Rep. Jordan Ulery

Maddy summaryHB 1345 requires all New Hampshire public and non-public middle, junior high, and secondary schools to establish rules for displaying flags on school property and designate student color guards. The bill mandates that schools display only the U.S. flag, New Hampshire state flag, and POW/MIA flag (with specific placement rules), while prohibiting other flags like political or religious symbols - except for small educational displays. Each school must appoint 3-4 student volunteers (or JROTC students if available) to raise and lower flags daily, follow half-staff protocols, and receive training on flag care. This applies to all affected schools, with elementary schools required to develop separate policies for flag care.

Maddy summaryHB 1230 caps annual spending increases for New Hampshire's state government and local political subdivisions at a rate tied to the 4-year average inflation rate (capped at 2.5%) plus the previous year's population growth. It requires excess revenues over this limit to be deposited into a rainy day fund (up to 10% of revenue) or refunded, and prohibits spending above the cap without voter approval. Citizens can sue state/local governments for violations and, if successful, recover attorney fees and court costs. The bill directly affects state/local budgets and creates a legal pathway for public oversight of spending and debt decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1755 requires New Hampshire hospitals and clinics participating in the federal 340B drug discount program to annually report detailed financial data to the state Department of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General. This includes costs of drugs purchased under the program, payments received, how savings are used for charity care or community health services, and patient demographics broken down by payer type (e.g., Medicaid, uninsured). The report must cover all 340B-covered entities with a New Hampshire service address, including offsite facilities. The state will compile and share aggregated data with the legislature to increase transparency around how program savings benefit patients.

Maddy summaryHB 1802 requires all members of New Hampshire's planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment to complete annual training and pass a web-based, open-book competency test with a 65% score to maintain certification. It mandates that new members complete training within 60 days of joining and annually thereafter, with certificates to be shared publicly via board records. The bill establishes minimum qualifications for board membership, requires public reporting of certified members, and appropriates $25,000 for the Office of Planning and Development to develop the training platform and manage certification. This applies directly to local land use board members across all municipalities, aiming to standardize knowledge and transparency in quasi-judicial land use decisions.

Maddy summaryThis constitutional amendment (CACR 4) would change New Hampshire's voting eligibility requirements by requiring voters to be U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old and actually live in the community they claim as their home. It replaces the current constitutional term "inhabitant" with "legal resident citizen" and adds a requirement that voters must physically reside where they claim domicile. If approved, this would affect all voters in local, state, and federal elections by explicitly tying voting rights to both citizenship and actual physical residence in the voting jurisdiction. The amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 general election to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 330 prohibits unauthorized copying, retention, or scanning of driver's license data - except for specific government purposes like voting verification or court orders. It imposes fines of at least $100,000 per violation for individuals (misdemeanor) and entities (felony), plus lifetime identity theft protection for affected residents, with $100,000 per person fines for data breaches. The bill directly affects government agencies, private businesses, and anyone handling driver's license information, strengthening privacy protections for New Hampshire residents' personal data. It takes effect January 1, 2026, and aligns with the state’s finding that license data is constitutionally confidential.

Maddy summaryHB 323 would require voters to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, when voting in person at polling locations. This requirement directly affects voters participating in person at elections, including those who may not carry such identification. The bill's key provision mandates this ID check as a standard step for verifying voter identity at polling places. It does not apply to mail-in or absentee voting and focuses solely on in-person ballot casting.

Maddy summaryCACR 4 sets new requirements for voting eligibility in the state, limiting the right to vote to legal resident citizens who are at least 18 years old and live in the specific place they claim as their permanent home. This bill directly affects voters who currently reside in the state but may not meet the "domicile" requirement, such as non-citizens, individuals under 18, or those living in a location without permanent residence. The key provision mandates that voters must prove both citizenship, age, and a permanent residence within the jurisdiction where they cast their ballot. The bill does not change existing voter registration processes but adds these specific eligibility criteria to the voting rules.

Maddy summaryHB 330 aimed to establish penalties for illegally disclosing confidential motor vehicle records, such as driver's license information or vehicle ownership details. It would have imposed fines or jail time on individuals or entities that improperly shared this sensitive data. The bill directly affected auto dealers, insurance companies, law enforcement, and other organizations that handle driver records. However, the committee voted 16-0 on October 22, 2025, to report it as "Inexpedient to Legislate," meaning it did not advance further and was not enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 565 would allow individuals under 21 to enter veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs if clubs establish specific, written conditions - such as requiring adult supervision or designating age-appropriate areas. This directly affects minors who are currently barred from these venues due to existing age restrictions. The bill requires clubs to create and follow clear policies for underage access without specifying exact rules. It modifies current restrictions to permit entry under club-defined conditions, focusing on venue autonomy rather than state-imposed standards.