Rep. Joe Alexander

Co-sponsor HB 376

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

specifying that library user information exempted from disclosure in the right-to-know law includes information regarding library cards and library membership status.

Maddy summaryHB 376 would have explicitly added library card details and membership status to the list of library user information protected from public disclosure under the state's right-to-know law. This would have directly affected public libraries and their patrons by preventing the release of such sensitive data in response to public records requests. The bill aimed to clarify existing privacy protections by specifically naming these details as exempt, rather than relying on broader interpretations. However, the bill was killed on May 22, 2025, after a committee voted "Inexpedient to Legislate" with a 5-0 vote.

TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects library user data privacy by exempting card details from public disclosure, aligning with data privacy indicators under technology policy.90% confidence

Failed May 22, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 174

Passed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

prohibiting planning boards from considering the number of bedrooms a given unit or development has during the hearing and approval process.

Maddy summarySB 174 prevents local planning boards from rejecting housing development applications based solely on the number of bedrooms proposed. It directly affects developers seeking approval for residential projects (including rental or purchase units) and planning boards reviewing those proposals. The bill requires boards to focus on water/sewage infrastructure compliance instead of bedroom counts when evaluating applications, while still allowing checks for adequate water and sewage capacity under existing rules. This change aims to reduce barriers for housing projects without altering requirements for basic infrastructure.

HousingSupports HousingRemoves bedroom count as a rejection criterion for housing developments, requiring focus on infrastructure instead. Facilitates more housing projects by reducing approval barriers, supporting increased housing supply.85% confidence

Passed May 22, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 514

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

allowing private persons to sue for violations of election laws.

Failed May 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 666

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to adding restitution payment for violations of the confidentiality of the library use records and adding library cards and membership status to the list of confidential matters.

Maddy summaryHB 666 strengthens privacy protections for library users by adding library cards and membership status to confidential records. It prohibits libraries or staff from disclosing these details without a court order or explicit consent, imposing a $1,000 civil penalty on violators. The penalty is paid directly to the affected person, and the violator must send a notarized apology via certified mail. This bill directly affects public and non-public libraries, their staff, and patrons whose records might be mishandled.

TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthens data privacy protections for library user records by prohibiting unauthorized disclosure, directly aligning with privacy protection indicators in technology policy.95% confidence

Failed May 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 302

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to enabling the state treasury to invest in precious metals and digital assets.

Maddy summaryHB 302 allows New Hampshire's state treasurer to invest up to 5% of public funds (including general and revenue stabilization funds) in gold, silver, or platinum bullion, coins, or digital assets with over $500 billion in average market capitalization. It requires all digital assets to be held through secure custody solutions meeting strict security standards (like private key control by the government and multi-party transaction approval) or via qualified custodians. Precious metals must be held either as exchange-traded products, in physical form with qualified custodians, or directly by the state. The bill explicitly prohibits investments exceeding the 5% cap and mandates specific custody safeguards for all assets.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allows state treasury to invest public funds in secure assets, directly impacting fiscal management within Budget & Taxes policy area.90% confidence

Signed into law May 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 495

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

requiring cities and towns to provide a breakdown of tax changes and information on bills sent to residents.

Failed Mar 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 93

Failed · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

enabling school districts to appoint a school district treasurer.

Failed Mar 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 55

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

providing temporary exemptions from the land use change tax for qualifying housing projects.

Failed Mar 20, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 399

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

establishing a commission to study the New Hampshire zoning enabling act and relative to the effective date of the C-PACER program.

Signed into law Mar 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 562

Failed · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

relative to the filling of vacant positions on elected municipal boards and school boards.

Failed Mar 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track