Rep. Susan Porcelli

Maddy summarySB 289 addresses the handling of body-worn camera recordings by law enforcement in specific situations. The bill aims to establish rules for how such recordings are preserved and used, though the provided context does not detail specific provisions or affected groups. As a pending bill currently in committee review (last referred to Interim Study on 2025-03-06), it has not yet been enacted, so no concrete policy changes are in effect. The summary reflects the bill's stated purpose as outlined in its title, based on the available information.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends its own title to clarify it concerns record requests by health care providers and sets an effective date of September 13, 2025. It does not establish new requirements or alter how health care providers handle records; it only modifies the bill's title and timing. The bill is procedural in nature, with no substantive policy changes described in the provided text. It passed both chambers and was signed by the governor on July 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 284 requires New Hampshire towns to include clear, standardized tax impact statements on all municipal budget voting items (warrant articles) that affect property taxes. Specifically, towns must add a line like "If this article passes, estimated tax impact of $X.XX per $1,000 property valuation" for each item, with multi-year impacts showing yearly estimates for up to five years. Towns must also provide a total tax impact summary on ballots if all tax-impacting items pass, phrased as "If all warrant articles with a tax impact pass, estimated tax impact of $X.XX per $1,000 property valuation." This directly affects towns (and their residents) by mandating transparent, consistent tax impact disclosures before voting. The bill is procedural, focusing on disclosure requirements, not changing tax rates or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a commission to examine how New Hampshire funds special education and to explore ways to reduce the reliance on local property taxes. The commission will be composed of representatives from the state legislature, school administrators, educators, and business officials, who will meet to analyze current costs and study alternative revenue sources. Their work includes reviewing student referral rates, estimating the expenses for various support services like therapy and tutoring, and comparing funding methods used by other states. The group is required to submit an initial report by January 31, 2025, and a final report by January 31, 2026, which will include specific cost estimates and draft legislation for any recommended funding changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a mandatory minimum prison sentence of ten years to life for anyone convicted of distributing specific controlled drugs, such as methamphetamine or PCP, when the recipient dies as a result. Under the new law, prosecutors must prove that the drug distribution directly caused the death, but the accused cannot use the victim's own reckless behavior or consent as a defense. The legislation applies strictly to the sale, manufacture, or dispensing of these substances and does not prevent separate charges for homicide or drug enterprise leadership. If passed, the changes would take effect on January 1, 2025, and could increase costs for the state and local governments related to the judicial and correctional systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for how candidates and the public can access voter checklists in New Hampshire towns and cities. It ensures that these lists are available for free examination before any election and allows anyone to request a physical or electronic copy. While the first free electronic request per election remains free, the bill introduces a fee of up to $25 for subsequent electronic copies and sets specific pricing for paper copies based on the number of names on the list. Local officials are responsible for providing these documents and collecting the applicable fees, which take effect on October 1, 2024.