-271-2117, lou.dallesandro@leg.state.nh.us; July 30, 1938 (Boston, MA); Married (Patricia), 3 children, 9 grandchildren; Roman Catholic; Worcester Academy (Worcester, MA); Univ. of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BA, History, 1961); Rivier University; (Nashua, NH; M.Ed.,1971); Southern New Hampshire Services Board (vice-chair); Council of State Governments (immediate past chair); Rudman Center of UNH Law (Advisory Board member); U.S. Marine Corps; publisher of a book about his life, authored by Mark Bodanza and titled, “Lou D’Allesandro: Lion of the New Hampshire Senate, Thoughts for Presidential Hopefuls.” PRIORITIES: dealing with the opioid crisis; enhancing public schools; keeping the University System of New Hampshire a symbol of superior post-secondary education. PERSONAL: sports, UNH football.

COMMITTEES: Ways & Means (vice-chair); Capital Budget; Finance REPRESENTS: Goffstown, Manchester Wards 3, 4, 10, 11

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR AGAINST FOR

FOR Mandatory paid leave Establishing a redistricting commission FOR Establishing Right to Work in NH Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts nhbluebook.com • 167

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Gary Daniels (R) DISTRICT 11 (3RD TERM, 9 TERMS IN HOUSE) Independent Insurance Agent; 127 Whitten Road, Milford, NH 03055; (H) 603-673-3065, (O) 603-271-2642, gary.daniels@leg.state.nh.us; Married (Loreen), 6 children; Christian; Milford Area HS (Milford, NH); NH Technical Institute; New Hampshire College (Manchester, NH; BS, Management Information Systems, 1982); United States Army Reserve (1983-88); NH Army National Guard (1979-83); United States Army (1976-79); Milford Board of Selectmen (2003-present); Milford School Board (2001-07); Milford School District Moderator (19942000). PRIORITIES: health and safety, economic recover, education.

COMMITTEES: Finance (chair); Capital Budget; Ways & Means; Rules & Enrolled Bills REPRESENTS: Amherst, Merrimack, Milford, Wilton

Former Senator — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

Harold French (R) DISTRICT 7 (3RD TERM, 1 TERM IN HOUSE) Auctioneer/Real Estate Broker; 118 West Canterbury Road, Warner, NH 03278; (H) 603-8488588, (O) 603-271-8631, harold.french@leg.state.nh.us; October 14, 1957 (Concord, NH); Partner (Liberty Jane), 5 children; Congregationalist; Hopkinton HS (Contoocook, NH); New Hampshire Art Association (board member); Webster Congregational Church (deacon). PRIORITIES: School funding, better jobs, solving the insurance problem.

COMMITTEES: Commerce (chair); Judiciary REPRESENTS: Andover, Belmont, Boscawen, Canterbury, Franklin, Gilford, Laconia, Northfield, Salisbury, Webster

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST FOR AGAINST

Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing a redistricting commission Establishing Right to Work in NH AGAINST Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Bill Gannon (R) DISTRICT 23 (2ND TERM, 1 TERM IN HOUSE) Attorney/Small business owner; P.O. Box 71, Sandown, NH 03873; (O) 603-271-3077, william.gannon@leg.state.nh.us; October 10, 1962 (Concord, MA); Married (Janice), 4 children; Roman Catholic; Concord Carlisle HS (Concord, MA); Saint Anselm College (Manchester, NH; BA, Politics, 1984); Massachusetts School of Law (Andover, MA; J.D.); Business & Industry Association of NH: Champion of Business, 2018; American Conservative Union: Conservative Excellence Award (2016); youth soccer and basketball coach; Sandown Lions Club; NH Bar Association; Sandown Planning Board (2019-20). PRIORITIES: expand private business by lowering business taxes and energy costs; voter residency requirements: PERSONAL: boating, fishing, target shooting, jogging.

COMMITTEES: Commerce (vice-chair); Judiciary (vice-chair) REPRESENTS: Brentwood, Chester, Danville, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Kingston, Sandown

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International Airline captain (retired 2017); 660 Beech Hill Road, Warren, NH 03279; (H) 603764-5869, (O) 603-271-3042, bob.giuda@leg.state.nh.us; February 21, 1952 (New York, NY); Married (Christine), 3 children; Roman Catholic; Pittsfield HS (Pittsfield, NH); United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD; BS, Operational Analysis, 1975); United States Marines (197584); Board of Selectmen (1998-2002); Town Moderator (2014-present); School Board (2016-present). PRIORITIES: economic recovery, responsible budget, affordable housing, government transparency and accountability. PERSONAL: flying, fishing, hunting, piano.

COMMITTEES: Ways & Means (chair); Energy and Natural Resources (vice-chair); Finance REPRESENTS: Alexandria, Ashland, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Center Harbor, Danbury, Dorchester, Ellsworth, Grafton, Groton, Haverhill, Hebron, Hill, Holderness, Meredith, New Hampton, Orange, Orford, Piermont, Plymouth, Rumney, Sanbornton, Tilton, Warren, Wentworth, Wilmot

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST FOR AGAINST

Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing a redistricting commission Establishing Right to Work in NH AGAINST Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE SENATE

Bob Giuda (R) DISTRICT 2 (3RD TERM; 3 TERMS IN HOUSE)

James Gray (R) DISTRICT 6 (3RD TERM, 2 TERMS IN HOUSE) Senior engineering manager (retired); 21 Roulx Drive, Rochester, NH 03867; (H) 603-332-7144, (O) 603-271-3092, james.gray@leg.state.nh.us; June 13, 1949 (Erie, PA); Married (Joanne), 4 children; Roman Catholic; St. Thomas Aquinas HS (Dover, NH); University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH; BS, Electrical Engineering, 1978); United States Army; City of Rochester (Ward 6 moderator, 20+ yrs.); Rochester School Board (3yrs.); Rochester Planning Board (6 yrs.); Rochester City Council; AARP Foundation Tax Aide (volunteer). PRIORITIES: Election laws; upholding constitutional laws; ensuring fairness to citizens; encouraging economic development and job creation; reducing the high cost of energy.

COMMITTEES: Election Law & Municipal Affairs (chair); Health & Human Services (vice-chair); Energy and Natural Resources

REPRESENTS: Alton, Barnstead, Farmington, Gilmanton, New Durham, Rochester

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST FOR AGAINST

Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing a redistricting commission Establishing Right to Work in NH AGAINST Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Erin T. Hennessey (R) DISTRICT 1 (1ST TERM, 3 TERMS IN HOUSE) Certified Public Accountant; 88 Lilac Lane, Littleton, NH 03561-4502; (H) 603-991-7572, (O) 603271-4151, erin.hennessey@leg.state.nh.us; January 3; Married, 2 children; Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA; BS, Management and Accounting, Honors Program, Summa Cum Laude); Little Regional Healthcare (trustee); NH Children’s Health Foundation (director); Woodville Guarantee Savings Bank; Destination Imagination (team manager); Toll Fellow, Council of State Governments; Little Dog Park Committee.

COMMITTEES: Education (vice-chair); Finance; Ways & Means REPRESENTS: Atkinson and Gilmanton Academy Grant, Bath, Bean’s Grant, Bean’s Purchase, Benton, Berlin, Bethlehem, Cambridge, Carroll, Chandler’s Purchase, Clarksville, Colebrook, Columbia, Crawford’s Purchase, Cutt’s Grant, Dalton, Dix’s Grant, Dixville, Dummer, Easton, Errol, Erving’s Location, Franconia, Gorham, Green’s Grant, Hadley’s Purchase, Jefferson, Kilkenny, Lancaster, Landaff, Lincoln, Lisbon, Littleton, Livermore, Low and Burbank’s Grant, Lyman, Martin’s Location, Milan, Millsfield, Monroe, Northumberland, Odell, Pinkham’s Grant, Pittsburg, Randolph, Sargent’s Purchase, Second College Grant, Shelburne, Stark, Stewartstown, Stratford, Success, Sugar Hill, Thompson and Meserve’s Purchase, Thornton, Wentworth Location, Whitefield, Woodstock.

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes* AGAINST Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing a redistricting commission NO VOTE Establishing Right to Work in NH AGAINST Minimum wage increase AGAINST Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts *Based on Sen. Hennessey’s votes in the NH House. SB 651, the Right to Work legislation, was not taken up by the NH House.

Jay Kahn (D) DISTRICT 10 (3RD TERM) Financial planning and assessment consultant; Keene State College (vice president for finance and planning/interim president, 2012-13); 135 Darling Road, Keene, NH 03431; (H) 603-381-2930, (O) 603-271-2709, jay.kahn@leg.state.nh.us; September 24,1950 (Chicago IL); Married (Cheryl), 2 children; Congregation Ahavas Achim; Niles Township West HS (Morton Grove, IL); Northern Illinois Univ. (Dekalb, IL; BA, 1972); Univ. of Illinois-Springfield (Springfield, IL; MA) Univ. of Illinois-Chicago (Chicago, IL; Ph.D., 1988); Keene City Council; NH Workforce Investment Board (gubernatorial appointee, 1999-present); Cheshire Medical Center (board of trustees and/or member, 2005-15); Society for College and University Planning (board of directors, 2011-14); Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce (chair and/ or director, 1994-2000). PRIORITIES: Workforce development, educational opportunities, healthcare, mental health.

COMMITTEES: Education, Judiciary REPRESENTS: Alstead, Chesterfield, Gilsum, Harrisville, Hinsdale, Keene, Marlborough, Nelson, Roxbury, Sullivan, Surry, Swanzey, Walpole, Westmoreland, Winchester

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR AGAINST FOR

FOR Mandatory paid leave Establishing a redistricting commission FOR Establishing Right to Work in NH Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Rebecca P. Kwoka (D) DISTRICT 21 (1ST TERM) Attorney; P.O.Box 1256, Portsmouth, NH 03801; (O) 603-793-1076, (O) 603-271-2104, rebecca. perkinskwoka@leg.state.nh.us; September 5, 1982 (Exeter, NH); Married (Katelyn), 1 child; Roman Catholic; Phillips Exeter Academy (Exeter, NH); Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH; B.A., 2004); Cornel Law School (Ithaca, NY; J.D., LL.M, 2010); Peace Corps (2004-2006); Portsmouth City Council (2016-2020); Portsmouth Planning Board, NHBA; Leadership NH, Class of 2017. PRIORITIES: housing, clean energy, LGBTQ+ issues, voting rights, digital governing. PERSONAL: hiking the White Mountains, on and off long-distance running, crosscountry skiing, creative writing.

COMMITTEES: Election Law and Municipal Affairs; Energy and Natural Resources REPRESENTS: Durham, Lee, Madbury, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, Portsmouth

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Suzanne M. Prentiss (D) DISTRICT 5 (1ST TERM) American Trauma Society (Executive Director/paramedic); 6 Batchelder Avenue, West Lebanon, NH 03784; (H) 603-381-9195, (O) 603-271-3092, Suzanne.Prentiss@leg.state.nh.us; October 9, 1964 (Winchester, MA); Married (Christian Simon), 1 child; Roman Catholic; Bishop Fenwick HS (Peabody, MA); Saint Michael’s College (Colchester, VT; BA, 1986); University of Phoenix (MPA, 2013); Lebanon City Council (2017-18); Mayor, Lebanon, NH (2017-18). National Association of EMTs (advance transit board of directors). PRIORITIES: public health, public safety, economic recovery, climate change, property tax relief, education, social and racial justice, violence prevention. PERSONAL: CrossFit.

COMMITTEES: Education; Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Canaan, Charlestown, Claremont, Cornish, Enfield, Hanover, Lebanon, Lyme, Plainfield

New Senator — No 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes

John M. Reagan (R) DISTRICT 17 (5TH TERM, 3 TERMS IN HOUSE) Financial Planning Consultant; Baltimore City Fire Department (line officer, retired); 53 Mt. Delight Road, Deerfield 03037; (H) 463-5945, (O) 271-8631, johnregan111@gmail.com; August 5, 1946 (Westfield, MA); 2 children; Pittsfield HS (Pittsfield, MA); Albany Business College (Albany, NY; Assoc., 1966); College for Financial Planning (Greenwood Village, CO); Town of Deerfield (selectman, 2005-11); Town of Deerfield (planning board, 2003- 09); U.S. Humane Society Legislator of the Year. PRIORITIES: less government, less taxation, school choice, more freedom.

COMMITTEES: Capital Budget (chair); Finance (vice-chair); Executive Departments & Administration (vice-chair) REPRESENTS: Allenstown, Chichester, Deerfield, Epsom, Loudon, Northwood, Nottingham, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Raymond, Strafford

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST FOR AGAINST

Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing a redistricting commission Establishing Right to Work in NH AGAINST Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Denise C. Ricciardi (R) DISTRICT 9 (1ST TERM) Retail, small business owner, retired; 29 Magazine Street, Bedford, NH 03110; (H) 603-4908572, (O) 603-271-4151, denise.ricciardi@leg.state.nh.us; December 16, 1961 (Pennsylvania); Married (Giorgio), 1 child; Greek Orthodox; Humble HS (Humble, TX); Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX; 1979); Bedford Town Council (vice chair, 2018-present); Conservation Committee; Highway Safety Commission; Bedford Cares (founder and president). PRIORITIES: continuing to respond to the pandemic to protect public health and assist families in need; pass a balanced budget without raising taxes or imposing a higher burden on local property taxpayers; reforming New Hampshire’s education system to provide more innovation and flexibility for families. PERSONAL: cooking, art, reading, volunteerism.

COMMITTEES: Education; Transportation; Executive Departments & Administration REPRESENTS: Dublin, Fitzwilliam, Jaffrey, Richmond, Troy, Bedford, Greenfield, Hancock, Lyndeborough, Mont Vernon, New Boston, Peterborough, Sharon, Temple

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Cindy Rosenwald (D) DISTRICT 13 (2ND TERM, 7 TERMS IN HOUSE) Educator (retired); 101 Wellington Street, Nashua, NH 03064; (H) 603-595-9896, (O) 603-2713207, cindy.rosenwald@leg.state.nh.us; Married (Peter Klementowicz), 2 children; Rye Country Day School (Rye, NY); Harvard University (Cambridge, MA; AB, 1976); Rivier University (Nashua, NH; MA, 1998); Selectman, Ward 3 (2004, 2005). PRIORITIES: public health and economic recoveries from COVID-19; lowering property taxes; access to comprehensive health care.

COMMITTEES: Finance; Ways & Means; Rules & Enrolled Bills REPRESENTS: Nashua Wards 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR AGAINST FOR

Mandatory paid leave Establishing a redistricting commission FOR Establishing Right to Work in NH Minimum wage increase FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Tom Sherman (D) DISTRICT 24 (2ND TERM, 2 TERMS IN HOUSE) Physician; 296 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870; (H) 603-379-2248, (O) 603-271-7875, tom. sherman@leg.state.nh.us; Married (Lisa), 3 children; Episcopalian; Darien HS (Darian, CT); Northwestern University (Evanston, IL; BA, Classics); Georgetown University (Washington, DC, Pre-medical studies); University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Farmington, CT; MD. 1987); Next Generation Choices Foundation (board chair); Less Cancer (board member). PRIORITIES: substance use/addiction; mental/behavioral health; drinking water quality; emissions reduction; public and community college education; DCYF. PERSONAL: skiing, surfing, sailing, SUP, hiking, bass guitar, piano.

COMMITTEES: Health & Human Services; Transportation REPRESENTS: Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, New Castle, North Hampton, Newton, Rye, Seabrook, Stratham, South Hampton.

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR AGAINST FOR

Mandatory paid leave Establishing a redistricting commission FOR Establishing Right to Work in NH Minimum wage increase FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Donna Soucy (D) DISTRICT 18 (5TH TERM, 3 TERMS IN HOUSE) Attorney; 91 Alexander Drive, Manchester, NH 03109; (O) 603-271-3207, donna.soucy@leg. state.nh.us; September 7, 1967 (Manchester, NH); Roman Catholic; Trinity HS (Manchester, NH); Saint Anselm College (Manchester, NH; BA, Politics; Certificate in French, 1989); University of NH Law School (Concord, NH; JD, 1999); Manchester Alderman, Ward 6 (199497); Manchester School Board (Ward 6, 2006-13); Manchester Fire Commission (2002-08, 1st female chair). PRIORITIES: property tax relief; increasing the minimum wage; increase and expand access to healthcare.

COMMITTEES: Election Law and Municipal Affairs; Commerce: Rules & Enrolled Bills REPRESENTS: Litchfield, Manchester Wards 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR AGAINST FOR

FOR Mandatory paid leave Establishing a redistricting commission FOR Establishing Right to Work in NH Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

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Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health and Diabetes Management (retired); 386 Route 123S, Stoddard, NH 03464; (H) 603-446-2311, (O) 603-271-2609, ruth.ward@leg.state.nh.us; November 19, 1936 (Shun Te Fu, China); Married (Fred), 3 children; Protestant; Burgordens Samreal Skola (Gothenburg, Sweden); Fitchburg State Univ. (Fitchburg, MA; BA, Nursing, 1980); Boston Univ. (Boston, MA; MA, Nursing, 1983); Stoddard Planning Board (chair/member, 2009-2017); Appalachian Mountain Club (board of advisors); Society for the Protection of NH Forests (land steward); NH Rivers Management (advisory committee); Contoocook and North Branch Rivers (local advisory committee). PRIORITIES: school choice, local control, right to work, protect the second amendment. PERSONAL: hiking, skiing, weaving.

COMMITTEES: Education (chair); Election Law and Municipal Affairs, Transportation REPRESENTS: Acworth, Antrim, Bennington, Bradford, Croydon, Deering, Francestown, Goshen, Grantham, Hillsborough, Langdon, Lempster, Marlow, New London, Newbury, Newport, Springfield, Stoddard, Sunapee, Sutton, Unity, Washington, Weare, Windsor.

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes AGAINST FOR AGAINST

Mandatory paid leave AGAINST Establishing a redistricting commission Establishing Right to Work in NH AGAINST Minimum wage increase Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE SENATE

Ruth Ward (R) DISTRICT 8 (3RD TERM)

David H. Watters (D) DISTRICT 4 (5TH TERM, 2 TERMS IN HOUSE) Professor of English, Emeritus, University of New Hampshire; 19 Maple Street, Dover NH, 03820; (C) 603-969-9224, (O) 603-271-2104, watterssenate@gmail.com; December 28, 1960; (Hartford, CT); Married (Jan Alberghene), 1 child; Kingswood School (West Hartford, CT); Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH; AB; 1972); Brown University (Providence, RI; Ph.D., 1979); New Hampshire Humanities (board of directors); Dover Adult Learning Center (board of directors); Corporation of Canterbury Shaker Village; Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (NH legislative commissioner); NH Sea Grant Policy Advisory Committee. PRIORITIES: offshore wind development; community preservation and resilience; career and technical education; PFAS pollution; solid waste management; environmental and outdoor education; marine fisheries. PERSONAL: skiing, woodworking, running, writing, NH Black Heritage.

COMMITTEES: Transportation (vice-chair); Capital Budget; Energy and Natural Resources REPRESENTS: Barrington, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth

Selected 2019-2020 Roll Call Votes FOR AGAINST FOR

Mandatory paid leave Establishing a redistricting commission FOR Establishing Right to Work in NH Minimum wage increase FOR Expanding eligibility to receive unemployment beneﬁts

Becky Whitley (D) DISTRICT 15 (1ST TERM) Attorney: P.O. Box 405, Hopkinton, NH 03229; (H) 603-746-1327, (O) 603-271-3092, becky. whitley@leg.state.nh.us: March 18, 1980; Married (Steven), 1 child; George Washington University School of Business (Washington, DC; BBA, 2002); Vermont Law School (Royalton, VT; JD, 2007); Staff attorney, Disability Rights Center, NH (2007-15); Moms Clean Air Force, Environmental Defense Fund (field consultant/organizer); NH Children Behavioral Health Collaborative (2017-19). PRIORITIES: COVID relief; property tax relief; supporting working families and children; improving access to healthcare, including mental health and SUD; racial justice; public education.

COMMITTEES: Judiciary; Health & Human Services REPRESENTS: Concord, Hopkinton, Henniker, Warner

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How Biographies Are Compiled Incoming and incumbent Senators and Representatives are asked to fill out an online New Hampshire Elected Officials personal data form requesting his or her name, party affiliation, county and legislative district, number of terms served, occupation, address, date and place of birth, marital status, spouse’s name, number of children, religious affiliation, schools attended and degree(s), political offices held, organizations of which the legislator has been a member, legislative interests or priorities for the upcoming session and any hobbies or personal outside interests. If any of the above information is missing from a legislator’s biography, it is because the legislator chose not to provide it. The BIA is not responsible for the accuracy of the biographical information submitted by each elected official. The votes below are intended to give the reader a sense of the legislator’s position on selected issues.

Explanation of Selected 2019/2020 Roll Call Votes Roll Call Vote (Senate): HB 1166 (VOTE #69, 14-10) The bill came out of the Senate Commerce committee, Ought to Pass, 3-2. The committee report passed on the Senate Floor, 14-10. A yea vote means the member supported extending unemployment compensation, certain sanitary protections for COVID-19, extending the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for certain COVID-19 protections, and waiving cost sharing for testing and treatment for COVID-19. A nay vote means the member opposed extending unemployment compensation, certain sanitary protections for COVID-19, extending the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for certain COVID-19 protections, and waiving cost sharing for testing and treatment for COVID-19. The bill was vetoed by Gov. Sununu and his veto was sustained by the House, 193-145, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote to over-ride. IN PUBLICATION IDENTIFIED AS: EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

HB 712 (VOTE #51, 14-10) The bill was reported out of the Senate Finance committee, Ought to Pass, 4-1. The committee report then passed on the Senate floor, 14-10. A yea vote means the member supported establishing a mandatory system of paid family and medical leave insurance. A nay vote means the member opposed establishing a mandatory system of paid family and medical leave insurance. The bill was vetoed by Gov. Sununu and the veto was sustained by the House, 195-143, lacking the necessary two-thirds votes for an over-ride. IN PUBLICATION IDENTIFIED AS: MANDATORY PAID LEAVE

HB 731 (VOTE #66, 14-10) The bill came out of the Senate Commerce committee, Ought to Pass, with Amendment, 3-2. A yea vote means the member supported raising the state minimum wage to $12 per hour. A nay vote means the member opposed raising the state minimum wage to $12 per hour. It passed on the Senate floor, 14-10. The bill was vetoed by Gov. Sununu and his veto was sustained by the House, 197-139, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote for an over-ride. IN PUBLICATION IDENTIFIED AS: MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE

HB 1665 (VOTE #91 15-9) The bill came out of the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee, 3-2. The committee report passed on the Senate Floor, 15-9. A yea vote means the member supported establishing an independent advisory commission on redistricting. A nay vote means the member opposed establishing an independent advisory commission on redistricting. The bill was vetoed by Governor Sununu and his veto was sustained by the House, 198-135, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote for an over-ride. IN PUBLICATION IDENTIFIED AS: ESTABLISHING A REDISTRICTING COMMISSION

SB 651 (VOTE #18, 14-9) The bill came out of the Senate Judiciary committee, Inexpedient to Legislate, 4-1. The committee report was passed on the Senate floor, 14-9. A yea vote means the member opposed prohibiting collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union. A nay vote means the member supported prohibiting collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union. IN PUBLICATION IDENTIFIED AS: ESTABLISHING RIGHT TO WORK IN NH

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HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

SENATE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

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SENATE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

CAPITAL BUDGET Aide: Sonja Caldwell Phone: (603) 271-2117 Location: N/A John Reagan — Chairman; Jeb Bradley — Vice Chairman Gary Daniels Lou D’Allesandro David Watters

COMMERCE Aide: Aaron Jones Phone: (603) 271-4063 Location: SH 100 Harold French — Chairman; Bill Gannon — Vice Chairman Jeb Bradley Donna Soucy Kevin Cavanaugh

EDUCATION Aide: Ava Hawkes Phone: : (603) 271-4151 Location: SH 103 Ruth Ward — Chairman; Erin Hennessey — Vice Chairman Denise Ricciardi Jay Kahn Suzanne Prentiss

ELECTION LAW AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Aide: Tricia Melillo Phone: (603) 271-3077 Location: SH 100 James Gray — Chairman; Regina Birdsell — Vice Chairman Ruth Ward Donna Soucy Rebecca Perkins Kwoka

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SENATE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES Aide: Grifﬁn Roberge Phone: (603) 271-3042 Location: SH Sen Kevin Avard — Chairman; Bob Giuda — Vice Chairman James Gray David Watters Rebecca Perkins Kwoka

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION Aide: Cameron Lapine Phone: (603) 271-2104 Location: SH 103 Sharon Carson — Chairman; John Reagan — Vice Chairman Denise Ricciardi Kevin Cavanaugh Suzanne Prentiss

FINANCE Aide: Deb Martone Phone: (603) 271-4980 Location: SH Sen Gary Daniels — Chairman; John Reagan — Vice Chairman Bob Giuda Erin Hennessey Chuck Morse Lou D’Allesandro Cindy Rosenwald

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Aide: N/A Phone: N/A Location: SH 100 Jeb Bradley — Chairman; James Gray — Vice Chairman Kevin Avard Tom Sherman Rebecca Whitley nhbluebook.com

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SENATE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

JUDICIARY Aide: Jennifer Horgan Phone: (603) 271-7875 Location: SH 100 Sharon Carson — Chairman; Bill Gannon — Vice Chairman Harold French Rebecca Whitley Jay Kahn

RULES AND ENROLLED BILLS Aide: Tricia Melillo Phone: (603) 271-3077 Location: N/A Jeb Bradley — Chairman; Kevin Avard — Vice Chairman Gary Daniels Sharon Carson Donna Soucy Cindy Rosenwald

TRANSPORTATION Aide: N/A Phone: N/A Location: SH 103 Regina Birdsell — Chairman; David Watters — Vice Chairman Denise Ricciardi Ruth Ward Tom Sherman

WAYS AND MEANS Aide: Sonja Caldwell Phone: (603) 271-2117 Location: SH Sen Bob Giuda — Chairman; Lou D’Allesandro — Vice Chairman Gary Daniels Erin Hennessey Cincy Rosenwald

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NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE AGENCIES

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Accountancy Board

Community College System of NH

Name: Lindsey B. Courtney Title: Executive Director, Ofﬁce of Professional Licensure and Certiﬁcation Directors Phone: (603) 271-2152 Email: lindsey.courtney@oplc.nh.gov

Name: Dr. Susan Huard Title: Interim Chancellor Phone: (603) 230-3501 Email: sdhuard@ccsnh.edu

Adjutant General

Name: Helen Hanks Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 271-5600

Name: David J. Mikolaities Title: Adjutant General Phone: (603) 225-1200

Administrative Services Department Name: Charles M. Arlinghaus Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 271-3201 Email: charles.arlinghaus@nh.gov

Agriculture, Markets and Food Department Name: Shawn N. Jasper Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 271-3551 Email: shawn.jasper@agr.nh.gov

B Banking Commission Name: Gerald H. Little Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 271-3561 Email: nhbd@banking.nh.gov

Business Finance Authority Name: James Key-Wallace Title: Executive Director Phone: (603) 415-0191 Email: Jameskw@nhbfa.com

Corrections Department

Natural and Cultural Resources Department Name: Sarah L. Stewart Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 271-2411 Email: sarah.stewart@dncr.nh.gov

E Economic Development Name: Wildolfo Arvelo Title: Director Phone: (603) 271-2591 Email: wildolfo.arvelo@livefree.nh.gov

Education Department Name: Frank Edelblut Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 271-3144 Email: frank.edeblut@doe.nh.gov

Employment Security Name: George Copadis Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 228-4100

Environmental Services Department Name: Robert R. Scott Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 271-3503

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Fish and Game Department

Labor Department

Name: Scott Mason Title: Executive Director Phone: (603) 271-3421

Name: Ken Merriﬁeld Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 271-3176

Liquor Commission

Guardian ad Litem Name: Lindsey B. Courtney Title: Executive Director, Ofﬁce of Professional Licensure and Certiﬁcation Directors Phone: (603) 271-2152 Email: lindsey.courtney@oplc.nh.gov

H Health and Human Services Department Name: Lori Shibinette Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 271-9200

Insurance Department Name: Chris Nicolopoulos Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 271-2261 Email: requests@ins.nh.gov

J Judicial Council Name: Sarah T. Blodgett Title: Executive Director Phone: (603) 271-3592 sarah.bldogett@jc.nh.gov

Justice Department (Attorney General’s Office) Name: Gordon MacDonald Title: Attorney General Phone: (603) 271-3658 Email: attorneygeneral@doj.nh.gov Term: Appointed by the governor and council. Fixed term of four years.

Name: Joseph W. Mollica Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 230-7005

Lottery Commission Name: Debra M. Douglas Title: Sweepstakes Commission Chairman Phone: (603) 271-3391 Email: debra.douglas@lottery.nh.gov

M Manufactured Housing Board Name: Lindsey B. Courtney Title: Executive Director Phone: (603) 271-2152

Board of Medicine Name: Lindsey B. Courtney Title: Executive Director, Ofﬁce of Professional Licensure and Certiﬁcation Directors Phone: (603) 271-2152 Email: lindsey.courtney@oplc.nh.gov

Mental Health Practice Board Name: Lindsey B. Courtney Title: Executive Director, Ofﬁce of Professional Licensure and Certiﬁcation Directors Phone: (603) 271-2152 Email: lindsey.courtney@oplc.nh.gov

Municipal Bond Bank Name: Tammy J. St. Gelais Title: Executive Director Phone: (603) 271-2595

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Pease Development Authority

Department of State

Name: Paul Brean Title: Executive Director Phone: (603) 433-6088

Name: William M. Gardner Title: Secretary of State Phone: (603) 271-3242

Public Employee Labor Relations Board Name: Douglas L. Ingersoll Title: Executive Director Phone: (603) 271-2587 Email: douglas.ingersoll@nh.gov

Public Utilities Commission Name: Debra A. Howland Title: Executive Director Phone: (603) 271-2431 Term: Commissioners are appointed by the governor and conﬁrmed by the Governor’s Council. Term, six years.

R Real Estate Commission Name: Lindsey B. Courtney Title: Executive Director, Ofﬁce of Professional Licensure and Certiﬁcation Directors Phone: (603) 271-2152 Email: lindsey.courtney@oplc.nh.gov

Revenue Administration Department Name: Lindsey M. Stepp Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 230-5000 Email: lindsey.stepp@dra.nh.gov

T Tax and Land Appeals Board Name: Michele E. LeBrun Title: Chair Phone: (603) 271-2578 Email: clerk@btla.state.nh.us

Transportation Department Name: Victoria Sheehan Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 271-1484

Treasury Department Name: Monica Mezzapelle Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 271-2621

U University System of NH Name: Todd Leach Title: Chancellor Emeritus Phone: (603) 862-1800 Email: todd.leach@usnh.edu

V NH Office of Veterans Services Name: William Gaudreau Title: Director Phone: (603) 624-9230 Email: william.gaudreau@va.gov

Department of Safety Name: Robert L. Quinn Title: Commissioner Phone: (603) 223-3889

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NEW HAMPSHIRE LOBBYISTS

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NEW HAMPSHIRE REGISTERED LOBBYISTS (Source: Ofﬁce of Secretary of State, updated February 1, 2021)

Gary A. Abbott

Christina M. Barrett

Stephen Ahnen

Curtis J. Barry

48 Grandview Rd., Suite 1, Bow, NH 03304 (603) 225-2701 • Associated General Contractors of NH 125 Airport Rd., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 415-4250 • New Hampshire Hospital Association

Sarah J. Aiken

70 Pembroke Rd., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 724-7039 • Community Bridges

Patty Arcese

601 13th St. NW, Suite 1100 North Washington, DC 20005 (508) 223-7915 • Amgen, Inc.

William Ardinger

P.O. Box 1500, Concord, NH 03302 • Fidelity Investments

Cheryl L. Avery

100 North Main St., Suite 400, Concord, NH 03301 • New Futures, Inc.

Kyle R. Baker

P.O. Box 1500, Concord, NH 03302 • NH Independent Schools • American Express • Amazon.com Services LLC • Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce • NH Off Highway Vehicle Association • NH Grocers Association • NH Wildlife Federation • Merck Sharpe & Dohme Corp. and its Afﬁliates • Granite State Poker Alliance • Dartmouth College • Cooperative Credit Union Association • Casella Waste Services Inc. • ConvenientMD • Draftkings Inc. • Comcast Corp. • Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center • Enbridge • NH Society of Anesthesiologists • Anthem Inc. and its Afﬁliates • NH Alliance of Boys and Girls Club • Eversource

Donald Baldini

175 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116 (617) 574-5867 • Liberty Mutual Insurance

Gina M. Balkus

8 Green St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-5597 • Granite State Home Health and Hospice Assoc.

25 Triangle Park Dr., Suite 101, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-2061 • New Hampshire School Boards Association 4 Park St., Suite 405, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 496-4564 • Cigar Association of NH • NH Retail Association • Gordon-Darby • HHR Holding LLC • NH Optometric Association • NH Retail Lumber Association • Pharmaceutical Care Management Association • Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company • Microsoft Corp.

Lauren R. Batchelder

100 North Main St., Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-8893 • NH Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Brian R. Beihl

4 Park St., Suite 301, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 620-8300 • Open Democracy/Open Democracy Action

Daniel W. Bennett

507 South St., Bow, NH 03304 (603) 224-2369 • NH Automobile Dealers Association

Becky I. Benvenuti

25 Triangle Park Dr., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-7447 • NH Municipal Association

Jane M. Bergeron-Beaulieu

25 Triangle Park Dr., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 494-1149 • NH Association of Special Education Administration

Bruce A. Berke

2 Eagle Sq., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-2370 • Professional Insurance Agents of NH • Electrical Contractors Business Association • National Federation of Independent Business • Anheuser-Busch Companies LLC • Nextera Energy Seabrook Station • Boehringer Ingelheim • Equifax • Hospital Corp. of America Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Parkland • National Grid • Coalition of NH Chain Drug Stores • NE Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Assoc. • Northeast Delta Dental • NH Association of Chiefs of Police • NH College & University Council • Verizon • NH Federation of Humane Organizations

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NH Lodging & Restaurant Association Altria Client Services LLC and Afﬁliates Unitil Ski NH Inc. Schoolcare Health Beneﬁt Plans of the NH School

Elliott B. Berry

117 North State St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-4107 • New Hampshire Legal Assistance

Jake H. Berry

100 North Main St., Suite 400, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-9540 • New Futures Inc.

James J. Bianco

18 Centre St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-7170 • ISO New England • NH Dental Society

Thomas A. Bishop

2941 Fairview Park Dr., Floor 14, Falls Church, VA 22042 (603) 923-0566 • BAE Systems

Gilles Bissonnette

18 Low Ave., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-5591 • American Civil Liberties Union

Kathleen Bizarro-Thunberg

125 Airport Rd., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 415-4252 • NH Hospital Association

McKayne Boedeker

373 South Willow St., No. 231, Manchester, NH 03103 (603)782-6697 • New England Citizens for Right to Work

Jackson R. Bouley

17 Depot St., Suite 3, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1601 • NH Automobile Dealers Association • The Brook • Teladoc Health Inc. • Intralot Inc. • The Mount Washington Cog Railway • American Physical Therapists Assoc. NH Chapter

James Bouley

17 Depot St., Suite 3, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1601 • The Brook • NH Association of Nurse Anesthesiology • NH Veterinary Medical Association • Outfront Media • ACEC NH • Amerihealth Caritas • 3M Company Transportation Safety Division • Teladoc Health Inc. • The Mount Washington Cog Railway • NH Automobile Dealers Association • Community Support Network Inc. • Intralot Inc. • North Country Environmental Services Inc. • Healthcare Distribution Alliance • Conduent

Richard Bouley

17 Depot St., Suite 3, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1601 • American Physical Therapists Association NH Chapter • NH Veterinary Medical Association • Outfront Media • NH Opticians Society • Senior Nutrition Network of NH • The Mount Washington Cog Railway

Joanne M. Bourbeau

700 Professional Dr., Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (802) 368-7455 • Humane Society of the United States

Katherine A. Bourque

6 Liberty Lane West, Hampton, NH 03842 (603) 773-6486 • Unitil Corp

Kevin Bourque

950 F St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20004 (508) 698-4994 • Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America

Peter E. Bragdon

P.O. Box 1318, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 410 1573 • Wellpath Recovery Solution • Churchill Downs • Fresenius Medical Care North America • Get Insured • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care • Leda Health Corporation

Gail T. Brown

4 Park St., Suite 403, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 415-5550 • NH Public Health Association

Marc Brown

224 Norfolk St. #610, Huston, Tx 77098 (603) 777-7176 • Consumer Energy Alliance

Marc I. Brown

P.O. Box 1256, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 502-3553 • The Owls Nest Resort Golf Club • National Association of Settlement Purchasers • Alliance for Automotive Innovation

Christopher Buchanan

702 SW 8th St., Bentonville, AR 72716 (617) 997-2971 • Walmart Inc.

Stephen J. Buoniconti

1 Boston Place, Suite 2600, Boston, MA 02108 (617) 933-7255 • National Correctional Employees Union • New England Collectors Association

James Burnett

P.O. Box 97, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 686-3909 • American Property Casualty Insurance Assoc. • AT&T nhbluebook.com • 185

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• Centene Corporation on Behalf of Its Afﬁliates • Eversource Energy • Wine Institute

Margaret Byrnes

25 Triangle Park Dr., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-7447 • NH Municipal Association

Ashley Calabrese

801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20004 (203) 410-7936 • Nocartis Services Inc.

David B. Campbell

20 Trafalgar Sq., Suite 429, Nashua, NH 03060 (603) 883-1100 • New Hampshire Northcoast Corp

Elizabeth Canada

18 Low Ave., Concord, NH 03301 (720) 483-5944 • Planned Parenthood of Northern New England • Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund

Nick Carano

125 Airport Rd., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 415-4253 • NH Hospital Association

Maggie Cawley

P.O. Box 1777, Manchester, NH 03105-1777 (802) 683-8324 • Rights & Democracy

Devon Chaffee

18 Low Ave., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-5591 • American Civil Liberties Union

Ben Chandhok

1201 Maryland Ave. SW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20024 (202) 962-6656 • Biotechnology Innovation Organization

Marissa L. Chase

10 Ferry St. #311, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-7077 • New Hampshire Association for Justice

Chris Cipolla

222 Berkeley St. 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02116 (202) 849-9002 • Draftkings Inc.

Lacey Clarke

2716 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV 89128 (415) 794-6317 • United Healthcare Services Inc.

Tyler Clark

P.O. Box 1318, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 410-1559 • Teamsters Local Union No. 633 of Manchester, NH • Theatre Owners of New England • American Federation of Teachers NH • Diamond Distributors • Leda Health Corporation • Get Insured

Brenda J. Clemons

261 Sheep Davis Rd., Suite 5, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-1823 • New Hampshire Good Roads Assoc.

Dan Collins

33 Broad St., 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 (617) 902-2354 • New England Power Generators Association

David G. Collins

P.O. Box 1500, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 410-4307 • Comcast Corporation • Dartmouth College • NH Alliance of Boys and Girls Club • Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center • Casella Waster Services Inc. • Eversource • Anthem Inc. and its Affiliates • NH Wildfire Federation • NH Independent Schools • Draftkings Inc. • Enbridge • RAI Services Company • NH Off Highway Vehicle Association • Amazon.com Services LLC • Cooperative Credit Union Association • Convenient MD • NH Society of Anesthesiologists • Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce • American Express • Merck Sharpe & Dohme Corp. and its Affiliates • Fidelity Investments • NH Grocers Association • Granite State Poker Alliance

Robert J. Collins

P.O. Box 1500, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 226-2600 • NH Independent Schools • Dartmouth College • Draftkings Inc. • Endbridge • Merck Sharpe & Dohme Corp. and its Afﬁliates • NH Society of Anesthesiologists • NH Off Highway Vehicle Association • Eversource • NH Alliance of Boys and Girls Club • RAI Services Company • Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce • Casella Waste Services Inc. • NH Grocers Association • Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center • Granite State Poker Alliance • Anthem Inc. and its Afﬁliates • ConvenientMD • Amazon.com Services LLC • American Express • Comcast Corporation • Cooperative Credit Union Association

Ross J. Connolly

8025 S. Willow St. #205, Manchester, NH 03103 (603) 530-1151 • Americans for Prosperity

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Alison Cooper

Alyssa M. Dandrea

Katherine Cooper

Michelle L. Davis

8700 W Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 1200s, Chicago, IL 60631 (518) 791-0341 • American Property Casualty Insurance Association P.O. Box 8, Epping, NH 03042 (603) 674-4885 • NH Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Kathy Corey-Fox

100 North Main St., Suite 300 , Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-8893 • NH Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence 17 Chenell Dr., Suite 1, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 226-0299 • New Hampshire Lakes Association Inc.

Mark W. Dean

670 N Commercial St., Suite 108 P.O. Box 1120, Manchester, NH 03105 (603)665-8831 • Fred Anderson

49 Franklin St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 230-9955 • NH Electrical Cooperative Inc.

Kimberly B. Coronis

481 Shaker Rd., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 682-8531 • NH Psychological Association • Waypoint • National Assoc. of Social Workers NH Chapter

145 Hollis St., Unit C, Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 669-2411 • Breathe New Hampshire

Garth Corriveau

18 Centre St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-7170 • ISO New England Inc. • NH Dental Society

John Dejoie

James Demers

101 Constitution Ave. NW, Suite 400W Washington, DC 20001 (202) 354-1500 • Altria Client Services LLC and its Afﬁliates

72 N. Main St., Suite 301, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1498 • NH Court Reporters Assoc. • Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC • Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund • NH Driver Education Teachers Association • Yoga Alliance • Alzheimers Association • Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Assoc. of NH • NH Troopers Association • NH Golf Course Superintendents Association • Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston LLC • NH Tax Collectors Assoc. • Greenwich Biosciences Inc. • PhRMA • New England Pest Management Assoc. • Consumer Healthcare Products Association • Centene Corp and Afﬁliates • RAI Services Company • Kalkomey Enterprises • Bank of America Corp. • NH Speech Language Hearing Association • North Country Environmental Services • NH Wine and Spirits Brokers Association • New Hampshire Motor Speedway • NH Police Association • FedEx • Eversource • Walmart Stores Inc. • Astellas Pharma US Inc. • NH City and Town Clerks Association • Port City Air • NH Athletic Trainers Assoc.

David Creer

Michael Dennehy

Kathy Cory Fox

670 N. Commercial St., Suite 108 P.O. Box 1120, Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 665-8831 • Great River Hydro LLC

George Coutros

55 Corporate Dr. Mailstop 55A-500A Bridgewater, NJ 08807 • Sanoﬁ US

William M. Craig

780 N. Commercial St., Manchester, NH 03104 (603) 634-2835 • Eversource Energy

Tristin C. Craigue

29 School St., Suite 200, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-3322 • Better Life Partners • Granite Pathways Inc.

Bruce R. Crawford

P.O. Box 2761, Concord, NH 03302 (603)796-6241 • Auto & Truck Recyclers Association of NH

Derek Crawford

122 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-5388 • Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire

Christina A. Dallesandro

12011 Bel Red Rd., Suite 100A, Bellvue, WA 98005 (603) 203-6001 • Moms Rising Together

17 Depot St., Suite 3, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1601 • Community Support Network Inc. • NH Water Pollution Control Association, Concord Hospital Concord Regional Healthcare

Tom Derosa

114 N. Main St., Suite 203, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 565-5382 • New Futures nhbluebook.com • 187

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New Hampshire Planners Association Olivewood Energy New Hampshire Public Health Association The Nature Conservancy

Erin Desantis

700 Second St. NE, Washington, DC 20002 (518) 432-7835 • American Chemistry Council

KJ Deyett

P.O. Box 1777, Manchester, NH 03105-1777 (603) 370-9004 • Rights & Democracy Project

Robert J. Dietel

214 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1181 • NH Bankers Association • Home Builders & Remodelers Association of NH • American Resort Development Association of NH

Nicholas Doherty

950 F St., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20004 (508) 698-4994 • Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America

Dan Dolan

33 Broad St., 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 (617) 902-2354 • New England Power Generators Association

Michael P. Donnelly

P.O. Box 3000, Purcellville, VA 20132 (540) 338-5600 • Home School Legal Defense Association

Sabrina Dunlap

1155 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 703-8073 • Anthem Inc. and its Afﬁliates

Robert E. Dunn

153 Ash St., Manchester, NH 03104 (603) 663-0134 • Catholic Medical Center • Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester • Catholic Charities New Hampshire

James W. Durkin

8 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108 (978) 866-2283 • AFSCME Council 93

Erin Earp

1220 L St. NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005 (301) 906-1089 • Rape Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

Asma Elhuni

P.O. Box 1777, Manchester, NH 03105-1777 (678) 644-3544 • Rights & Democracy Project

Samantha D. Elliott

214 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1181 • Primex • Motion Picture Association Inc.

Todd Fahey

45 S. Main St., Suite 202, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 738-0346 • AARP NH

Nathan R. Fennessy

P.O. Box 1318, Concord, NH 03302-1318 (603) 410-1500 • American International Group

Margaret A. Fogarty

4 Park St. #304, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-2407 • American Friends Service Committee NH Program

Kate D. Frederick

Rustik Baby Project, 476 Justin Morrill Hwy. Strafford, VT 05072 (603) 630-6382 • NH Breastfeeding Rights Coalition

Jerry E. Frew

46 Donovan St., Suite 3, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-3230 • New Hampshire School Administrators Assoc.

Kate E. Frey

100 North Main St., Suite 400, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-9540 • New Futures Inc.

Gretchen Fuhr

545 Boylston St., Suite 700, Boston, MA 02116 (617) 717-7945 • Exelon Generation Company LLC

W. John Funk

214 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1181 • NH Bankers Association

Mark C. Gallagher

84 Marginal Way, Suite 600, Portland, ME 04101 (781) 799-1027 • NH Coalition for Regulated Cannabis

Donna M. Gamache

780 N. Commercial St., Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 345-0994 • Eversource Energy

Melissa E. Gates

P.O. Box 73550, Rockland, ME 04841 (207) 706-6378 • Surfrider Foundation

Ashley D. Gibson

250 Vesey St., New York, NY 10281 (812) 396-9414 • College Board

Margaret C. Gilmour

P.O. Box 1318, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 410-1599 • Get Insured • Fresenius Medical Care North America • Diamond Distributors • Leda Health Corporation

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Sara K. Giroux

Ryan Hale

Mark Giuffre

Sam Hallemeier

214 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1181 • Aggregate Manufacturers of NH

P.O. Box 2586, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 224-5373 • NH Bankers Association

316 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC, 20003 (212) 631-6565 • UPS

325 7th Street NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20004 (202) 756-5727 • Pharmaceutical Care Management Association

Margaret Gorman

Pierce J. Haley

Bryan K. Gould

Lindsay A. Hanson

Amanda K. Grady Sexton

Joshua C. Harrell

Harinarayan K. Grandy

James V. Hatem

Natch Greyes

Brian C. Hawkins

700 Second St. NE, Washington, DC 20002 (518) 432-7835 • American Chemistry Council Two Capital Plz., P.O. Box 1137, Concord, NH 03302-1137 (603) 224-7761 • Casella Waste Systems Inc. 300 North Main St., Unit 300, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 548-9377 • NH Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence 84 Marginal Way, Suite 600, Portland, ME 04101 (603) 988-5957 • NH Coalition for Regulated Cannabis 25 Triangle Park Dr., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-7447 • NH Municipal Association

Jodi E. Grimbilas

P.O. Box 233, Northwood, NH 03261 (603) 496-2638 • American Chemistry Council • Select Management Resources LLC dba Loanmax • Water Sports Industry Association • T Mobile USA • NH Association of Fire Chiefs • National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors • Red River • Bridgewater Power Company LLP • NH Beverage Association • CVS Health • NH Association of Realtors • NH Marine Trades Association • NH Snowmobile Association

Isaac Grimm

P.O. Box 1777, Manchester, NH 03105-1777 (802) 767-7479 • Rights & Democracy Project

Brian P. Grip

900 Elm St., 17th Floor, Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 647-7625 • Bank of America Corp.

Stephen A. Habbe

18 Tolman St., Sharon, MA 02067 (703) 549-1500 • American Diabetes Association

51 Franklin St., Boston, MA 02110 (617) 778-1200 • TruGreen 899 N. Capitol St. NE, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20002 (603) 387-6731 • Save the Children Action Network 2350 Kerner Blvd., Suite 250, San Rafael, CA 94901 (617) 852-7455 • Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. 900 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03101-2031 (603) 628-4062 • State Farm Insurance Companies

9 South Spring St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 545-7305 • NEA NH

Karen Hicks

114 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 573-9661 • Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy

Carol J. Holahan

155 Seaport Blvd., Boston, MA 02210 (617) 832-1000 • Brookﬁeld Power U.S. Asset Management LLC • Berlin Station LLC

Sean Holihan

1220 L. St. NW, Washington, DC 20005 (571) 488-5742 • Rape Abuse & Incest National Network

Kathryn M. Horgan

29 School St., Suite 200, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-3322 • Reebergy Holdings LLC • Revision Energy Inc. • New England Power Generators Association • Granite Shore Power LLC • Nextera Energy Resources • NH Association of Counties • Solutionhealth • NH Transmission LLC • Better Life Partners • Ceres • North America Power and Gas LLC

Andrew J. Hosmer

P.O. Box 1318, Concord, NH 03302 • Fresenius Medical Care North America • Wellpath Recovery Solutions nhbluebook.com • 189

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Matthew S. Houde

One Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, NH 03756 (603) 653-1974 • Dartmouth-Hitchcock

Jeanne O. Hruska

18 Low Ave., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-5591 • American Civil Liberties Union

Ian B. Huyett

P.O. Box 4683, Manchester, NH 03108 (603) 228-4794 • Cornerstone

Thomas F. Irwin

27 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301-4930 (603) 228-4794 • Conservation Law Foundation

Katrina Iserman

3906 NW 119th St., Vancouver, WA 98685 (617) 266-3119 • Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Kaytlynn Jacobs-Brett

43 Centre St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 223-3304 • The Professional Fireﬁghters of NH

Cody Jacobsen

114 N. Main St., Suite 203, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 573-9661 • Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy

Erin Jasina

117 N. State Street, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-4107 • New Hampshire Legal Assistance

Emily J. Johnson

899 North Capitol St. NE, No. 900 Washington, DC 20002 (603) 986-8151 • Save the Children Action Network

Cordell A. Johnston

25 Triangle Park Dr., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-7447 • NH Municipal Association

Hayley Jones

P.O. Box 3995, Concord, NH 03302 (971) 400-5197 • Community Action Works Campaigns

David A. Juvet

122 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-5388 • Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire

Shaina Kasper

P.O. Box 3995, Concord, NH 03302 (802) 922-4780 • Community Action Works Campaigns

Sayles D. Kasten

1 Washington St., Suite 3123, Dover, NH 03820 (978) 559-1929 • New Hampshire Youth Movement

Mary Kaysen

801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 325 Washington, DC 20004 (603) 232-1147 • Bristol Myers Squibb Company

Pamela R. Keilig

100 North Main St., Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-8893 • NH Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Christopher Kent

601 13th St. NW, Suite 1100 North Washington, DC 20005 (401) 465-2106 • Amgen Inc.

Henry R. Klementowicz

18 Low Ave., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-5591 • American Civil Liberties Union

Grace Kindeke

4 Park St. #304, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-2407 • American Friends Service Committee NH Program

Alexander Koutroubas

17 Depot St., Suite 3, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1601 • Concord Hospital Concord Regional Healthcare • Community Support Network Inc. • Senior Nutrition Network of NH • Amerihealth Caritas • NH Association of Residential Care Homes • ACEC NH • NH Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Nicholas Krakoff

27 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301-4930 (603) 225-3060 • Conservation Law Foundation

Heidi L. Kroll

214 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1181 • Aggregate Manufacturers of NH • Life Coping Inc. • Home Builders & Remodelers Association of NH • Granite State Hydropower Association • National Academy of Elder Laaw Attorneys/NH Chapter • NH Bankers Association • Monadnock Paper Mills Inc. • Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital

Keith U. Kuenning

464 Chestnut St., Manchester, NH 03105 (603) 851-0208 • Waypoint

Teresa Kuenning

525 Clinton St., Bow, NH 03304 (603) 228-2830 • Bi State Primary Care Assoc. Inc.

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Laurie G. Kuiper

Kate Logan

One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215 (414) 322-3765 • Nationwide

P.O. Box 1777, Manchester, NH 03105-1777 (802) 578-2969 • Rights & Democracy

Lawrence Labagnara

Kathleen Loughran

Thomas Labore

Georgia Maheras

Carl M. Ladd

Joel Maiola

3906 NW 119th St., Vancouver, WA 98685 (978) 261-5231 • Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. P.O. Box 1777, Manchester, NH 03105-1777 (603) 540-2612 • Rights & Democracy 46 Donovan St., Suite 3, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-3230 • New Hampshire School Administrators Assoc.

Bette Laksy

72 N. Main St., Suite 301, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1498 • North Country Environmental Services • NH Tax Collectors Assoc. • NH City and Town Clerks Association • NH Golf Course Superintendents Association • Alzheimers Association • Walmart Stores Inc. • Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund • Centene Corp. and Afﬁliates • NH Driver Education Teachers Association • FedEx • NH Wine and Spirits Brokers Association • New Hampshire Motor Speedway • Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC • Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston LLC • NH Troopers Association • NH Court Reporters Assoc. • Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Assoc. of NH • NH Police Association • NH Athletic Trainers Association • Consumer Healthcare Products Association • PhRMA • Greenwich Biosciences Inc. • Port City Air • New England Pest Management Assoc. • Eversource • NH Speech Language Hearing Association • Kalkomey Enterprises • Bank of America Corp. • Astellas Phama US Inc. • Yoga Alliance • RAI Services Company

Joseph Lascaze

18 Low Ave., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-5591 • American Civil Liberties Union of NH

Brandon Lemay

P.O. Box 1777, Manchester, NH 03105-1777 (603) 391-1178 • Rights & Democracy Project

Lauren Lepage

c/o NRA OGC., 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 267-1250 • National Riﬂe Association of America

120 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (800) 331-1476 • Anthem IN and its Afﬁliates 525 Clinton St., Bow, NH 03304 (802) 229-0002 • Bi State Primary Care Association Inc. 900 Elm St., P.O. Box 326, Manchester, NH 03105 (603) 628-1485 • BMC Healthnet Plan Wellsense Health Plans • Beacon Health Options Northeast Region • Brewster Academy • Granite State Poker Alliance • NH Hospital Association

Joel W. Maiola

P.O. Box 2801, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 628-1485 • Exel Inc. DHL Supply

Ethan C. Manning

2 Eagle Sq., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-2370 • Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group

Chard Marlow

125 Broad St., New York, NY 10004 (212) 519-7865 • American Civil Liberties Union Inc.

Sarah Mattson Dustin

117 North State St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-4107 • New Hampshire Legal Assistance

John McAllister

43 Centre St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 223-3304 • The Professional Fireﬁghters of NH

Casey E. McCabe

43 Centre St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 223-3304 • NH Retirement Security Coalition

Michael W. McCary

1 Boston Place, Suite 2600, Boston, MA 02108 (617) 933-7255 • New England Collectors Association • National Correctional Employees Union

Lara McIntyre

2 Eagle Sq., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-2370 • Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group

Dawn McKinney

117 North State St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-4107 • New Hampshire Legal Assistance

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Michael M. McLaughlin

16 Low Ave., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 226-9600 • Arrow International Inc. • Community Bingo Center • Sanctuary ATC • Allstate Insurance • Recordsforce • Schnitzer Ne

Jeffrey A. McLynch

P.O. Box 921, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 945-9988 • NH School Funding Fairness Project

Peter J. McNamara

507 South St., Bow, NH 03304 (603) 224-2369 • NH Automobile Dealers Association

Douglas McNutt

45 South Main St., Suite 202, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 230-4106 • AARP NH

Jim Merrill

670 N. Commercial St., Suite 108 P.O. Box 1120, Manchester, NH 03105 (603) 665-8853 • National Alliance for Public Charter Schools • Fred Anderson

Kathy Merrill

670 N.Commercial St., Suite 108 P.O. Box 1120, Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 665-8831 • National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

Kristy A. Merrill

P.O. Box 2586, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 224-5373 • NH Bankers Association

Michelle D. Merritt

100 North Main St., Suite 400, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-9540 • New Futures Inc.

Meriah L. Metzger

2 Eagle Sq., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-2370 • Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group

Paula Minnehan

125 Airport Rd., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 415-4254 • NH Hospital Association

Arnold Mikolo

27 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-3060 • Conservation Law Foundation

Madeleine Mineau

14 Dixon Ave., Suite 202, Concord, NH 03301 (607) 592-6184 • Clean Energy NH

Mark Mix

8001 Braddock Rd., Suite 500, Springﬁeld, VA 22160 (800) 325-7892 • National Right to Work Committee

James P. Monahan

29 School St., Suite 200, Concord, NH, 03301 (603) 228-3322 • Better Life Partners • Calpine • Apple Inc. • NH Association of Counties • Deloitte Consulting LLP • NH Transmission LLC • Nextera Energy Resources LLC • Granite Shore Power LLC • Connection • Granite Pathways Inc. • North American Power and Gas LLC • Re-energy Holdings LLC • C and J • Solutionhealth • Revision Energy Inc. • The NH Providers Association • NH Community Behavioral Health Association • Becket Family of Services • Encompass Health Corporation • New Futures • Collective Medical Technologies • NH Children’s Behavioral Health Collaborative • Ceres • Bi State Primary Care Association • NH Nurse Practitioner Association • The Trust for Public Land Action Fund • New England Power Generators Association • Baymark • Pan Am Systems

Kayla M. Montgomery

18 Low Ave., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 674-8372 • Planned Parenthood of Northern New England • Planned Parenthood NH Action Fund

Gregory P. Moore

8025 S. Willow St. #205, Manchester, NH 03103 (603) 303-9297 • Americans for Prosperity

Brian P. Moran

1044 Central St., Suite 203, Stoughton, MA 02072 (781) 297-9600 • NE Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association

Joseph D. Mullin

110 North Carolina Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003 (202) 253-6883 • Congressional Sportsmens Foundation

Ashley Mullins

P.O. Box 10691, Tallahassee, FL 32302 (850) 391-4200 • Excellence in Education National Inc.

Joseph Murray

One Spartan Way, Mail Zone TS3U, Merrimack, NH 03054 (603) 791-5727 • FMR LLC 192 • neW hAMPShiRe elecTed officiAlS 2021/2022

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Lindsay E. Nadeau

45 South Main St., P.O. Box 3550, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 223-9194 • NH Association of Domestic Insurance Companies • American Property Casualty Insurance Association • Cigna • Liberty Mutual Group Inc. • Safety Holdings

Robert L. Nash

45 South Main St., P.O. Box 3550, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 540-7283 • NH Association of Domestic Insurance Companies

David Nichols

2350 Kerner Blvd., Suite 250, San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 389-6800 • EMD Serono Inc. and Afﬁliate EMD Millipore

Rick Newman

143 N. Main St. #104, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 491-9601 • Molson Coors Beverage Co. USA LLC • NH Charitable Gaming Operators Assoc. • NH Independent Pharmacy Assoc. • Exacta Systems • Grover Gaming • McLane • Altria Client Services LLC and Afﬁliates

Kenneth C. Norton

85 North State St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-5359 • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NH

Mallory Nugent

P.O. Box 4184, New York, NY 10163 (646) 324-8250 • Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

Stacey A. Ober

8051 AKCO Corporate Dr., Raleigh, NC 27617 (919) 816-3348 • American Kennel Club

Jim O’Brien

22 Bridge St., 4th Floor, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-5853 • The Nature Conservancy

Joseph C. O’Brien

750 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02125 (508) 335-8768 • North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

Michael B. O’Brien

P.O. Box 1318, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 410-1564 • American Federation of Teachers NH • Churchill Downs • America Votes

Thomas W. O’Brien

17 Chenell Dr., Suite 1, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 226-0299 • New Hampshire Lakes Assoc. Inc.

Joan M. Pageau

6 Garvin Falls Rd., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-3965 • NH Association of Insurance Agents

Melissa Paly

27 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301-4930 (603) 225-3060 • Conservation Law Foundation

Thomas Parsol

72 N. Main St., Suite 301, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1498 • NH Police Association

Richard M. Parsons

P.O. Box 1500, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 410-4330 • American Express • Comcast Corp. • Granite State Poker Alliance • Draftkings Inc. • Anthem Inc. and its Afﬁliates • Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center • NH Independent Schools • Cooperative Credit Union Association • RAI Services Company • NH Society of Anesthesiologists • Eversource • NH Alliance of Boys and Girls Club • NH Off Highway Vehicle Association • Merck Sharpe & Dohme Corp. and its Afﬁliates • Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce • Enbridge • Casella Waste Services Inc. • Amazon.com Services LLC • Dartmouth College • NH Grocers Association • ConvenientMD

Susan H. Paschell

29 School St., Suite 200, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-3322 • NH Community Behavioral Health Association • Bi State Primary Care Association • Becket Family of Services • Collective Medical Technologies • Baymark • MHM Services Inc. • NH Dental Hygienists Association • The NH Providers Association • Innocence Project

Douglas L. Patch

45 South Main St., P.O. Box 3550, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 223-9161 • Safety Holdings

Krina Patel

225 Binney St., Cambridge, MA 02142 (617) 914-4078 • Biogen

Tristram D. Patoine

1 Washington St., Suite 3123, Dover, NH 03820 (603) 724-8163 • New Hampshire Youth Movement

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Daphne Pellegrino

1220 L St. NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005 (203) 815-0379 • Rape Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

Kevin Pentz

P.O. Box 1777, Manchester, NH 03105-1777 (603) 520-4521 • Rights & Democracy Project

Erika Y. Perez

1 Washington St., Suite 3123, Dover, NH 03820 (603) 486-7715 • New Hampshire Youth Movement

Glenn A. Perlow

One Liberty Lane East, Suite 100, Hampton, NH 03842 (603) 929-2672 • Jordan Park Trust Company Inc.

BJ Perry

1250 Eye St. NW #225, Washington, DC 20005 (603) 315-7069 • TC Energy

Donald J. Pfundstein

214 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1181 • Memic Indemnity Company • America’s Health Insurance Plans • Safelite Group Inc.

Paul J. Phillips

900 Elm St., 19th Floor, P.O. Box 3600 Manchester, NH 03105-3600 (603) 626-3300 • Insurance Auto Auctions

Josie A. Pinto

1 Washington St., Suite 3123, Dover, NH 03820 (413) 461-5766 • New Hampshire Youth Movement

Ari B. Pollack

214 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1181 • Pillsbury Realty Development LLC • NH Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Legislation • Home Builders & Remodelers Association of NH • Aggregate Manufacturers of NH

Christopher Potter

383 Beech St., Manchester, NH 03103 (781) 454-5820 • Granite State Organization Project

Richard Power

28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA 94965 (415) 903-2800 • Lyft Inc.

Gina R. Powers

P.O. Box 1500, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 410-4350 • Merck Sharpe & Dohme and its Afﬁliates • NH Alliance of Boys and Girls Club • Enbridge • NH Grocers Association • Eversource • Dartmouth College

Comcast Corp. Granite State Poker Alliance Casella Waste Services Inc. Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center ConvenientMD Anthem Inc. and its Afﬁliates Amazon.com Services LLC American Express Cooperative Credit Union Association NH Society of Anesthesiologists Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce NH Independent Schools NH Off Highway Vehicle Association Draftkings Inc.

Thomas Prasol

72 N. Main St., Suite 301, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1498 • Astellas Pharma US Inc. • New England Pest Management Assoc. • Eversource • NH Golf Course Superintendents Association • RAI Services Company • NH Troopers Association • Kalkomey Enterprises • Port City Air • Alzheimers Association • New Hampshire Motor Speedway • North Country Environmental Services • FedEx • Consumer Healthcare Products Association • NH Driver Education Teachers Association • NH Tax Collectors Assoc. • Centene Corp. and Afﬁliates • NH City and Town Clerks Association • Greenwich Biosciences Inc. • Walmart Stores Inc. • NH Speech Language Hearing Association • NH Wine and Spirits Brokers Association • Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund • Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC • NH Court Reporters Assoc. • NH Athletic Trainers Association • Yoga Alliance • Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston LLC • Bank of America Corp • Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Assoc. of NH • PhRMA

Alicia A. Preston

143 N. Main St., Suite 104, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 892-3215 • NH Charitable Gaming Operators Assoc. • NH Vapers Association • Parimax Holdings LLC

Andrew P. Provencher

114 N. Main St., Suite 303, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 565-5382 • New Hampshire Brewers Association • New Hampshire Public Health Association • The Nature Conservancy • New Hampshire Planners Association • Olivewood Energy

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Christopher Rauscher

Kate Rumbaugh

53 Beach Bluff Terrace, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 (207) 400-1150 • Sunrun Inc.

1000 F St. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004 (301) 326-7795 • Juul Labs Inc.

Stefani Reardon

Tiffany E. Ryan

93 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA 02481 (617) 509-2313 • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

75 South Main St., Unit 7 No. 304, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 657-6471 • Granite State Poker Alliance

Alan M. Rice

Brian C. Ryll

Barbara B. Richter

Elizabeth C. Sargent

8001 Forbes Place, Suite 202, Springﬁeld, VA 22151 (703) 321-8585 • Gun Owners of America Inc. 54 Portsmouth St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-7867 • NH Association of Conservation Commission

Jim Roche

122 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-5388 • Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire

George B. Roberts Jr.

544 Meeting House Rd., Gilmanton, NH 03237 (603) 267-8151 • Policy Management Assoc. Inc.

Paula T. Rogers

1155 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 848-4354 • Anthem Inc. DBA Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield NH

Nancy L. Rollins

555 Auburn St., Manchester, NH 03103 (603) 621-3507 • Easterseals NH

Michael S. Rollo

555 11th St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20004 • American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

Teresa Rosenberger

670 N. Commercial St., Suite 108 P.O. Box 1120, Manchester, NH 03105-1120 (603) 665-8834 • Primex • Pennichuck Corporation • Temescal Wellness Inc. • NH Association of Naturopathic Doctors • Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire • NH Electric Cooperative • Woodsville Fire District • New Hampshire Preservation Alliance • New Hampshire Telephone Association • EdChoice • NH Society of Certiﬁed Public Accountants • NH Health Care Association

George W. Roussos

45 South Main St., P.O. Box 3550, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 223-9143 • NH Association of Domestic Insurance Companies • American Property Casualty Insurance Association • Liberty Mutual Group Inc. • Cigna

43 Centre St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 223-3304 • The Professional Fireﬁghters of NH 2 Eagle Sq., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-2370 • NH Academy of Audiology • NH Association of Chiefs of Police • NH Society of Health-System Pharmacists Inc. • Coalition of NH Chain Drug Stores • Partners Pharmacy • NH Sheriff’s Association • NH Pharmacists Association • NH Funeral Directors Association

Ellen G. Scarponi

103 Clough Pond Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224 (603) 703-7315 • Consolidated Communications

Scott A. Schaier

21 Durham Point Rd., Durham, NH 03824 (603) 502-6650 • NH Beer Distributors Association

Adam Schmidt

P.O. Box 233, Northwood, NH 03261 (603) 785-4973 • NH Snowmobile Association • T Mobile USA • NH Marine Trades Association • American Chemistry Council • National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors • Bridgewater Power Company LLP • NH Beverage Association • NH Association of Realtors • CVS Health • Water Sports Industry Association • Red River • Select Management Resources LLC dba Loanmax • NH Association of Fire Chiefs

Lyn M. Schollett

100 North Main St., Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-8893 • NH Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Annie Schwartz

P.O. Box 1777, Manchester, NH 03105-1777 (603) 254-6049 • Rights & Democracy

Sarah N. Scott

8025 S. Willow St. #205, Manchester, NH 03103 (603) 315-2710 • American for Prosperity nhbluebook.com • 195

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Robert J. Sculley

P.O. Box 3898, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 224-7337 • NH Motor Transport Association • Energy Marketers Association of NH • Propane Gas Association of New England

Lisa K. Shapiro

214 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1181 • NH Higher Education Loan Corporation (NHHELCO) • Pillsbury Realty Development LLC • NH Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Legislation • New Venture Fund • Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital • Motion Picture Association Inc. • NH Bankers Association • Aggregate Manufacturers of NH • Safelite Group Inc. • America’s Health Insurance Plans • Eversource Energy • Planned Parenthood of Northern New England • Planned Parenthood NH Action Fund

Amanda Sears

114 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 573-9661 • Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy

Julia E. Seeley

1255 23Rd St. NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037 (603) 717-8854 • The Humane Society of the United States

Richard Sigel

900 Elm St., P.O. Box 326, Manchester, NH 03105 (603) 628-1489 • BMC Healthnet Plan Wellsense Health Plans • Beacon Health Options Northeast Region • Brewster Academy • NH Hospital Association • Granite State Poker Alliance

Matthew W. Simon

2370 Champlain St. NW, Suite 12, Washington, DC 20009 (603) 391-7450 • Marijuana Policy Project

Molly Slingerland

101 Constitution Ave., Suite 400W, Washington, DC 20001 (518) 431-8091 • Altria Client Services LLC and Afﬁliates

Erica J. Smith

901 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 682-9320 • Institute for Justice

Erin Smith

607 14th St. NW, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20005 (860) 757 5221 • TD Bank Government Affairs

Karen N. Soucy

11 Princeton St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 344-5797 • NH Manufactured Housing Association • NH Federation of Humane Organizations • LKQ Corp.

NH College & University Council Coalition of NH Chain Drug Stores Eli Lilly and Company Unitil Boehringer Ingelheim Northeast Delta Dental

Holly A. Stevens

100 North Main St., Suite 400 , Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-9540 • New Futures Inc.

Nancy Stiles

72 N. Main St., Suite 301, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1498 • Greenwich Biosciences Inc. • NH Golf Course Superintendents Association • New Hampshire Motor Speedway • NH City and Town Clerks Association • NH Driver Education Teachers Association • New England Pest Management Assoc. • North Country Environmental Services • NH Speech Language Hearing Association • NH Police Association • RAI Services Company • Consumer Healthcare Products Association • Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund • Bank of America Corp. • Yoga Alliance • NH Troopers Association • NH Court Reporters Assoc. • Astellas Pharma US Inc. • Walmart Stores Inc. • Kalkomey Enterprises • Centene Corp and Afﬁliates • Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Assoc. of NH • Port City Air • FedEx • NH Tax Collectors Assoc. • Eversource • PhRMA • NH Athletic Trainers Association • Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC • Alzheimers Association • NH Wine and Spirits Brokers Association • Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston LLC

Jasen A. Stock

54 Portsmouth St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-9699 • NH Timberland Owners Association

Heather Stockwell

P.O. Box 1777, Manchester, NH 03105-1777 (603) 762-5718 • Rights & Democracy

Kristine Stoddard

525 Clinton St., Bow, NH 03304 (603) 228-2830 • Bi State Primary Care Assoc. Inc.

Jennifer L. Stowe

3033 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 875-0634 • The Carpet and Rug Institute

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Erik Taylor

214 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1181 • Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital • Motion Picture Association Inc. • Aggregate Manufacturers of NH • Safelite Group Inc.

Simon P. Thomson

2 Eagle Sq., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-2370 • NH Land Surveyors Association • White Mountains Attractions • NH State Chiropractic Society • NH Travel Council • Ski NH Inc. • NH College & University Council • Northeast Delta Dental • Professional Insurance Agents of NH • Verizon • Coalition of NH Chain Drug Stores • Altria Client Services LLC and Afﬁliates • Anheuser-Busch Companies LLC • Boehringer Ingelheim • Electrical Contractors Business Association • Equifax • National Grid • NE Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association • National Federation of Independent Business

Fronsy Thurman

P.O. Box 1777, Manchester, NH 03105-1777 (917) 843-6353 • Rights & Democracy

Heidi H. Trimarco

27 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301-4930 (603) 225-3060 • Conservation Law Foundation

Nancy S. Vaughan

2 Wall St., Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 566-5658 • American Heart Association

Henry G. Veilleux

2 Eagle Sq., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-2370 • Open Democracy Action • Waste Management Inc. • Verizon • Unitil • Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. • NH Campground Owners Association • Entertainment Software Association • NH Community Action Programs/SNH Services Corp. • Hospital Corp. of America Portsmouth Regional Hospital Parkland • Eli Lilly and Company • Partners Pharmacy • National Federation of Independent Business • NH Lodging & Restaurant Association • Granite State Alliance of YMCA Concord Family YMCA • Granite State Home Health and Hospice Association • LKQ Corp.

Lindsey Walter

One Health Plaza, Bldg. 401-433, East Hanover, NJ 07936 (919) 917-8480 • Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Michelle E. Wangerin

117 North State St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-4107 • New Hampshire Legal Assistance

Fran Wendelboe

Michael Trunzo

16029 Contintental Blvd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (603) 381-7988 • Power House Gaming

Megan Tuttle

740 15th St., Washington, DC 20005 (603) 674-9810 • League of Conservation Voters

Craig H. Ulman

One Stamford Forum, Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 461-0823 • Purdue Pharma LP

121 State St., 4th Floor, Albany, NY 12207 (518) 407-5800 • National Biodiesel Board 9 South Spring St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-7751 • NEA NH

555 13th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004 (202) 637-5600 • National Structured Settlements Trade Assoc.

Kathy A. Urffer

15 Bank Row, Greenﬁeld, MA 01301 (802) 258-0413 • Connecticut River Watershed Council

James E. Vallee

53 State St., Boston, MA 02109 (617) 345-1313 • Mutualink Inc.

Sheila Vargas

22 Bridge St., 4th Floor, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-5853 • The Nature Conservancy

Rob Werner

Melissia Whitmarsh

Timothy O. Wilkerson

121 Loring Ave., Suite 340, Salem, MA 01970 (781) 843-3418 • New England Cable and Telecommunications Assoc. Inc.

Molly Williams

28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA 94965 (415) 903 2800 • Pﬁzer

Rebecca R. Wilson

25 Triangle Park Dr., Suite 101, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-2061 • New Hampshire School Board Association

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Rebecca I. Woitkowski

Fred Zeytoonjian

Paul A. Worsowicz

C. Olivia Zink

100 North Main St., Suite 400, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-9540 • New Futures Inc. 214 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 228-1181 • Aggregate Manufacturers of NH • American Resort Development Association • Pillsbury Realty Development LLC • Life Coping Inc. • Motion Picture Association Inc. • Granite State Hydropower Association • NH Bankers Association • Monadnock Paper Mills Inc. • NH Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Legislation • NH Higher Education Loan Corp. (NHHELCO) • Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital • Planned Parenthood of Northern New England • St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad • Home Builders & Remodelers Association of NH • New Venture Fund

28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA 94965 (415) 903-2800 • Apple Inc. 4 Park St., Suite 301, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 661-8621 • Open Democracy/Open Democracy Action

Steven M. Zuretti

200 Liberty St., 14th Floor, New York, NY 10281 (310) 849-3210 • Brookﬁeld Power U.S. Asset Management LLC

Scot Zajic

7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, OH 43235 (614) 210-9394 • Safelite Group Inc.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE CONSTITUTION ESTABLISHED OCTOBER 3l, 1783, TO TAKE EFFECT JUNE 2, 1784, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED AND IN FORCE JANUARY 2019

PART FIRST — BILL OF RIGHTS Article 1. 2. 2-a. 2-b. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 12-a. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 28-a. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.

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Equality of men; origin and object of government. Natural rights. The bearing of arms. Right to privacy. Society, its organization and purposes. Rights of conscience unalienable. Religious freedom recognized. Morality and piety. State sovereignty. Accountability of magistrates and officers; public’s right to know. No heredity office or place. Right of revolution. Elections and elective franchises. Protection and taxation reciprocal. Power to take property limited. Conscientious objectors not compelled to bear arms. Legal remedies to be free, complete, and prompt. Right of accused. Former jeopardy; jury trial in capital cases. Venue of criminal prosecution. Penalties to be proportioned to offenses; true design of punishment. Searches and seizures regulated. Jury trial in civil causes. Jurors; compensation. Free speech; liberty of the press. Retrospective laws prohibited. Militia. Standing armies. Military, subject to civil power. Quartering of soldiers. Taxes, by whom levied. Mandated programs. Suspension of laws by legislature only. Freedom of speech. Meetings of legislature, for what purposes. Rights of assembly, instruction, and petition. Excessive bail, fines, and punishments prohibited. Martial law limited. The judiciary; tenure of office, etc. neW hAMPShiRe elecTed officiAlS 2021/2022

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36. 36-a. 37. 38. 39.

Pensions. Use of retirement funds. Separation of powers. Social virtues inculcated. Changes in town and city charters; referendum required.

PART SECOND — FORM OF GOVERNMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5-a. 5-b. 6. 6-a. 6-b. 7. 8.

Name of body politic. Legislature, how constituted. General court, when to meet and dissolve. Power of general court to establish courts. Power to make laws, elect officers, define their powers and duties, impose fines, and assess taxes; prohibited from authorizing towns to aid certain corporations. Continuity of government in case of enemy attack. Power to provide for tax valuations based on use. Valuation and taxation. Use of certain revenues restricted to highways. Money received from lotteries to be used for educational purposes only. Members of legislature not to take fees or act as counsel. Open sessions of legislature.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9. 9-a. 10. 11. 11-a. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 18-a. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

Representatives elected every second year; apportionment of representatives. Legislative adjustments of census with reference to non-residents. [Repealed, 1889.] Small towns, representation by districts and floterial districts. Division of town, ward, or place; representative districts. Biennial election of representatives in November. [Repealed, 1976.] Representatives, how elected, qualifications of. Compensation of the legislature. Vacancies in house, how filled. House to impeach before the senate. Money bills to originate in house. Budget bills. Adjournment. Quorum, what constitutes. Privileges of members of the legislature. House to elect speaker and officers, settle rules of proceedings, and punish misconduct. Senate and executive have like powers; imprisonment limited. Journals and laws to be published; yeas and nays, and protests.

SENATE 25. 26.

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26-a. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

Division of town, ward or place; senatorial districts. Election of senators. [Repealed, 1976.] Qualifications of senators. Inhabitant defined. Inhabitants of unincorporated places; their rights, etc. Biennial meetings, how warned, governed, and conducted; return of votes, etc. Secretary of state to count votes for senators and notify persons elected. Vacancies in senate, how filled. Senate, judges of their own elections. Adjournment. Senate to elect their own officers; quorum. Senate to try impeachments; mode of proceeding. Judgement on impeachment limited. Chief justice to preside on impeachment of governor.

EXECUTIVE POWER — GOVERNOR 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 49-a. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59.

Governor, supreme executive magistrate. Election of governor, return of votes; electors; if no choice, legislature to elect one of two highest candidates; qualifications for governor. In cases of disagreement, governor to adjourn or prorogue legislature; if causes exist, may convene them elsewhere. Veto to bills. Resolves to be treated like bills. Nominations and appointment of officers. Governor and council have negative on each other. [Repealed, 1976.] President of senate, etc. to act as governor when office vacant; speaker of house to act when office of president of senate also vacant. Prolonged failure to qualify; vacancy in office of governor due to physical or mental incapacity, etc. Governor to prorogue or adjourn legislature, and call extra sessions. Powers and duties of governor as commander-in-chief. Pardoning power. [Repealed, 1976.] [Repealed, 1976.] [Repealed, 1976.] Disbursements from treasury. [Repealed, 1950.] Compensation of governor and council. Salaries of judges.

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62. 63. 64. 65. 66.

Subsequent vacancies; governor to convene; duties. Impeachment of councilors. Secretary to record proceedings of council. Councilor districts provided for. Elections by legislature may be adjourned from day to day; order thereof.

SECRETARY, TREASURER, ETC. 67. 68. 69. 70.

Election of secretary and treasurer. State records, where kept; duty of secretary. Deputy secretary. Secretary to give bond.

COUNTY TREASURER, ETC. 71. 72.

County treasurers, registers of probate, county attorneys, sheriffs, and registers of deeds elected. Counties may be divided into districts for registering deeds.

JUDICIARY POWER 72-a. 73. 73-a. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81.

Supreme and superior courts. Tenure of office to be expressed in commissions; judges to hold office during good behavior, etc., removal. Supreme court, administration. Judges to give opinions, when. Justices of peace commissioned for five years. Divorce and probate appeals, where tried. Jurisdiction of justices in civil causes. Judges and sheriffs, when disqualified by age. Judges and justices not to act as counsel. Jurisdiction and term of probate courts. Judges and registers of probate not to act as counsel.

CLERKS OF COURTS 82.

Clerks of courts, by whom appointed.

ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE, TRADE, ETC. 83.

Encouragement of literature, etc.; control of corporations, monopolies, etc.

OATHS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS EXCLUSION FROM OFFICES, ETC. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90.

Oath of civil ofﬁcers. Before whom taken. Form of commissions. Form of writs. Form of indictments, etc. Suicides and deodands. Existing laws continued if not repugnant. nhbluebook.com

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91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101.

Habeas corpus. Enacting style of statutes. Governor and judges prohibited from holding other offices. Incompatibility of offices; only two offices of profit to be holden at same time. Incompatibility of certain offices. Bribery and corruption disqualify for office. [Repealed, 1950.] Constitution, when to take effect. [Repealed, 1980.] Alternate methods of proposing amendments. Enrollment of constitution.

CONSTITUTION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE PART FIRST — BILL OF RIGHTS Article l. [Equality of Men; Origin and Object of Government.] All men are born equally free and independent; Therefore, all government of right originates from the people, is founded in consent, and instituted for the general good. June 2, 1784*

[Art.] 2. [Natural Rights.] All men have certain natural, essential, and inherent rights — among which are, the enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing, and protecting, property; and, in a word, of seeking and obtaining happiness. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by this state on account of race, creed, color, sex or national origin. June 2, 1784 Amended 1974 adding sentence to prohibit discrimination.

[Art.] 2-a. [The Bearing of Arms.] All persons have the right to keep and bear arms in defense of themselves, their families, their property and the state. December l, 1982

[Art.] 2-b. [Right to Privacy.] An individual’s right to live free from governmental intrusion in private or personal information is natural, essential, and inherent. December 5, 2018

[Art.] 3. [Society, its Organization and Purposes.] When men enter into a state of society, they surrender up some of their natural rights to that society, in order to ensure the protection of others; and, without such an equivalent, the surrender is void. June 2, 1784

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are, in their very nature unalienable, because no equivalent can be given or received for them. Of this kind are the Rights of Conscience. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 5. [Religious Freedom Recognized.] Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience, and reason; and no subject shall be hurt, molested, or restrained, in his person, liberty, or estate, for worshipping God in the manner and season most agreeable to the dictates of his own conscience; or for his religious profession, sentiments, or persuasion; provided he doth not disturb the public peace or disturb others in their religious worship. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 6. [Morality and Piety.] As morality and piety, rightly grounded on high principles, will give the best and greatest security to government, and will lay, in the hearts of men, the strongest obligations to due subjection; and as the knowledge of these is most likely to be propagated through a society, therefore, the several parishes, bodies, corporate, or religious societies shall at all times have the right of electing their own teachers, and of contracting with them for their support or maintenance, or both. But no person shall ever be compelled to pay towards the support of the schools of any sect or denomination. And every person, denomination or sect shall be equally under the protection of the law; and no subordination of any one sect, denomination or persuasion to another shall ever be established. June 2, 1784 Amended 1968 to remove obsolete sectarian references. *The date on which each article was proclaimed as having been adopted is given after each article. This is followed by the year in which amendments were adopted and the subject matter of all the amendments.

[Art.] 7. [State Sovereignty.] The people of this State have the sole and exclusive right of governing themselves as a free, sovereign, and independent State; and do, and forever hereafter shall, exercise and enjoy every power, jurisdiction, and right, pertaining thereto, which is not, or may not hereafter be, by them expressly delegated to the United States of America in Congress assembled. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 8. [Accountability of Magistrates and Officers; Public’s Right to Know.] All power residing originally in, and being derived from, the people, all the magistrates and ofﬁcers of government are their substitutes and agents, and at all times accountable to them. Government, therefore, should be open, accessible, accountable and responsive. To that end, the public’s right of access to governmental proceedings and records shall not be unreasonably restricted. The public also has a right to an orderly, lawful, and accountable government. Therefore, any individual taxpayer eligible to vote in the State, shall have standing to petition the Superior Court to declare whether the State or political subdivision in which the taxpayer resides has spent, or has approved spending, public funds in

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violation of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision. In such a case, the taxpayer shall not have to demonstrate that his or her personal rights were impaired or prejudiced beyond his or her status as a taxpayer. However, this right shall not apply when the challenged governmental action is the subject of a judicial or administrative decision from which there is a right of appeal by statute or otherwise by the parties to that proceeding.” June 2, 1784 Amended 1976 by providing right of access to governmental proceedings and records. Amended 2018

[Art.] 9. [No Hereditary Office or Place.] No ofﬁce or place, whatsoever, in government, shall be hereditary — the abilities and integrity requisite in all, not being transmissible to posterity or relations. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 10. [Right of Revolution.] Government being instituted for the common beneﬁt, protection, and security, of the whole community, and not for the private interest or emolument of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, whenever the ends of government are perverted, and public liberty manifestly endangered, and all other means of redress are ineffectual, the people may, and of right ought to reform the old, or establish a new government. The doctrine of nonresistance against arbitrary power, and oppression, is absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 11. [Elections and Elective Franchises.] All elections are to be free, and every inhabitant of the state of l8 years of age and upwards shall have an equal right to vote in any election. Every person shall be considered an inhabitant for the purposes of voting in the town, ward, or unincorporated place where he has his domicile. No person shall have the right to vote under the constitution of this state who has been convicted of treason, bribery or any willful violation of the election laws of this state or of the United States; but the supreme court may, on notice to the attorney general, restore the privilege to vote to any person who may have forfeited it by conviction of such offenses. The general court shall provide by law for voting by qualified voters who at the time of the biennial or state elections, or of the primary elections therefor, or of city elections, or of town elections by official ballot, are absent from the city or town of which they are inhabitants, or who by reason of physical disability are unable to vote in person, in the choice of any officer or officers to be elected or upon any question submitted at such election. Voting registration and polling places shall be easily accessible to all persons including disabled and elderly persons who are otherwise qualified to vote in the choice of any officer or officers to be elected or upon any question submitted at such election. The right to vote shall not be denied to any person because of the non-payment of any tax. Every inhabitant of the state, having the proper qualifications, has equal right to be elected into office. June 2, 1784 Amended 1903 to provide that in order to vote or be eligible for office a person must be able to

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read the English language and to write. Amended 1912 to prohibit those convicted of treason, bribery or willful violation of the election laws from voting or holding elective ofﬁce. Amended 1942 to provide for absentee voting in general elections. Amended 1956 to provide for absentee voting in primary elections. Amended 1968 to provide right to vote not denied because of nonpayment of taxes. Also amended in 1968 to delete an obsolete phrase. Amended 1976 to reduce voting age to 18. Amended 1984 to provide accessibility to all registration and polling places.

[Art.] 12. [Protection and Taxation Reciprocal.] Every member of the community has a right to be protected by it, in the enjoyment of his life, liberty, and property; he is therefore bound to contribute his share in the expense of such protection, and to yield his personal service when necessary. But no part of a man’s property shall be taken from him, or applied to public uses, without his own consent, or that of the representative body of the people. Nor are the inhabitants of this State controllable by any other laws than those to which they, or their representative body, have given their consent. June 2, 1784 Amended 1964 by striking out reference to buying one’s way out of military service.

[Art.] 12-a. [Power to Take Property Limited.] No part of a person’s property shall be taken by eminent domain and transferred directly or indirectly, to another person if the taking is for the purpose of private development or other private use of the property. December 12, 2006

[Art.] 13. [Conscientious Objectors not Compelled to Bear Arms.] No person, who is conscientiously scrupulous about the lawfulness of bearing arms, shall be compelled thereto. June 2, 1784 Amended 1964 by striking out reference to buying one’s way out of military service.

[Art.] 14. [Legal Remedies to be Free, Complete, and Prompt.] Every subject of this State is entitled to a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries he may receive in his person, property, or character; to obtain right and justice freely, without being obliged to purchase it; completely, and without any denial; promptly, and without delay; conformably to the laws. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 15. [Right of Accused.] No subject shall be held to answer for any crime, or offense, until the same is fully and plainly, substantially and formally, described to him; or be compelled to accuse or furnish evidence against himself. Every subject shall have a right to produce all proofs that may be favorable to himself; to meet the witnesses against him face to face, and to be fully heard in his defense, by himself, and counsel. No subject shall be arrestnhbluebook.com

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ed, imprisoned, despoiled, or deprived of his property, immunities, or privileges, put out of the protection of the law, exiled or deprived of his life, liberty, or estate, but by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land; provided that, in any proceeding to commit a person acquitted of a criminal charge by reason of insanity, due process shall require that clear and convincing evidence that the person is potentially dangerous to himself or to others and that the person suffers from a mental disorder must be established. Every person held to answer in any crime or offense punishable by deprivation of liberty shall have the right to counsel at the expense of the state if need is shown; this right he is at liberty to waive, but only after the matter has been thoroughly explained by the court. June 2, 1784 Amended 1966 to provide the right to counsel at state expense if the need is shown. Amended 1984 reducing legal requirement proof beyond a reasonable doubt to clear and convincing evidence in insanity hearings.

[Art.] 16. [Former Jeopardy; Jury Trial in Capital Cases.] No subject shall be liable to be tried, after an acquittal, for the same crime or offense. Nor shall the Legislature make any law that shall subject any person to a capital punishment, (excepting for the government of the army and navy, and the militia in actual service) without trial by Jury. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 17. [Venue of Criminal Prosecutions.] In criminal prosecutions, the trial of facts, in the vicinity where they happened, is so essential to the security of the life, liberty and estate of the citizen, that no crime or offense ought to be tried in any other county or judicial district than that in which it is committed; except in any case in any particular county or judicial district, upon motion by the defendant, and after a ﬁnding by the court that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had where the offense may be committed, the court shall direct the trial to a county or judicial district in which a fair and impartial trial can be obtained. June 2, l784 Amended l792 to change “assembly” to: legislature. Amended l978 so that court at defendant’s request may change trial to another county or judicial district.

[Art.] 18. [Penalties to be Proportioned to Offenses; True Design of Punishment.] All penalties ought to be proportioned to the nature of the offense. No wise Legislature will afﬁx the same punishment to the crimes of theft, forgery, and the like, which they do to those of murder and treason. Where the same undistinguishing severity is exerted against all offenses, the people are led to forget the real distinction in the crimes themselves, and to commit the most ﬂagrant with as little compunction as they do the lightest offenses. For the same reason a multitude of sanguinary laws is both impolitic and unjust. The true design of all punishments being to reform, not to exterminate mankind. June 2, l784 Amended l792 deleting “those of” after do in 3d sentence and changing “dye” to: offenses.

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[Art.] 19. [Searches and Seizures Regulated.] Every subject hath a right to be secure from all unreasonable searches and seizures of his person, his houses, his papers, and all his possessions. Therefore, all warrants to search suspected places, or arrest a person for examination or trial in prosecutions for criminal matters, are contrary to this right, if the cause or foundation of them be not previously supported by oath or afﬁrmation; and if the order, in a warrant to a civil ofﬁcer, to make search in suspected places, or to arrest one or more suspected persons or to seize their property, be not accompanied with a special designation of the persons or objects of search, arrest, or seizure; and no warrant ought to be issued; but in cases and with the formalities, prescribed by law. June 2, l784 Amended l792 to change order of words.

[Art.] 20. [Jury Trial in Civil Causes.] In all controversies concerning property, and in all suits between two or more persons except those in which another practice is and has been customary and except those in which the value in controversy does not exceed $1,500 and no title to real estate is involved, the parties have a right to a trial by jury. This method of procedure shall be held sacred, unless, in cases* arising on the high seas and in cases relating to mariners’ wages, the Legislature shall think it necessary hereafter to alter it. June 2, 1784 *”Cases” appears in 1792 parchment copy of constitution. Original constitution had “causes.” Amended in 1877 to prohibit jury trials unless the amount in controversy exceeds $100. Amended in l960 to increase the amount to $500 before a jury trial may be requested. Amended in 1988 to change $500 to $1,500

[Art.] 21. [Jurors; Compensation.] In order to reap the fullest advantage of the inestimable privilege of the trial by Jury, great care ought to be taken, that none but qualiﬁed persons should be appointed to serve; and such ought to be fully compensated for their travel, time and attendance. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 22. [Free Speech; Liberty of the Press.] Free speech and Liberty of the Press are essential to the security of Freedom in a State: They ought, therefore, to be inviolably preserved. June 2, 1784 Amended 1968 to include free speech.

[Art.] 23. [Retrospective Laws Prohibited.] Retrospective laws are highly injurious, oppressive, and unjust. No such laws, therefore, should be made, either for the decision of civil causes, or the punishment of offenses. June 2, 1784

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[Art.] 24. [Militia.] A well-regulated militia is the proper, natural, and sure defense, of a State. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 25. [Standing Armies.] Standing armies are dangerous to liberty, and ought not to be raised, or kept up, without the consent of the Legislature. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 26. [Military Subject to Civil Power.] In all cases, and at all times, the military ought to be under strict subordination to, and governed by, the civil power. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 27. [Quartering of Soldiers.] No soldier in time of peace, shall be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner; and in time of war, such quarters ought not to be made but by the civil authorities in a manner ordained by the Legislature. June 2, 1784 Amended in 1980 substituting “authorities” for “magistrate.”

[Art.] 28. [Taxes, by Whom Levied.] No subsidy, charge, tax, impost, or duty, shall be established, ﬁxed, laid, or levied, under any pretext whatsoever, without the consent of the people, or their Representatives in the Legislature, or authority derived from that body. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 28-a. [Mandated Programs.] The state shall not mandate or assign any new, expanded or modiﬁed programs or responsibilities to any political subdivision in such a way as to necessitate additional local expenditures by the political subdivision unless such programs or responsibilities are fully funded by the state or unless such programs or responsibilities are approved for funding by a vote of the local legislative body of the political subdivision. November 28, 1984

[Art.] 29. [Suspension of Laws by Legislature Only.] The power of suspending the laws, or the execution of them, ought never to be exercised but by the Legislature, or by authority derived therefrom, to be exercised in such particular cases only as the Legislature shall expressly provide for. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 30. [Freedom of Speech.] The freedom of deliberation, speech, and debate, in either House of the Legislature, is so essential to the rights of the people, that it cannot be the foundation of any action, complaint, or prosecution, in any other Court or place whatsoever. June 2, 1784

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[Art.] 31. [Meetings of Legislature, for What Purposes.] The Legislature shall assemble for the redress of public grievances and for making such laws as the public good may require. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 generally rewording sentence and omitting “for correcting, strengthening and conﬁrming the laws.”

[Art.] 32. [Rights of Assembly, Instruction, and Petition.] The People have a right, in an orderly and peaceable manner, to assemble and consult upon the common good, give instructions to their Representatives, and to request of the legislative body, by way of petition or remonstrance, redress of the wrongs done them, and of the grievances they suffer. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 33. [Excessive Bail, Fines, and Punishments Prohibited.] No Magistrate, or Court of Law, shall demand excessive bail or sureties, impose excessive ﬁnes, or inﬂict cruel or unusual punishments. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 34. [Martial Law Limited.] No person can, in any case, be subjected to law martial, or to any pains or penalties by virtue of that law, except those employed in the army or navy, and except the militia in actual service, but by authority of the Legislature. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 35. [The Judiciary; Tenure of Office, etc.] It is essential to the preservation of the rights of every individual, his life, liberty, property, and character, that there be an impartial interpretation of the laws, and administration of justice. It is the right of every citizen to be tried by judges as impartial as the lot of humanity will admit. It is therefore not only the best policy, but for the security of the rights of the people, that the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court should hold their ofﬁces so long as they behave well; subject, however, to such limitations, on account of age, as may be provided by the Constitution of the State; and that they should have honorable salaries, ascertained and established by standing laws. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 to provide for age limitation as provided by the constitution.

[Art.] 36. [Pensions.] Economy being a most essential virtue in all States, especially in a young one, no pension shall be granted, but in consideration of actual services; and such pensions ought to be granted with great caution, by the Legislature, and never for more than one year at a time. June 2, 1784

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[Art.] 36-a [Use of Retirement Funds.] The employer contributions certified as payable to the New Hampshire retirement system or any successor system to fund the system’s liabilities, as shall be determined by sound actuarial valuation and practice, independent of the executive office, shall be appropriated each fiscal year to the same extent as is certified. All of the assets and proceeds, and income therefrom, of the New Hampshire retirement system and of any and all other retirement systems for public officers and employees operated by the state or by any of its political subdivisions, and of any successor system, and all contributions and payments made to any such system to provide for retirement and related benefits shall be held, invested or disbursed as in trust for the exclusive purpose of providing for such benefits and shall not be encumbered for, or diverted to, any other purposes. November 28, 1984

[Art.] 37. [Separation of Powers.] In the government of this State, the three essential powers thereof, to wit, the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial, ought to be kept as separate from, and independent of, each other, as the nature of a free government will admit, or as is consistent with that chain of connection that binds the whole fabric of the Constitution in one indissoluble bond of union and amity. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 38. [Social Virtues Inculcated.] A frequent recurrence to the fundamental principles of the Constitution, and a constant adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, industry, frugality, and all the social virtues, are indispensably necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty and good government; the people ought, therefore, to have a particular regard to all those principles in the choice of their ofﬁcers and Representatives, And they have a right to require of their lawgivers and magistrates, an exact and constant observance of them, in the formation and execution of the laws necessary for the good administration of government. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 39. [Changes in Town and City Charters, Referendum Required.] No law changing the charter or form of government of a particular city or town shall be enacted by the legislature except to become effective upon the approval of the voters of such city or town upon a referendum to be provided for in said law. The legislature may by general law authorize cities and towns to adopt or amend their charters or forms of government in any way which is not in conﬂict with general law, provided that such charters or amendments shall become effective only upon the approval of the voters of each such city or town on a referendum. November 16, 1966

PART SECOND — FORM OF GOVERNMENT Article l. [Name of Body Politic.] The people inhabiting the territory formerly called the province of New Hampshire, do hereby solemnly and mutually agree with each

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other, to form themselves into a free, sovereign and independent Body-Politic, or State, by the name of the State of New Hampshire. June 2, 1784

GENERAL COURT [Art.] 2. [Legislature, How Constituted.] The Supreme Legislative Power, within this State, shall be vested in the Senate and House of Representatives, each of which shall have a negative on the other. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 3. [General Court, When to Meet and Dissolve.] The senate and house shall assemble biennially on the first Wednesday of December for organizational purposes in even numbered years, and shall assemble annually on the first Wednesday following the first Tuesday in January, and at such other times as they may judge necessary; and shall dissolve and be dissolved at 12:01 A.M. on the first Wednesday of December in even numbered years and shall be styled The General Court of New Hampshire. June 2, 1784 Amended 1877 changing annual sessions to biennial sessions. Amended 1889 calling for the legislature to meet in January instead of June. 1966 amendment permitting annual sessions was ruled invalid in Gerber v. King, 107 NH 495. Amended 1974 to permit organizational meetings in December and the January meeting to be on the first Wednesday after the first Tuesday. Amended 1984 changing biennial sessions to annual sessions.

[Art.] 4. [Power of General Court to Establish Courts.] The general court (except as otherwise provided by Article 72-a of Part 2) shall forever have full power and authority to erect and constitute judicatories and courts of record, or other courts, to be holden, in the name of the state, for the hearing, trying, and determining, all manner of crimes, offenses, pleas, processes, plaints, action, causes, matters and things whatsoever arising or happening within this state, or between or concerning persons inhabiting or residing, or brought, within the same, whether the same be criminal or civil, or whether the crimes be capital, or not capital, and whether the said pleas be real, personal or mixed, and for the awarding and issuing execution thereon. To which courts and judicatories, are hereby given and granted, full power and authority, from time to time, to administer oaths or afﬁrmations, for the better discovery of truth in any matter in controversy, or depending before them. June 2, 1784 Amended 1966 to add exception relating to Art. 72-a, Part 2.

[Art.] 5. [Power to Make Laws, Elect Officers, Deﬁne Their Powers and Duties, Impose Fines and Assess Taxes; Prohibited from Authorizing Towns to Aid Certain Corporations.] And farther, full power and authority are hereby given and granted to the said general court, from time to time, to make, ordain, and establish, all manner of wholesome and reasonable orders, laws, statutes, ordinances, direcnhbluebook.com

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tions, and instructions, either with penalties, or without, so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this constitution, as they may judge for the benefit and welfare of this state, and for the governing and ordering thereof, and of the subjects of the same, for the necessary support and defense of the government thereof, and to name and settle biennially, or provide by fixed laws for the naming and settling, all civil officers within this state, such officers excepted, the election and appointment of whom are hereafter in this form of government otherwise provided for; and to set forth the several duties, powers, and limits, of the several civil and military officers of this state, and the forms of such oaths or affirmations as shall be respectively administered unto them, for the execution of their several offices and places, so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this constitution; and also to impose fines, mulcts, imprisonments, and other punishments, and to impose and levy proportional and reasonable assessments, rates, and taxes, upon all the inhabitants of, and residents within, the said state; and upon all estates within the same; to be issued and disposed of by warrant, under the hand of the governor of this state for the time being, with the advice and consent of the council, for the public service, in the necessary defense and support of the government of this state, and the protection and preservation of the subjects thereof, according to such acts as are, or shall be, in force within the same; provided that the general court shall not authorize any town to loan or give its money or credit directly or indirectly for the benefit of any corporation having for its object a dividend of profits or in any way aid the same by taking its stocks or bonds. For the purpose of encouraging conservation of the forest resources of the state, the general court may provide for special assessments, rates and taxes on growing wood and timber. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing “president” to “governor.” Amended 1877 changing “annually” to “biennially.” Also amended to prohibit towns and cities from loaning money or credit to corporations. Amended 1942 to permit a timber tax.

[Art.] 5-a. [Continuity of Government in Case of Enemy Attack.] Notwithstanding any general or special provision of this constitution, the general court, in order to insure continuity of state and local government operations in periods of emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack, shall have the power and the immediate duty to provide for prompt and temporary succession to the powers and duties of public offices, of whatever nature and whether filled by election or appointment, the incumbents of which may become unavailable for carrying on the powers and duties of such offices, and to adopt such other measures as may be necessary and proper for insuring the continuity of governmental operations including but not limited to the financing thereof. In the exercise of the powers hereby conferred the general court shall in all respects conform to the requirements of this constitution except to the extent that in the judgment of the general court so to do would be impracticable or would admit of undue delay. November 30, 1942

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[Art.] 5-b. [Power to Provide for Tax Valuations Based on Use.] The general court may provide for the assessment of any class of real estate at valuations based upon the current use thereof. November 15, 1968

[Art.] 6. [Valuation and Taxation.] The public charges of government, or any part thereof, may be raised by taxation upon polls, estates, and other classes of property, including franchises and property when passing by will or inheritance; and there shall be a valuation of the estates within the state taken anew once in every ﬁve years, at least, and as much oftener as the general court shall order. June 2, 1784 Amended 1903 to permit taxes on other classes of property including franchises and property passing by inheritances.

[Art.] 6-a. [Use of Certain Revenues Restricted to Highways.] All revenue in excess of the necessary cost of collection and administration accruing to the state from registration fees, operators’ licenses, gasoline road tolls or any other special charges or taxes with respect to the operation of motor vehicles or the sale or consumption of motor vehicle fuels shall be appropriated and used exclusively for the construction, reconstruction and maintenance of public highways within this state, including the supervision of trafﬁc thereon and payment of the interest and principal of obligations incurred for said purposes; and no part of such revenues shall, by transfer of funds or otherwise, be diverted to any other purpose whatsoever. November 29, 1938

[Art.] 6-b. [Use of Lottery Revenues Restricted to Educational Purposes.] All moneys received from a state-run lottery and all the interest received on such moneys shall, after deducting the necessary costs of administration, be appropriated and used exclusively for the school districts of the state. Such moneys shall be used exclusively for the purpose of state aid to education and shall not be transferred or diverted to any other purpose. November 6, 1990

[Art.] 7. [Members of Legislature Not to Take Fees or Act as Counsel.] No member of the general court shall take fees, be of counsel, or act as advocate, in any cause before either branch of the Legislature; and upon due proof thereof, such member shall forfeit his seat in the Legislature. September 5, l792

[Art.] 8. [Open Sessions of Legislature.] The doors of the galleries, of each House of the Legislature, shall be kept open to all persons who behave decently, except when the welfare of the state, in the opinion of either branch, shall require secrecy. September 5, l792

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES [Art.] 9. [Representatives Elected Every Second Year; Apportionment of Representatives.] There shall be in the legislature of this state a house of representatives, biennially elected and founded on principles of equality, and representation therein shall be as equal as circumstances will admit. The whole number of representatives to be chosen from the towns, wards, places, and representative districts thereof established hereunder, shall be not less than three hundred seventy-ﬁve or more than four hundred. As soon as possible after the convening of the next regular session of the legislature, and at the session in l97l, and every ten years thereafter, the legislature shall make an apportionment of representatives according to the last general census of the inhabitants of the state taken by authority of the United States or of this state. In making such apportionment, no town, ward or place shall be divided nor the boundaries thereof altered. June 2, 1784 Amended 1877 three times providing for biennial elections; increasing representation from l50 rateable polls to 600; prohibiting towns and wards from being altered so as to increase representation. Amended 1942 limiting size of House to between 375 and 400. Amended 1964 providing for equal representation.

[Art.] 9-a. [Legislative Adjustments of Census with Reference to NonResidents.] The general court shall have the power to provide by statute for making suitable adjustments to the general census of the inhabitants of the state taken by the authority of the United States or of this state on account of non-residents temporarily residing in this state. November 30, l960

[Art.] 10. [Representation of Small Towns.] (Repealed) June 2, 1784. Small towns grouped together to provide one representative for l50 rateable polls. The election meeting was to rotate annually between the towns. Amended 1877 increasing districts to 600 inhabitants; rotation of meeting changed to biennially. Repealed in 1889. Provisions incorporated into Art. 11.

[Art.] 11. [Small Towns; Representation by Districts.] When the population of any town or ward, according to the last federal census, is within a reasonable deviation from the ideal population for one or more representative seats, the town or ward shall have it own district of one or more representative seats. The apportionment shall not deny any other town or ward membership in one non-ﬂoterial representative district. When any town, ward, or unincorporated place has fewer than the number of inhabitants necessary to entitle it to one representative, the legislature shall form those towns, wards, or unincorporated places into representative districts which contain a sufﬁcient number of inhabitants to entitle each district so formed to one or more representatives for the entire district. In forming the dis-

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tricts, the boundaries of towns, wards, and unincorporated places shall be preserved and contiguous. The excess number of inhabitants of a district may be added to the excess number of inhabitants of other districts to form at-large or floterial districts conforming to acceptable deviations. The legislature shall form the representative districts at the regular session following every decennial federal census. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing General Assembly to General Court. Amended 1877 changing l50 rateable polls to 600 inhabitants. Amended 1889 providing that towns of less than 600 should be represented a proportional amount of time instead of being classed as formerly provided in Art. 10. Amended 1942 deleting reference to 600 and providing that small towns should be represented at least once in every 10 years. Amended 1964 to permit small towns to be districted for one or more representatives. Amended 2006 to enable towns with sufficient population to have their own representative district and permits the use of floterial districts.

[Art.] 11-a. [Division of Town, Ward or Place; Representative Districts.] Notwithstanding Articles 9 and 11, a law providing for an apportionment to form representative districts under Articles 9 and 11 of Part Second may divide a town, ward or unincorporated place into two or more representative districts if such town, ward or place, by referendum requests such division. November 22, 1978 (Rejected in 1976 as proposed by convention, but adopted in 1978 as proposed by the general court and including both representative and senate districts.)

[Art.] 12. [Biennial Election of Representatives in November.] The members of the House of Representatives shall be chosen biennially, in the month of November, and shall be the second branch of the Legislature. June 2, 1784 Amended twice in 1877 substituting “biennially” for “annually” and “November” for “March.”

[Art.] 13. [Qualiﬁcations of Electors.] (Repealed) June 2, 1784. All persons qualiﬁed to vote in the election of senators shall be entitled to vote within the town, district, parish, or place where they dwell, in the choice of representatives. Note: The phrase “town, district, parish, or place” was shortened to “district” in engrossed copy of 1792, apparently without authority. Repealed in 1976.

[Art.] 14. [Representatives, How Elected, Qualiﬁcations of.] Every member of the house of representatives shall be chosen by ballot; and, for two years, at least, next preceding his election shall have been an inhabitant of this state; shall be, at the time of his election, an inhabitant of the town, ward, place, or district he may be chosen to represent and shall cease to represent such town, ward, place, or district immediately on his ceasing to

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be qualiﬁed as aforesaid. June 2, 1784 Amended 1852 deleting provision for representatives to have an estate of 100 pounds. Amended 1877 deleting requirement that representatives be Protestants. Amended 1956 substituting “ward” for “parish.” Amended 1964 adding word “district.”

[Art.] 15. [Compensation of the Legislature.] The presiding officers of both houses of the legislature, shall severally receive out of the state treasury as compensation in full for their services for the term elected the sum of $250, and all other members thereof, seasonably attending and not departing without license, the sum of $200 and each member shall receive mileage for actual daily attendance on legislative days, but not after the legislature shall have been in session for 45 legislative days or after the first day of July following the annual assembly of the legislature, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that, when a special session shall be called by the governor or by a 2/3 vote of the then qualified members of each branch of the general court, such officers and members shall receive for attendance an additional compensation of $3 per day for a period not exceeding 15 days and the usual mileage. Nothing herein shall prevent the payment of additional mileage to members attending committee meetings or on other legislative business on nonlegislative days. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 requiring state to pay wages instead of town. Amended 1889 setting salary for members at $200 and for officers at $250 with $3 per day for special sessions. Amended 1960 limiting mileage to 90 legislative days. Amended 1984 limiting mileage to 45 legislative days in each annual session.

[Art.] 16. [Vacancies in House, How Filled.] All intermediate vacancies, in the house of representatives may be ﬁlled up, from time to time, in the same manner as biennial elections are made. June 2, l784 Amended 1877 changing “annual” to “biennial” elections.

[Art.] 17. [House to Impeach Before the Senate.] The House of Representatives shall be the Grand Inquest of the State; and all impeachments made by them, shall be heard and tried by the Senate. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 18. [Money Bills to Originate in House.] All money bills shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose, or concur with amendments, as on other bills. June 2, 1784

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[Art.] 18-a [Budget Bills.] All sections of all budget bills before the general court shall contain only the operating and capital expenses for the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. No section or footnote of any such budget bill shall contain any provision which establishes, amends or repeals statutory law, other than provisions establishing, amending or repealing operating and capital expenses for the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. November 28, 1984

[Art.] l9. [Adjournment.] The house of representatives shall have the power to adjourn themselves. June 2, 1784 Amended 1948 substituting “ﬁve” for “two” days as length of adjournment. Amended 1966 removing limitation on adjournment.

[Art.] 20. [Quorum, What Constitutes.] A majority of the members of the House of Representatives shall be a quorum for doing business: But when less than two-thirds of the Representatives elected shall be present, the assent of two-thirds of those members shall be necessary to render their acts and proceedings valid. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 21. [Privileges of Members of Legislature.] No member of the House of Representatives, or Senate shall be arrested, or held to bail, on mesne process, during his going to, returning from, or attendance upon, the Court. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 22. [House to Elect Speaker and Officers, Settle Rules of Proceedings, and Punish Misconduct.] The House of Representatives shall choose their own Speaker, appoint their own officers, and settle the rules of proceedings in their own House; and shall be judge of the returns, elections, and qualifications, of its members, as pointed out in this Constitution. They shall have authority to punish, by imprisonment, every person who shall be guilty of disrespect to the House, in its presence, by any disorderly and contemptuous behavior, or by threatening, or illtreating, any of its members; or by obstructing its deliberations; every person guilty of a breach of its privileges, in making arrests for debt, or by assaulting any member during his attendance at any session; in assaulting or disturbing any one of its officers in the execution of any order or procedure of the House; in assaulting any witness, or other person, ordered to attend, by and during his attendance of the House; or in rescuing any person arrested by order of the House, knowing them to be such. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 by adding that the House shall be judge of the returns, elections, and qualifications of its members.

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[Art.] 23. [Senate and Executive Have Like Powers; Imprisonment Limited.] The Senate, Governor and Council, shall have the same powers in like cases; provided, that no imprisonment by either, for any offense, exceed ten days. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 substituting “governor” for “president.”

[Art.] 24 [Journals and Laws to be Published; Yeas and Nays; and Protests.] The journals of the proceedings, and all public acts of both houses, of the legislature, shall be printed and published immediately after every adjournment or prorogation; and upon motion made by any one member, duly seconded, the yeas and nays, upon any question, shall be entered, on the journal. And any member of the senate, or house of representatives, shall have a right, on motion made at the time for that purpose to have his protest, or dissent, with the reasons, against any vote, resolve, or bill passed, entered on the journal. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 permitting protest or dissent with reasons to be entered in the journals. Amended l966 requiring roll call requests to be seconded.

SENATE [Art.] 25. [Senate, How Constituted.] The senate shall consist of twenty-four members. June 2, 1784. Provided for 12 senators. Amended 1792. Generally rephrased specifying term as one year from the ﬁrst Wednesday in June. Amended 1877 increasing senators to 24 and providing for 2 year term. Amended 1889 so that term started in January instead of June. Amended 1974 deleting reference to term.

[Art.] 26. [Senatorial Districts, How Constituted.] And that the state may be equally represented in the senate, the legislature shall divide the state into single-member districts, as nearly equal as may be in population, each consisting of contiguous towns, city wards and unincorporated places, without dividing any town, city ward or unincorporated place. The legislature shall form the single-member districts at its next session after approval of this article by the voters of the state and thereafter at the regular session following each decennial federal census. June 2, 1784. Number of senators elected from each district (county) proportioned to taxes paid by each district. Amended 1792 dividing the state into 12 senatorial districts still based on proportion of taxes paid by the district. Amended 1877 increasing senate to 24 members from single member districts. Amended 1964 providing for election of senators on basis of population.

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[Art.] 26-a. [Division of Town, Ward or Place; Senatorial Districts.] Notwithstanding Article 26 or any other article, a law providing for an apportionment to form senatorial districts under Article 26 of Part Second may divide a town, ward or unincorporated place into two or more senatorial districts if such town, ward or place by referendum requests such division. November 22, 1978

[Art.] 27. [Election of Senators.] The freeholders and other inhabitants of each district, qualiﬁed as in this constitution is provided shall biennially give in their votes for a senator, at some meeting holden in the month of November. June 2, 1784. Annual election of senators at annual meeting in March. Amended 1792 rewording phrases but not changing the meaning. Amended 1877 twice substituting biennial election and sessions for annual elections and sessions and providing for elections in November instead of March.

[Art.] 28. [Senators, How and by Whom Chosen; Right of Suffrage.] (Repealed) June 2, 1784. Senate, ﬁrst branch of the legislature, elected by male inhabitants 21 years of age and older who pay their own poll tax. Amended 1792 changing wording but not the meaning. Amended 1877 twice, substituting “biennially” for “annually” and “November” for “March.” Amended 1958 removing obsolete reference to “male” inhabitants as being the only ones allowed to vote. Repealed 1976. Provisions covered by Article 11.

[Art.] 29. [Qualifications of Senators.] Provided nevertheless, that no person shall be capable of being elected a senator, who is not of the age of thirty years, and who shall not have been an inhabitant of this state for seven years immediately preceding his election, and at the time thereof he shall be an inhabitant of the district for which he shall be chosen. Should such person, after election, cease to be an inhabitant of the district for which he was chosen, he shall be disqualified to hold said position and a vacancy shall be declared therein. June 2, 1784 Amended 1852 deleting property qualifications. Amended 1877 deleting requirements that senators be Protestant. Amended 1976 adding provision that a senator is disqualified if he moves from his district.

[Art.] 30. [Inhabitant Defined.] And every person, qualified as the constitution provides, shall be considered an inhabitant for the purpose of being elected into any office or place within this state, in the town, or ward, where he is domiciled. June 2, 1784 Amended 1958 substituting “ward” for “parish, and plantation.” nhbluebook.com

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Amended 1976 twice deleting reference to electing and substituting “is domiciled” for “dwelleth and hath his home.”

[Art.] 31. [Inhabitants of Unincorporated Places; Their Rights, etc.] (Repealed) June 2, 1784. Procedure and qualiﬁcations for inhabitants of unincorporated places to vote. Amended 1877 twice providing for biennial instead of annual elections in November instead of March. Amended 1958 deleting reference to plantations and substituting “wards” for “parishes.” Repealed l976. Provisions covered by Part I, Art. 11.

[Art.] 32. [Biennial Meetings, How Warned, Governed, and Conducted; Return of Votes, etc.] The meetings for the choice of governor, council and senators, shall be warned by warrant from the selectmen, and governed by a moderator, who shall, in the presence of the selectmen (whose duty it shall be to attend) in open meeting, receive the votes of all the inhabitants of such towns and wards present, and qualified to vote for senators; and shall, in said meetings, in presence of the said selectmen, and of the town or city clerk, in said meetings, sort and count the said votes, and make a public declaration thereof, with the name of every person voted for, and the number of votes for each person; and the town or city clerk shall make a fair record of the same at large, in the town book, and shall make out a fair attested copy thereof, to be by him sealed up and directed to the secretary of state, within five days following the election, with a superscription expressing the purport thereof. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 generally rewording section. Amended 1889 substituting “January” for “June” regarding notification to secretary of state. Amended 1958 substituting “wards” for “parishes” and added reference to city clerks. Amended 1974 substituting “December” for “January” and “twenty” for “thirty” regarding notification to secretary of state. Amended 1976 changing notification to 5 days after the election.

[Art.] 33. [Secretary of State to Count Votes for Senators and Notify Persons Elected.] And that there may be a due meeting of senators and representatives on the first Wednesday of December, biennially, the secretary of state shall, as soon as may be, examine the returned copy of such records; and fourteen days before the first Wednesday of December, he shall issue his summons to such persons as appear to be chosen senators and representatives, by a plurality of votes, to attend and take their seats on that day. June 2, 1784. President and 3 of the council to issue summons to senators to take their seats. Amended 1792 changing president to governor and specific number of councilors to majority of councilors. Amended 1877 changing annually to biennially.

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Amended 1889 changing June to January for beginning of session. Amended 1912 substituting “plurality of votes” for “majority of votes.” Amended 1968 deleting proviso relating to the ﬁrst year. Amended 1974 changing meeting to ﬁrst Wednesday of December. Amended 1976 providing that the secretary of state should examine the returns and notify those elected instead of governor.

[Art.] 34. [Vacancies in Senate, How Filled.] And in case there shall not appear to be a senator elected, by a plurality of votes, for any district, the deficiency shall be supplied in the following manner, viz. The members of the house of representatives, and such senators as shall be declared elected, shall take the names of the two persons having the highest number of votes in the district, and out of them shall elect, by joint ballot, the senator wanted for such district; and in this manner all such vacancies shall be filled up, in every district of the state and in case the person receiving a plurality of votes in any district is found by the Senate not to be qualified to be seated, a new election shall be held forthwith in said district. All vacancies in the senate arising by death, removal out of the state, or otherwise, except from failure to elect, shall be filled by a new election by the people of the district upon the requisition of the governor and council, as soon as may be after such vacancies shall happen. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 generally rewording section. Amended 1889 adding provisions for new elections in case of vacancies. Amended 1912 providing for plurality of votes instead of majority. Amended 1968 providing for new election if person elected is not qualified.

[Art.] 35. [Senate, Judges of Their Own Elections.] The Senate shall be ﬁnal judges of the elections, returns, and qualiﬁcations, of their own members, as pointed out in this constitution. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 36. [Adjournment.] The Senate shall have power to adjourn themselves, and whenever they shall sit on the trial of any impeachment, they may adjourn to such time and place as they may think proper although the legislature be not assembled on such day, or at such place. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 adding proviso relating to impeachment. Amended 1948 increasing adjournment from 2 days to 5 days. Amended 1966 deleting limitation on adjournment.

[Art.] 37. [Senate to Elect Their Own Officers; Quorum.] The Senate shall appoint their president and other ofﬁcers, and determine their own rules of proceedings: And not less than thirteen members of the senate shall make a quorum for doing business; and when less than sixteen senators shall be present, the assent of ten, at least, shall be necessary

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to render their acts and proceedings valid. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 adding “president.” Amended 1877 increasing quorum from 7 to 13 and changing assent of 5 when less than 8 present to assent of 10 when less than 16 present.

[Art.] 38. [Senate to Try Impeachments; Mode of Proceeding.] The senate shall be a court, with full power and authority to hear, try, and determine, all impeachments made by the house of representatives against any officer or officers of the state, for bribery, corruption, malpractice or maladministration, in office; with full power to issue summons, or compulsory process, for convening witnesses before them: But previous to the trial of any such impeachment, the members of the senate shall respectively be sworn truly and impartially to try and determine the charge in question, according to evidence. And every officer, impeached for bribery, corruption, malpractice or maladministration in office, shall be served with an attested copy of the impeachment, and order of the senate thereon with such citation as the senate may direct, setting forth the time and place of their sitting to try the impeachment; which service shall be made by the sheriff, or such other sworn officer as the senate may appoint, at least fourteen days previous to the time of trial; and such citation being duly served and returned, the senate may proceed in the hearing of the impeachment, giving the person impeached, if he shall appear, full liberty of producing witnesses and proofs, and of making his defense, by himself and counsel, and may also, upon his refusing or neglecting to appear hear the proofs in support of the impeachment, and render judgment thereon, his nonappearance notwithstanding; and such judgment shall have the same force and effect as if the person impeached had appeared and pleaded in the trial. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 adding mode of proceeding.

[Art.] 39. [Judgment on Impeachment Limited.] Their judgment, however, shall not extend further than removal from office, disqualification to hold or enjoy any place of honor, trust, or profit, under this state, but the party so convicted, shall nevertheless be liable to indictment, trial, judgment, and punishment, according to the laws of the land. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 40. [Chief Justice to Preside on Impeachment of Governor.] Whenever the Governor shall be impeached, the chief justice of the supreme judicial court, shall, during the trial, preside in the senate, but have no vote therein. September 5, 1792

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supreme executive magistrate, who shall be styled the Governor of the State of New Hampshire, and whose title shall be His Excellency. The executive power of the state is vested in the governor. The governor shall be responsible for the faithful execution of the laws. He may, by appropriate court action or proceeding brought in the name of the state, enforce compliance with any constitutional or legislative mandate, or restrain violation of any constitutional or legislative power, duty, or right, by any ofﬁcer, department or agency of the state. This authority shall not be construed to authorize any action or proceedings against the legislative or judicial branches. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 substituting “Governor” for “President.” Amended 1966 clarifying and reinforcing executive powers of the governor.

[Art.] 42. [Election of Governor, Return of Votes; Electors; If No Choice, Legislature to Elect One of Two Highest Candidates; Qualifications for Governor.] The governor shall be chosen biennially in the month of November; and the votes for governor shall be received, sorted, counted, certified and returned, in the same manner as the votes for senators; and the secretary shall lay the same before the senate and house of representatives, on the first Wednesday following the first Tuesday of January to be by them examined, and in case of an election by a plurality of votes through the state, the choice shall be by them declared and published. And the qualifications of electors of the governor shall be the same as those for senators; and if no person shall have a plurality of votes, the senate and house of representatives shall, by joint ballot elect one of the two persons, having the highest number of votes, who shall be declared governor. And no person shall be eligible to this office, unless at the time of his election, he shall have been an inhabitant of this state for 7 years next preceding, and unless he shall be of the age of 30 years. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 deleting specifics of handling votes at town meeting. Amended 1852 removing property qualification for holding office. Amended 1877 three times: biennial elections replacing annual; elections in November instead of March; deleting provision that office holders be of protestant religion. Amended 1889 changing June to January for the secretary of state to lay the votes before the house and senate. Amended 1912 requiring a plurality instead of majority for election of governor. Amended 1982 changing first Wednesday of January to Wednesday after the first Tuesday.

[Art.] 43. [In Cases of Disagreement Governor to Adjourn or Prorogue Legislature; If Causes Exist, May Convene Them Elsewhere.] In cases of disagreement between the two houses, with regard to the time or place of adjournment or prorogation, the governor, with advice of council, shall have a right to adjourn or prorogue the general court, not exceeding ninety days at any one time, as he may determine the public good may require, and he shall dissolve the same on the ﬁrst Wednesday of December biennially. And, in cases whereby dangers may arise to the health or lives of the members from their attendance at the general court at any place, the governor may direct the session to be holden

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at some other the most convenient place within the state. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 twice changing president to governor and inserting “place” of adjournment. Amended 1889 changing June to January for time of dissolving house and senate. Amended 1974 providing for the legislature to be dissolved on the ﬁrst Wednesday of December. Amended 1980 removing “infectious distemper” as a reason for the governor to convene the legislature at a different place.

[Art.] 44. [Veto to Bills.] Every bill which shall have passed both houses of the general court, shall, before it becomes a law, be presented to the governor, if he approves, he shall sign it, but if not, he shall return it, with his objections, to that house in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the objections at large on their journal, and proceed to reconsider it; if after such reconsideration, two-thirds of that house shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with such objections, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and, if approved by two-thirds of that house, it shall become a law. But in all such cases the votes of both houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of persons, voting for or against the bill, shall be entered on the journal of each house respectively. If any bill shall not be returned by the governor within ﬁve days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law in like manner as if he had signed it unless the legislature, by their adjournment, prevent its return, in which case it shall not be a law. September 5, l792

[Art.] 45. [Resolves to Be Treated Like Bills.] Every resolve shall be presented to the governor, and before the same shall take effect, shall be approved by him, or being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by the senate and house of representatives, according to the rules and limitations prescribed in the case of a bill. September 5, l792

[Art.] 46. [Nomination and Appointment of Officers.] All judicial officers, the attorney general, and all officers of the navy, and general and field officers of the militia, shall be nominated and appointed by the governor and council; and every such nomination shall be made at least three days prior to such appointment; and no appointment shall take place, unless a majority of the council agree thereto. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 making minor changes in wording. Amended 1877 deleting solicitors and sheriffs from those appointed by governor and council. Amended 1976 deleting appointment of coroners by governor and council.

[Art.] 47. [Governor and Council Have Negative on Each Other.] The governor and council shall have a negative on each other, both in the nominations and appointments. Every nomination and appointment shall be signed by the governor and council, and every negative shall be also signed by the governor or council who made the same. September 5, l792

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[Art.] 48. [Field Officers to Recommend, and Governor to Appoint, Company Officers.] (Repealed) June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 providing that field officers were to nominate and recommend to the governor the captains and subalterns instead of appointing them. Amended 1903 added proviso that nominees had to be examined and qualified by an examining board. Repealed 1976.

[Art.] 49. [President of Senate, etc., To Act as Governor When Office Vacant; Speaker of House to Act When Office of President of Senate Is also Vacant.] In the event of the death, resignation, removal from office, failure to qualify, physical or mental incapacity, absence from the state, or other incapacity of the governor, the president of the senate, for the time being, shall act as governor until the vacancy is filled or the incapacity is removed; and if the president of the senate, for any of the abovenamed causes, shall become incapable of performing the duties of governor, the same shall devolve upon the speaker of the house of representatives, for the time being, or in the case of the like incapacity of the speaker, upon the secretary of state, or in case of his like incapacity, upon the state treasurer, each of whom, in that order, shall act as governor, as hereinabove provided, until the vacancy is filled or the incapacity removed. Whenever a vacancy for the duration or remainder of the governor’s term of office occurs before the commencement of the last year of such term, a special election for governor shall take place to fill the vacancy, as provided by law. Whenever the speaker of the house acts as governor, he shall act as such only until such time as the vacancy is filled or the incapacity removed in either the office of governor or of president of the senate, whichever occurs first. Whenever either the secretary of state or the treasurer acts as governor, he shall act as such only until such time as the vacancy is filled or the incapacity removed in the offices of governor, of president of the senate or of speaker of the house, whichever occurs first. While acting as governor under this article, the president of the senate, speaker of the house, secretary of state or state treasurer, as the case may be, shall be styled Acting Governor, shall not be required to take an additional oath of office, shall have and exercise all the powers, duties and authorities of, and receive compensation equal to that of the office of governor; and the capacity of each such officer to serve as president of the senate as well as senator, speaker of the house of representatives as well as representative, secretary of state, or state treasurer, as the case may be, or to receive the compensation of such office, shall be suspended only. While the governor or an acting governor is absent from the state on official business, he shall have the power and authority to transact such business. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing some wording and providing that the senate president acting as governor could not hold his office in the senate. Amended 1889 providing for the speaker of the house to act as governor. Amended 1956 providing that the governor while absent from the state has authority to transact such business. Amended 1968 providing for succession through secretary of state and state treasurer, but only nhbluebook.com

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until a new senate president or house speaker is elected. Amended 1984 rewording section generally to include incapacity, new election if vacancy occurs before last year of the term, compensation of acting governor to equal that of governor, and suspension of senate president acting as a senator or speaker to act as a representative while serving as acting governor.

[Art.] 49-a [Prolonged Failure to Qualify; Vacancy in Office of Governor Due to Physical or Mental Incapacity, etc.] Whenever the governor transmits to the secretary of state and president of the senate his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office by reason of physical or mental incapacity and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, the president of the senate, for the time being, shall act as governor as provided in article 49, subject to the succession provisions therein set forth. Whenever it reasonably appears to the attorney general and a majority of the council that the governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office by reason of physical or mental incapacity, but the governor is unwilling or unable to transmit his written declaration to such effect as above provided, the attorney general shall file a petition for declaratory judgment in the supreme court requesting a judicial determination of the ability of the governor to discharge the powers and duties of his office. After notice and hearing, the justices of the supreme court shall render such judgment as they find warranted by a preponderance of the evidence; and, if the court holds that the governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the president of the senate, for the time being, shall act as governor as provided in article 49, subject to the succession provisions therein set forth, until such time as the disability of the governor is removed or a newly elected governor is inaugurated. Such disability, once determined by the supreme court, may be removed upon petition for declaratory judgment to the supreme court by the governor if the court finds, after notice and hearing, by a preponderance of the evidence that the governor is able to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Whenever such disability of the governor, as determined by his written declaration or by judgment of the supreme court, has continued for a period of 6 months, the general court may, by concurrent resolution adopted by both houses, declare the office of governor vacant. Whenever the governorelect fails to qualify by reason of physical or mental incapacity or any cause other than death or resignation, for a period of 6 months following the inauguration date established by this constitution, the general court may, by concurrent resolution adopted by both houses, declare the office of governor vacant. The provisions of article 49 shall govern the filling of such vacancy, either by special election or continued service of an acting governor. If the general court is not in session when any such 6-month period expires, the acting governor, upon written request of at least l/4 of the members of each house, shall convene the general court in special session for the sole purpose of considering and acting on the question whether to declare a vacancy in the office of governor under this article. November 28, 1984

[Art.] 50. [Governor to Prorogue or Adjourn Legislature, and Call Extra Sessions.] The governor, with advice of council, shall have full power and authority, in the recess of the general court, to prorogue the same from time to time, not exceeding ninety days, in any one recess of said court; and during the sessions of said court, to adjourn

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or prorogue it to any time the two houses may desire, and to call it together sooner than the time to which it may be adjourned, or prorogued, if the welfare of the state should require the same. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing president to governor.

[Art.] 51. [Powers and Duties of Governor as Commander-in-Chief.] The governor of this state for the time being, shall be commander-in-chief of all the military forces of the state; and shall have full power, by himself or by any chief commander, or other officer or officers, from time to time, to train, instruct, exercise and govern the militia; to call forth the militia and to put in warlike posture the inhabitants of the state; to execute the laws of the state and of the United States; to suppress insurrection and to repel invasion; and, in fine, the governor is hereby entrusted with all other powers incident to the office of commander-in-chief to be exercised agreeably to the rules and regulations of the constitution and the laws of the land. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing president to governor. Amended 1968 condensing authority of the governor as commander-in-chief of military forces.

[Art.] 52. [Pardoning Power.] The power of pardoning offenses, except such as persons may be convicted of before the senate, by impeachment of the house, shall be in the Governor, by and with the advice of council: But no charter of pardon, granted by the Governor, with advice of the council, before conviction, shall avail the party pleading the same, notwithstanding any general or particular expressions contained therein, descriptive of the offense or offenses intended to be pardoned. June 2, l784 Amended l792 changing president to governor.

[Art.] 53. [Militia Officers, Removal of.] (Repealed) June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing president to governor. Repealed 1976.

[Art.] 54. [Staff and Non-commissioned Officers, by Whom Appointed.] (Repealed) June 2, 1784 Repealed 1976.

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[Art.] 56. [Disbursements from Treasury.] No moneys shall be issued out of the treasury of this state, and disposed of, (except such sums as may be appropriated for the redemption of bills of credit, or treasurer’s notes, or for the payment of interest arising thereon) but by warrant under the hand of the Governor for the time being, by and with the advice and consent of the council, for the necessary support and defense of this state, and for the necessary protection and preservation of the inhabitants thereof, agreeably to the acts and resolves of the General Court. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing president to governor.

[Art.] 57. [Accounts of Military Stores.] (Repealed) June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing president to governor. Repealed 1950.

[Art.] 58. [Compensation of Governor and Council.] The Governor and Council shall be compensated for their services, from time to time, by such grants as the general courts shall think reasonable. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing president to governor.

[Art.] 59. [Salaries of Judges.] Permanent and honorable salaries shall be established by law, for the justices of the superior court. June 2, 1784

COUNCIL [Art.] 60. [Councilors; Mode of Election, etc.] There shall be biennially elected, by ballot, five councilors, for advising the governor in the executive part of government. The freeholders and other inhabitants in each county, qualified to vote for senators, shall some time in the month of November, give in their votes for one councilor; which votes shall be received, sorted, counted, certified, and returned to the secretary’s office, in the same manner as the votes for senators, to be by the secretary laid before the senate and house of representatives on the first Wednesday following the first Tuesday of January. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 twice changing the council from members of the house and senate elected by the house and senate to individuals elected by voters - one in each county; and changing president to governor. Amended 1877 twice substituting biennially for annually and November for March. Amended 1889 substituting January for June. Amended 1984 changing the first Wednesday to the first Wednesday following the first Tuesday.

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[Art.] 61. [Vacancies, How Filled, if No Choice.] And the person having a plurality of votes in any county, shall be considered as duly elected a councilor: But if no person shall have a plurality of votes in any county, the senate and house of representatives shall take the names of the two persons who have the highest number of votes in each county, and not elected, and out of those two shall elect by joint ballot, the councilor wanted for such county, and the qualiﬁcations for councilors shall be the same as for senator. September 5, 1792 Amended 1912 substituting plurality for majority.

[Art.] 62. [Subsequent Vacancies; Governor to Convene; Duties.] If any person thus chosen a councilor, shall be elected governor or member of either branch of the legislature, and shall accept the trust; or if any person elected a councilor, shall refuse to accept the ofﬁce, or in case of the death, resignation, or removal of any councilor out of the state, the Governor may issue a precept for the election of a new councilor in that county where such vacancy shall happen and the choice shall be in the same manner as before directed. And the Governor shall have full power and authority to convene the council, from time to time, at his discretion; and, with them, or the majority of them, may and shall, from time to time hold a council, for ordering and directing the affairs of the state, according to the laws of the land. September 5, 1792

[Art.] 63. [Impeachment of Councilors.] The members of the council may be impeached by the house, and tried by the senate for bribery, corruption, malpractice, or maladministration. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing wording generally and changing mal-conduct to bribery, corruption, malpractice, or maladministration.

[Art.] 64. [Secretary to Record Proceedings of Council.] The resolutions and advice of the council shall be recorded by the secretary, in a register, and signed by all members present agreeing thereto; and this record may be called for at any time, by either house of the legislature; and any member of the council may enter his opinion contrary to the resolutions of the majority, with the reasons for such opinion. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 adding phrases: “by the secretary,” “agreeing thereto,” and “with the reasons for such opinion.”

[Art.] 65. [Councilor Districts Provided for.] The legislature may, if the public good shall hereafter require it, divide the state into ﬁve districts, as nearly equal as may be, governing themselves by the number of population, each district to elect a councilor: And, in case of such division, the manner of the choice shall be conformable to the present mode of election in counties. September 5, l792 Amended 19l2 substituting population for rateable polls. nhbluebook.com

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[Art.] 66. [Elections by Legislature May Be Adjourned From Day to Day; Order Thereof.] And, whereas the elections, appointed to be made by this constitution on the first Wednesday of January biennially, by the two houses of the legislature, may not be completed on that day, the said elections may be adjourned from day to day, until the same be completed; and the order of the elections shall be as follows - the vacancies in the senate, if any, shall be first filled up: The governor shall then be elected, provided there shall be no choice of him by the people: And afterwards, the two houses shall proceed to fill up the vacancy, if any, in the council. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 twice changing president to governor and election of the council only if there is a vacancy. Amended 1877 substituting biennially for annually. Amended 1889 substituting January for June.

SECRETARY, TREASURER, ETC. [Art.] 67. [Election of Secretary and Treasurer.] The Secretary and Treasurer shall be chosen by joint ballot of the Senators and Representatives assembled in one room. June 2, 1784 Amended 1950 deleting commissary-general.

[Art.] 68. [State Records, Where Kept; Duty of Secretary.] The records of the State shall be kept in the ofﬁce of the Secretary, and he shall attend the Governor and Council, the Senate and Representatives, in person, or by Deputy, as they may require. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 twice transferring authority of the secretary to appoint his deputies to next article, and changing president to governor.

[Art.] 69. [Deputy Secretary.] The Secretary of the State shall, at all times, have a Deputy, to be by him appointed; for whose conduct in ofﬁce he shall be responsible: And, in case of the death, removal, or inability of the Secretary, his Deputy shall exercise all the duties of the ofﬁce of Secretary of this State, until another shall be appointed. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 describing duties of the deputy secretary.

[Art.] 70. [Secretary to Give Bond.] The Secretary, before he enters upon the business of his ofﬁce, shall give bond, with sufﬁcient sureties, in a reasonable sum, for the use of the State, for the punctual performance of his trust. September 5, 1792

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COUNTY TREASURER, ETC. [Art.] 71. [County Treasurers, Registers of Probate, County Attorneys, Sheriffs, and Registers of Deeds Elected.] The county treasurers, registers of probate, county attorneys, sheriffs and registers of deeds, shall be elected by the inhabitants of the several towns, in the several counties in the state, according to the method now practiced, and the laws of the state, Provided nevertheless the Legislature shall have authority to alter the manner of certifying the votes, and the mode of electing those ofﬁcers; but not so as to deprive the people of the right they now have of electing them. June 2, 1784 Amended l792 twice adding proviso that the legislature could alter the manner of certifying the votes and mode of electing the ofﬁcers; deleting oath and bond of county treasurer and transferring oath and bond of register of deeds to next article. Amended 1877 adding registers of probate, county solicitors, and sheriffs to those to be elected. Amended 1958 changing county solicitor to county attorney.

[Art.] 72. [Counties May Be Divided into Districts for Registering Deeds.] And the Legislature, on the application of the major part of the inhabitants of any county, shall have authority to divide the same into two districts for registering deeds, if to them it shall appear necessary; each district to elect a Register of Deeds: And before they enter upon the business of their ofﬁces, shall be respectively sworn faithfully to discharge the duties thereof, and shall severally give bond, with sufﬁcient sureties, in a reasonable sum, for the use of the county for the punctual performance of their respective trusts. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 providing for counties being divided into districts for registering deeds and electing registers.

JUDICIARY POWER [Art.] 72-a. [Supreme and Superior Courts.] The judicial power of the state shall be vested in the supreme court, a trial court of general jurisdiction known as the superior court, and such lower courts as the legislature may establish under Article 4th of Part 2. November 16, 1966

[Art.] 73. [Tenure of Office To Be Expressed in Commissions; Judges to Hold Office During Good Behavior, etc.; Removal.] The tenure that all commissioned officers shall have by law in their offices shall be expressed in their respective commissions, and all judicial officers duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, shall hold their offices during good behavior except those for whom a different provision is made in this constitution. The governor with consent of the council may remove any commissioned officer for reasonable cause upon the address of both houses of the legislature, provided nevertheless that the cause for removal shall be stated fully and substantially in the address and shall not be a cause which is a sufficient ground for impeachment, and provided further that no officer shall be so removed unless he shall have had an opportunity to be heard in his nhbluebook.com

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defense by a joint committee of both houses of the legislature. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing president to governor. Amended 1966 spelling out procedures for removal from ofﬁce.

[Art.] 73-a. [Supreme Court, Administration.] The chief justice of the supreme court shall be the administrative head of all the courts. He shall, with the concurrence of a majority of the supreme court justices, make rules governing the administration of all courts in the state and the practice and procedure to be followed in all such courts. The rules so promulgated shall have the force and effect of law. November 22, 1978

[Art.] 74. [Judges to Give Opinions, When.] Each branch of the Legislature as well as the Governor and Council shall have authority to require the opinions of the justices of the supreme court upon important questions of law and upon solemn occasions. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing president to governor. Amended 1958 substituting supreme court for superior court.

[Art.] 75. [Justices of Peace Commissioned for Five Years.] In order that the people may not suffer from the long continuance in place of any justice of the peace who shall fail in discharging the important duties of his office with ability and fidelity, all commissions of justice of the peace shall become void at the expiration of five years from their respective dates, and upon the expiration of any Commission, the same may if necessary be renewed or another person appointed as shall most conduce to the well being of the state. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 76. [Divorce and Probate Appeals, Where Tried.] All causes of marriage, divorce, and alimony; and all appeals from the respective judges of probate shall be heard and tried by the Superior Court until the Legislature shall by law make other provision. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 77. [Jurisdiction of Justices in Civil Causes.] The general court are empowered to give to justices of the peace jurisdiction in civil causes, when the damages demanded shall not exceed one hundred dollars and title of real estate is not concerned; but with right of appeal, to either party, to some other court. And the general court are further empowered to give to police courts original jurisdiction to try and determine, subject to right of appeal and trial by jury, all criminal causes wherein the punishment is less than imprisonment in the state prison. September 5, l792 Amended 1877 substituting $100 for 4 pounds Amended 1912 giving jurisdiction to police courts.

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[Art.] 78. [Judges and Sheriffs, When Disqualiﬁed by Age.] No person shall hold the ofﬁce of Judge of any Court, or Judge of Probate, or Sheriff of any county, after he has attained the age of seventy years. September 5, l792

[Art.] 79. [Judges and Justices Not to Act as Counsel.] No judge of any Court, or Justice of the Peace, shall act as Attorney, or be of counsel, to any party, or originate any civil suit, in matters which shall come or be brought before him as Judge, or Justice of the Peace. September 5, l792

[Art.] 80. [Jurisdiction and Term of Probate Courts.] All matters relating to the probate of wills, and granting letters of administration, shall be exercised by the Judges of Probate, in such manner as the Legislature have directed, or may hereafter direct: And the Judges of Probate shall hold their Courts at such place or places, on such ﬁxed days, as the conveniency of the people may require; and the Legislature from time to time appoint. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 rewording section generally.

[Art.] 81. [Judges and Registers of Probate Not to Act as Counsel.] No Judge, or Register of Probate, shall be of counsel, act as advocate, or receive any fees as advocate or counsel, in any probate business which is pending, or may be brought into any Court of Probate in the county of which he is Judge or Register. September 5, l792

CLERKS OF COURTS [Art.] 82. [Clerks of Courts, by Whom Appointed.] The Judges of the Courts (those of Probate excepted) shall appoint their respective Clerks to hold their ofﬁce during pleasure: And no such Clerk shall act as an Attorney or be of counsel in any cause in the court of which he is Clerk, nor shall he draw any writ originating a civil action. June 2, 1784 Amended 192 rewording section generally.

ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE, TRADES, ETC. [Art.] 83. [Encouragement of Literature, etc.; Control of Corporations, Monopolies, etc.] Knowledge and learning, generally diffused through a community, being essential to the preservation of a free government; and spreading the opportunities and advantages of education through the various parts of the country, being highly conducive to promote this end; it shall be the duty of the legislators and magistrates, in all future periods of this government, to cherish the interest of literature and the sciences, and all seminaries and nhbluebook.com

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public schools, to encourage private and public institutions, rewards, and immunities for the promotion of agriculture, arts, sciences, commerce, trades, manufactures, and natural history of the country; to countenance and inculcate the principles of humanity and general benevolence, public and private charity, industry and economy, honesty and punctuality, sincerity, sobriety, and all social affections, and generous sentiments, among the people: Provided, nevertheless, that no money raised by taxation shall ever be granted or applied for the use of the schools of institutions of any religious sect or denomination. Free and fair competition in the trades and industries is an inherent and essential right of the people and should be protected against all monopolies and conspiracies which tend to hinder or destroy it. The size and functions of all corporations should be so limited and regulated as to prohibit fictitious capitalization and provision should be made for the supervision and government thereof. Therefore, all just power possessed by the state is hereby granted to the general court to enact laws to prevent the operations within the state of all persons and associations, and all trusts and corporations, foreign or domestic, and the officers thereof, who endeavor to raise the price of any article of commerce or to destroy free and fair competition in the trades and industries through combination, conspiracy, monopoly, or any other unfair means; to control and regulate the acts of all such persons, associations, corporations, trusts, and officials doing business within the state; to prevent fictitious capitalization; and to authorize civil and criminal proceedings in respect to all the wrongs herein declared against. June 2, 1784 Amended 1877 prohibiting tax money from being applied to schools of religious denominations. Amended 1903 permitting the general court to regulate trusts and monopolies restraining free trade.

OATHS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS — EXCLUSION FROM OFFICES — COMMISSIONS — WRITS — CONFIRMATION OF LAWS — HABEAS CORPUS — THE ENACTING STYLE — CONTINUANCE OF OFFICERS — PROVISION FOR A FUTURE REVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION — ETC. [Art.] 84. [Oath of Civil Officers.] Any person chosen governor, councilor, senator, or representative, military or civil officer, (town officers excepted) accepting the trust, shall, before he proceeds to execute the duties of his office, make and subscribe the following declaration, viz. — I, A.B. do solemnly swear, that I will bear faith and true allegiance to the United States of America and the state of New Hampshire, and will support the constitutions thereof. So help me God. I, A.B. do solemnly and sincerely swear and affirm that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as ........................, according to the best of my abilities, agreeably to the rules and regulations of this constitution and laws of the state of New Hampshire. So help me God. Any person having taken and subscribed the oath of allegiance, and the same being filed in the secretary’s office, he shall not be obliged to take said oath again. Provided always, when any person chosen or appointed as aforesaid shall be of the denomi-

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nation called Quakers, or shall be scrupulous of swearing, and shall decline taking the said oaths, such person shall take and subscribe them, omitting the word “swear,” and likewise the words “So help me God,” subjoining instead thereof, “This I do under the pains and penalties of perjury.” June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 three times, changing president to governor; shortening oath of allegiance; and dispensing with need to take second oath. Amended 1970 adding allegiance to the United States of America.

[Art.] 85. [Before Whom Taken.] The oaths or affirmations shall be taken and subscribed by the governor before a justice of a New Hampshire court, in the presence of both houses of the legislature, by the senators and representatives before the governor and council for the time being, and by all other officers before such persons and in such manner as the general court shall from time to time appoint. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 three times changing president to governor, senior senator to president of the senate, assembly to legislature, and generally rewording section. Amended 1968 deleting reference to those first elected. Amended 1984 providing that the governor’s oath shall be taken before a justice of a New Hampshire court.

[Art.] 86. [Form of Commissions.] All commissions shall be in the name of the State of New Hampshire, signed by the Governor, and attested by the Secretary, or his Deputy, and shall have the great Seal of the State afﬁxed thereto. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing president to governor.

[Art.] 87. [Form of Writs.] All writs issuing out of the clerk’s ofﬁce in any of the Courts of Law, shall be in the name of the State of New Hampshire; shall be under the seal of the Court whence they issue, and bear test of the chief, ﬁrst, or senior Justice of the Court; but when such justice shall be interested, then the writ shall bear test of some other justice of the court, to which the same shall be returnable; and be signed by the clerk of such court. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 88. [Form of Indictments, etc.] All indictments, presentments, and informations, shall conclude, “against the peace and dignity of the state.” June 2, 1784

[Art.] 89. [Suicides and Deodands.] The estates of such persons as may destroy their own lives, shall not for that offense be forfeited, but descend or ascend in the same manner, as if such persons had died in a natural way. Nor shall any article, which shall accidentally occasion the death of any person, be henceforth deemed a deodand, or in any

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wise forfeited on account of such misfortune. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 90. [Existing Laws Continued if Not Repugnant.] All the laws which have heretofore been adopted, used, and approved, in the Province, Colony, or State of New Hampshire, and usually practiced on in the Courts of Law, shall remain and be in full force, until altered and repealed by the Legislature; such parts thereof only excepted, as are repugnant to the rights and liberties contained in this Constitution: Provided that nothing herein contained, when compared with the twenty-third Article in the Bill of Rights, shall be construed to affect the laws already made respecting the persons, or estates of absentees. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 91. [Habeas Corpus.] The privilege and beneﬁt of the Habeas Corpus, shall be enjoyed in this State, in the most free, easy, cheap, expeditious, and ample manner, and shall not be suspended by the Legislature, except upon the most urgent and pressing occasions, and for a time not exceeding three months. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 92. [Enacting Style of Statutes.] The enacting style in making and passing acts, statutes, and laws, shall be, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened. June 2, 1784

[Art.] 93. [Governor and Judges Prohibited From Holding Other Offices.] No Governor, or Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court, shall hold any office or place under the authority of this State, except such as by this Constitution they are admitted to hold, saving that the Judges of the said Court may hold the offices of Justice of the Peace throughout the State; nor shall they hold any place or office, or receive any pension or salary, from any other state, government, or power, whatever. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing president to governor. The engrossed copy of 1792, apparently without authority, changed superior court to supreme judicial court.

[Art.] 94. [Incompatibility of Offices; Only Two Offices of Profit to Be Holden at Same Time.] No person shall be capable of exercising, at the same time more than one of the following offices within this State, viz. Judge of Probate, Sheriff, Register of Deeds; and never more than two offices of profit, which may be held by appointment of the Governor, or Governor and Council, or Senate and House of Representatives, or Superior or Inferior Courts; military offices, and offices of Justice of the peace excepted. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing president to governor.

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[Art.] 95. [Incompatibility of Certain Offices.] No person holding the office of judge of any court, (except special judges) secretary, treasurer of the state, attorney-general, register of deeds, sheriff, collectors of state and federal taxes, members of Congress or any person holding any office under the United States, including any person in active military service, shall at the same time hold the office of governor, or have a seat in the senate, or house of representatives, or council; but his being chosen and appointed to, and accepting the same, shall operate as a resignation of his seat in the chair, senate, or house of representatives, or council; and the place so vacated shall be filled up. No member of the council shall have a seat in the senate or house of representatives. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 generally rewording section. Amended 1950 deleting commissary-general. Amended 1958 changing obsolete words and phrases. Amended 1980 prohibiting persons in active military service from holding state office.

[Art.] 96. [Bribery and Corruption Disqualify for Office.] No person shall ever be admitted to hold a seat in the Legislature or any ofﬁce of Trust or importance under this government, who, in the due course of law, has been convicted of bribery or corruption, in obtaining an election or appointment. June 2, l784

[Art.] 97. [Value of Money, How Computed.] (Repealed) June 2, 1784. Money valued at 6 shillings 8 pence per ounce of silver. Repealed 1950.

[Art.] 98. [Constitution, When to Take Effect.] To the end that there may be no failure of justice, or danger to the State, by the alterations and amendments made in the Constitution, the General Court is hereby fully authorized and directed to ﬁx the time when the alterations and amendments shall take effect, and make the necessary arrangements accordingly. September 5, l792

[Art.] 99. [Revision of Constitution Provided For.] (Repealed) June 2, 1784. Question of calling a convention to be submitted to the people after seven years. Delegates to be elected in the same manner as representatives. Questions to be approved by two thirds of qualiﬁed voters present and voting thereon. Amended 1792 detailing procedure for calling a convention. Repealed 1980.

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selected as herein provided. (a) The senate and house of representatives, voting separately, may propose amendments by a three-fifths vote of the entire membership of each house at any session. (b) The general court, by an affirmative vote of a majority of all members of both houses voting separately, may at any time submit the question “Shall there be a convention to amend or revise the constitution?” to the qualified voters of the state. If the question of holding a convention is not submitted to the people at some time during any period of ten years, it shall be submitted by the secretary of state at the general election in the tenth year following the last submission. If a majority of the qualified voters voting on the question of holding a convention approves it, delegates shall be chosen at the next regular general election, or at such earlier time as the legislature may provide, in the same manner and proportion as the representatives to the general court are chosen. The delegates so chosen shall convene at such time as the legislature may direct and may recess from time to time and make such rules for the conduct of their convention as they may determine. (c) The constitutional convention may propose amendments by a three-fifths vote of the entire membership of the convention. Each constitutional amendment proposed by the general court or by a constitutional convention shall be submitted to the voters by written ballot at the next biennial November election and shall become a part of the Constitution only after approval by two-thirds of the qualified voters present and voting on the subject in the towns, wards, and unincorporated places. September 5, l792. Question of calling a convention to be submitted every 7 years. Amended 1964 twice changing submission of question on calling a convention to every l0 years rather than 7 and providing that the general court could propose amendments. Amended 1980 twice incorporating provisions of repealed Art. 99 and requiring all proposals be submitted at the next biennial November election.

[Art.] 101. [Enrollment of Constitution.] This form of government shall be enrolled on parchment, and deposited in the Secretary’s ofﬁce, and be a part of the laws of the land; and printed copies thereof shall be preﬁxed to the books containing the laws of this State, in all future editions thereof. June 2, 1784

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