Rep. Alexis Simpson

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 summaryThis bill establishes a statewide domestic violence program within the judicial branch to improve handling of civil domestic violence cases. It requires judges and court staff to complete specialized training on domestic violence dynamics, lethality assessment, and victim safety, and mandates law enforcement to use a standardized lethality assessment form in suspected cases. The bill also allows victims to submit safety affidavits when filing family court petitions, updates stalking laws to include installing electronic devices on a person as a stalking offense, and expands annulment eligibility for violent crimes while requiring courts to notify and seek input from victims before granting annulment. These changes directly affect domestic violence victims, law enforcement, courts, and individuals seeking annulment of criminal records.

Maddy summarySB 437 requires election officials to add a new line to their voter registration reports that tracks how many people were denied registration due to missing required documents, such as proof of age, citizenship, or residency. Officials would also note whether the denial specifically related to inability to prove age, citizenship, domicile, or identity. This bill does not change voter registration rules but mandates this standardized reporting for transparency. The requirement applies to all election officials submitting these reports under New Hampshire law.

Maddy summarySB 602, titled the "Protect Our Money Act," requires New Hampshire to withhold state payments owed to the federal government if federal aid to the state is suspended by a presidential executive order or court order violation. The state commissioner must calculate the lost federal aid amount, report it to the legislature within 60 days, and withhold an equivalent sum from upcoming state payments to the federal government. Once the suspended federal aid is restored, the withheld funds must be paid to the federal government. This bill directly affects New Hampshire's state budget and payment obligations to the federal government.

Maddy summarySB 651 would legalize cannabis use for adults 21 and older in New Hampshire, requiring businesses to obtain licenses and follow regulations similar to alcohol, including age verification for purchases, product testing, and labeling. It establishes a new cannabis tax fund, with revenue from sales allocated to support substance abuse prevention, treatment, and education programs through a dedicated fund managed by the Department of Health and Human Services. These programs would cover evidence-based initiatives, mental health services for dual-diagnosis cases, and public education campaigns about cannabis risks for both youth and adults. The bill mandates annual reporting on fund usage and ensures tax revenue directly supports state efforts to address substance misuse.

Maddy summaryHB 1487 creates an independent commission to draw New Hampshire's legislative and congressional district maps after each federal census, starting in 2031. The commission must hold public hearings, follow specific non-partisan criteria for drawing district lines, and operate with transparency to limit partisan gerrymandering (where districts are drawn to favor one political party). It directly affects how state legislative districts for representatives, senators, executive councilors, and U.S. congressional seats are redrawn, replacing the current process where legislators draw their own maps. The commission requires balanced political representation (20 Republicans, 20 Democrats, 20 undeclared voters) and excludes current or recent elected officials from serving.

Maddy summarySB 638 establishes a small business tariff stabilization fund to provide financial assistance to New Hampshire small businesses affected by reduced revenue from tariffs and trade disruptions. The fund, initially funded with $2.5 million from the General Fund, will distribute grants to support businesses facing supply chain issues or increased costs due to tariffs, specifically targeting those committed to avoiding layoffs. It directly benefits small businesses (defined per U.S. Small Business Administration standards) operating primarily in New Hampshire that have experienced revenue declines linked to lower exports to Canada and tourism impacts. The fund is separate from other state funds, non-lapsing, and will be managed by the Department of Business and Economic Affairs starting January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 477 would establish a commission to study current safety and security procedures at the New Hampshire State House, directly affecting state house staff and visitors. The commission would examine existing protocols and recommend improvements to safety measures. However, the committee voted 11-0 on October 8, 2025, to report the bill as "inexpedient to legislate," effectively halting its progress. The bill remains inactive and has not become law.

Maddy summarySB 20 proposed that the state pay a portion of retirement system contributions for political subdivision employers (like cities, towns, or school districts). This would directly affect local governments and their employees by reducing the employers' retirement costs. The bill's key mechanism would have required the state to cover a specified share of these employer contributions. However, the bill was tabled as "Inexpedient to Legislate" on October 31, 2025, meaning it did not advance further and was not enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends workers' compensation rules to define a "tobacco free lifestyle" for eligibility purposes. Specifically, it states a person lives tobacco-free if they haven't used tobacco or vaping products (including cigarettes, cigars, or snuff) more than four times weekly in the past six months, excluding religious or ceremonial use. The bill does not address cancer treatment or firefighters directly; it sets a standard for tobacco use that would affect any workers' compensation claim under this section. The title referencing "firefighters with cancer" appears inconsistent with the actual bill text, which focuses solely on tobacco use definitions. Recent actions show committee support but no direct link to cancer-related provisions was found in the bill language.