2023 NH Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the New Hampshire Legislature in 2023 and ranks their State Senators and House Representatives based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
SB58 allows a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest if they have probable cause to believe that an individual has committed a misdemeanor or violation. Additionally, if the immediate arrest does not occur, the person may avoid apprehension, destroy evidence, cause harm or damage, or, if in the care of a medical professional at a residential or healthcare facility, interfere with healthcare services through actual or threatened violence.
The New Hampshire State Senate passed SB58 on March 30, 2023 by a vote of 14 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill undermines the rights of Americans protected specifically by the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
SB272 underscores parents' fundamental rights in guiding the upbringing, education, and care of their minor children. It establishes a chapter defining these rights, including the authority to direct moral and religious training, choose educational paths, access information, and consent to matters like medical procedures and data sharing. The bill provides clear definitions, comprehensive parental rights, and alignment with federal laws on parent involvement in education. It emphasizes that any infringement on parental rights must be justified by clear and convincing evidence and narrowly tailored to address compelling state interests.
The New Hampshire State Senate passed SB272 on March 16, 2023 by a vote of 14 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because a student’s upbringing, education, and health care — including their mental or emotional well-being — is the responsibility and fundamental right of parents, not the government. Parental rights, as with all other fundamental rights, are protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
SB253 provides parents of minor children full access to their minor children's medical records.
The New Hampshire State Senate passed SB253 on February 23, 2023 by a vote of 13 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because parental rights, as with all other fundamental rights, are protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment.
SB263 reestablishes and modifies the commission overseeing the New Hampshire Granite Advantage Health Care Program, extending its existence until 2028. Additionally, it removes the scheduled expiration of the health care program, making it a permanent initiative.
The New Hampshire State Senate passed SB263 on March 9, 2023 by a vote of 24 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government should not be involved in the healthcare business as it is not a permissible item in the U.S. Constitution. This is something that can be handled by the private and nonprofit sectors.
HB367 increases the annual household income equal to or less than 350 percent of the federal poverty guidelines at the time of application, which is up from 300 percent for the education freedom account program.
The New Hampshire State Senate passed HB367 on May 7, 2023 by a vote of 14 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because all government money comes with strings attached. ESAs might sound good in theory, but they expand government involvement into all aspects of education — including homeschools and religious schools — and can potentially affect rules and curriculum. We encourage all parents to get their children out of the government school system and instead pursue sound alternatives such as homeschooling and patriotic private schools, where government funds are not involved.
SB132 prohibits any state or local government entity from establishing sanctuary policies.
The New Hampshire State Senate passed SB132 on March 30, 2023, by a vote of 13 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because cities around the country have created sanctuaries for illegal aliens, violating their constitutional oaths of office, particularly Article IV, Section 4, which states, "The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion."
How did your legislators vote?
| Name | Party | State | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl A. Abbas | R | — | 50% | ||||||
| Debra Altschiller | D | — | 33% | ||||||
| Kevin A. Avard | R | — | 50% | ||||||
| Regina Birdsell | R | — | 50% | ||||||
| Jeb Bradley | R | — | 50% | ||||||
| Sharon Carson | R | — | 50% | ||||||
| Shannon E. Chandley | D | — | 33% | ||||||
| Lou C. D'Allesandro | D | — | 33% | ||||||
| Donovan Fenton | D | — | 33% | ||||||
| William M. Gannon | R | — | 33% | ||||||
| Carrie L. Gendreau | R | — | 50% | ||||||
| James Gray | R | — | 50% | ||||||
| Daniel Innis | R | — | 50% | ||||||
| Timothy P. Lang | R | — | 50% | ||||||
| Keith Murphy | R | — | 50% | ||||||
| Howard Pearl | R | — | 50% | ||||||
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | D | — | 33% | ||||||
| Suzanne M. Prentiss | D | — | 17% | ||||||
| Denise Ricciardi | R | — | 50% | ||||||
| Lucinda Rosenwald | D | — | 33% | ||||||
| Donna M. Soucy | D | — | 33% | ||||||
| Ruth B. Ward | R | — | 50% | ||||||
| David H. Watters | D | — | 33% | ||||||
| Becky Whitley | D | — | 33% |
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 31.4% |
| Republican | 48.8% |
