Rep. Brian Cole

Co-sponsor HB 261

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to election audits.

Signed into law May 21, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 211

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to the use of air rifles for hunting game.

Maddy summaryHB 211 modifies hunting regulations by expanding the types of game that can be taken with air rifles. It permits the use of air rifles for small game, and now also for moose, bear, or deer. The bill authorizes the executive director to establish specific kinetic energy requirements for air rifles used on these larger animals. Additionally, the executive director will define the methods and manners for using air rifles for small game, moose, bear, or deer through administrative rules. This bill primarily affects hunters and the state's wildlife management agency.

Signed into law May 21, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 251

died · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

allowing the ownership of certain squirrels and raccoons.

died Mar 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 592

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to magistrates and the standards applicable to and the administration of bail.

Maddy summaryHB 592 revises New Hampshire's bail procedures for defendants awaiting trial. It requires courts to release most defendants within 36 hours of arrest (excluding weekends/holidays), unless they face specific offenses like homicide, aggravated assault, sexual assault, or child exploitation. The bill mandates automatic detention for these serious offenses and prohibits detaining someone solely due to inability to pay bail - requiring courts to prove no reasonable alternative conditions exist. This directly affects defendants charged with crimes, courts handling bail hearings, and law enforcement managing pretrial detention.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts pretrial detention based on wealth, requiring courts to prove alternatives to cash bail, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce inequitable detention.95% confidence

Signed into law Mar 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 176

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to changing the state flag design.

Failed Mar 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 683

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to off-highway recreational vehicles.

Failed Mar 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 174

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

increasing the maximum weight of a utility terrain vehicle to 3,500 pounds unladen dry weight.

Failed Feb 13, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 119

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

allowing rental companies applying to register a rental fleet to choose New Hampshire as the base jurisdiction under the International Registration Plan (IRP).

Failed Feb 13, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1483

In committee · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

allowing subdivision regulations concerning water supply.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local planning boards to include specific rules in their subdivision regulations regarding water supply and costs. It requires developers to conduct water supply studies and ensure enough water exists for current and future land uses, while also setting minimum testing standards for private wells. These requirements apply to new subdivisions but exclude large community water systems and major groundwater withdrawals already regulated by state law. Additionally, the bill permits planning boards to charge reasonable fees to cover administrative expenses and notification costs associated with reviewing subdivision applications.

In committee Oct 31, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1024

In committee · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

relative to the use of air rifles for hunting game.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to allow hunters to use air rifles with a caliber of .30 or greater to hunt small game in areas where only handguns are typically permitted. It explicitly prohibits using these air rifles to hunt larger animals such as moose, bear, turkey, and deer. The specific rules for how and where small game may be hunted with air rifles would be determined by the executive director through future regulations. The changes would take effect 60 days after the bill is passed.

In committee Oct 31, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track