Rep. Allan Howland

Co-sponsor HB 1661

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to expanding the housing finance authority's community heroes program and makes an appropriation therefor.

Maddy summaryHB 1661 expands New Hampshire's Housing Finance Authority's "Community Heroes" program to provide homeownership assistance to essential workers. It appropriates $750,000 for fiscal year 2027 and $1.5 million annually thereafter from the General Fund to fund the program, with no more than 10% allowed for administrative costs. The program specifically targets eligible workers in healthcare, childcare, elder care, law enforcement, firefighting, education, and active military service, allowing them to use funds for down payments, closing costs, or interest rate reductions. The bill requires the Housing Finance Authority to establish rules defining eligibility and takes effect July 1, 2028, for the annual appropriation.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.5M annually from General Fund to fund homeownership assistance for essential workers, directly increasing public program funding.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingExpands homeownership assistance for essential workers via $1.5M annual funding, directly advancing affordable housing access through targeted financial support.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTargets essential workers (healthcare, education, etc.) with homeownership assistance funding, expanding financial support for labor force stability.85% confidence

Failed Feb 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 65

In committee · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

directing landlords to offer tenants the option of reporting rental payments to consumer reporting agencies.

Maddy summaryHB 65 requires landlords to offer tenants the option of having their rent payments reported to credit bureaus. This directly affects landlords who would need to provide this option and tenants who could use rent payments to build credit. The key provision mandates landlords to inform tenants about this reporting opportunity, making it a choice for tenants rather than an automatic requirement. The bill is currently in committee review, having been referred for interim study with a 16-0 committee vote. It does not require landlords to report payments, only to offer the option to tenants.

HousingSupports HousingEnables tenants to build credit via rent reporting, strengthening tenant financial stability and rights without mandating landlord action.95% confidence

In committee Nov 12, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 572

died · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

establishing the "partners in housing" program, an initiative under the housing champions fund to assist municipalities, counties, and developers in building workforce housing, and making an appropriation therefor.

Maddy summaryHB 572 establishes the "Partners in Housing" program under the Housing Champions Fund to help cities, counties, and developers build workforce housing. The bill allocates state funding to support these projects, directly aiding local governments and developers in creating housing for essential workers like teachers and nurses. It focuses on increasing affordable housing supply through financial assistance rather than new regulations.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds via Housing Champions Fund for workforce housing, directly increasing public service funding through budget appropriation.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingFunds workforce housing through state appropriation, directly increasing affordable housing supply without regulatory changes.95% confidence

died Nov 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 549

died · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to the use of education freedom account funds in religious schools and institutions of higher education.

died Mar 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 628

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

prohibiting landlords from discriminating against prospective tenants holding certain vouchers under the housing choice voucher program.

Failed Mar 20, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 125

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to electing Strafford county commissioners at-large.

Failed Mar 13, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 139

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to the official designation of holidays by municipalities and educational institutions.

Failed Feb 13, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1210

died · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to the election of Strafford county commissioners.

Maddy summaryHB 1210 proposes to change how Strafford County commissioners are elected by replacing the current district-based system with a single election where all voters in the county choose three commissioners at large. The bill also includes specific provisions for Sullivan County, outlining its existing three districts, though the primary focus is on altering Strafford County's representation structure. If passed, these changes would take effect on January 1, 2025, shifting the method of selecting county leadership to a countywide vote rather than one per district.

died Oct 10, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 23

died · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

calling upon the New Hampshire congressional delegation to support a national, universal health insurance program.

died Mar 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 180

died · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

renaming Columbus Day as Indigenous People's Day.

died Oct 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track