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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 30, 2019 NH HB 608 Expands Definition of Gender Discrimination "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
May 30, 2019 NH HB 637 Establishes Online Criminal Record Database "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 9)
May 30, 2019 NH HB 611 Increases Access to Absentee Voting "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 11)
May 30, 2019 NH HB 105 Repeals State Photo Identification Voter ID Laws Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
May 23, 2019 NH HB 696 Establishes a Protective Order for Vulnerable Adults "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10)
May 23, 2019 NH HB 616 Establishes a 1.5 Percent Cost of Living Adjustment for Retired Public Employees "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (12 - 11)
May 2, 2019 NH HB 364 Authorizes Private Marijuana Cultivation Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
April 11, 2019 NH HB 455 Repeals the Death Penalty Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 6)
March 28, 2019 NH SB 67 Amends Definition of Resident and Residency "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
March 28, 2019 NH SB 156 Establishes Limits to Election Contributions by Limited Liability Corporations (13 - 11)
March 28, 2019 NH SB 168 Authorizes Solar Energy Projects Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
March 21, 2019 NH SB 310 Authorizes Casino Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
March 21, 2019 NH SB 10 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
March 14, 2019 NH SB 311 Amends Annulment Laws for Certain Drug Possession Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8)
March 14, 2019 NH SB 228 Increases State Consumer Protections Related to Welfare Programs Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
Feb. 21, 2019 NH SB 241 Authorizes Funding for Capitol Corridor Rail Project Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
Feb. 14, 2019 NH SB 1 Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 10)
Feb. 14, 2019 NH SB 142 Requires Public Schools Provide Menstrual Products Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 6)
Jan. 31, 2019 NH SB 2 Increases the Amount of Funds Allocated for Job Training Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
May 2, 2018 NH HB 1264 Amends Residency Definiton "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
May 2, 2018 NH HB 1319 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
April 19, 2018 NH HB 587 Prohibits Providing Conversion Therapy to Minors "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
March 22, 2018 NH SB 569 Amends Pet Vendor Regulations "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5)
March 15, 2018 NH SB 593 Repeals Death Penalty "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
March 8, 2018 NH SB 313 Establishes New Hampshire Granite Advantage Health Care Program "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 7)
Jan. 3, 2018 NH HB 372 Amends Definition of Residency for Voting Purposes "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 9)
June 22, 2017 NH HB 144 Establishes the State Budget for the 2018-2019 Biennium Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 9)
May 11, 2017 NH HB 640 Reduces Penalties for Marijuana Possession Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 6)
March 28, 2017 NH SB 3 Establishes New Voter Eligibility Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 9)
Feb. 23, 2017 NH SB 8 Authorizes Overpopulated Public Schools to Transfer Students Elsewhere Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 9)
Feb. 16, 2017 NH SB 66 Authorizes Murder Charges for an Individual Who Causes the Death of a Fetus Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
Jan. 19, 2017 NH SB 11 Prohibits Collective Bargaining Agreements That Require Employees to Join A Labor Union Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 11)
Jan. 19, 2017 NH SB 12 Repeals the Licensing Requirement For Carrying A Concealed Pistol or Revolver Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 10)
May 12, 2016 NH HB 1590 Requires License Information in Short-Term Rental Advertisements Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
May 5, 2016 NH HR 582 Repeals Permit Requirements for Concealed Carry of Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
May 5, 2016 NH HB 1252 Authorizes Employers to Pay Wages Biweekly Bill Failed - Senate (12 - 12)
May 5, 2016 NH HB 1570 Repeals Buffer Zone Around Abortion Clinics Bill Failed - Senate (12 - 12)
April 21, 2016 NH HB 1631 Amends Penalty for Possession of Marijuana "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Failed - Senate (14 - 10)
March 31, 2016 NH HB 1696 Amends Health Protection Program Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8)
March 24, 2016 NH SB 551 Authorizes a Casino in Salem Bill Failed - Senate (11 - 13)
Jan. 21, 2016 NH SB 4 Requires an Individual to Live in the State for 30 Days to be Eligible to Vote Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 11)
Jan. 14, 2016 NH HB 560 Amends Classification of Criminal Offenses for Death of a Viable Fetus Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 11)
June 24, 2015 NH HB 550 Authorizes Businesses to Not Declare Profits from Interest Sales Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
June 4, 2015 NH HB 1 2015-2017 Biennium Budget Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
March 26, 2015 NH SB 179 Amends Residency Requirement for Voter Eligibility Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 10)
March 12, 2015 NH SB 261 Increases Minimum Wage "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
March 12, 2015 NH SB 113 Authorizes Casino Gaming Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
March 12, 2015 NH SB 40 Amends Definition of "Another" for Certain Criminal Offenses Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
Feb. 12, 2015 NH SB 116 Repeals License Requirement for Concealed Handguns Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 9)
Sept. 15, 2014 NH SB 391 Increases Oversight of Juvenile Justice Programs Veto Override Failed - Senate (12 - 9)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/30 HB 608 Expands Definition of Gender Discrimination "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
5/30 HB 637 Establishes Online Criminal Record Database "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 9)
5/30 HB 611 Increases Access to Absentee Voting "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 11)
5/30 HB 105 Repeals State Photo Identification Voter ID Laws Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
5/23 HB 696 Establishes a Protective Order for Vulnerable Adults "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10)
5/23 HB 616 Establishes a 1.5 Percent Cost of Living Adjustment for Retired Public Employees "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (12 - 11)
5/02 HB 364 Authorizes Private Marijuana Cultivation Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
4/11 HB 455 Repeals the Death Penalty Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 6)
3/28 SB 67 Amends Definition of Resident and Residency "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
3/28 SB 156 Establishes Limits to Election Contributions by Limited Liability Corporations (13 - 11)
3/28 SB 168 Authorizes Solar Energy Projects Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
3/21 SB 310 Authorizes Casino Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
3/21 SB 10 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
3/14 SB 311 Amends Annulment Laws for Certain Drug Possession Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8)
3/14 SB 228 Increases State Consumer Protections Related to Welfare Programs Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
2/21 SB 241 Authorizes Funding for Capitol Corridor Rail Project Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
2/14 SB 1 Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 10)
2/14 SB 142 Requires Public Schools Provide Menstrual Products Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 6)
1/31 SB 2 Increases the Amount of Funds Allocated for Job Training Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
5/02 HB 1264 Amends Residency Definiton "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
5/02 HB 1319 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
4/19 HB 587 Prohibits Providing Conversion Therapy to Minors "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
3/22 SB 569 Amends Pet Vendor Regulations "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5)
3/15 SB 593 Repeals Death Penalty "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
3/08 SB 313 Establishes New Hampshire Granite Advantage Health Care Program "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 7)
1/03 HB 372 Amends Definition of Residency for Voting Purposes "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 9)
6/22 HB 144 Establishes the State Budget for the 2018-2019 Biennium Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 9)
5/11 HB 640 Reduces Penalties for Marijuana Possession Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 6)
3/28 SB 3 Establishes New Voter Eligibility Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 9)
2/23 SB 8 Authorizes Overpopulated Public Schools to Transfer Students Elsewhere Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 9)
2/16 SB 66 Authorizes Murder Charges for an Individual Who Causes the Death of a Fetus Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
1/19 SB 11 Prohibits Collective Bargaining Agreements That Require Employees to Join A Labor Union Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 11)
1/19 SB 12 Repeals the Licensing Requirement For Carrying A Concealed Pistol or Revolver Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 10)
5/12 HB 1590 Requires License Information in Short-Term Rental Advertisements Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
5/05 HR 582 Repeals Permit Requirements for Concealed Carry of Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
5/05 HB 1252 Authorizes Employers to Pay Wages Biweekly Bill Failed - Senate (12 - 12)
5/05 HB 1570 Repeals Buffer Zone Around Abortion Clinics Bill Failed - Senate (12 - 12)
4/21 HB 1631 Amends Penalty for Possession of Marijuana "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Failed - Senate (14 - 10)
3/31 HB 1696 Amends Health Protection Program Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8)
3/24 SB 551 Authorizes a Casino in Salem Bill Failed - Senate (11 - 13)
1/21 SB 4 Requires an Individual to Live in the State for 30 Days to be Eligible to Vote Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 11)
1/14 HB 560 Amends Classification of Criminal Offenses for Death of a Viable Fetus Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 11)
6/24 HB 550 Authorizes Businesses to Not Declare Profits from Interest Sales Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
6/04 HB 1 2015-2017 Biennium Budget Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
3/26 SB 179 Amends Residency Requirement for Voter Eligibility Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 10)
3/12 SB 261 Increases Minimum Wage "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - Senate (14 - 10)
3/12 SB 113 Authorizes Casino Gaming Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
3/12 SB 40 Amends Definition of "Another" for Certain Criminal Offenses Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11)
2/12 SB 116 Repeals License Requirement for Concealed Handguns Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 9)
9/15 SB 391 Increases Oversight of Juvenile Justice Programs Veto Override Failed - Senate (12 - 9)

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