Rep. Kris Schultz
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a program called the "triple win program" that allows eligible high school and college students in New Hampshire to earn tuition credits by performing community service. To qualify, students must volunteer at approved sites, such as nursing homes or food banks, for 100 hours within a single calendar year, which grants them a $2,500 credit toward tuition at public New Hampshire colleges. The program is limited to students attending public schools or public universities in the state and caps the total benefit at $20,000 over an eight-year period. Funding for these credits will come from a dedicated state treasury account that can also accept private donations, with the Department of Education responsible for setting specific rules and managing the application process.
Maddy summaryThis bill would allow members of the New Hampshire General Court to join the state employee assistance program run by the Department of Health and Human Services. The costs for this participation would be covered by funds from the legislative branch rather than the individual legislators. The legislation specifies that the program's per-person fees are to be paid directly to the department by the legislative branch. Although the bill was introduced, it was ultimately laid on the table and did not become law during the 2024 session.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for issuing and executing criminal search warrants in New Hampshire, primarily affecting law enforcement officers and judges. It requires officers to identify themselves and announce their purpose before entering a property, unless they have a specific "no-knock" warrant. A no-knock warrant allows entry without knocking or announcing presence only under strict conditions, such as an imminent threat of physical injury, exigent circumstances, or specific cases like human trafficking where evidence could be destroyed. To prevent abuse, the law mandates that officers obtain written approval from a chief law enforcement officer before seeking a no-knock warrant and requires agencies to report their use of these warrants to prosecutors within 48 hours.