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Former Representative Joel Winters (D - Hills 18)

On record 2007 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 564, Nay 579, Not Voting/Not Excused 2
  • Bills sponsored: 64, 36 as prime sponsor

Bills Sponsored

  • HB 592-FN (2014): regulating the use of electronic tracking devices.
  • HB 492-FN-LOCAL (2014): relative to the legalization and regulation of marijuana.
  • HB 312 (2014): (New Title) restricting the collection of biometric data by state agencies, municipalities, and political subdivisions, and requiring the election of benefits by certain members of the judicial retirement plan or their beneficiaries.
  • HB 1625-FN (2014): relative to penalties for possession of marijuana in the amount of one ounce or less and the cultivation of marijuana plants.
  • HB 1577-FN (2014): relative to regulating alkaline hydrolysis for the disposal of human remains.
  • HB 1548-FN (2014): eliminating separate penalties for crack cocaine. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1547 (2014): authorizing voters to remove their names from the checklist. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1326 (2014): establishing the affirmative defense of unwitting possession of a controlled drug. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1325-FN (2014): relative to death with dignity for certain persons suffering from a terminal condition. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1323 (2014): relative to candidates for state representative. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1322 (2014): relative to the definition of "party" for election purposes. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1321 (2014): relative to reporting of Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery scores. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1292-FN (2014): creating an affirmative defense for a person who causes or aids another in committing suicide.
  • HB 1279 (2014): relative to compliance with 2012 National Defense Authorization Act.
  • HB 1226 (2014): establishing a committee to study end-of-life decisions.
  • HB 1216-FN (2014): relative to the crime of causing or aiding suicide.
  • HB 1214 (2014): relative to grounds for termination of tenancy.
  • HB 118 (2014): (New Title) providing immunity from criminal prosecution for seeking medical assistance with an emergency drug or alcohol overdose event. (prime sponsor)
  • CACR 15 (2014): relating to elections. Providing that certain persons may vote in primaries prior to turning 18 years of age. (prime sponsor)
  • CACR 14 (2014): relating to disqualifying sheriffs by age. Providing that the age disqualification for sheriffs shall be abolished. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 595-FN (2013): relative to photo identification of voters.
  • HB 450-FN (2013): relative to the annulment of criminal records. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 443-FN (2013): prohibiting prison privatization.
  • HB 409 (2013): relative to the issuance of a default judgment in landlord-tenant actions. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 403 (2013): (New Title) establishing a committee to study end of life decisions.
  • HB 345 (2013): repealing the prohibition on tinted glass in motor vehicles.
  • HB 316-FN (2013): relative to regulating alkaline hydrolysis for the disposal of human remains.
  • HB 287-FN (2013): eliminating voter identification requirements.
  • HB 174 (2013): (New Title) prohibiting the department of safety from providing motor vehicle records for the purpose of creating or enhancing a federal identification database.
  • HR 22 (2010): encouraging Bank of America to change its business practices. (prime sponsor)
  • HCR 30 (2010): (New Title) urging the attorney general to fully investigate the proposed transaction between Catholic Medical Center Healthcare System and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 434-FN (2010): relative to a health insurance access program. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1667-FN (2010): relative to possession of controlled substances obtained by valid prescription. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1665-FN (2010): (New Title) relative to the penalty for carrying or selling certain weapons.
  • HB 1652-FN-A (2010): allowing purchase and use of marijuana by adults, regulating the purchase and use of marijuana, and imposing taxes on the wholesale and retail sale of marijuana.
  • HB 1486 (2010): (New Title) prohibiting the mandating of fire sprinkler systems in certain dwellings and establishing a committee to study municipal residential fire sprinkler requirements.
  • HB 1374 (2010): relative to the prohibition against participation in a national identification card system. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1373 (2010): establishing a committee to study the effects of current state and federal laws on illegal drugs and the possession and use of such drugs. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1372 (2010): (New Title) establishing a committee to study the provisions of RSA 570-A, the wiretapping and eavesdropping statute, and to study permitting a person to record a law enforcement officer in the course of such officer’s official duties. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1264 (2010): relative to the definition of "party" for election purposes. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1248 (2010): prohibiting the state from doing business with any banking institution that requires fingerprints or bodily fluids from any person in order to complete a banking transaction.
  • HB 1225-FN-LOCAL (2010): requiring a security escort for the delivery of ballots to the clerk.
  • HB 1210 (2010): relative to the availability of proposed amendments to bills and resolutions. (prime sponsor)
  • CACR 21 (2010): relating to judges and sheriffs. Providing that judges and sheriffs may serve after the age of 70 years. (prime sponsor)
  • HCR 10 (2009): (New Title) urging modification of the North American Free Trade Agreement. (prime sponsor)
  • HCR 1 (2009): urging congress to withdraw the United States from the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America.
  • HB 51-FN-A (2009): reestablishing the initial monthly gross charge exemption to the communications services tax.
  • HB 404 (2009): relative to the procedure for listing candidates on election ballots. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 312 (2009): permitting a person to record a law enforcement officer in the course of such officer's official duties. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 254 (2009): establishing a commission to study the effects of inflation on New Hampshire and possible remedies. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 157 (2009): (New Title) relative to library patron records and making a technical correction relative to the law library revolving fund. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 134 (2009): relative to carrying a concealed weapon without a license.
  • HB 127 (2009): relative to treatment of pregnant inmates. (prime sponsor)
  • HCR 12 (2008): urging the federal government to withdraw the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). (prime sponsor)
  • HB 449-FN (2008): relative to motor vehicle inspections.
  • HB 1620-FN-A-LOCAL (2008): adding a fee to motor vehicle fines for use by law enforcement agencies. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1592-FN-A (2008): requiring road toll revenues to be spent on highways and bridges. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1464 (2008): relative to the availability of proposed amendments to bills and resolutions. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1234 (2008): (New Title) establishing an affirmative defense to prosecution for a possession offense if a person has a lawful prescription for a controlled drug. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1233 (2008): relative to the privilege of habeas corpus. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1197 (2008): relative to liquor advertising. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1196 (2008): (New Title) relative to the procedure for amending municipal charters and relative to referendum procedures for public water supplies. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 745 (2007): relative to the use of secret databases.
  • HB 685 (2007): (New Title) prohibiting New Hampshire from participating in a national identification card system, and establishing a death benefit to be paid to the family of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty and establishing a committee to study the eligibility for and award of the benefit.

Recent Votes

  • September 17, 2014: HB591, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2014: HB685, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2014: HB1244, Veto Override — Yea
  • June 4, 2014: SB261, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2014: SB271, Rules Suspension — Yea
  • June 4, 2014: SB369, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2014: SB389, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2014: SB405, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 4, 2014: HB421, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 4, 2014: HB532, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 4, 2014: HB1135, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 4, 2014: HB1167, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 4, 2014: HB1188, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2014: HB1410, Adopt CofC Report — Nay
  • June 4, 2014: Rules Suspension — Yea
  • May 15, 2014: SB336, ITL — Yea
  • May 15, 2014: SB389, Adopt FLAM 14-1814h — Yea
  • May 15, 2014: SB389, OTPA — Yea
  • May 15, 2014: SB319, Adopt FLAM 14-1833h — Nay
  • May 15, 2014: SB319, Adopt FLAM 14-1839h — Nay
  • May 15, 2014: SB319, Table — Nay
  • May 15, 2014: SB319, Previous Question — Yea
  • May 15, 2014: SB319, Uphold Ruling of the Chair — Yea
  • May 15, 2014: SB319, Amend to Limit Debate — Yea
  • May 15, 2014: SB319, Limit Debate — Nay
  • May 15, 2014: SB319, Table — Nay
  • May 15, 2014: SB319, OTPA — Nay
  • May 15, 2014: SB319, Reconsider — Nay
  • May 15, 2014: SB307, OTPA — Yea
  • May 15, 2014: CACR19, Interim Study — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: HB422, Concur — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB202, Adopt 14-1708h — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB202, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB207, Adopt 14-1629h — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB207, Table — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB207, OTP — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB390, Adopt 14-1701h — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB390, Table — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB390, OTP — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB400, Interim Study — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB400, OTP — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB120, Adopt FLAM 14-1812h — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB120, Indefinitely Postpone — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB120, OTPA — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB374, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB308, OTPA — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB415, Interim Study — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB388, OTP — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB220, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB369, OTPA — Yea
  • May 7, 2014: SB366, Reconsider — Yea
  • May 7, 2014: SB329, ITL — Nay
  • May 7, 2014: SB203, Interim Study — Yea
  • May 7, 2014: SB248, Adopt 14-1452h — Nay
  • May 7, 2014: SB241, OTPA — Yea
  • April 30, 2014: SB91, OTPA — Yea
  • April 30, 2014: SB317, OTPA — Yea
  • April 30, 2014: SB318, OTP — Yea
  • April 30, 2014: CACR17, Interim Study — Yea
  • April 30, 2014: SB394, OTP — Yea
  • April 30, 2014: SB296, Remove from Table — Yea
  • April 30, 2014: SB296, Rules Suspension — Nay
  • April 30, 2014: SB296, Table — Yea
  • April 30, 2014: SB366, ITL — Nay
  • April 30, 2014: Reconsider 3rd Reading — Nay
  • April 23, 2014: SB215, OTP — Nay
  • April 23, 2014: SB367, Adopt Amendment #1487h — Nay
  • April 23, 2014: SB367, Adopt Amendment #1504h — Nay
  • April 23, 2014: SB367, Adopt Amendment #1505h — Nay
  • April 23, 2014: SB367, OTP — Yea
  • April 23, 2014: SB367, Reconsider — Nay
  • April 23, 2014: SB204, Adopt Amendment #1427h — Yea
  • April 23, 2014: SB204, Adopt Amendment #1492h — Yea
  • April 23, 2014: SB207, OTP — Yea
  • April 23, 2014: SB325, Divide Section 4 & 5 — Yea
  • April 23, 2014: SB375, OTPA — Nay
  • April 16, 2014: SB405, OTPA — Nay
  • April 16, 2014: SB295, OTPA — Nay
  • April 16, 2014: SB390, OTP — Nay
  • March 26, 2014: HB1239, ITL — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB1262, Interim Study — Nay
  • March 26, 2014: HB1432, Interim Study — Nay
  • March 26, 2014: HB1496, Interim Study — Nay
  • March 26, 2014: HB1508, ITL — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB492, ITL — Nay
  • March 26, 2014: HB1142, Adopt Amendment #1168h — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB1142, OTPA — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB1379, ITL — Nay
  • March 26, 2014: HB1105, ITL — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB292, OTP — Nay
  • March 25, 2014: SB413, Special Order — Nay
  • March 25, 2014: SB413, Adopt Amendment #1116h — Nay
  • March 25, 2014: SB413, Adopt Amendment #1118h — Nay
  • March 25, 2014: SB413, Adopt Amendment #1136h — Nay
  • March 25, 2014: SB413, Adopt Amendment #1138h — Nay
  • March 25, 2014: SB413, Adopt Amendment #1152h — Nay
  • March 25, 2014: SB413, Adopt Amendment #1143h — Nay
  • March 25, 2014: SB413, Adopt Amendment #1157h — Nay
  • March 25, 2014: SB413, Adopt Amendment #1135h — Nay
  • March 25, 2014: SB413, Adopt Amendment #1147h — Nay

And 1,045 earlier votes.

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