Rep. Mike Bordes

Maddy summaryHB 1105 changes the term length for certain Belknap County elected officials (including county attorney, sheriff, treasurer, register of deeds, and register of probate) from two years to four years. It directly affects voters in Belknap County and those officials by altering when they are elected, effective starting with the 2026 general election. The bill amends existing state law to specify that Belknap County voters will elect these officials for four-year terms instead of two-year terms.

Maddy summaryHB 1727 requires New Hampshire's Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services to establish a formal agreement (memorandum of understanding) to share student addresses for the federal Summer EBT program. This program provides food benefits to eligible children during summer months when schools are closed, directly supporting low-income families. The agreement mandates that student addresses be kept confidential, used exclusively for distributing benefits, and deleted after the summer period unless federal law requires retention. The bill has no fiscal impact, as the departments already operate under a similar data-sharing arrangement.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 1193) names the new 911 call service center in Laconia, New Hampshire (located at 311 Meredith Center Road) the "Bruce Cheney 911 Service Center" in recognition of Bruce G. Cheney's role in developing New Hampshire's statewide 911 emergency call system. It does not change any laws or policies - it is a commemorative act honoring Cheney's contributions. The naming takes effect 60 days after the bill is passed. This bill directly affects the facility's official designation and serves as a tribute to Cheney.

Maddy summaryHB 1768 provides free day-use admission and metered parking at New Hampshire state parks for honorably discharged veterans who are state residents. It exempts eligible veterans from these fees upon presenting proof like a veteran license plate, DD-214 form, or other recognized documentation. The bill directly affects New Hampshire veterans meeting these criteria, removing financial barriers to park access. The fiscal note estimates an annual revenue loss of $200,000-$450,000 for the State Park Fund, based on park fee data and veteran residency assumptions.

Maddy summaryHB 1471 updates the retirement benefit calculation for New Hampshire police and fire personnel (Group II members) who began service before July 1, 2011, and were not vested by January 1, 2012. It aligns their "average final compensation" formula with the method established in HB 2 (2025), limiting how extra pay (like overtime) is included in retirement calculations. Specifically, it caps the inclusion of special duty pay in the highest 5 years of service to match the average over the member’s last 5 years of service after January 1, 2012. This change has no new fiscal impact, as it implements an existing calculation method already approved in 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1070 mandates that individuals placed in protective custody for suspected mental health crises must be transported by ambulance to a hospital or designated mental health site for evaluation, rather than by law enforcement. This applies directly to people experiencing acute mental health emergencies who are deemed a danger to themselves or others. The bill requires emergency medical technicians to provide care during transport, sets a 6-hour limit for protective custody, and allows law enforcement to override ambulance transport only if the individual poses a safety risk to medical personnel. It does not change eligibility criteria for involuntary admission but standardizes the initial transport process for mental health evaluations.

Maddy summaryHB 1413 would reinstate the death penalty as a sentencing option for individuals convicted of capital murder in New Hampshire, replacing the current requirement of life imprisonment without parole. The bill amends RSA 630:1, III to allow courts to impose the death penalty in such cases, effective January 1, 2027. This change directly affects defendants found guilty of capital murder, who would now face the possibility of execution instead of mandatory life without parole. The bill does not alter the definition of capital murder but modifies sentencing authority for these specific offenses.

Maddy summaryHB 1170 provides a permanent supplemental retirement stipend for certain retired New Hampshire state employees (Group II, primarily police and fire) and their beneficiaries. Retirees who were retired for 10-19 years (120-239 months) as of July 1, 2025, receive $500 per year of retirement added to their monthly pension, while those retired 20+ years (240+ months) receive a one-time $5,000 addition. The stipend becomes part of the retiree’s permanent base annuity, paid monthly from the state general fund, with an estimated FY 2027 cost of $269.6 million. This policy directly affects current retirees and beneficiaries who meet the retirement duration criteria, with no impact on employer contributions or the retirement system’s unfunded liability.

Maddy summaryHB 533 authorizes New Hampshire's state police to use civilian automotive equipment inspectors (instead of only sworn officers) for commercial truck safety inspections. It also allows certified law enforcement agents to enter trucking company premises during business hours to review safety records for compliance checks, audits, or investigations. The bill directly affects commercial carriers required to maintain these safety records. Requested by the Department of Safety, it updates how inspections and record reviews are conducted under state law.

Maddy summaryHB 727 modifies New Hampshire's retirement system for public employees, primarily affecting Group II members who are part of the state retirement system. It changes the vesting date from January 1, 2012 to September 1, 2013, and adjusts retirement benefit calculations. For members vested before September 1, 2013, it allows retirement at age 45 with 20 years of service (instead of age 50) and increases the benefit multiplier from 2.1%-2.4% to 2.5%. The bill also updates maximum retirement benefits: for members hired before July 1, 2011, the maximum is 100% of average final compensation or $125,000, and for those hired on or after July 1, 2011, it's 85% of average final compensation or $125,000.