Sen. Kevin Avard

Co-sponsor SB 363

Signed into law · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to wagering on simulcast dog racing.

Maddy summarySB 363 amends New Hampshire state laws to officially include simulcast dog racing under the same regulatory framework as horse racing. The bill places the authority to oversee and regulate these racing activities under the Lottery Commission, which will also manage existing charitable gaming operations. It requires licenses for anyone conducting dog racing simulcasts and repeals previous specific statutes that governed dog racing separately. The legislation also clarifies restrictions on electronic gaming devices used for wagering while allowing for historic horse race betting. These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Signed into law May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 344

Signed into law · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to declarations of candidacy for president of the United States.

Maddy summaryThis New Hampshire bill requires presidential candidates to include the specific primary date designated by the Secretary of State in their official declaration of candidacy. The law mandates that candidates sign a sworn statement confirming their eligibility under the U.S. Constitution and declaring their party affiliation or status as a recognized candidate. By updating the required form, the legislation ensures that the primary election date is explicitly listed in the official filing documents submitted to the state. These changes take effect on July 13, 2024, and directly impact individuals running for the presidency in New Hampshire.

Signed into law May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 514

Signed into law · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to the timber tax.

Maddy summarySB 514 modifies New Hampshire's timber tax by increasing the amount of wood that certain landowners can cut without paying a tax or filing an intent to cut. The bill raises the annual exemption limits for individuals cutting logs for personal construction projects from 10,000 to 15,000 board feet and for fuel wood from 20 to 30 cords. It also expands the exemption for land conversion purposes to include up to 15,000 board feet of logs and 300 tons of whole tree chips, provided the owner has secured all necessary permits for the land's new use. These changes directly affect private landowners and utility providers who harvest timber for their own use, allowing them to keep more of their harvested wood tax-free. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Signed into law May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary SB 301

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Lead sponsor

relative to establishing a committee to study the possibility of placing a desalination plant in New Hampshire.

Failed May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 316

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

establishing a penalty for a person who transports fentanyl class drugs into New Hampshire with the intent to distribute.

Failed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 486

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

adopting the physician assistant licensure compact.

Failed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 439

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

to prohibiting discriminatory boycotts of Israel in state procurement and investments.

Failed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 442

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to student eligibility for education freedom accounts and the scholarship organization's costs of administering the program, extending phase-out grants for education freedom accounts, and revising the definitions of average daily membership in attendance and average daily membership in residence.

Failed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 474

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to prohibiting metal detecting in certain areas.

Failed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 341

died · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to mandatory disclosure by school district employees to parents.

died May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track