Rep. Jess Edwards
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryHB 1225 establishes stricter rules for conflicts of interest for members, staff, and contractors of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board and its advisory council. The bill requires individuals to recuse themselves from decisions if they or their close associates have financial ties to drug manufacturers or could personally benefit from the board's work, while also mandating public disclosure of any such conflicts. It further prohibits accepting gifts that could create an appearance of bias and allows for the immediate removal of board members who violate these rules. Although the bill was referred for an interim study, the committee ultimately recommended against pursuing it as future legislation.
Maddy summaryHB 1010 aims to expand access to midwifery care by preventing state rules from denying or transferring patients based on specific pregnancy factors. The bill directly affects midwives and pregnant individuals by prohibiting restrictions related to carrying multiple fetuses, fetal malpresentation, or having fewer than three prior cesarean sections. Additionally, it stops regulations from refusing midwifery services simply because a patient lives far from a hospital. If passed, the law would take effect 60 days after enactment and would require further study before becoming permanent.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits companies owned or controlled by the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party from purchasing, leasing, or controlling agricultural land and land essential to critical industries like technology, manufacturing, and healthcare. It defines these entities broadly to include various business structures and government agencies within China, ensuring that any such acquisition or lease is illegal. Violations of this rule are classified as felonies, and the law is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changes to how New Hampshire administers its refugee resettlement program by prioritizing state funding for the social determinants of health for U.S. citizens first. Under the new rules, government resources for refugees could only be used after the department confirms that all eligible citizens have been served and removed from waitlists for state-funded services. The legislation would take effect 60 days after passing, though recent committee reviews have recommended against further legislative action on this measure.