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Former Senator David Pierce (D - SD5)
On record 2013 to 2016. This page is their record in the New Hampshire General Court; it is not a current directory entry.
- Recorded roll call votes: Yea 250, Nay 211, Not Voting/Excused 4
- Bills sponsored: 158, 42 as prime sponsor
Bills Sponsored
- SCR 3 (2016): (New Title) applying to the United States Congress to convene a limited convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing amendments to the federal Constitution concerning election reform that do not abrogate or amend the first amendment to the federal Constitution. (prime sponsor)
- SB 67 (2016): (New Title) establishing a commission to study opioid misuse in New Hampshire.
- SB 576-FN-A (2016): (New Title) relative to the penalty for possession and use of fentanyl-class drugs, insurance coverage for substance use disorders, the funding of the controlled drug prescription health and safety program, the membership of the board of medicine, and prescribers of controlled drugs.
- SB 549-FN (2016): (New Title) relative to public-private partnerships for transportation infrastructure projects and establishing the public-private infrastructure oversight commission.
- SB 548 (2016): naming a bridge in the city of Lebanon in honor of Korean War veterans.
- SB 546-FN (2016): relative to petitions for verification of checklists. (prime sponsor)
- SB 542-FN (2016): relative to criminal interference with health services. (prime sponsor)
- SB 533-FN-A-LOCAL (2016): (Third New Title) relative to the governor's commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery and making supplemental appropriations to the commission, the New Hampshire housing finance authority, and the department of health and human services, bureau of drug and alcohol services.
- SB 532-FN (2016): (New Title) relative to prior authorization for substance use treatment.
- SB 531-FN (2016): extending the New Hampshire health protection act. (prime sponsor)
- SB 508-FN (2016): authorizing citizen complaints to the ballot law commission for violations of registration and reporting requirements by political committees. (prime sponsor)
- SB 506 (2016): (New Title) relative to adoption. (prime sponsor)
- SB 500-FN (2016): relative to student health insurance plans.
- SB 486-FN (2016): relative to election assistance for cities and towns. (prime sponsor)
- SB 481-FN (2016): (New Title) relative to a special health care service license and making an appropriation therefor.
- SB 479-FN (2016): establishing a credit against business taxes for implementing employee profit sharing. (prime sponsor)
- SB 478-FN (2016): permitting the online renewal of a nondriver's picture identification card. (prime sponsor)
- SB 468-FN (2016): relative to changes to the sex offender registry.
- SB 460 (2016): (Second New Title) relative to a school board's duty to ensure the teaching of health and physical education as it relates to abused children.
- SB 457-FN (2016): relative to reporting of receipts and expenditures by political committees other than political committees of candidates. (prime sponsor)
- SB 456-FN (2016): relative to reporting of receipts and expenditures by candidates and candidate committees.
- SB 442-LOCAL (2016): (New Title) establishing a commission to study the taxability of lease interests in public property. (prime sponsor)
- SB 425 (2016): establishing an independent redistricting commission. (prime sponsor)
- SB 423 (2016): relating to the right of 17-year olds to register to vote. (prime sponsor)
- SB 407 (2016): relative to temporary worker rights. (prime sponsor)
- SB 351 (2016): establishing a commission to study the feasibility of implementing a clearinghouse model for political expenditures and contributions. (prime sponsor)
- SB 338 (2016): relative to the right of crime victims to make statements to the parole board.
- SB 224-FN-A (2016): making a capital appropriation for the Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont to construct an involuntary commitment mental health facility. (prime sponsor)
- SB 198-FN-LOCAL (2016): allowing all voters to vote by absentee ballot. (prime sponsor)
- SB 197-FN (2016): relative to mandatory minimum sentences.
- SB 184 (2016): adopting the Uniform Marital Property Act.
- SB 158 (2016): relative to notice required prior to foreclosure. (prime sponsor)
- SB 147 (2016): granting immunity from criminal prosecution to a person who reports a drug or alcohol related emergency.
- SB 136 (2016): (2nd New Title) establishing a committee to review constitutional amendments pending in Congress regarding the Citizens United decision and related cases that have been introduced in the United States Supreme Court.
- SB 110-FN (2016): establishing the administrative supervision act. (prime sponsor)
- HB 645-FN (2016): relative to the licensure and regulation of child day care agencies.
- HB 636-FN (2016): (Third New Title) relative to forfeiture of property; relative to the sale of premixed synthetic urine; establishing a grant program for high schools for heroin and opiate prevention education; and clarifying who may petition to adopt.
- HB 634-FN-A (2016): relative to applying the interest and dividends tax to trusts, increasing exemptions, and extending the tax to capital gains; and relative to homeowners property tax relief.
- HB 195 (2016): relative to continuing care communities.
- HB 1632-FN (2016): establishing a criminal penalty for providing a firearm to a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
- HB 1594-FN (2016): relative to emergency medical services.
- HB 1483 (2016): relative to community renewable energy.
- HB 1412-FN (2016): relative to duties of the public utilities commission.
- HB 1384 (2016): clarifying powers of commissioners of deeds.
- HB 1346 (2016): relative to minimum wage for tipped employees.
- CACR 2 (2016): Relating to dedicated funds. Providing that funds shall be used solely for the purpose of the fund.
- SB 92 (2015): establishing a committee to study public access to political campaign information.
- SB 91 (2015): relative to appointment of counsel for indigent defendants.
- SB 80 (2015): (New Title) establishing a committee on rail trails.
- SB 52 (2015): establishing a commission to study the issue of residential tenancies in foreclosed properties. (prime sponsor)
- SB 51 (2015): relative to the statute of limitations for recovery of a deficiency judgment after a mortgage foreclosure. (prime sponsor)
- SB 50 (2015): (New Title) relative to the notice required prior to foreclosure of residential property. (prime sponsor)
- SB 42 (2015): relative to employee notification of contraceptive coverage. (prime sponsor)
- SB 266-FN (2015): adopting the Uniform Securities Act.
- SB 261-FN (2015): establishing a state minimum wage.
- SB 225 (2015): relative to annual reporting by medical care providers under the law governing early offers for medical injury.
- SB 218-FN (2015): making spoofing an unfair and deceptive act under the consumer protection law.
- SB 217-FN (2015): establishing a job creation tax credit against business enterprise taxes.
- SB 212-FN (2015): relative to the membership and duties of the juvenile justice advisory board and the Sununu Youth Services Center.
- SB 207-FN (2015): eliminating the requirement that moderators photograph voters without identification. (prime sponsor)
- SB 185-FN (2015): extending the New Hampshire health protection program. (prime sponsor)
- SB 170 (2015): (New Title) requiring the public utilities commission to ensure ratepayer protections with electric power suppliers and extending the time for the site evaluation committee to adopt certain rules.
- SB 167 (2015): relative to filing of small claims. (prime sponsor)
- SB 159 (2015): reinstating the division for children, youth and families advisory board.
- SB 153 (2015): relative to the accessibility of criminal records.
- SB 135-FN (2015): relative to lead poisoning in children.
- SB 126-FN (2015): prohibiting the placement of political signs in public rights-of-way.
- SB 124-FN (2015): relative to filing felonies first in the superior court.
- SB 112 (2015): (2nd New Title) requiring the Medicaid program to cover telehealth services. (prime sponsor)
- SB 111 (2015): making changes to the life and health insurance guaranty association. (prime sponsor)
- SB 106-FN (2015): restricting the sale or possession of synthetic drugs.
- SB 105 (2015): (New Title) relative to child-resistant packaging for tobacco products and establishing a committee to study revising the indoor smoking act. (prime sponsor)
- SB 104-FN (2015): relative to licensure of research organizations by the pharmacy board. (prime sponsor)
- HB 650-FN (2015): requiring background checks for commercial firearms sales.
- HB 548 (2015): establishing the federally-facilitated health exchange as the health exchange for New Hampshire.
- HB 497 (2015): relative to interference with a cemetery burial plot.
- HB 478 (2015): relative to rulemaking for market conduct record retention and production.
- HB 460 (2015): (2nd New Title) establishing a commission to study revenue alternatives to the road toll for electric-powered and hybrid vehicles for the funding of improvements to the state’s highways and bridges.
- HB 422-FN (2015): (New Title) relative to certification of death certificates by physician assistants.
- HB 304 (2015): establishing a committee to study public access to political campaign information.
- HB 223-FN (2015): relative to external review under the managed care law.
- HB 199 (2015): relative to tax relief information contained on a property tax bill.
- CACR 6 (2015): Relating to county attorneys. Providing that county attorneys shall be appointed.
- SB 412-FN (2014): relative to managed care network adequacy and federal health care reform.
- SB 402-FN (2014): relative to insurance coverage for pediatric vision screenings. (prime sponsor)
- SB 390 (2014): (New Title) prohibiting discrimination against employees who are victims of domestic violence and establishing a committee to study the protection of employees from domestic violence.
- SB 384 (2014): (2nd New Title) establishing a committee to study how to regulate and control synthetic drugs in New Hampshire
- SB 380 (2014): requiring an insurer participating in the health exchange to include access to a hospital in each county of the state. (prime sponsor)
- SB 379 (2014): relative to procedures for accepting settlement offers.
- SB 353 (2014): recodifying RSA 168-B, relative to surrogacy.
- SB 344 (2014): relative to New Hampshire cable franchises.
- SB 332-FN (2014): relative to the ballot law commission. (prime sponsor)
- SB 330-FN (2014): relative to apportionment under the business profits tax of taxable income from mutual fund sales.
- SB 327-FN (2014): relative to economic revitalization zone tax credits.
- SB 314 (2014): establishing an independent legislative redistricting commission. (prime sponsor)
- SB 313-FN (2014): relative to political contributions by state contractors and other recipients of state grants or appropriations. (prime sponsor)
- SB 312-FN-A (2014): establishing a job creation credit against the business profits tax and the business enterprise tax for small businesses increasing employment in New Hampshire. (prime sponsor)
- SB 308-FN (2014): relative to innovation in the delivery of health care.
- SB 306 (2014): establishing a commission to study New Hampshire mortgage foreclosure law, new federal regulations, and fair foreclosure practices.
- SB 302 (2014): relative to public or private criticism of employers by employees. (prime sponsor)
- SB 299 (2014): prohibiting insurance companies from discriminating regarding reimbursements based on forms of licensure issued by the board of medicine. (prime sponsor)
- SB 295 (2014): prohibiting an employer from using credit history in employment decisions.
- SB 294 (2014): relative to the deadline for requesting a recount of an election.
- SB 255-FN (2014): establishing an innovation business tax incentive program and credit against interest and dividend taxes.
- SB 238-FN-A (2014): relative to restoring moneys to the department of health and human services and depositing the balance of the surplus into the revenue stabilization reserve account.
- SB 229 (2014): relative to the use and disclosure of protected health information.
- SB 223 (2014): authorizing municipalities to enter into contracts for the private funding and repayment of construction of sewer systems.
- SB 212 (2014): relative to the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor fallen members of the armed forces.
- SB 207-FN (2014): relative to paycheck equity.
- SB 206-FN (2014): relative to proof of identity by voters. (prime sponsor)
- SB 201 (2014): relative to marriage registration forms.
- SB 196-FN (2014): relative to the definition of push-polling. (prime sponsor)
- SB 183-FN (2014): (New Title) relative to identification of voters, processing absentee ballots, and voluntary political expenditure limitations. (prime sponsor)
- SB 125-FN-A (2014): restoring funding for the university system of New Hampshire and the community college system of New Hampshire.
- SB 118-FN-A (2014): increasing the annual limit on the new investment tax credit.
- HB 650-FN-A (2014): (New Title) relative to instituting a bus service between Claremont, New Hampshire and Lebanon, New Hampshire.
- HB 600-FN (2014): relative to voter registration.
- HB 562 (2014): (New Title) relative to title loans.
- HB 392-FN (2014): relative to political contributions and expenditures and relative to reporting by political committees.
- HB 1589-FN (2014): (2nd New Title) establishing a committee to study the correlation between current New Hampshire law and the low violent crime rate in this state.
- HB 1588-FN (2014): requiring suicide prevention education in schools.
- HB 1544 (2014): relative to special election ballots.
- HB 1499-FN (2014): (New Title) increasing the maximum weekly benefit amount of unemployment benefits; amending the definitions of “full-time” and “part-time” work; and establishing a commission study the effect on the unemployment compensation trust fund of the contribution rate reduction trigger levels in RSA 282-A:82 and RSA 282-A:82-a and the elimination of some or all of the waiting periods required to be served pursuant to RSA 282-A:31, I(h).
- HB 1369 (2014): adopting the Uniform Marital Property Act.
- HB 1355-FN (2014): relative to unemployment compensation for self-employed individuals.
- HB 1320 (2014): relative to incompatibility of town offices.
- HB 1195 (2014): (New Title) establishing a committee to study the impacts of the property tax on New Hampshire’s residents, businesses, municipalities, and the economy.
- HB 1194 (2014): relative to student coverage.
- HB 1193 (2014): relative to flood coverage notification.
- HB 1112 (2014): making technical corrections to the standard valuation law.
- HB 1111 (2014): clarifying the term "valid claim" for property insurance.
- HB 1110 (2014): relative to the penalty for sales chasing by certified assessors.
- CACR 19 (2014): relating to dedicated funds. Providing that dedicated funds shall be used solely for the purpose of the fund.
- CACR 17 (2014): relating to natural rights. Providing that discrimination based on sexual orientation is prohibited. (prime sponsor)
- SB 89 (2013): (New Title) relative to the definition of lead fishing sinkers and jigs and the penalties for prohibited sales of lead fishing sinkers and jigs.
- SB 83 (2013): relative to the controlled drug prescription health and safety program.
- SB 77 (2013): instituting a state minimum hourly rate.
- SB 76 (2013): relative to disqualification of candidates.
- SB 74 (2013): relative to an exemption for entities that furnish hot water through a district energy system.
- SB 40-FN-LOCAL (2013): relative to distribution of education funds for fiscal year 2013.
- SB 185 (2013): establishing a commission on housing policy and regulation.
- SB 177-FN (2013): relative to the procurement process for state services and establishing a state contracting standards board.
- SB 143-FN (2013): relative to benefits for unemployed persons who are attempting to establish a business.
- SB 142-FN-A (2013): relative to campaign contributions and expenditures.
- SB 126-FN (2013): relative to business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.
- SB 124-FN (2013): establishing an integrated land development permit.
- SB 104 (2013): establishing a commission to study the current community-based system of commodities reporting by junk or scrap metal dealers in New Hampshire.
- SB 1-FN-A (2013): (New Title) increasing the research and development tax credit against the business profits tax and relative to the report of the commissioner of resources and economic development on the research and development tax credit.
- HR 7 (2013): urging the New Hampshire congressional delegation to sponsor and support a constitutional amendment to re-establish the authority of the states and Congress to regulate campaign spending by entities created by law.
- HB 636 (2013): relative to the waitlist for community mental health services.
- HB 626 (2013): prioritizing school building aid funds for a high school in which accreditation is probationary or has been revoked.
- HB 617-FN-A-LOCAL (2013): (2nd New Title) increasing the rate of the road toll, establishing the New Hampshire state and municipal road and bridge account, and establishing the commission to study revenue alternatives to the road toll.
- HB 595-FN (2013): relative to photo identification of voters.
- HB 571 (2013): establishing a task force to study and make recommendations on the judicial branch family court division.
- HB 556 (2013): establishing a committee to study the resolution of barriers to the use of telehealth technology in New Hampshire.
- HB 396 (2013): establishing a committee to study requiring safety training or instruction prior to the purchase or acquisition of a firearm.
- HB 352 (2013): relative to sending checklists to the state archives.
- HB 236 (2013): relative to membership of the council on autism spectrum disorders.
Recent Votes
- June 16, 2016: HB1000, Ought to Pass — Yea
- June 1, 2016: HB427, Committee of Conference Report 2042c — Yea
- June 1, 2016: HB533, Committee of Conference Report 2085c — Yea
- June 1, 2016: HB1503, Committee of Conference Report 2015c — Yea
- June 1, 2016: HB1590, Committee of Conference Report 2069c — Yea
- June 1, 2016: HB1637, Committee of Conference Report 2093c — Nay
- June 1, 2016: HB1656, Committee of Conference Report 2019c — Yea
- June 1, 2016: HB1660, Committee of Conference Report 2072c — Nay
- June 1, 2016: SB4, Committee of Conference Report 2030c — Nay
- June 1, 2016: SB66, Committee of Conference Report 2009c — Yea
- June 1, 2016: SB239, Committee of Conference Report 2067c — Nay
- June 1, 2016: SB320, Committee of Conference Report 1988c — Nay
- June 1, 2016: SB324, Committee of Conference Report 2034c — Nay
- June 1, 2016: SB324, Committee of Conference Report 2034c — Nay
- June 1, 2016: SB342, Committee of Conference Report 2075c — Yea
- June 1, 2016: SB466, Committee of Conference Report 2088c — Nay
- June 1, 2016: SB533, Committee of Conference Report 2097c — Yea
- May 19, 2016: SB532, Non-Concur Request Committee of Conference — Nay
- May 19, 2016: SB406, Concur — Nay
- May 19, 2016: SB336, Concur — Nay
- May 19, 2016: SB4, Concur — Nay
- May 19, 2016: SB4, Non-Concur Request Committee of Conference — Nay
- May 19, 2016: SB458, Concur — Nay
- May 19, 2016: HB668, Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — Nay
- May 12, 2016: HB1461, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
- May 12, 2016: HB1595, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
- May 12, 2016: HB1322, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
- May 12, 2016: HB197, Sen. Daniels Floor Amendment 1954s — Nay
- May 12, 2016: HB1590, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
- May 12, 2016: HB1591, Committee Amendment 1810s, Sections 8-9 and 12 III — Yea
- May 12, 2016: HB1591, Committee Amendment 1810s, Sections 7 and 10-12 — Nay
- May 12, 2016: HB1591, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Nay
- May 12, 2016: HB1697, Sen. Boutin Floor Amendment 1955s — Nay
- May 12, 2016: HB1661, Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment 1960s — Nay
- May 12, 2016: HB1661, Sen. Prescott Floor Amendment 1963s — Nay
- May 12, 2016: HB1661, Lay on the Table — Nay
- May 12, 2016: HB512, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
- May 12, 2016: HB512, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
- May 12, 2016: HB1144, Sen. Watters Floor Amendment 1950s — Yea
- May 12, 2016: HB1356, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
- May 12, 2016: HB1468, Ought to Pass — Nay
- May 12, 2016: HB1534, Committee Amendment 1849s — Yea
- May 12, 2016: HB1132, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
- May 12, 2016: HB1212, Ought to Pass — Yea
- May 12, 2016: HB1271, Committee Amendment 1783s — Nay
- May 12, 2016: HB2016, Sen. Lasky Floor Amendment 1913s — Yea
- May 12, 2016: HB1661, Sen. Prescott Floor Amendment 1974s — Yea
- May 5, 2016: HB1252, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Nay
- May 5, 2016: HB1637, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
- May 5, 2016: HB533, Sen. Daniels Floor Amendment 1865s — Nay
- May 5, 2016: HB582, Ought to Pass — Nay
- May 5, 2016: HB1527, Committee Amendment 1616s — Yea
- May 5, 2016: HB1385, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
- May 5, 2016: HB629, Ought to Pass — Nay
- May 5, 2016: HB1570, Ought to Pass — Nay
- May 5, 2016: HB1661, Special Order to 5/12/16 — Nay
- April 28, 2016: HB1266, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
- April 28, 2016: HB1266, Ought to Pass — Nay
- April 28, 2016: HB1381, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
- April 28, 2016: HB1589, Committee Amendment 1505s: RSA 487:16-e, Lines 15-20 — Yea
- April 28, 2016: HB1589, Ought to Pass with Amendment: RSA 487:16-e, Lines 8-11 — Yea
- April 28, 2016: HB1589, Ought to Pass with Amendment: Sections 1-3, 4 I-III, and 5-6 — Yea
- April 28, 2016: HB1660, Committee Amendment 1545s: Sections 2 VII, and 5 — Nay
- April 28, 2016: HB1660, Committee Amendment 1545s: Sections 1, 2 VIII, and 3-5 — Yea
- April 28, 2016: HB1660, Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment 1641s — Nay
- April 28, 2016: HB1660, Sen. Little Floor Amendment 1580s — Yea
- April 28, 2016: HB1660, Ought to Pass with Amendment: Sections 1-4, and 7 II — Yea
- April 28, 2016: HB1660, Ought to Pass with Amendment: Sections 5-6, and 7 I — Yea
- April 28, 2016: HB636, Ought to Pass: Sections 1-4, and 9 II-III — Yea
- April 28, 2016: HB636, Ought to Pass: Sections 5-8, and 9 I and III — Nay
- April 28, 2016: HB594, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
- April 28, 2016: HB1198, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Nay
- April 28, 2016: HB1198, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Nay
- April 21, 2016: HB1231, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
- April 21, 2016: HB582, Ought to Pass — Nay
- April 21, 2016: HB1631, Inexpedient to Legislate — Nay
- April 21, 2016: HB1590, Interim Study — Nay
- April 14, 2016: HB1616, Sen. Soucy Floor Amendment 1397s — Not Voting/Excused
- April 14, 2016: HB1616, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Not Voting/Excused
- April 14, 2016: HB1247, Lay on the Table — Not Voting/Excused
- April 7, 2016: HB1116, Ought to Pass — Yea
- March 31, 2016: HB1696, Lay on the Table — Nay
- March 31, 2016: HB1696, Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment 1218s — Nay
- March 31, 2016: HB1696, Sen. Prescott Floor Amendment 1230s, Sec. 17-23, and 24 — Nay
- March 31, 2016: HB1696, Sen. Prescott Floor Amendment 1230s, Sec. 15-16, and 24 — Nay
- March 31, 2016: HB1696, Ought to Pass — Yea
- March 24, 2016: SB417, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Nay
- March 24, 2016: CACR27, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Nay
- March 24, 2016: SB492, Ought to Pass — Yea
- March 24, 2016: SB507, Inexpedient to Legislate — Nay
- March 24, 2016: SB527, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
- March 24, 2016: SB533, Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment 1157s — Yea
- March 24, 2016: SB533, Sen. Woodburn Floor Amendment 1172s — Yea
- March 24, 2016: SB533, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
- March 24, 2016: SB552, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
- March 24, 2016: SB553, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
- March 24, 2016: SB336, Committee Amendment 1046s — Yea
- March 24, 2016: SB336, Sen. Pierce Floor Amendment 1150s — Yea
- March 24, 2016: SB336, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Nay
- March 24, 2016: SB551, Ought to Pass — Nay
And 365 earlier votes.