Rep. Kelley Potenza
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryHB 456 prohibits towns and cities from using local public funds to pay for lobbying activities by associations representing local officials, such as the New Hampshire Municipal Association. The bill amends state law to prevent membership dues from covering lobbyist salaries or lobbying efforts, requiring that any lobbying must be funded by separate non-public funds kept physically and financially distinct from public money. This law directly affects how local governments fund associations and their activities, ensuring public funds aren't used for lobbying. It applies to associations like the New Hampshire City and Town Clerks' Association and the New Hampshire Tax Collectors' Association.
Maddy summaryHR 13 is a New Hampshire legislative resolution opposing the permitting of a landfill adjacent to Forest Lake State Park in Dalton. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's stance based on the park's ecological significance (including its 397 acres, 200-foot beach, and role in recreational activities), its economic value to tourism (supporting $2.35 billion in visitor spending annually), and New Hampshire's commitment to protecting natural resources. It does not create new laws but urges state agencies to deny the landfill permit by citing the park's role in flood control, water quality, wildlife habitat, and the state's conservation mission. The resolution passed committee with a 14-0 vote and was approved by the full chamber.