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Former Representative James Belanger (R - Hills 27)

On record 2011 to 2019. This page is their record in the New Hampshire General Court; it is not a current directory entry.

  • Recorded roll call votes: Nay 760, Not Voting/Excused 109, Yea 1,141, Not Voting/Not Excused 25
  • Bills sponsored: 128, 48 as prime sponsor

Bills Sponsored

  • SB 8 (2020): establishing an independent redistricting commission.
  • HB 554 (2020): relative to the duty of the moderator to verify the device count.
  • HB 408-LOCAL (2020): relative to postponement of town meetings and local elections.
  • HB 376 (2020): (New Title) establishing a committee to study best practices for companion animal groomers.
  • HB 143 (2020): (New Title) relative to disqualification of members of local land use boards. (prime sponsor)
  • CACR 9 (2020): relating to redistricting. Providing that an independent redistricting commission shall be established to draw boundaries for state and federal offices.
  • SB 104-LOCAL (2019): relative to the postponement of city, town, village, and school district elections.
  • HB 531 (2019): relative to the delivery of absentee ballots cast by elderly or disabled citizens.
  • HB 472-FN (2019): relative to special number plates for certain veterans.
  • HB 415 (2019): relative to the official ballot referendum form of town meetings.
  • HB 409 (2019): relative to the maximum optional fee for transportation improvements charged by municipalities when collecting motor vehicle registration fees.
  • HB 407-FN (2019): clarifying the non taxability of certain telecommunications devices and equipment. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 245 (2019): relative to the planning board's procedures on plats.
  • HB 210-FN (2019): relative to civil actions against public officials in cities or towns.
  • HB 198-FN (2019): (New Title) clarifying the prohibition against the use of mobile electronic devices while driving.
  • HB 149 (2019): relative to the apportionment of costs in cooperative school districts. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 147 (2019): relative to appeals from recounts. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 146 (2019): relative to the counting of defective ballots. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 145 (2019): relative to the counting of secret ballots. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 144 (2019): relative to changes in property assessments. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 142 (2019): relative to liability for deferred property taxes. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 508 (2018): (New Title) establishing a committee to study the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other related disorders among first responders.
  • SB 443 (2018): (New Title) relative to the jurisdiction of counties concerning retail electric supply, and allowing the Carroll county convention to employ a delegation coordinator.
  • HB 476 (2018): relative to the duties of registers of probate. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 421-FN (2018): relative to revocation of retirement and other benefits for persons convicted of certain crimes while in public service.
  • HB 182 (2018): relative to the adoption of a default budget.
  • HB 1598-LOCAL (2018): relative to the vote to withdraw from a cooperative school district.
  • HB 1597 (2018): relative to grounds for receivership involving a manufactured housing park.
  • HB 1594 (2018): relative to the disposition of property upon withdrawal from cooperative school districts.
  • HB 1469-LOCAL (2018): relative to the dissolution of cooperative school districts.
  • HB 1450 (2018): relative to retention of job applications and personnel files.
  • HB 122 (2018): relative to withdrawal from a cooperative school district. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1216 (2018): (New Title) relative to liability for deferred property taxes and relative to applications for abatement of property taxes. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1215 (2018): relative to voting on variances. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 248 (2017): (Second New Title) establishing a committee to study the rescheduling of elections and relative to absentee voter signatures.
  • SB 173 (2017): relative to the use of accessory dwelling units.
  • HB 87 (2017): relative to vacancies in the office of moderator. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 86 (2017): relative to voting on variances. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 303-LOCAL (2017): (New Title) relative to filling vacancies in the office of county commissioner and relative to procedures for adoption of the budget for Rockingham County.
  • HB 299 (2017): relative to notice by mail for zoning and planning purposes. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 291-FN (2017): (New Title) removing veterinarians from the requirements of adopting rules for prescribing opioids and querying the controlled drug prescription health and safety program.
  • HB 290 (2017): relative to rabies vaccination protocols for companion animals. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 259-FN (2017): relative to the records of the probate court.
  • HB 247 (2017): relative to retention of voter registration forms.
  • HB 123 (2017): relative to continuation of a public hearing of the zoning board of adjustment. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 120 (2017): relative to deposit of county unassigned fund balances in a revenue stabilization reserve account.
  • HB 110 (2017): requiring members of the press corps covering the proceedings of the general court to wear a name tag.
  • SB 457-FN (2016): relative to reporting of receipts and expenditures by political committees other than political committees of candidates.
  • 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.
  • SB 351 (2016): establishing a commission to study the feasibility of implementing a clearinghouse model for political expenditures and contributions.
  • SB 328-LOCAL (2016): (New Title) relative to school districts and school administrative units exercising joint powers with other public agencies.
  • SB 198-FN-LOCAL (2016): allowing all voters to vote by absentee ballot.
  • HB 562-FN-LOCAL (2016): repealing the limitation on the total education grant distributed to a municipality in a fiscal year and reducing the stabilization grants to certain municipalities.
  • HB 331 (2016): relative to absences among selectmen on election day.
  • HB 226 (2016): allowing municipalities to borrow from any fund controlled by such municipality under certain conditions. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1697-FN (2016): relative to the operation and insurance of transportation network companies.
  • HB 1660-FN-LOCAL (2016): (Second New Title) relative to appraisals of residential property, a residential owner option in a partial taking, and relocation, temporary housing, and legal expenses in eminent domain proceedings for gas pipelines; relative to intervention by the site evaluation committee in such proceedings; and relative to expenditures from the energy efficiency fund. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1603-FN (2016): requiring the registration of drug dealers. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1533 (2016): relative to noise level limitations for permanent machinery.
  • HB 1472 (2016): relative to the siting of certain new pipelines and storage vessels.
  • HB 1375 (2016): (New Title) relative to deliberative sessions in political subdivisions that have adopted official ballot voting.
  • HB 1284 (2016): relative to highway agents.
  • HB 1252 (2016): permitting employers to pay wages to employees weekly or biweekly.
  • HB 1203 (2016): relative to voting on variances. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1202 (2016): relative to applications submitted to a planning board. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1201 (2016): relative to withdrawal from a cooperative school district. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1140 (2016): relative to financial responsibility for gas transmission pipelines.
  • HB 1119-LOCAL (2016): relative to the maximum optional fee for transportation improvements charged by municipalities when collecting motor vehicle registration fees.
  • HB 1101 (2016): prohibiting charges to New Hampshire residents for the construction of high pressure gas pipelines.
  • SB 207-FN (2015): eliminating the requirement that moderators photograph voters without identification.
  • HB 572-FN-LOCAL (2015): (2nd New Title) relative to the siting of high pressure gas pipelines. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 426 (2015): relative to the prohibition on the use of mobile electronic devices while driving.
  • HB 304 (2015): establishing a committee to study public access to political campaign information.
  • HB 256 (2015): relative to automobile insurance statements of residency. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 227 (2015): relative to eminent domain on public lands. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 135 (2015): relative to qualifications of assistant election officials.
  • HB 133 (2015): relative to recounts on questions.
  • HB 103 (2015): limiting the capabilities of wireless communication devices in motor vehicles. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 102 (2015): relative to consideration of warrant articles. (prime sponsor)
  • CACR 6 (2015): Relating to county attorneys. Providing that county attorneys shall be appointed.
  • SB 344 (2014): relative to New Hampshire cable franchises.
  • SB 333 (2014): relative to property taxation of manufactured housing.
  • SB 301 (2014): relative to petitions to adopt or rescind the official ballot form of voting.
  • SB 237 (2014): (New Title) relative to the definition of “abutter” for notice of land use board hearings.
  • SB 206-FN (2014): relative to proof of identity by voters.
  • HB 498 (2014): (New Title) permitting the use of firearms by military or veterans groups in the compact part of a town for military or veterans events, or national holidays, relative to preferences for veterans and disabled veterans in public employment, and repealing the prospective repeal of the commission to study the effects of service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1561-FN-LOCAL (2014): relative to the classification of temporary emergency workers under unemployment compensation laws.
  • HB 1545 (2014): relative to voting booths.
  • HB 1544 (2014): relative to special election ballots.
  • HB 1543 (2014): (New Title) relative to filing for state representative special elections and relative to processing absentee ballots.
  • HB 1542 (2014): relative to nomination of a political organization.
  • HB 1466 (2014): relative to modification of a tax increment financing plan.
  • HB 114 (2014): relative to abutter access over subdivided land. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1106 (2014): relative to disqualification of moderators. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 78 (2013): relative to the New Hampshire Municipal Association.
  • HB 521 (2013): establishing a committee to study New Hampshire election laws and procedures.
  • HB 389 (2013): relative to discovery in misdemeanor and violation cases. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 352 (2013): relative to sending checklists to the state archives.
  • HB 265 (2013): relative to procedures by absentee voters.
  • HB 224 (2013): relative to the authority of the superintendent of a county correctional facility.
  • HB 183 (2013): relative to processing absentee ballots. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 144 (2013): prohibiting the state, counties, towns, and cities from implementing programs of, expending money for, receiving funding from, or contracting with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives.
  • HB 134 (2013): relative to contingency funds in towns. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 133 (2013): relative to the authority of the superintendent of a county correctional facility to release a prisoner. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 132-FN-LOCAL (2013): relative to responsibility for medical costs incurred by a person in custody. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 131-FN-LOCAL (2013): relative to payment for medical services for county prisoners. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 130 (2013): relative to upgrading the wiring of retail service stations to support generators or alternate power sources. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 115 (2013): relative to the procedure for filling a vacancy on a cooperative school district budget committee. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 113 (2013): relative to lot access for erection of buildings. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 371 (2012): (New Title) allowing a lien for labor and materials for professional design services.
  • SB 317 (2012): relative to towable devices permitted to be towed by a motorboat.
  • SB 316 (2012): relative to compliance with school accountability requirements.
  • HB 515-FN (2012): relative to voter registration and relative to procedures for absentee voting. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1488 (2012): relative to the alternative budget procedure in a school administrative unit. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1453 (2012): relative to requiring planning boards to require a deeded right-of-way to a public road as a condition for approval of plans for certain developments. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1443 (2012): relative to unemployment compensation payments. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1434 (2012): relative to display of antique motor vehicle plates.
  • HB 1290 (2012): (New Title) relative to notice of lien requirements. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1135 (2012): establishing a civil action for certain disruptions of funerals of members or former members of the armed forces.
  • HB 98 (2011): relative to low-speed utility vehicles. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 97 (2011): relative to operation of low-speed utility vehicles. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 87 (2011): relative to disqualification of moderators. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 66 (2011): relative to assessment of the land use change tax on cluster or condominium developments.
  • HB 573 (2011): relative to the administration of certain pain relief medications by a school nurse.
  • HB 416 (2011): adding an exemption from immunization for conscientious beliefs.
  • HB 385-FN (2011): relative to the applicability of licensure requirements for mortgage bankers and brokers.
  • HB 128 (2011): requiring tenants to execute a financial affidavit as part of the eviction process.

Recent Votes

  • June 27, 2019: SB10, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 27, 2019: SB194, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 27, 2019: SB216, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 27, 2019: SB226, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 27, 2019: SB267, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 27, 2019: SB279, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 27, 2019: SB290, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 27, 2019: SB118, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 27, 2019: HB1, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 27, 2019: HB2, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 27, 2019: HB315, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 27, 2019: HB564, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 27, 2019: HB696, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 27, 2019: HB628, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 13, 2019: HB109, Concur — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 13, 2019: HB514, Concur — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 13, 2019: HB183, Concur — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 6, 2019: SB241, OTP — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 6, 2019: SB168, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 6, 2019: SB218, OTP — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 6, 2019: SB41, Table — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 6, 2019: SB41, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 6, 2019: SB41, ITL — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 6, 2019: SB74, Adopt Amendment — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 6, 2019: SB242, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 5, 2019: SB98, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 5, 2019: SB279, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 5, 2019: SB2, OTP — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 5, 2019: SB289, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 5, 2019: SB290, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 5, 2019: SB111, Adopt Amendment — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 5, 2019: SB263, OTP — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 5, 2019: SB10, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 5, 2019: SB235, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • May 23, 2019: HB455, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • May 23, 2019: SB140, OTP — Not Voting/Excused
  • May 23, 2019: SB196, Adopt Amendment — Not Voting/Excused
  • May 23, 2019: SB196, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • May 23, 2019: SB67, OTP — Not Voting/Excused
  • May 23, 2019: SB68, OTP — Not Voting/Excused
  • May 23, 2019: SB88, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • May 23, 2019: SB100, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • May 23, 2019: SB165, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • May 8, 2019: SB193, OTPA — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB263, Adopt Amendment — Yea
  • May 8, 2019: SB263, OTPA — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB293, OTP — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB2, OTPA — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB271, OTP — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB167, OTPA — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB204, OTPA — Yea
  • May 8, 2019: SB275, OTP — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB284, OTPA — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB310, ITL — Yea
  • May 8, 2019: SB310, Indefinitely Postpone — Yea
  • May 8, 2019: SB4, OTP — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB142, OTPA — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB267, Adopt Amendment — Yea
  • May 8, 2019: SB267, OTPA — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB5, OTPA — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB12, OTPA — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB20, OTP — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB146, OTP — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB43, OTPA — Yea
  • May 8, 2019: SB72, OTP — Nay
  • May 8, 2019: SB205, OTPA — Nay
  • May 2, 2019: SB6, OTP — Yea
  • May 2, 2019: SB139, OTP — Nay
  • May 2, 2019: SB290, OTP — Nay
  • May 2, 2019: SB99, OTPA — Nay
  • May 2, 2019: SB151, OTP — Nay
  • May 2, 2019: SB74, OTP — Nay
  • May 2, 2019: SB52, ITL — Yea
  • April 11, 2019: HB25, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • April 11, 2019: HB2, Adopt Amendment — Not Voting/Excused
  • April 11, 2019: HB2, Adopt Amendment — Not Voting/Excused
  • April 11, 2019: HB2, Adopt Amendment — Not Voting/Excused
  • April 11, 2019: HB2, Adopt Amendment — Not Voting/Excused
  • April 11, 2019: HB2, Adopt Amendment — Not Voting/Excused
  • April 11, 2019: HB2, Adopt Amendment — Not Voting/Excused
  • April 11, 2019: HB2, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • April 11, 2019: HB1, Adopt Amendment — Not Voting/Excused
  • April 11, 2019: HB1, Adopt Amendment — Not Voting/Excused
  • April 11, 2019: HB1, OTPA — Not Voting/Excused
  • April 4, 2019: HB564, OTPA — Nay
  • April 4, 2019: HB630, OTP — Nay
  • April 4, 2019: HB696, OTP — Nay
  • April 4, 2019: HB120, OTPA — Nay
  • April 4, 2019: HB616, OTPA — Nay
  • April 4, 2019: HB729, ITL — Nay
  • April 4, 2019: HB295, Adopt Amendment — Yea
  • April 4, 2019: HB295, OTP — Nay
  • April 4, 2019: HB481, OTPA — Nay
  • April 4, 2019: HB641, OTPA — Nay
  • March 20, 2019: HB280, OTP — Yea
  • March 20, 2019: HCR7, OTP — Nay
  • March 20, 2019: HB293, Table — Yea
  • March 20, 2019: SB1, OTP — Nay
  • March 20, 2019: HB204, Table — Yea
  • March 20, 2019: HB326, OTPA — Nay

And 1,935 earlier votes.

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