Sen. Ruth Ward

Primary SB 46

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Lead sponsor

enabling municipalities to allow land impacted by new construction or reconstruction to be eligible for current use valuation only after a no cut, vegetated buffer is established and maintained.

Failed Mar 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 447

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to property tax exemptions for disabled veterans.

Failed Feb 20, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 747

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

establishing a program for enrichment scholarships for gifted students and making an appropriation therefor.

Failed Feb 20, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 332

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

allowing for the establishment of a village district to protect and remediate surface waters.

Failed Feb 13, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 336

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to the placement of political advertisements on public right-of-ways.

Failed Feb 13, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 83

died · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

increasing the minimum age for sports betting.

died Feb 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 465

Passed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to motorist duties when approaching highway emergencies involving a stopped or standing vehicle.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates state laws to require drivers to slow down and give a wide berth to stopped vehicles, emergency responders, and people in the roadway when approaching highway emergencies or traffic stops. It mandates that motorists obey directions from authorized personnel and clear blocked lanes as soon as possible, while removing a specific provision that previously required giving a wide berth to vehicles with emergency lights. The changes aim to improve safety by standardizing driver behavior around stationary vehicles and incidents, and the law would have taken effect 60 days after passing.

Passed Oct 31, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 453

Passed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

making an appropriation to the statewide voter registration system.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $450,000 from the state's General Fund to the Department of State for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The funds are designated to maintain the Statewide Voter Registration System and to develop new features, specifically an election information portal. The money is classified as nonlapsing, meaning it remains available for use until fully spent rather than reverting to the general treasury at the end of the fiscal year. This legislation directly impacts the state budget by increasing expenditures for the Department of State while aiming to improve voter registration services.

Passed Oct 31, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1571

In committee · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to requiring insurance coverage for glucose monitoring devices for people with diabetes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance companies in New Hampshire to cover specific diabetes supplies and services for both individual and group health plans. It mandates that insurers provide coverage for glucose monitoring devices, such as continuous and traditional blood glucose monitors, along with necessary supplies like sensors and test strips, without requiring prior authorization or an endocrinology referral. The legislation also sets a maximum $30 copayment for insulin prescriptions and limits the out-of-pocket cost for diabetes equipment to $30 per 30-day supply, ensuring these items are not subject to deductibles. While the bill includes requirements for patients to attend follow-up care with their doctors every six months for the first 18 months and annually thereafter, it guarantees coverage for new FDA-approved devices without imposing restrictions based on insulin usage or testing frequency.

In committee Oct 31, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 64

Passed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

establishing a study committee on resident-owned manufactured housing park disputes and oversight of resident-owned manufactured housing parks.

Passed Oct 31, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track