Rep. Daniel Popovici-Muller

Maddy summaryHB 446 would have required public schools to provide written parental notice before administering non-academic surveys (such as those on mental health, social issues, or personal behavior) to students. This directly affects public school districts, administrators, and parents of K-12 students. The key mechanism mandated that schools notify parents in advance, allowing them to opt their children out of such surveys. The bill passed the Senate in May 2025 but was vetoed by Governor Ayotte on July 15, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 647 adjusts the fee for newborn lifetime hunting and fishing licenses in New Hampshire. It directly affects newborns and their parents who apply for these licenses, changing the fee amount for the lifetime permit. The bill modifies the existing fee structure without specifying a dollar amount, as the context only confirms the fee adjustment. It became law on June 10, 2025, and takes effect July 10, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 51 reallocates $9.50 from boat decal fees to fund specific lake conservation programs. It directs $0.50 toward general lake restoration (excluding weed control), $5 for exotic aquatic weed management, and $4 specifically to a non-lapsing special account for preventing milfoil and other invasive plants. The Department of Environmental Services will manage these funds, using them for water quality programs under RSA 487:25. The bill takes effect August 9, 2025, after being signed by the governor on June 10, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 571 requires public schools in New Hampshire to include Constitution Day (September 17) as part of their existing mandatory patriotic exercises. This bill directly affects all public schools by amending current requirements for patriotic activities to specifically include Constitution Day observances. The key provision mandates that schools incorporate educational components about the U.S. Constitution into their patriotic exercises, without adding new funding or administrative burdens. The law became effective August 1, 2025, following its passage through the legislature and signing by Governor Ayotte.

Maddy summaryHB 204 updates the rules state agencies must follow when reporting unpaid child support (delinquencies) to federal agencies. It changes the specific criteria used to determine when such cases must be reported, affecting how child support enforcement offices handle delinquencies. This law directly impacts state child support enforcement agencies and parents who owe unpaid support, as it alters the reporting thresholds. Signed into law on May 29, 2025, it takes effect on July 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 211 modifies hunting regulations by expanding the types of game that can be taken with air rifles. It permits the use of air rifles for small game, and now also for moose, bear, or deer. The bill authorizes the executive director to establish specific kinetic energy requirements for air rifles used on these larger animals. Additionally, the executive director will define the methods and manners for using air rifles for small game, moose, bear, or deer through administrative rules. This bill primarily affects hunters and the state's wildlife management agency.

Maddy summaryHB 749 requires all public high schools to provide at least one hour of instruction on the nature and history of communism to students. This mandate, effective September 1, 2025, allows schools to deliver the content as a standalone lesson or integrate it into existing courses like history or civics. The bill directly affects public high school students and educators by adding this specific curriculum requirement to state education law (RSA 189:11). It does not specify teaching methods or content beyond the minimum hour requirement.