Rep. Tom Mannion

Maddy summaryThis constitutional amendment (CACR 10) would require any bill establishing or increasing a state tax to pass with at least two-thirds of members present and voting in both legislative chambers. Currently, tax bills only need a majority vote to pass. If approved by voters in November 2026, this change would apply to all state tax legislation originating in the House of Representatives. The amendment would raise the voting threshold for tax bills from majority to supermajority, affecting how legislators vote on tax policy.

Maddy summaryNew Hampshire's CACR 31 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring all ballots (including absentee) to be hand-counted, serial-numbered, and accompanied by a dated perforated tab for voter receipt. It mandates 60-month retention of all ballots and election records in securely monitored storage, with dual-signature chain-of-custody logs and public annual reporting by the Secretary of State. Registered voters may view ballots during retention periods with election officials upon one week's notice, and unused ballots must remain labeled with their printed lot. The amendment directly affects voters (through ballot tracking), election officials (through new counting/storage procedures), and municipalities (through storage requirements and reporting).

Maddy summaryHB 1106 requires New Hampshire candidates for public office to publicly disclose whether they hold citizenship in any country other than the United States. Candidates must declare this information under oath or affirmation to the Secretary of State, including details like the specific country, basis for citizenship, date acquired (if known), and other relevant facts. This disclosure will be made publicly available, increasing transparency for voters. The bill does not change the existing requirement that candidates must be U.S. citizens (by birth or naturalization) but mandates this additional transparency measure regarding dual citizenship.

Maddy summaryHB 1473 prevents New Hampshire towns and cities from adopting zoning rules that restrict land used for agricultural fairs, specifically targeting properties owned by corporations dedicated to promoting agricultural skills. It directly affects local governments (municipalities and counties) and fairground operators by blocking zoning restrictions on these sites. The bill adds language clarifying that agricultural fairs, along with agritourism and farming, are traditional land uses that shouldn’t be unreasonably limited by zoning. It requires local authorities to recognize these activities as fundamental to New Hampshire’s economy and environment, rather than imposing new restrictions. The law takes effect upon passage with minimal fiscal impact, as noted in the bill’s analysis.

Maddy summaryHR 20 is a New Hampshire House resolution (not a law) that formally reaffirms support for the Second Amendment and New Hampshire's state constitutional right to bear arms. It specifically urges Congress and the President to stop potential federal restrictions on firearm ownership based on characteristics like sexual orientation or religion, referencing reports of internal DOJ discussions about such rules. The resolution also calls for advancing the SHORT Act to address existing constitutional infringements, though it has no legal force and serves as a symbolic statement to federal leaders.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCR 14) is a symbolic statement by New Hampshire's legislature condemning the 2025 assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder, during a public speaking event. It reaffirms the state's commitment to First Amendment rights, including free speech and peaceful assembly, and encourages respectful dialogue across political differences. The resolution directs the House clerk to send copies to Kirk's family, Turning Point USA leadership, and all 50 state governors and legislatures. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group through policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1276 allows pet owners to seek up to $5,000 in compensation if someone intentionally or negligently causes the death of their companion animal. This compensation covers the loss of companionship, love, and affection - specifically for intentional or negligent acts occurring on the owner’s property while the animal was under their control. The law excludes government agencies acting in public health or animal welfare, licensed veterinarians for professional negligence, and authorized dog killings under other laws. It takes effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 1244 adds a new exception to New Hampshire's criminal threatening law, protecting individuals who display a firearm or other self-defense means to warn away someone committing criminal trespass (violating RSA 635:2) if the trespasser's actions reasonably threaten property damage, serious bodily injury, or death. It directly affects property owners or occupants responding to trespassers who pose an immediate threat. The key provision clarifies that such defensive actions - intended to deter the trespasser - will not constitute criminal threatening under RSA 631:4. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, with no estimated state or local fiscal impact.

Maddy summaryHB 1801 modifies four key areas of law enforcement practice. It requires the state to prove a detention was lawful after a plaintiff shows it was unlawful, with $100 hourly damages (adjusted annually) for wrongful detention. The bill revises drug forfeiture rules to specify which property (like vehicles, money, or real estate) can be seized and adds a lien on seized items. It also mandates new certification requirements for law enforcement officers and creates a violation-level offense for officers who knowingly provide false information in written reports. These changes directly affect individuals claiming unlawful detention, property owners in drug cases, and law enforcement officers.

Maddy summaryHB 1634 creates a new legal pathway in New Hampshire state courts for individuals harmed by federal employees who violate state or federal law. It allows victims to sue federal employees (including contractors working with federal agencies) in superior court, requiring proof of a violation by a "preponderance of the evidence" (more likely than not). The law mandates that winning plaintiffs receive attorney fees and requires all case documents to be public under state open records law. This bill takes effect January 1, 2027, directly affecting federal employees operating in New Hampshire and residents seeking redress for legal violations.