Rep. Rosemarie Rung

Maddy summaryHB 1431 restricts the use of neonicotinoid pesticides (containing ingredients like imidacloprid and clothianidin) in New Hampshire. It bans non-agricultural applications (e.g., for lawns, gardens, or ornamental plants) and requires these pesticides to be sold only to licensed dealers and used by state-certified applicators. The bill also prohibits their use on state property (like parks and highways) except for invasive species control, structural pest management, or approved exceptions, and bans applications during bloom periods on flowering plants to protect pollinators. Additionally, the Department of Agriculture must create an educational program about pollinator-friendly alternatives and integrated pest management. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 1137 changes municipal budget committee membership by requiring appointed members from the governing body, school board, and village districts to serve in an ex-officio, non-voting capacity. This bill directly affects all New Hampshire municipalities with budget committees, as it removes voting rights from these appointed members while maintaining their appointment process. Key provisions specify that these members (and their designated alternates) may participate in meetings but cannot vote on budget decisions. The change takes effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

Maddy summaryHCR 12 is a New Hampshire legislative resolution urging the state's federal congressional delegation to support Medicare for All. It requests federal lawmakers pursue legislation establishing universal health coverage through Medicare, including comprehensive benefits like dental, vision, and prescription drugs without deductibles, and transitioning current Medicaid recipients into the program. The resolution outlines six key provisions for such a system, emphasizing preventive care, provider choice, cost controls, and quality oversight. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change federal law but expresses the legislature's position on health care policy.

Maddy summarySB 493 allows New Hampshire village districts to create special funds and partner with towns to address harmful algae blooms (cyanobacteria) and water quality issues. It enables villages to jointly fund projects like erosion control, phosphate reduction, and water treatment through shared agreements and access state/federal grants (e.g., RSA 487:15-25). Village districts managing affected water bodies would directly use these provisions to implement mitigation efforts, with funds limited to 1% of annual budgets for unanticipated expenses. The bill focuses on practical tools for local action, not new environmental standards.

Maddy summaryHB 1614 restricts the sale and use of coal tar-based sealants containing high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), harmful chemicals linked to environmental and health concerns. The law bans applying or selling these products on driveways and parking areas starting January 1, 2027, directly affecting homeowners, contractors, and sealant manufacturers. Exemptions are allowed only for research or development of alternatives, requiring written approval from the Department of Environmental Services. The bill has minimal fiscal impact, costing less than $10,000 annually for state agencies through 2029.

Maddy summaryHB 1439 modifies penalties for New Hampshire retirement system retirees who exceed part-time work hour limits. It replaces full annuity suspensions with proportional reductions based on excess earnings, spread over 12 months. Retirees may avoid penalties by demonstrating good faith (e.g., relying on employer reporting errors), and full suspension is limited to willful, repeated violations or failure to cooperate with system inquiries. The bill directly affects retirees working part-time while receiving state retirement benefits.

Maddy summaryHB 1504 prohibits retailers from raising prices unreasonably on necessary goods and services (like food, medicine, or utilities) during declared emergencies or abnormal market disruptions. It defines "unreasonably excessive" pricing as exceeding average pre-emergency prices or not reflecting legitimate cost increases. The law allows government prosecutors to sue violators on behalf of the state and applies to all sellers in the distribution chain. The prohibition lasts 45 days after the emergency declaration unless extended by the governor. It directly affects retailers selling essential items during emergencies.

Maddy summaryHB 1082 allows municipalities to remove political signs from state-owned property within their boundaries after election day. Specifically, it amends state law to permit local governments to clear such signs from state-owned land once the second Friday following an election has passed, if the signs remain after that deadline. This directly affects municipalities (which gain authority to remove signs) and candidates (who must remove their own signs by the deadline). The bill does not change the requirement for candidates to remove signs themselves by the second Friday after an election.

Maddy summaryHB 1218 requires mobile home park owners to provide written notice within 14 days to sellers about specific repair needs for a home sale, replacing vague requirements with clear, detailed lists. It mandates park owners to disclose written criteria for approving new tenants and provide sellers with a direct contact method (email/phone) for inquiries, requiring responses within 2 business days. For parks with over 25 units, the bill reduces monthly lot fees by 25% after the first denied qualified buyer (represented by a real estate agent under contract), with an additional 25% reduction per subsequent denial - capping at 75% off the original fee until the home sells. These changes directly affect mobile home sellers, park owners, and prospective buyers in larger mobile home parks, aiming to increase transparency and fairness in the sales process.

Maddy summaryHB 1389 establishes strict liability for owners or operators of facilities that release PFAS chemicals into groundwater, triggering cleanup requirements when contamination reaches 500 parts per trillion or higher. It directly affects businesses handling PFAS (like manufacturers or waste facilities) that caused such contamination. The bill mandates compliance with federal cleanup regulations (40 CFR 265.111 and 265.114) for equipment, piping, and building surfaces used with PFAS. This requires facilities to address contamination through closure, decommissioning, or remediation of affected infrastructure.