Rep. Tom Mannion

Maddy summaryHB 226 proposed legalizing the use of drug checking equipment at events to help reduce harm from drug use. It would have allowed organizations to test substances for dangerous contaminants, directly affecting harm reduction programs and event organizers. The bill was referred to committee, received a "Inexpedient to Legislate" report with a 3-2 vote, and was later tabled by the Senate without further action. It did not advance to a floor vote or become law.

Maddy summaryHB 374 modifies voting procedures for local tax cap adjustments in New Hampshire. It requires a 3/5 majority vote (not a simple majority) for tax cap changes to take effect in towns, cities, and school districts. The bill mandates that voting occurs via ballot after discussion, with ballots accepted for at least one hour post-discussion. These changes apply starting the next fiscal year and remain in effect until amended or rescinded. The bill directly affects local governments and school districts seeking to adjust their tax levy limits.

Maddy summaryHB 81 prohibits the serving or consumption of beverages or liquor in specific areas not approved by the New Hampshire Liquor Commission, including foyers, hallways, kitchens, and restrooms. This law directly affects businesses that serve alcohol, such as restaurants, bars, and event venues, requiring them to restrict consumption to officially approved spaces. The bill amends existing law to explicitly list these prohibited areas, clarifying where alcohol service is not permitted. (Enacted June 26, 2025, without governor's signature.)

Maddy summaryHB 230 amends state law to restrict town health officers' authority to adopt public health regulations. The bill removes language allowing regulations beyond "prevention and removal of nuisances" (like unsanitary conditions), limiting health officers to only these specific measures. For any regulation to take effect, it must still be approved by selectmen, recorded by the town clerk, and published in a local newspaper or posted in public places. This directly affects towns and their health officers by narrowing the scope of public health rules they can implement without broader municipal approval.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include the substantive text or specific provisions of HB 343. While the bill's title references "reporting regarding the northern border alliance program," no details about the required reports, who must submit them, or the program's scope are included. The bill was introduced on March 20, 2025, referred to the Judiciary Committee, and ultimately killed on May 22, 2025, after a committee voted "Inexpedient to Legislate" (4-0). Without the bill's content, a factual summary of its policy changes or affected parties cannot be created.

Maddy summaryHB 196 would have allowed individuals convicted of minor cannabis possession offenses (misdemeanors or violations) before January 1, 2025, to petition courts or the Department of Safety to have those records erased. Eligible individuals could request annulment without paying outstanding fines or fees, though the process would require completion of any incarceration or probation. The bill required the Department of Safety to publish annual reports on annulled records and deliver copies to legislative committees. The bill was defeated in committee on May 22, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 240 modifies the process for addressing unlicensed dogs by changing the local governing body's obligation to issue warrants for nonpayment of licensing fees from mandatory to discretionary. The bill also allows these warrants to authorize local law enforcement to seize unlicensed dogs, but only after a written warning is issued to the owner. If a dog is seized, it would be held for seven days, during which the owner can reclaim it by licensing the dog and paying daily holding and veterinary fees. Otherwise, ownership of the dog transfers to the holding facility.

Maddy summaryHB 55, titled the Selective Service Registration Awareness and Compliance Act, would have established that individuals aged 18 and older must be in compliance with the federal Military Selective Service Act to be eligible for employment by the state or any of its political subdivisions. Compliance could be demonstrated by authorizing the Department of Safety to submit information to the Selective Service System. The bill included exceptions for those whose registration requirement had terminated, those who had served in the military, or those with conditions precluding military service. However, these requirements would not have applied to state-supported higher education institutions or related financial aid decisions.

Maddy summaryHCR 10 is a symbolic resolution passed by the New Hampshire House of Representatives calling for the repeal of the federal Jones Act. This law requires that all goods shipped between U.S. ports be transported on vessels built, owned, and crewed by U.S. citizens. The resolution directs copies to the President, Congressional leaders, New Hampshire's congressional delegation, and the state governor to advocate for changing this federal law. It does not change the law itself but expresses New Hampshire's legislative support for repealing the Jones Act.