Rep. Michael Granger

Maddy summaryHB 1746 requires public bodies and agencies to make records from investigations funded by taxpayer money publicly accessible under New Hampshire's right-to-know law (RSA 91-A). It directly affects state and local government entities conducting such investigations. The key provision mandates disclosure of all findings, conclusions, and factual summaries, with redactions permitted only for specific privacy protections like FERPA or HIPAA, and strictly limited to what federal or state law requires. Public officials' personal privacy rights in these investigations are waived, and materials cannot be withheld entirely based on privacy exemptions.

Maddy summaryHB 128 establishes a 3-member committee (appointed by the House Speaker) to study New Hampshire's unemployment insurance program. The committee will examine why the government currently provides unemployment insurance exclusively, assess whether private-sector options exist or could be beneficial, and evaluate if introducing competition would improve the system. It must answer specific questions about the economic efficiency of the current monopoly, consumer benefits, and the feasibility of private insurers. The committee will report its findings to state leaders by November 1, 2025, but the bill itself does not change unemployment benefits or create new programs.

Maddy summaryHB 709 would allow parents or guardians to enroll their children in any public school district where they pay property taxes or school district taxes, directly affecting families who own property or pay taxes in multiple districts. The bill’s key provision replaces the current requirement that students must reside in a district to attend its schools, instead using tax payment as the eligibility criterion for enrollment. This would enable families to choose schools in districts where they have a financial stake through tax payments, without needing to live there. The bill does not change school funding formulas or require districts to admit students beyond this tax-based enrollment rule.

Maddy summaryHB 206 clarifies legal standards for government agents (like law enforcement) entering private property. It defines "secured premises" as privately-owned land that is posted, fenced, or otherwise marked to indicate exclusion of intruders. The bill also defines "probable cause" and specifies that warrantless entries into secured premises require individualized probable cause. This directly affects law enforcement procedures and property owners' rights regarding access to their premises. The bill focuses on refining existing legal definitions, not creating new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 396 would remove the requirement for meat and meat food products slaughtered and prepared within the state to undergo certain state inspections if sold only within the state. This directly affects small-scale meat processors, farmers, and local butchers who prepare meat on-site for local sale, exempting them from specific state inspection rules. The bill's key provision allows these locally produced products to be sold without meeting the full state inspection standards typically required for broader distribution. It does not change inspection requirements for products sold across state lines or for larger commercial operations.

Maddy summaryHB 721 proposes to make gold and silver coins legal tender for all debts in the state, meaning businesses would be required to accept them for transactions. This would directly affect merchants, consumers, and financial institutions by expanding the forms of payment they must accept. The bill's key provision would amend state law to specify that gold and silver coins hold the same status as paper currency for settling obligations. As of the latest action (November 2025), the bill was referred to committee for further study with no floor vote taken, so it remains a proposed measure without current legal effect.

Maddy summaryHB 104 would require the U.S. Congress to formally declare war before the New Hampshire National Guard can be activated for service in a foreign country. This bill directly affects the New Hampshire National Guard and the governor, who would need congressional authorization to deploy troops overseas. The key provision mandates that the governor cannot activate the Guard for foreign military operations without an official declaration of war from Congress. The bill does not apply to domestic emergencies or humanitarian missions within the United States.

Maddy summaryHB 524 amends New Hampshire law to require the New Hampshire Vaccine Association to disburse all collected assessments (including funds in the state vaccine purchase fund) by the end of each fiscal year, with a maximum 90-day extension. It also establishes a legislative committee to study the association's efficacy, composed of three House members (appointed by the Speaker) and two Senate members (appointed by the President). The committee must gather input from relevant entities and submit findings and recommendations to legislative leaders and the governor by November 1, 2026. This bill directly affects the Vaccine Association’s financial operations and the committee members’ responsibilities.

Maddy summaryHB 128 proposed creating a legislative committee to study the state's unemployment insurance system. The bill would have directed this committee to examine current policies, potential improvements, and impacts on workers and employers. However, the committee voted 18-0 on October 22, 2025, to report the bill as "Inexpedient to Legislate," meaning it will not advance further. The bill did not propose any direct changes to unemployment benefits or regulations, only a study. As of November 4, 2025, the bill remains inactive.

Maddy summaryHB 256 establishes a committee to study the federal government's historical response to the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty, a U.S. naval vessel. This procedural bill does not create new laws or directly affect individuals or policies; instead, it would examine government records and potentially issue recommendations. The committee’s work would focus on historical analysis, with no immediate policy changes anticipated. The bill remains inactive after a majority committee report deemed it "inexpedient to legislate" in November 2025.