Rep. Mike Moffett

Maddy summarySB 522 establishes a new Early Childhood Education Account program in New Hampshire designed to help families cover pre-kindergarten costs for eligible children aged 3 to 5. The bill creates a dedicated fund financed by transfers from the education trust, general appropriations, and voluntary contributions from individuals and businesses, with unused funds rolling over annually. Eligible families can use these grant funds to pay for licensed childcare, public or private pre-kindergarten programs, educational materials, and specialized therapies, provided the services meet specific quality standards. The legislation also outlines a process for selecting a third-party organization to manage the distribution of grants and requires staff training on the new reimbursement rules.

Maddy summarySB 342 establishes a dedicated School Construction Fund to provide annual funding for new school building projects starting in fiscal year 2025. The bill creates a tiered funding schedule that begins at $30 million and increases by $5 million each year until reaching a cap of $80 million, which is then maintained annually. This money is restricted to new construction projects authorized on or after July 1, 2025, and must be used for facilities that serve as instructional spaces for at least 20 years. Additionally, the legislation requires the Department of Education to develop a 10-year plan to prioritize and manage future school facility needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows registered voters to examine digital images of ballots created by electronic counting devices to verify the accuracy and integrity of election equipment. Under the new rules, the Secretary of State would manage a supervised viewing process where observers can inspect stored images on state computers without downloading or copying the data. Access to these images would be permitted only after all recounts and appeals are finished, and any discrepancies found by observers could trigger an investigation by the Attorney General. The legislation also gives the Secretary of State authority to disqualify specific voting machines or vendors if issues are discovered during these reviews.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks policymakers at all levels to carefully review all available data and viewpoints before creating climate change rules. It highlights concerns about biased research, misleading reports, and past inaccurate climate predictions that could lead to poor policy decisions. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement urging caution and balanced consideration in future climate legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes veterans treatment courts in New Hampshire to help military members facing criminal charges by connecting them with specialized support services. The program is designed for veterans with service-related mental health conditions, traumatic brain injuries, substance use disorders, or those who have experienced military sexual trauma. Key features include a non-adversarial approach, mandatory drug and alcohol testing, and access to mental health and rehabilitation programs. If a participant successfully completes the court requirements, the judge may reduce their sentence, dismiss charges, or grant annulment of their conviction after one year. The legislation also creates a coordinator position to oversee the courts and provides state funding to help counties cover operational costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a financial incentive program for the New Hampshire National Guard to encourage enlistment and reenlistment. Under the new rules, current or former Guard members can receive cash bonuses of up to $1,000 for recruiting new recruits and up to $6,000 for their own reenlistment if they do not qualify for a federal bonus. The legislation also creates a dedicated fund to cover these payments and requires the Adjutant General to manage the program. Additionally, the bill allows the Department of Transportation to continue offering recruitment and retention bonuses to its winter maintenance staff, including referral fees for employees who recommend new hires. These transportation incentives are designed to reduce turnover and ensure adequate staffing for critical safety services, with all expenditures subject to approval by the state's fiscal committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes that unpaid meals and rooms taxes, along with associated penalties and interest, become a legal lien against all property owned by the business operator responsible for collecting them. The lien attaches to both real and personal property once the tax authority makes a formal demand for payment and remains in effect until the debt is fully satisfied or the claim becomes unenforceable. To ensure clarity, the law defines "operator" to include individuals with managerial or custodial control over tax collection, while explicitly excluding mere owners without such responsibility, and requires any lien on real estate to be recorded at the county registry to be valid.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary committee to study how e-cigarettes and e-liquids are marketed, sold, and taxed within the state. The committee will be composed of one senator and three representatives, who will meet to examine product legality, retail compliance, and tax collection methods. It requires the group to consult with state agencies and private sector stakeholders before submitting a final report with recommendations by November 1, 2024. Once the report is delivered, the committee and the specific section creating it will be dissolved.