Rep. Mike Moffett

Maddy summarySB 66 appears to regulate third-party organizations that assist veterans in filing claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs. It aims to protect veterans by establishing standards or oversight for these service providers, directly affecting veterans seeking claim help and the third-party organizations offering those services. The bill is currently in committee review, having been referred to multiple committees since its introduction on January 9, 2025, with no further action details provided in the context. Specific provisions or mechanisms of the bill are not described in the available information.

Maddy summarySB 134 requires New Hampshire Medicaid applicants (specifically those subject to federal work requirements under Public Law 119-21) to provide documentary evidence proving they meet work or community engagement standards at application and quarterly thereafter. It prohibits self-attestation for verification and mandates strict medical exemptions only for conditions certified by healthcare providers (e.g., physical/mental disabilities significantly impacting daily living). Individuals failing to comply face a 30-day notice period before potential disenrollment from Medicaid. The bill aligns state implementation with federal requirements, explicitly stating federal law supersedes state provisions if conflicts arise.

Maddy summaryCACR 4 sets new requirements for voting eligibility in the state, limiting the right to vote to legal resident citizens who are at least 18 years old and live in the specific place they claim as their permanent home. This bill directly affects voters who currently reside in the state but may not meet the "domicile" requirement, such as non-citizens, individuals under 18, or those living in a location without permanent residence. The key provision mandates that voters must prove both citizenship, age, and a permanent residence within the jurisdiction where they cast their ballot. The bill does not change existing voter registration processes but adds these specific eligibility criteria to the voting rules.

Maddy summaryHB 257 would establish a new criminal offense for severe child neglect, creating a legal definition for cases where caregivers fail to provide essential needs like food, shelter, or medical care, resulting in serious harm or risk to a child. This bill directly affects individuals (such as parents or guardians) whose neglect reaches a criminal threshold, moving beyond typical child welfare interventions into criminal prosecution. Key provisions would define specific acts constituting criminal neglect and establish potential penalties, including fines or imprisonment, for convicted offenders. The bill aims to provide clearer legal tools for holding accountable those whose actions cause significant harm to children.

Maddy summaryHB 312 would allow college student-athletes in the state to earn compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness (NIL), such as through endorsements or personal branding deals. It directly affects student-athletes at public and private colleges within the state by removing current restrictions that prevent them from monetizing their personal brand. The key provision requires athletic departments and institutions to establish clear, transparent processes for student-athletes to secure and manage NIL agreements without penalty. This policy change aligns with similar laws in other states, aiming to provide athletes with direct financial opportunities tied to their public identity.

Maddy summarySB 185 updates how New Hampshire's Office of Professional Licensure and Certification handles complaints against licensed professionals (like doctors, lawyers, or engineers). It requires the office to review each complaint within 30 days to determine if it alleges valid misconduct, and if not, recommend dismissal to the licensing board. If misconduct is alleged, the office must investigate within 90 days (or the board may decide within 60 days if the investigation is delayed), overriding other conflicting laws. The bill directly affects licensees facing complaints and the office’s process for resolving them, with changes effective March 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 63 would have allocated funding to the Division of Travel and Tourism, directly affecting state tourism promotion and marketing efforts. The bill proposed specific budget provisions for tourism development programs but did not advance beyond committee. On October 30, 2025, the committee voted unanimously (25-0) to report the bill as "Inexpedient to Legislate," effectively halting its progress without further action.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include the actual text or specific provisions of SB 109, only its procedural history (introduction, committee referrals, and hearings). Without details on what the bill proposes to change regarding "alteration of terrain permits," its key mechanisms, or who it directly affects, a substantive summary cannot be created. Legislative summaries require concrete policy language, which is absent here. For an accurate summary, the full bill text or detailed description would be needed.

Maddy summarySB 106 updates rules for businesses generating 1-5 megawatts of electricity (like large solar installations on commercial properties) that participate in net energy metering. It requires these "industrial host" systems to use at least 33% of their annual generation on-site, with exemptions for low- and moderate-income customers. The bill guarantees existing billing rates for qualifying projects under a 2017 order for 20 years or until 2040, whichever is longer, and allows transitions to new utility tariffs before 2040. It does not change billing for residential or smaller commercial systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill's title misrepresents its content; it does not establish a property tax exemption fund or create a self-exclusion database. Instead, it primarily regulates video lottery terminals (VLTs) and gaming operations. Key provisions include defining "gross video lottery revenue" (excluding up to 12.5% free play), setting a 12% commission rate on historic horse race pools, and creating licensing requirements for supervisory ("primary") and non-supervisory ("secondary") gaming staff. The bill also amends definitions for game operator employers and gaming equipment, with effective date 60 days after passage. The title's mention of property tax exemptions and self-exclusion databases does not align with the bill's actual text.