Rep. Bob Lynn

Maddy summaryHB 1424 changes how courts must deliver summonses to law enforcement officers and public officials. It requires summonses to be served by reading them to the person, handing them directly, or leaving an attested copy at their agency's office. The bill also mandates paying travel fees and one day's attendance fee to the recipient. This affects law enforcement employees (full or part-time) and elected or appointed public officials who receive summonses to testify.

Maddy summaryHB 1036 limits the maximum duration of term alimony (temporary spousal support during divorce) to 8 years, unless the parties agree otherwise or a court determines justice requires a different term. It specifies that term alimony cannot exceed 50% of the marriage length but is capped at 8 years, ending automatically upon the recipient's remarriage unless otherwise agreed. This bill directly affects individuals involved in divorce proceedings where term alimony is awarded under New Hampshire law. The change takes effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 1052 amends New Hampshire's licensing requirements for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADCs) by adding a new pathway to licensure. It allows individuals with an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor credential and 6,000 hours of supervised work experience to qualify for LADC licensure without needing an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field. This change specifically removes the higher education requirement for applicants using this pathway, as outlined in the bill's amendment to RSA 330-C:17. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage and directly affects professionals with international certification and substantial work experience who lack the standard educational qualifications.

Maddy summaryHB 1001 allows county attorneys to appoint investigators with statewide law enforcement authority, directly affecting county attorney offices and the investigators they hire. The bill requires these investigators to hold state police certification (per RSA 106-L:5, V) and report exclusively to the county attorney, while county commissioners must approve the appointments. Investigators must maintain certification or face removal, and the county attorney retains full operational control. The law does not prevent county attorneys from hiring non-certified investigators without law enforcement powers.

Maddy summaryHB 1385 prohibits municipalities with minimal or no public education costs from using negative property tax rates, which would otherwise require the state to pay the municipality for taxable property. The bill specifically targets towns or cities that have taxable property but allocate little or nothing to public education in their budgets. It requires the Department of Revenue Administration to reject any negative tax rate proposals from these localities. This change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage and applies statewide to all qualifying municipalities.

Maddy summaryThis constitutional amendment (CACR 14) would require all candidates for governor, state senator, and state representative to be U.S. citizens, amending Articles 14, 29, and 42 of New Hampshire's Constitution. It directly affects individuals seeking these three statewide and legislative offices by adding explicit U.S. citizenship as a qualification. The bill proposes to update the constitution's language to clarify this requirement, which currently exists in varying forms but would be uniformly stated for all three offices. The amendment must be approved by voters in the November 2026 general election to take effect. This is a procedural change to constitutional qualifications, not a new policy affecting current officeholders.

Maddy summaryHB 1307 establishes a 11-member commission to study developing a statewide civics curriculum for New Hampshire public schools. The commission includes educators (elementary, middle, and high school teachers), student representatives, state officials (like the Secretary of State and Education Commissioner), and legislative appointees. It will create a curriculum framework aligned with educational standards, design teacher training programs, and submit recommendations to the state education department and legislature by November 1, 2026. This bill directly affects public school teachers and students by initiating a formal process to enhance civics education, though it does not mandate curriculum changes itself.

Maddy summaryHB 510 would require public colleges and universities to provide clear written notices, a right to a hearing, and written explanations of decisions when disciplining students, student organizations, or faculty. Currently, institutions may use inconsistent or informal processes, but this bill standardizes due process protections for these groups. It directly affects anyone facing disciplinary action at state higher education institutions, ensuring fairer procedures before penalties like suspension or termination are applied.

Maddy summaryHB 131 requires all public school boards to create and adopt written policies governing student use of personal cell phones during school hours. This directly affects school boards (as the policy creators) and students (as the individuals subject to the rules). The bill mandates that these policies address how cell phones may be used, stored, or restricted while on school grounds. It does not specify particular restrictions but sets a requirement for school boards to establish clear, formal guidelines. The policy must be enacted by the school board, not by individual schools.

Maddy summaryCACR 6 is a concurrent resolution (not a binding law) that states individuals have a right to use computation resources without infringement. It makes a broad, non-enforceable declaration about computational access but includes no specific mechanisms, regulations, or affected groups. The resolution was referred to committee, where it was deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by a 17-0 vote on November 12, 2025, and did not advance further. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policies or directly affect any individuals or entities.