Rep. Karel Crawford

Co-sponsor HB 1055

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to the property tax exemption for charitable organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most charitable organizations to file an annual financial statement with their local municipality by June 1 to maintain their property tax exemption. The statement must detail the organization's financial condition and include any other information needed to prove its eligibility for the tax break. While religious and educational groups already have specific exemptions, this rule applies to other charities and allows for late filings only if the delay was due to an accident, mistake, or misfortune, provided the local tax rate has not yet been approved. The law takes effect on April 1, 2025, and will change how these organizations must document their status to qualify for reduced property taxes.

Signed into law Jul 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1045

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to requiring a powerboat operator to wear an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) while operating certain powerboats traveling over headway speed.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires powerboat operators to wear an engine cut-off switch lanyard while operating specific vessels at speeds higher than the minimum needed to maintain steerage. The rule applies to powerboats that are at least 26 feet long or have outboard engines with more than 115 pounds of thrust or 3 horsepower, unless the boat has an enclosed cabin or was manufactured before 2020 without such a device. The law defines an engine cut-off switch as a safety device that disables the engine if the operator falls off the helm and sets the requirement to take effect 60 days after the bill is passed.

Signed into law Jun 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1046

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

requiring a boat owner who is not the operator to notify law enforcement and file an accident report in certain circumstances.

Maddy summaryHB 1046 requires boat owners who are not the vessel operator to notify law enforcement and file an accident report if the operator fails to do so after an incident involving death, injury, or property damage exceeding $2,000. The bill mandates that the operator must immediately stop, assist those involved, and exchange information, while also submitting a written report to the Department of Safety within 15 days. If the operator is unable or unwilling to comply with these duties, the owner must take over the responsibility to report the accident to police and the state department. Failure to meet these notification and reporting requirements can result in criminal penalties, ranging from a class A misdemeanor to a felony depending on the severity of the incident.

Signed into law Jun 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 472

Passed · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

relative to the placement of temporary seasonal docks.

Passed Apr 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1562

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to personal watercraft.

Failed Mar 28, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1618

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

mandating a cooperative agreement with USDA for "organic" certification.

Failed Feb 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 276

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

establishing the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund.

Failed Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 554

In committee · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to treatment alternatives to opioids.

In committee Nov 16, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 276

died · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

establishing the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund.

died Nov 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 472

Passed · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

relative to the placement of temporary seasonal docks.

Passed Nov 13, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track