Rep. Travis Corcoran

Maddy summaryHB 1649 prohibits towns, cities, and villages from using any taxpayer funds - such as general, reserve, or public funds - to donate money to non-profit organizations. It allows exceptions only for competitive grant programs that serve a clear public purpose and follow state/federal laws. The bill explicitly states that non-profits may still contract for goods/services through standard bidding processes, as long as these are quantifiable and verifiable. This amendment to RSA 31 applies directly to municipal governments and takes effect 60 days after passage.

Maddy summaryHB 1825 establishes an independent legal licensing board to regulate the practice of law in New Hampshire, replacing the previous system. The board, with 12 members appointed by the Supreme Court, governor, and legislature, will oversee licensing and set standards for legal practice, including defining "practice of law" to include representation, document preparation, and legal advice. The bill allows any member of the public to take the bar exam without educational or professional prerequisites, though passing it does not grant the right to practice law - it only provides a credential for academic or employment use. The board will issue certificates for exam passage and manage licensing under new rules, with members serving staggered terms and receiving per diem compensation. This bill directly affects aspiring lawyers, current attorneys, and the public seeking legal credentials.

Maddy summaryHB 1746 requires public bodies and agencies to make records from investigations funded by taxpayer money publicly accessible under New Hampshire's right-to-know law (RSA 91-A). It directly affects state and local government entities conducting such investigations. The key provision mandates disclosure of all findings, conclusions, and factual summaries, with redactions permitted only for specific privacy protections like FERPA or HIPAA, and strictly limited to what federal or state law requires. Public officials' personal privacy rights in these investigations are waived, and materials cannot be withheld entirely based on privacy exemptions.

Maddy summaryHB 360 would ban public school staff from performing diagnostic tests, conducting surgical procedures, or prescribing medications within school settings. This bill directly affects school nurses, administrators, and other personnel who currently handle medical needs during school hours. Key provisions would require schools to refer students needing these services to external healthcare providers instead of addressing them on-site. The bill is currently pending in committee after a majority committee report recommended passage with an amendment, though a minority report opposed it. (Note: Summary based solely on provided bill title and actions; no additional context was given.)

Maddy summaryHB 392 directs the state to dissolve three specific entities: the Office of Health Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services, the environmental justice and civil rights functions within the Department of Environmental Services, and the Governor's Council on Diversity and Inclusion. This bill would eliminate these offices and their mandated programs, directly affecting state agencies and their existing equity-focused initiatives. The key mechanism is the formal termination of these offices' legal authority and operations, removing their structural role in state policy implementation. The bill does not create new programs or alter funding but ends specific administrative functions related to health equity, environmental justice, and diversity coordination.

Maddy summaryHB 359 prohibits banks and insurance companies from denying services based on non-risk factors (like race, gender, or zip code), requiring them to use only objective, risk-based metrics (such as credit scores or accident history) for decisions. It directly affects financial institutions and their customers by mandating transparent, data-driven underwriting standards. Key provisions require institutions to justify any service denial using quantifiable risk data, not subjective or discriminatory criteria. The bill is currently pending in committee, referred for further study after a committee vote (15-2) on October 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 640, titled "relative to the transparency of federal agency operations within New Hampshire," aims to increase visibility into how federal agencies function within the state. However, the provided context does not include the bill's specific provisions, key mechanisms, or the exact entities it would directly affect. The bill was recently reported as "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the committee with a 25-0 vote, indicating it did not advance further. Without details on the bill's concrete requirements or changes, a full summary of its policy content cannot be provided from the available information.

Maddy summaryHB 129 aimed to establish a formal definition for the term "evidence-based" within public education standards. It would have directly affected schools, educators, and curriculum developers by clarifying what qualifies as "evidence-based" instructional methods or materials. The bill proposed specific criteria for this definition but did not introduce new funding or mandates. The committee voted 25-0 to table the bill as "inexpedient to legislate," meaning it was not advanced further. No policy changes were enacted through this bill.

Maddy summaryHB 253 addresses rules for interest-bearing pooled trust accounts held by lawyers for client funds. It would require lawyers to manage these accounts (where multiple clients' money is combined) according to specific guidelines, likely regarding how interest is handled or reported. The bill directly affects attorneys who use pooled trust accounts to hold client funds. However, the provided context does not include the bill's specific provisions, mechanisms, or policy changes, only its title and committee status. The bill was reported as "Inexpedient to Legislate" by committee with a 15-0 vote, indicating it did not advance further.

Maddy summaryHB 340 would prohibit public employees, including those appointed by local officials, from campaigning for candidates, political parties, or ballot measures while performing official duties. It bans using government resources like phones, computers, or vehicles for electioneering and defines prohibited actions - such as distributing campaign materials, making biased statements, or organizing events that advocate for specific candidates. Exceptions include neutral voter registration drives, sharing official election information without bias, and university surveys. Violations would be classified as misdemeanors.