Maddy summaryHB 363 establishes six specific criteria that New Hampshire legislators must follow when redrawing state legislative districts. The bill requires districts to comply with federal and state constitutions, be based on total population, maintain geographic integrity of communities, and consider "communities of interest" (like shared cultural or economic ties) without favoring political parties or racial groups. It explicitly prohibits plans that intentionally favor or disfavor any political party, incumbent, or racial/ethnic group. This bill directly affects how New Hampshire's state senate and house districts are drawn, ensuring the process prioritizes fairness and legal compliance over partisan or demographic manipulation.
Sen. David Watters
Total votes
1,775
all sessions
Attendance
98%
37 missed
Lower than 86% of chamber peers
With party
97%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
3%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
1,241
bills & resolutions
Higher than 95% of chamber peers
Committees
3
assignments
1,241 bills and resolutions
Sponsored bills
Total
1,241
Primary
175
Co-sponsor
1,066
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establishing redistricting criteria.
Failed Mar 27, 2025
1 co-sponsor
Failed Mar 27, 2025
1 co-sponsor
Failed Mar 27, 2025
0 co-sponsors
Failed Mar 27, 2025
0 co-sponsors
died Mar 26, 2025
1 co-sponsor
Failed Mar 26, 2025
1 co-sponsor
died Mar 26, 2025
1 co-sponsor
died Mar 26, 2025
1 co-sponsor
died Mar 26, 2025
1 co-sponsor
establishing a private right of action for civil rights violations.
Maddy summaryHB 641 allows individuals harmed by civil rights violations to sue for damages and injunctive relief. It sets a minimum recovery of $10,000 or actual damages, triples damages for willful violations, and requires courts to award attorney fees to successful plaintiffs. The bill directly affects people who experience unlawful discrimination, harassment, or other civil rights violations covered under RSA 354-B. It creates a private legal remedy without requiring bond for injunctive relief, making it easier for affected individuals to seek redress.
Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates private right to sue for civil rights violations, enabling accountability for unlawful discrimination/harassment under RSA 354-B, aligning with civil rights protection and reform indicators.
Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates private right to sue for workplace discrimination/harassment (RSA 354-B), with stronger remedies like triple damages and attorney fees, directly protecting workers' civil rights in employment.
Failed Mar 26, 2025
1 co-sponsor
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