Former Senator Jim Rausch (R - SD19)

On record 2011 to 2014. This page is their record in the New Hampshire General Court; it is not a current directory entry.

• Recorded roll call votes: Yea 329, Nay 116, Not Voting/Excused 4
• Bills sponsored: 143, 29 as prime sponsor

Bills Sponsored

• SB 415-FN (2014): transferring surplus revenues to the revenue stabilization reserve account.
• SB 407 (2014): relative to wolf hybrids.
• SB 401-FN-A (2014): establishing road toll fees for electric and hybrid electric vehicles.
• SB 386 (2014): relative to the authority and duties of the department of revenue administration.
• SB 372-FN-LOCAL (2014): relative to a state infrastructure bank.
• SB 367-FN-A (2014): (New Title) requiring adjustment of the road toll according to changes in the Consumer Price Index, eliminating certain ramp tolls on the Everett turnpike in the town of Merrimack, and establishing a committee to study the effectiveness and efficiency of the department of transportation. (prime sponsor)
• SB 359 (2014): relative to coverage under motor vehicle liability policies.
• SB 357 (2014): (New Title) naming a scenic overlook and the visitor center on the northbound side of I-93 in Hooksett in honor of Raymond S. Burton.
• SB 350 (2014): (2nd New Title) relative to the transfer of adequacy aid estimates from the department of education to the department of revenue administration.
• SB 349 (2014): relative to the election of delegates to state party conventions. (prime sponsor)
• SB 327-FN (2014): relative to economic revitalization zone tax credits.
• SB 310-FN (2014): authorizing tenant brewing.
• SB 304-LOCAL (2014): relative to the valuation of property for purposes of agreements for payments in lieu of taxes.
• SB 29 (2014): relative to the motorist service signing program. (prime sponsor)
• SB 267 (2014): extending the effective date for integrated land development permits.
• SB 259-FN-A (2014): establishing a palliative care center for health care consumers and providers and continually appropriating a special fund.
• SB 247 (2014): (New Title) relative to ignition interlock device violations and interlock device removal protocols.
• SB 243 (2014): (New Title) relative to the carry forward of a credit against the business profits tax, rulemaking concerning the real estate transfer tax, the disclosure of certain department of revenue administration records, and the tax on unstamped tobacco products.
• 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 211 (2014): relative to reporting requirements in fatal motor vehicle accident reports. (prime sponsor)
• SB 210 (2014): relative to registration of vehicles by motor vehicle manufacturers. (prime sponsor)
• SB 205-FN (2014): (New Title) relative to the use of metal detection devices at supervised visitation centers and establishing a commission to study supervised visitation centers.
• SB 203 (2014): relative to permissible uses of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards.
• SB 200-FN-A (2014): relative to energy infrastructure development.
• SB 169 (2014): relative to non-covered services under dental insurance plans.
• HB 523-FN (2014): relative to voluntary certification for road salt applicators.
• HB 203 (2014): (New Title) relative to workers’ compensation coverage for contractors on state projects and state land timber sales.
• HB 1636 (2014): relative to eligibility guidelines for participation in the reduced fee companion animal population control program.
• HB 1633-FN-A-LOCAL (2014): relative to expanded gaming in New Hampshire.
• HB 1630-FN-A (2014): relative to gaming in New Hampshire.
• HB 1561-FN-LOCAL (2014): relative to the classification of temporary emergency workers under unemployment compensation laws.
• HB 1492-FN-LOCAL (2014): relative to the issuance of fines for unlicensed dogs.
• HB 1389 (2014): naming a bridge in Derry the Lance Corporal Michael E. Geary bridge.
• HB 1203 (2014): repealing provisions relative to the sale of the former Laconia state school property.
• SB 85 (2013): relative to commercial motor vehicle operation. (prime sponsor)
• SB 84 (2013): (New Title) relative to road toll administration, relative to motor vehicles carrying property for hire, and relative to administration of the international registration plan. (prime sponsor)
• SB 83 (2013): relative to the controlled drug prescription health and safety program.
• SB 81 (2013): (New Title) authorizing phlebotomists to withdraw blood for alcohol concentration tests. (prime sponsor)
• SB 76 (2013): relative to disqualification of candidates.
• SB 52 (2013): relative to names of limited partnerships.
• SB 51 (2013): relative to the definition of "professional service."
• SB 50 (2013): relative to expiration of variances and special exceptions.
• SB 49 (2013): relative to appeals of planning board decisions.
• SB 47 (2013): relative to a surviving spouse's right to retain a Purple Heart plate.
• SB 44 (2013): relative to the disposal of controlled drugs by law enforcement officers.
• SB 43 (2013): relative to the property taxation of qualifying historic buildings.
• SB 41 (2013): revising the New Hampshire business corporations act, RSA 293-A.
• SB 40-FN-LOCAL (2013): relative to distribution of education funds for fiscal year 2013.
• SB 4-FN-A (2013): establishing a scholarship program for New Hampshire residents to attend any New Hampshire public postsecondary education institution.
• SB 30 (2013): making technical corrections to tax laws.
• SB 28 (2013): (New Title) relative to the department of transportation inventory fund and relative to the effective date of the transfer of the electricians’ board to the joint board for licensure and certification. (prime sponsor)
• SB 26-FN (2013): authorizing state agencies to enter into audit/cost recovery contracts or shared savings agreements for wireless telecommunications services.
• SB 22 (2013): (New Title) exempting small trailers from inspection requirements; allowing qualified dealers to inspect trailers; and deleting a reference to highway enforcement officers. (prime sponsor)
• SB 21 (2013): making technical corrections to the International Registration Plan. (prime sponsor)
• SB 20 (2013): making modifications to the DWI ignition interlock program. (prime sponsor)
• SB 2 (2013): relative to the calculation of the local tax cap.
• SB 192-FN-LOCAL (2013): (New Title) establishing a committee to study the establishment of a state infrastructure bank.
• SB 19 (2013): (New Title) repealing provisions relative to the sale of the former Laconia state school property and eliminating a ramp toll on the Everett turnpike in the town of Merrimack. (prime sponsor)
• SB 188-FN (2013): relative to municipally-owned utilities.
• SB 172-FN-LOCAL (2013): relative to public funds.
• SB 168-FN-A-LOCAL (2013): appropriating funds to the department of environmental services for the purpose of funding eligible and completed drinking water, wastewater, and landfill closure projects under the state aid grant program.
• SB 165 (2013): (New Title) repealing a prohibition relative to auxiliary state troopers. (prime sponsor)
• SB 160-FN-A (2013): relative to turnpikes and electronic toll collection. (prime sponsor)
• SB 159 (2013): (New Title) exempting drivers of eligible agricultural and farm vehicles from certain federal motor carrier regulations and relative to drivers’ license renewals of members of the armed forces and federal employees and their spouses.
• SB 152-FN-A-LOCAL (2013): relative to video lottery and table gaming.
• SB 145-FN (2013): allowing publication by electronic means by the probate division.
• SB 139-FN-LOCAL (2013): relative to mileage fees for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.
• SB 13 (2013): relative to hearings in the department of safety. (prime sponsor)
• SB 127-FN (2013): relative to registration of certain state contracts with the department of state and repealing the information practices act.
• 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 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.
• HB 607 (2013): relative to construction projects for the adjutant general's department.
• HB 550 (2013): relative to the disposition of state-owned real estate.
• HB 535 (2013): establishing the white potato as the state vegetable.
• HB 509 (2013): (New Title) requiring the department of administrative services to provide the American Legion Department of New Hampshire with office space.
• HB 282 (2013): (New Title) relative to mixed use school buses, relative to licensing and criminal records of driver education instructors, and relative to background checks for department of safety employees.
• HB 238 (2013): relative to the disposition of estates valued at less than $10,000.
• HB 221 (2013): relative to the duty of the long range capital planning and utilization committee.
• SJR 1 (2012): requesting the governor to enter into an anti-ethanol compact with other northeastern states.
• SB 398 (2012): (New Title) proclaiming March 30, 2013 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.
• SB 392-FN (2012): relative to road salt applicators.
• SB 386-FN-A (2012): authorizing the state treasurer to issue bonds for highway construction. (prime sponsor)
• SB 374 (2012): naming marine patrol headquarters in honor of David Barrett.
• SB 332 (2012): repealing a prohibition relative to auxiliary state troopers and repealing the law governing motor vehicles carrying property for hire. (prime sponsor)
• SB 331 (2012): (New Title) clarifying the definition of surviving spouse for eligibility for line-of-duty death benefits for police officers or firefighters killed in the line of duty, and making an appropriation for a shortfall in an individual medical subsidy payment. (prime sponsor)
• SB 318-FN (2012): (2nd New Title) relative to voter registration.
• SB 315 (2012): requiring motorists to give wide berth to highway maintenance vehicles. (prime sponsor)
• SB 314-FN (2012): relative to state-owned vehicle fleet management.
• SB 310 (2012): (New Title) relative to the commemoration of Purple Day in recognition of epilepsy awareness and relative to the observance of Cancer Prevention Day.
• SB 307-FN (2012): relative to the refund of tax overpayment related to a fraudulent investment scheme.
• SB 302 (2012): (New Title) relative to the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor fallen members of the armed forces and relative to certain maintenance at the rotary in the town of Epsom.
• SB 291 (2012): (New Title) relative to the use of currently allowed impact fees by municipalities and making an appropriation to establish a North Country fire training facility.
• SB 286 (2012): relative to a controlled drug prescription health and safety program.
• SB 282 (2012): (New Title) authorizing the commissioner of safety to require the installation of an ignition interlock device or enhanced technology ignition interlock device as a condition of restoring driving privileges in certain instances. (prime sponsor)
• SB 281 (2012): (New Title) relative to exposure to infectious disease by emergency response and public safety workers and notification of public health authorities. (prime sponsor)
• SB 276-FN (2012): (2nd New Title) establishing the vandalizing or defacing of state or municipal property as criminal mischief.
• SB 271-FN (2012): establishing a criminal offense for failure to report a missing or deceased child.
• SB 235 (2012): relative to registration of business organizations with the secretary of state.
• SB 233-LOCAL (2012): relative to special elections of the charter commission.
• SB 216 (2012): (New Title) relative to notification of revocation of conditional discharge by the department of health and human services.
• SB 210 (2012): relative to the default budget in school districts which have adopted the official ballot method of voting. (prime sponsor)
• SB 203-FN-A (2012): (New Title) relative to limited liability companies and relative to meetings of a certain legislative study commission by open blogging.
• SB 19 (2012): (New Title) relative to the definition and designation of “prime wetlands.”
• SB 182-FN-A-LOCAL (2012): relative to video lottery and table gaming, providing property tax relief for local economies, providing services for problem gamers, and promoting tourism and public safety.
• SB 181-FN-LOCAL (2012): relative to distribution of funds for education.
• SB 167-FN-A-LOCAL (2012): establishing a production jobs creation credit under the business enterprise tax and making changes affecting small business to the business profits tax, the business enterprise tax, and the meals and rooms tax.
• SB 150-FN (2012): authorizing individuals and certain businesses to purchase health insurance from out-of-state insurance companies.
• SB 132-FN-A-LOCAL (2012): establishing exemptions from the real estate transfer tax.
• HB 611-FN-A (2012): relative to determination of the reasonable compensation deduction under the business profits tax.
• HB 1716 (2012): relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program.
• HB 1504 (2012): reinstating the Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority.
• HB 1205 (2012): relative to the duty of the long range capital planning and utilization committee.
• HB 1204 (2012): (New Title) relative to matching funds of highway projects, and relative to the administration of the meals and rooms tax.
• HB 1203 (2012): relative to the membership of the capital budget overview committee.
• HB 1171 (2012): (New Title) updating certain references in motor vehicle statutes and relative to motor fuel distributors.
• SR 10 (2011): honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.
• SB 99 (2011): relative to trailer brakes. (prime sponsor)
• SB 98 (2011): revising the international registration plan. (prime sponsor)
• SB 96 (2011): relative to amending the charter of The Pinkerton Academy. (prime sponsor)
• SB 86 (2011): requiring the department of labor to warn employers of certain violations prior to imposing a fine.
• SB 85 (2011): naming a bay in the town of Meredith Johnson Bay.
• SB 76-FN (2011): relative to the authority of the department of revenue administration to adopt rules and to administer state tax laws.
• SB 66 (2011): (New Title) relative to nonresident tuition for motorcycle rider education. (prime sponsor)
• SB 52-FN (2011): excluding persons convicted of violent crimes and sexually violent persons from mandatory early release on probation or parole.
• SB 45 (2011): relative to criteria for designation as a Granite State scholar.
• SB 3-FN-A-LOCAL (2011): (2nd New Title) making comprehensive changes to the state retirement system.
• SB 29 (2011): (New Title) relative to the definition of “moped” and relative to motorcycle endorsements. (prime sponsor)
• SB 26 (2011): establishing a committee to study the classification of motor vehicles.
• SB 195 (2011): naming the Manchester Airport Access Road for Raymond Wieczorek.
• SB 183-FN-LOCAL (2011): amending the calculation and distribution of adequate education grants, repealing fiscal capacity disparity aid, and providing stabilization grants to certain municipalities. (prime sponsor)
• SB 170 (2011): relative to the New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association.
• SB 162-FN (2011): relative to federal health care reform 2010.
• SB 156-FN-LOCAL (2011): authorizing retail vehicle dealers to act as agents of the division of motor vehicles for vehicle registrations and title applications.
• SB 148-FN (2011): (3rd New Title) relative to health insurance coverage.
• SB 126-FN (2011): relative to net operating loss carryovers under the business profits tax.
• SB 125-FN-A (2011): (New Title) relative to the standards and burden of proof with respect to the business profits tax deduction for reasonable compensation attributable to owners of partnerships, limited liability companies, and sole proprietorships.
• SB 119 (2011): relative to qualified association trusts.
• SB 107 (2011): (New Title) establishing a committee to study the effectiveness of criteria for establishing ATV and trail bike trails on state lands.
• SB 1-FN-LOCAL (2011): eliminating the automatic continuation requirement for public employee collective bargaining agreements.
• HB 91 (2011): relative to the reporting by state agencies with capital budget projects to the capital budget overview committee.
• HB 397 (2011): relative to image display devices in motor vehicles.

Recent Votes

• September 15, 2014: SB391, Notwithstanding the Governor's veto shall the bill become law? — Yea
• June 4, 2014: HB685, Conference Committee Report 1950c — Yea
• May 22, 2014: SB319, Concur — Nay
• May 22, 2014: SB319, Concur — Nay
• May 22, 2014: SB120, Concur — Nay
• May 22, 2014: SB307, Non-concur Request Committee of Conference — Yea
• May 22, 2014: SB319, Concur — Nay
• May 15, 2014: HB286, Interim Study — Yea
• May 15, 2014: HB569, Committee Amendment 1761s — Nay
• May 15, 2014: HB1135, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• May 15, 2014: HB1372, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• May 15, 2014: HB1499, Committee Amendment 1808s — Yea
• May 15, 2014: HB1499, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• May 15, 2014: HB582, Committee Amendment 1746s — Nay
• May 15, 2014: HB582, Floor Amendment 1853s — Yea
• May 15, 2014: HB1409, Floor Amendment 1873s — Nay
• May 15, 2014: HB1409, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• May 15, 2014: HB1409, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• May 15, 2014: HB1613, Floor Amendment 1865s — Nay
• May 15, 2014: HB1613, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• May 8, 2014: HB1349, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• May 8, 2014: HB1403, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
• May 8, 2014: HB1581, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
• May 8, 2014: HB474, Interim Study — Yea
• May 8, 2014: HB685, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• May 1, 2014: HB1281, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• May 1, 2014: HB1570, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Nay
• May 1, 2014: HB533, Ought to Pass — Yea
• May 1, 2014: HB1622, Interim Study — Yea
• April 24, 2014: HB1503, Laid on the Table — Nay
• April 24, 2014: HB1503, Committee Amendment 1336s — Nay
• April 24, 2014: HB1503, Floor Amendment 1539s — Yea
• April 24, 2014: HB1503, Laid on the Table — Yea
• April 24, 2014: HB422, Laid on the Table — Nay
• April 24, 2014: HB422, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• April 17, 2014: HB1389, Ought to Pass — Yea
• April 17, 2014: HB1170, Floor Amendment 1436s — Nay
• April 17, 2014: HB1170, Ought to Pass — Nay
• April 17, 2014: HB1170, Laid on Table — Nay
• April 17, 2014: HB1170, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
• April 17, 2014: HB1170, Laid on Table — Yea
• April 17, 2014: HB562, Interim Study — Yea
• April 17, 2014: HB1174, Floor Amendment 1364s — Nay
• April 17, 2014: HB1498, Interim Study — Yea
• April 17, 2014: HB1498, Laid on Table — Yea
• April 17, 2014: HB186, Interim Study — Yea
• April 17, 2014: HB1411, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
• April 17, 2014: HB1322, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
• March 27, 2014: SB325, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Nay
• March 27, 2014: SB327, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• March 27, 2014: SB329, Inexpedient to Legislate — Nay
• March 27, 2014: SB329, Ought to Pass — Yea
• March 27, 2014: SB367, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• March 27, 2014: SB329, Laid on Table — Nay
• March 27, 2014: SB329, Ought to Pass — Yea
• March 27, 2014: SB415, Floor Amendment 1183s — Nay
• March 27, 2014: SB415, Ought to Pass — Yea
• March 27, 2014: SB416, Floor Amendment 1184s — Nay
• March 27, 2014: SB244, Laid on Table — Nay
• March 27, 2014: SB244, Committee Amendment 1114s, Sections 1, 4 — Yea
• March 27, 2014: SB394, Ought to Pass — Yea
• March 27, 2014: SB307, Committee Amendment 0934s — Yea
• March 27, 2014: SB307, Floor Amendment 1189s — Nay
• March 27, 2014: SB307, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• March 27, 2014: SB366, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• March 13, 2014: SB204, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• March 13, 2014: SB207, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• March 13, 2014: SB364, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
• March 13, 2014: SB367, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• March 13, 2014: SB374, Ought to Pass — Yea
• March 13, 2014: CACR17, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• March 13, 2014: CACR19, Ought to Pass — Yea
• March 13, 2014: SB203, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• March 6, 2014: SB413, Committee Amendment 0651s — Yea
• March 6, 2014: SB413, Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment 0850s — Yea
• March 6, 2014: SB413, Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment 0882s — Nay
• March 6, 2014: SB413, Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment 0883s — Nay
• March 6, 2014: SB413, Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment 0889s — Yea
• March 6, 2014: SB413, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• March 6, 2014: SB253, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• March 6, 2014: SB390, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• February 19, 2014: SB322, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
• February 19, 2014: SB319, Laid on Table — Yea
• February 19, 2014: SB319, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
• February 19, 2014: SB319, Ought to Pass — Nay
• February 13, 2014: SB318, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• February 13, 2014: SB357, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• February 6, 2014: SB329, Ought to Pass — Yea
• February 6, 2014: SB238, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
• February 6, 2014: SB317, Ought to Pass with Amendment — Yea
• February 6, 2014: SB120, Sen. Pierce Floor Amendment 0425s — Nay
• January 30, 2014: SB217, Ought to Pass — Yea
• January 30, 2014: SB217, Inexpedient to Legislate — Nay
• January 30, 2014: HB186, Lay On Table — Yea
• January 30, 2014: HB583, Ought to Pass — Nay
• January 30, 2014: SB255, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
• January 30, 2014: SB312, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
• January 30, 2014: SB316, Inexpedient to Legislate — Yea
• January 30, 2014: SB333, Ought to Pass — Yea
• January 30, 2014: SB193, Sen. Bradley/Gilmour Floor Amendment 0334s — Yea

And 349 earlier votes.

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