Sen. Denise Ricciardi

Co-sponsor SB 456

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to the state loan repayment program for qualified nursing professionals, and making an appropriation therefor.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $300,000 to the state's loan repayment program specifically for qualified nursing professionals licensed in New Hampshire. The funds are intended to help these nurses manage student debt, with the money designated to the Department of Health and Human Services for the biennium ending June 30, 2025. Additionally, the bill requires the department to submit a report by November 1, 2024, proposing a separate student loan forgiveness program for nurses who do not currently qualify for the repayment assistance. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passing and includes provisions for reporting to various legislative leaders and the governor.

Failed May 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 517

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to the employment status of university students working in educational programs.

Maddy summarySB 517 seeks to clarify the employment status of university students working as residence hall assistants or dormitory counselors who are part of a bona fide educational program. The bill proposes amending multiple state laws to explicitly exclude these specific students from being classified as employees under regulations covering wages, workers' compensation, and workplace protections. By redefining their status, the legislation aims to ensure that such students are not subject to the same legal requirements and benefits as other workers. Although the bill outlines these specific changes, it was ultimately deemed inexpedient to legislate and did not become law.

Failed May 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 408

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Lead sponsor

establishing a committee to study the effects of the housing crisis on the disability community.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a committee to study how the housing crisis since 2008 has specifically impacted people with disabilities in New Hampshire. The committee would be made up of five legislators and is tasked with investigating issues such as the lack of accessible and affordable housing options that often force adults with disabilities to live with their parents. Members of the committee would meet within 45 days of the bill's passage and submit their findings and any legislative recommendations to state officials by November 1, 2024. Although the bill outlines these steps for investigation, it was ultimately deemed inexpedient to legislate by the relevant committees.

Failed May 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 470

Signed into law · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to allowing toll-free use for vehicles registered with municipal plates.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows vehicles registered with municipal license plates in New Hampshire to drive on toll roads without paying fees. The law achieves this by adding a specific exemption to the state's toll collection rules for these government-issued plates. It applies to all motor vehicles bearing plates issued by a New Hampshire municipality and will become effective on July 13, 2024.

Signed into law May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 481

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to establishing Juneteenth, June 19, as an annual holiday.

Failed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1391

Passed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

allowing new vehicles purchased in the model year or before to be inspected in the second year after purchase.

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor 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

Primary SB 479

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Lead sponsor

relative to recognizing the second Thursday in October as children's environmental health day.

Failed May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 380

died · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to moving the state primary date.

died May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track