Rep. Michael Granger

Maddy summaryHB 1416 prohibits New Hampshire state agencies, subdivisions, and municipalities from regulating pregnancy resource centers regarding abortion or contraception services. It directly affects private nonprofit pregnancy resource centers (which provide support without performing abortions or referring for abortion/contraception) and government entities that might impose such regulations. The bill bans requirements that centers offer, provide, refer for, or promote abortion, chemical abortion drugs, or contraception, and prohibits restrictions on their services based on these policies. It also allows affected centers or individuals to sue the government for violations seeking damages or court orders.

Maddy summaryHB 1793 prohibits New Hampshire public colleges and universities from restricting the possession or carrying of firearms and non-lethal weapons (like pepper spray or stun guns) on campus. It directly affects public institutions of higher education and any student, faculty, staff, or visitor who lawfully carries such items under state law. The bill requires schools to allow constitutional carry without requiring permits or licenses and permits individuals harmed by school policies to sue for at least $10,000 in damages. This law takes effect January 1, 2027, aligning with New Hampshire’s existing constitutional carry framework.

Maddy summaryHB 1043 allows employers to create their own pay policies for employees who report to work at the employer's request, making the existing statutory minimum pay requirement (2 hours' pay at regular rate) apply only if the employer has no alternative policy. It directly affects most private-sector employees who report to work, excluding county/municipal employees and ski resort instructors who receive equivalent alternative compensation. The bill does not change the minimum pay standard but gives employers flexibility to set higher or different policies that meet or exceed the baseline. Employers who make a good-faith effort to notify employees not to report to work are not liable for pay under this section. The bill amends RSA 275:43-a and takes effect 60 days after passage.

Maddy summaryHB 1421 exempts most motor vehicles manufactured 15 or more years ago from requiring a certificate of title, replacing the previous rule that exempted vehicles made before 2000. This applies to standard passenger vehicles and light trucks, but excludes heavy trucks and truck-tractors weighing over 18,000 pounds. The exemption automatically applies as vehicles reach 15 years of age (e.g., a 2009 vehicle would be exempt in 2024). It directly affects owners of older, non-commercial vehicles who would no longer need to pay title fees or process title applications. The change simplifies registration for these vehicles while maintaining title requirements for larger commercial vehicles.

Maddy summaryHB 1211 changes how courts review state agency rules and interpretations. It requires courts to interpret laws and agency guidance "from scratch" instead of accepting agency explanations at face value. When uncertain, courts must resolve doubts by limiting agency power and prioritizing individual liberty. This directly affects state courts, agencies, and anyone challenging or being challenged by agency actions under state law.

Maddy summaryHB 1505 requires towns, cities, and municipalities that have adopted local tax caps or budget caps to submit detailed documentation to the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration annually. This documentation must include calculations of the tax or budget cap for the year, proposed and voted appropriations, estimated revenues, and counts of any ballot votes taken to override the cap. The bill amends existing laws to clarify how these caps are calculated (e.g., adjusting for estimated revenues reported to the Department) and ensures transparency by mandating formal submission of compliance evidence. It directly affects all local governments with adopted caps, requiring them to verify adherence to these financial limits through standardized reporting.

Maddy summaryHB 1697 would create a new New Hampshire law exempting firearms and accessories manufactured within the state from federal gun regulations. It requires these items to be marked "For N.H. Use Only. Export is Criminal" and prohibits their possession or transport outside New Hampshire, with violations classified as class B misdemeanors. The bill mandates unique serial numbers based on manufacturing location and date, and requires manufacturers to provide ownership transfer records. This directly affects New Hampshire firearm manufacturers, owners of these "N.H. Only" firearms, and law enforcement handling interstate transport violations. The bill has no estimated fiscal impact on state or local governments.

Maddy summaryHB 1137 changes municipal budget committee membership by requiring appointed members from the governing body, school board, and village districts to serve in an ex-officio, non-voting capacity. This bill directly affects all New Hampshire municipalities with budget committees, as it removes voting rights from these appointed members while maintaining their appointment process. Key provisions specify that these members (and their designated alternates) may participate in meetings but cannot vote on budget decisions. The change takes effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

Maddy summaryHB 1108 revises New Hampshire's criminal threatening law to clarify that individuals displaying a firearm or other lawful self-defense tool in response to specific threats (like potential serious injury, death, property damage, or unlawful intrusion) will not be considered to have committed criminal threatening. It applies directly to people using defensive measures against these defined threats. The key provision creates a legal exception for reasonable defensive actions, specifying that the response must be to conduct a reasonable person would view as likely to cause the listed harms. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, with no estimated state or local fiscal impact.

Maddy summaryHB 1134 clarifies how town meeting budget items are counted for tax and budget cap calculations. It requires that total appropriations in warrant articles (budget items) be accumulated in the order they are voted on during annual town meetings, rather than by their position on the agenda. This directly affects towns operating under the town meeting form of government, ensuring consistent application when determining if a budget exceeds the 10% expenditure limit or triggers a tax cap override. The bill makes this procedural change to prevent ambiguity in budget voting outcomes.