Rep. Kristin Noble

Maddy summaryThis New Hampshire House Resolution (HR 21) urges the state's congressional delegation - Senators Shaheen and Hassan, and Representatives Pappas and Goodlander - to support federal legislation repealing two military authorization acts: the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) and the 2002 AUMF. The resolution does not change law but formally asks these representatives to co-sponsor and advocate for repeal in Congress. It cites that both authorizations have been used for decades beyond their original purposes (targeting al-Qaeda after 9/11 and Saddam Hussein in Iraq), enabling military actions in multiple countries without current congressional review. The resolution emphasizes restoring Congress's constitutional role in declaring war, as these outdated authorizations remain in effect despite their original targets being eliminated.

Maddy summaryHB 1210 changes who can claim the federal child tax credit for children in divorce or child support cases. It ensures the parent paying child support (the obligor) can claim the credit for each qualifying child annually if their required support payments exceed the credit amount, unless the parents agree otherwise in writing. The bill requires the paying parent to be current on all child support obligations to claim the credit. This applies to all new or amended child support orders starting January 1, 2027, directly affecting parents involved in custody or support arrangements. The policy clarifies tax credit allocation without altering the credit amount itself.

Maddy summaryHB 1731 requires New Hampshire's Department of Education to create an online system cataloging all public schools, charter schools, non-public schools, and "learn everywhere" programs across the state. The system must include detailed profiles, searchable maps, and allow schools to update their own data, enabling families to easily find educational options. It appropriates $1 for fiscal year 2027 but the fiscal note estimates actual costs at $250,000-$300,000 for development and $98,000-$105,000 annually for ongoing maintenance. This bill directly affects all New Hampshire schools and families seeking educational resources by centralizing location and program information in one accessible platform.

Maddy summarySB 588 requires all municipalities served by a school district to vote on closing any elementary or high school. It mandates school boards to hold public meetings after receiving petitions from 20+ voters, with ballots asking "Shall the school district authorize the discontinuation of [school]?" A majority vote is required for closure. This applies to both single-district and cooperative school districts, repealing previous rules that allowed school boards to decide closures without voter input. The bill directly affects residents in all towns served by the school and changes how school closures are approved.

Maddy summarySB 579 modifies New Hampshire's school transfer rules to allow parents to request transfers to any school within their school administrative unit (SAU), not just within their immediate district. It directly affects parents or guardians seeking to move their children to another public school within the same SAU or to schools outside the SAU. Key provisions include giving superintendents or service providers authority to approve transfers based on student needs (e.g., academic or social factors) and requiring them to consider school capacity for within-SAU requests. The bill also clarifies tuition arrangements for out-of-SAU transfers and specifies that parents are responsible for transportation. This change streamlines intra-SAU transfers while maintaining existing processes for district-wide moves.

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 summaryThis bill creates a first-degree murder charge for anyone who administers medication intended to terminate a pregnancy without the pregnant woman's knowledge or consent. It also changes when a fetus can be considered a homicide victim, removing the previous 20-week gestation limit and instead defining a "fetus" from conception (or implantation for IVF) until birth. These changes mean that nonconsensual administration of pregnancy-termination medication could now be prosecuted as murder, and killing a fetus at any stage would be treated as homicide under the new definition. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 1586 allows the state education commissioner to stop all public funding to any public school that fails to provide special education services meeting state and federal law requirements. This directly affects schools not complying with special education mandates, such as those not delivering individualized education plans (IEPs) for qualifying students. The bill requires the commissioner to notify the state treasurer to halt all state and federal school funding until the school comes into compliance, with the commissioner certifying resolution before funding resumes. The legislation does not create new funding but may require monitoring staff to track compliance.

Maddy summaryHB 1191 requires New Hampshire public school districts to email parents copies of all non-academic surveys at least 10 days before administration and obtain written parental consent for student participation. It specifically removes the previous exception that allowed the CDC's youth risk behavior survey to bypass parental consent, now requiring opt-in consent for all such surveys. Non-academic surveys include those about social behavior, family life, religion, politics, sexual orientation, drug use, or other non-academic topics. The bill directly affects parents of public school students and school districts, mandating new notification and consent procedures starting July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 676 modifies the composition and duties of the Parent and Education Service Provider Advisory Commission. It requires the commission to conduct two specific surveys: an "education freedom account impact survey" and a "parent satisfaction survey" about education options. The parent satisfaction survey must include a question asking if parents are satisfied with their child's current education option compared to what they used before the education freedom account program. This bill directly affects parents utilizing education freedom accounts and aims to collect data on program effectiveness and parental experience.