Rep. Eleana Colby

Maddy summaryHB 1823 requires all schools, school districts, and school administrative units receiving state funding to conduct annual independent audits and publicly post the reports on their websites. The audits must be submitted to the Department of Education and Department of Revenue Administration within 180 days after the fiscal year ends. If audits reveal significant financial issues, schools must submit quarterly financial reports to the Department of Education until resolved, and non-compliance may result in withheld state funding. This bill directly affects all 179 school districts and 35 charter schools in New Hampshire, mandating greater financial transparency and accountability.

Maddy summaryHB 1027 requires local conservation commissions in New Hampshire towns and cities to obtain approval from their local governing bodies (like town councils or boards) before using funds for specific purposes. It specifically mandates this approval for contributions to "qualified organizations" under IRS rules or for purchasing property interests to protect natural resources. The bill does not affect routine fund management but adds a review step before significant expenditures or property transactions. Conservation commissions must still hold public hearings for such purchases or contributions, as required by existing law.

Maddy summaryThis New Hampshire House resolution urges Congress to rescind President Trump's tariffs by terminating the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). It argues these tariffs have raised costs for essential goods like food, fuel, and housing in New Hampshire while threatening 182,000 jobs tied to international trade. The resolution specifically targets the emergency declaration enabling the tariffs, which the state claims disproportionately impact residents and businesses relying on imports from Canada (e.g., $2 billion annually in goods). It does not create new law but formally requests federal action.

Maddy summaryHB 1530 requires landowners to notify neighbors and hold a public meeting before removing beaver dams or significantly lowering water levels in "shared" beaver impoundments (ponds or wetlands affecting multiple properties) outside emergency situations. It applies directly to landowners, municipalities, and property managers who want to disturb such dams for non-urgent reasons, like protecting property or infrastructure. The bill mandates 30 days' written notice to affected neighbors and a public informational meeting 15 days before action, published in local media or online. Exceptions include immediate threats to life/property, or installing flow devices (which require no notice). This aims to balance property protection with community input on shared water resources.

Maddy summaryThis resolution affirms that improving digital access and skills is critical for older Americans (ages 65+), who face significant barriers: about 25% didn’t use the internet in 2021, and 42% lacked home broadband access in 2020. It recommends that New Hampshire support state-led efforts to expand affordable internet, fund community-based digital literacy programs (like library workshops and intergenerational mentoring), and partner with senior centers and health services to provide training. The resolution also urges continued funding for existing broadband programs and encourages private-sector partnerships to provide devices and tech support. As a non-binding resolution, it aims to guide state actions and encourage collaboration with federal agencies and organizations like AARP.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Hampshire's Insurance Department to reimburse pregnant Medicaid recipients for mental health screenings each trimester and to pay healthcare providers for advising patients about perinatal mental health resources. It also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create outreach programs for providers and incentive programs for certified perinatal mental health therapists, requiring two years of employment for reimbursement eligibility. The bill mandates higher Medicaid reimbursement rates for certified providers but does not allocate new state funding for implementation. It directly affects pregnant Medicaid patients and healthcare providers specializing in perinatal mental health.