Rep. Carry Spier

Co-sponsor SB 258

Signed into law · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

establishing crimes related to the fraudulent use of gift cards.

Maddy summarySB 258 establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly using a gift card or its redemption information that the person suspects was obtained through deception or forgery to get money, goods, services, or other value. It directly affects individuals who use gift cards they believe were fraudulently acquired, such as stolen or counterfeited cards. The law specifically targets the act of using such cards for transactions, making it illegal to do so with knowledge or belief of the card's fraudulent origin. The bill was signed into law on July 1, 2025, and will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense for using suspected fraudulent gift cards, expanding criminalization. This matches 'oppose' indicator of expanding criminalization per criteria.80% confidence

Signed into law Jul 3, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 553

Passed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

requiring the investment advisor for the public deposit investment pool to maintain funds in a particular manner.

Maddy summaryThis bill outlines rules for how the state's Public Deposit Investment Pool must manage its money, specifically requiring an investment advisor to keep at least 30 percent of funds in insured or collateralized deposits and to maintain the highest possible credit rating for the pool. It grants the state treasurer and an advisory committee the authority to select an investment advisor through a competitive process and to create detailed rules regarding disclosure, investment limits, and administrative practices. The legislation also repeals previous investment advisor obligations and sets an effective date of December 30, 2030, for the repeal provision, while other parts of the bill take effect immediately upon passage.

Passed Oct 31, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1649

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to prohibiting certain products with intentionally added PFAS and relative to civil actions for PFAS contamination, and relative to settlement of lawsuits against manufacturers of PFAS for impacts to public drinking water systems.

Maddy summaryThis law prohibits the sale of new consumer products that contain intentionally added chemicals known as PFAS, which are commonly used for stain and water resistance. The ban covers a wide range of household items, including mattresses, carpets, cosmetics, food packaging, and furniture, while excluding products made with high percentages of recycled content or those regulated by federal law. Manufacturers and distributors must stop producing or importing these items, and the state can also pursue civil lawsuits against companies responsible for PFAS contamination in public drinking water systems. Additionally, the legislation provides a framework for settling legal claims related to the impacts of these chemicals on water supplies.

Signed into law Aug 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 283

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to rental application fees charged to prospective tenants.

Signed into law Jun 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 283

Passed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

to limit application fees charged to prospective residential tenants.

Passed Nov 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 243

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

establishing a committee to study implementing a state-based health insurance exchange.

Failed Jun 8, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 234

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to renewable energy credits.

Failed Apr 6, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 310

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

requiring developers to secure hydrology analysis certifying adequate water capacity and potability when building new subdivisions.

Failed Feb 23, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track