Rep. Joe Guthrie

Maddy summaryHB 1003 prohibits Grafton County Attorney from engaging in private legal practice for compensation, except when providing free legal services to family members without conflicts of interest. The bill adds a new section (7:34-h) to New Hampshire law, explicitly banning the county attorney from accepting fees for private legal work beyond their official salary. This directly affects the Grafton County Attorney position, requiring them to focus solely on public duties without outside legal engagements. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summarySB 242 proposes adjusting cost-of-living allowances (COLAs) for certain retirees in New Hampshire's Group II retirement system. It directly affects eligible retirees who are currently receiving benefits under this specific retirement category. The bill does not detail specific adjustment mechanisms or formulas, as the provided context only confirms its purpose and current status. As of the latest action on October 31, 2025, the bill was deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the Senate, halting further progress.

Maddy summarySB 425 increases the fee for bail commissioners from $40 to $60. This change applies to individuals who act as bail commissioners in criminal cases, though those who are already full-time, salaried law enforcement officers or court staff will not receive the fee unless they are working outside their regular duties. The bill also specifies that the collected fees should be sent to the local town or city if the commissioner is a government employee, and it maintains the existing rule that fees must be waived for indigent defendants.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides financial assistance to the town of Hampstead to help cover property tax losses caused by the state's purchase of the Hampstead Hospital. The state will distribute approximately $191,000 to the town, with the money coming from a mix of federal funds and general state funds if federal sources are unavailable. The law takes effect on July 1, 2024, and authorizes the governor to issue the necessary payment from the state treasury.

Maddy summaryThis law requires schools and local governments to use the official statutory names for holidays when they appear in official documents, publications, or calendars. It also mandates that civics and government classes include specific information about election laws and voting procedures. The changes apply to any educational institution or municipality that officially recognizes a holiday listed in the state code. These provisions take effect 60 days after the bill is passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the requirement for accessible voting systems to include local elections in cities and towns that currently only provide them for state elections. It legally defines an accessible voting system as any machine capable of printing a paper ballot marked with the voter's choices, ensuring compliance with federal disability laws. Under the new rules, every polling place in municipalities using official ballot systems must have at least one such machine available to allow voters with disabilities to cast their ballots privately and independently without assistance. The changes take effect on January 1, 2025, aiming to ensure equal access to voting for all eligible citizens regardless of their disability status.