Rep. Carroll Brown

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes strict standards for sexual education in New Hampshire K-12 schools, mandating that instruction be delivered exclusively by licensed nurses and requiring written parental consent before any class begins. The curriculum must cover medically accurate topics such as anatomy, hygiene, and disease prevention while explicitly prohibiting discussions on gender identity, sexual orientation, and lifestyle choices. Additionally, the law requires schools to provide parents with curriculum materials and a 14-day notice period for any proposed lessons, along with an opt-in mechanism for families who do not wish their children to participate.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state agencies to respond to all citizen inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance within three business days. It mandates that these responses come directly from a human employee rather than an automated system and must be delivered via email, phone, or in person. The law applies to all divisions, bureaus, and sections within state agencies to ensure prompt communication with the public. Although the bill was referred for an interim study, the committee ultimately did not recommend it for future legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1 million from the state's general fund to the Cyanobacteria Mitigation Loan and Grant Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The legislation specifically directs up to $350,000 of this money to reimburse organizations for expenses related to treating cyanobacteria in Lake Kanasatka. The fund supports municipalities, water systems, and non-profit groups by providing loans and grants for water quality projects. The act takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for licensing and regulating physicians in New Hampshire, directly affecting medical professionals seeking to practice or renew their licenses. It requires all applicants to submit fingerprints and undergo a criminal history background check, while also allowing the state board to assess civil penalties for unauthorized practice or violations. The legislation streamlines the licensing process by waiving exam requirements for doctors already certified by major national medical boards and clarifies the procedures for issuing various license types, including temporary and training licenses. Additionally, it establishes specific criteria for granting unrestricted permanent licenses and outlines the conditions under which the board can issue restricted or courtesy licenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Veteran Licensing Acceleration Program to help military veterans in New Hampshire obtain professional licenses more quickly in regulated fields. It creates a dedicated administrator within the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services to provide resources, mentorship, and guidance on how military experience translates to state licensure requirements. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification issue temporary licenses within 30 days to armed forces members and their spouses who already hold valid out-of-state licenses, allowing them to work while completing local requirements. The bill also directs the state to adopt rules defining which military training counts as equivalent to professional education and includes funding to support these new initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New Hampshire hunting laws to allow lever-action carbines in areas where only handguns or pistols are typically permitted for game. The legislation specifically authorizes the use of rifles chambered in .357, .44 Magnum, or .45 Colt, as well as straight-walled pistol cartridges of .38 or .357 caliber and greater. These changes take effect on January 1, 2025, and apply to all hunters operating within the state's designated handgun-only hunting zones.

Maddy summaryThis New Hampshire bill updates state hunting laws to allow hunters to use a wider range of pistol calibers, including any caliber .38 or .357 Magnum and larger, for taking deer. The law specifically limits the ammunition capacity in these hunting pistols to no more than six rounds at any time. These changes take effect on January 1, 2025, and apply to individuals hunting deer under existing regulations.