Rep. Tom Mannion

Maddy summaryHB 1629 repeals New Hampshire's business enterprise tax (codified as RSA 77-E) and removes all references to it from state tax laws. The bill eliminates this tax from statutes governing tax reporting requirements, penalties for late filing, tax credit calculations, and funding for the education trust fund. Businesses that previously paid the business enterprise tax will no longer be subject to this specific tax code. The legislation makes technical changes to remove outdated references without altering other tax rates or creating new obligations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 27) urges New Hampshire's U.S. congressional representatives to seek a new investigation into the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty, a U.S. Navy ship attacked by Israeli forces in international waters during the Six-Day War. It specifically requests an investigation into four areas: whether survivors were pressured to stay silent about the attack, the prolonged duration of the attack (42-60 minutes), whether the ship was clearly marked with U.S. identification, and the declassification of all related government documents. The resolution does not create new law but is a symbolic request for transparency and accountability regarding an incident that killed 34 U.S. personnel. It is addressed to New Hampshire's congressional delegation and reflects the New Hampshire House's position on this historical event.

Maddy summaryHB 1546 repeals New Hampshire's business profits tax, eliminating a tax that previously applied to businesses operating within the state. The bill removes all references to "business profits tax" from state statutes, including tax code sections, reporting requirements, and penalty provisions. This change directly affects businesses that were required to pay this tax, removing their obligation to file returns or pay associated penalties for this specific tax. The bill does not replace the tax with another business tax but simply removes the existing requirement.

Maddy summaryHB 1430 exempts motorcycles with a model year more than 20 years old from requiring a certificate of title in New Hampshire. This applies to owners of older motorcycles, directly affecting them by removing a registration requirement. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and would reduce state title fees (estimated $60,000 annually) and related local revenue. The change aligns with current law updates and was supported by the Department of Safety, which noted approximately 1,700 motorcycles would be impacted annually.

Maddy summaryHB 1243 requires all New Hampshire executive branch agencies (like departments and commissions) to base every contracting and investment decision solely on directly benefiting state citizens. The bill mandates that agencies certify contracts meet this standard and prohibits considering any purpose unrelated to providing citizens with goods, services, or benefits - except for federal law compliance or multistate programs that directly help residents. It has minimal fiscal impact, costing less than $10,000 annually through 2029, and applies to all state agencies making purchasing or investment choices.

Maddy summaryHB 1242 requires New Hampshire county commissioners to clearly separate funding for county government operations from funds used for state or federal purposes in their annual itemized budget recommendations. This applies to all county budget submissions delivered to county convention members, town selectmen, city mayors, and the secretary of state before December 1 each year. The bill mandates that budgets explicitly show this distinction in the "objects for which money is required" section, rather than lumping all funding together. It does not change funding amounts but improves transparency by clarifying how money is allocated between local county services and external government programs. This affects all counties preparing their annual budget recommendations under RSA 24:21-a.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 45) urges Congress to formally recognize that the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth Harbor are entirely within New Hampshire's boundaries. It specifically requests Congress establish the New Hampshire-Maine boundary in the river and designate Portsmouth Naval Shipyard personnel's duty stations as Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The resolution directly affects New Hampshire's state authority over the river's submerged lands and the naval shipyard's administrative jurisdiction. It does not create new laws but seeks federal acknowledgment of existing state claims.

Maddy summaryHB 1746 requires public bodies and agencies to make records from investigations funded by taxpayer money publicly accessible under New Hampshire's right-to-know law (RSA 91-A). It directly affects state and local government entities conducting such investigations. The key provision mandates disclosure of all findings, conclusions, and factual summaries, with redactions permitted only for specific privacy protections like FERPA or HIPAA, and strictly limited to what federal or state law requires. Public officials' personal privacy rights in these investigations are waived, and materials cannot be withheld entirely based on privacy exemptions.

Maddy summaryHB 1796 creates a regulated program allowing the therapeutic use of psilocybin in clinical settings to treat specific medical conditions, including treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, substance use disorders, and end-of-life care. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a regulatory board and license qualified medical providers, cultivation facilities, and testing laboratories. It sets standards for administration sessions (including preparation, the session itself, and integration) and mandates reporting of adverse events. This program will make psilocybin treatment available to eligible patients under medical supervision in approved settings.

Maddy summaryHB 1437 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring all New Hampshire elections to use hand-counted, serial-numbered ballots with perforated voter receipts matching ballot numbers. It mandates strict ballot handling procedures, including 24/7 monitored storage for 60 months, dual-signature chain-of-custody logs, and random county audits by citizen reviewers after each election. The bill directly affects all local election officials (moderators, clerks) and voters, limiting polling locations to 5,000 voters and requiring annual training for election staff. This amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 general election before taking effect.