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Former Representative Sandra Keans (D - Straf 23)

On record 1999 to 2020. This page is their record in the New Hampshire General Court; it is not a current directory entry.

  • Recorded roll call votes: Yea 1,360, Nay 1,080, Not Voting/Not Excused 75, Not Voting/Excused 118
  • Bills sponsored: 118, 27 as prime sponsor

Bills Sponsored

  • SB 622-FN (2020): establishing minimum standards for insurance claim review and settlement practices.
  • SB 316-FN (2020): relative to the protection of personal information.
  • SB 312-FN (2020): relative to medical monitoring for exposure to toxic substances.
  • HB 661 (2020): (New Title) relative to claims for medical monitoring.
  • HB 1583-FN (2020): relative to the identification of law enforcement vehicles.
  • HB 155 (2020): relative to procedures for determining and disclosing exculpatory evidence in a police officer's personnel file.
  • HB 1236 (2020): relative to the expectation of privacy.
  • HB 1226 (2020): prohibiting surveillance by the state on public ways or sidewalks.
  • HB 1199 (2020): relative to telephone costs for county prisoners. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1191 (2020): relative to the use of campaign contributions for personal use expenditures.
  • HB 1176 (2020): establishing a committee to study the attorney general's authority over certain municipal and county employees.
  • SB 156 (2019): relative to political contributions made by limited liability companies.
  • SB 155 (2019): relative to permissible campaign contributions by business organizations.
  • SB 127 (2019): (New Title) relative to the Hampton judicial district and establishing the Hampton district court as a site for judicial branch family division cases
  • HB 662 (2019): establishing a commission to study occupational licensing reforms.
  • HB 518-FN (2019): repealing certain statutes concerning reimbursement of cost of care by inmates.
  • HB 491 (2019): relative to questioning and detaining suspects.
  • HB 463-FN (2019): (Second New Title) relative to licensure of advanced pharmacy technicians.
  • HB 428 (2019): relative to pedestrian control signals.
  • HB 334-LOCAL (2019): relative to disposition of certain municipal records. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 591-FN (2018): relative to accreditation of health care providers by pharmacy benefit managers.
  • SB 536-FN (2018): relative to eligibility for death benefits for court security officers.
  • HB 1624 (2018): relative to state procurement practices and criteria for acceptance of bids.
  • HB 1564-FN (2018): relative to sexual assault of a victim who is incarcerated in a correctional institution by a person with supervisory or disciplinary authority over the victim.
  • HB 1467 (2018): relative to the penalty for driving after revocation or suspension. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1450 (2018): relative to retention of job applications and personnel files. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1265 (2018): relative to the release of criminal conviction records. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 166 (2017): relative to termination of the parent-child relationship in cases of sexual assault.
  • SB 163-FN (2017): relative to live medical testimony in courts.
  • SB 143 (2017): (New Title) relative to court requests for documents in conjunction with petitions for guardianship of a minor and guardianship of an incapacitated person.
  • HB 475 (2017): relative to honoring Jessie Doe and Mary L.R. Farnum, the first women elected to the New Hampshire house of representatives.
  • CACR 8 (2017): relating to eliminating registers of probate. Providing that part II, article 71 be amended to eliminate registers of probate.
  • HB 504-FN (2011): (New Title) licensing reverse distributors of drugs and requiring manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, service distributors, and brokers to report changes in ownership.
  • HB 426 (2011): adding certain entities to the unused prescription drug program.
  • HB 407 (2011): establishing a committee to study the rising incidence of autism. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 28 (2011): establishing a committee to study driver's license suspensions.
  • HB 111 (2011): relative to redispensing unused drugs. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 90 (2010): establishing a private right of action for pharmacies against health maintenance organizations.
  • SB 491 (2010): relative to in-state preferences on state vendor contracts and criteria for debarment of vendors.
  • SB 490-FN (2010): allowing historical racing.
  • SB 425-FN (2010): (New Title) relative to exemptions to the right-to-know law.
  • SB 424 (2010): relative to the consumer advocate's access to confidential information provided to the public utilities commission.
  • SB 397-FN (2010): relative to public utilities commission assessments for the expenses of the consumer advocate.
  • SB 304 (2010): relative to the return of outdated drugs.
  • HB 675-FN (2010): requiring a refundable deposit on beverage containers.
  • HB 1606-FN (2010): (New Title) relative to state aid for wastewater and public water supply projects.
  • HB 1569-FN (2010): (New Title) relative to the salaries of certain unclassified positions.
  • HB 1482-FN (2010): upgrading the chief executive officer of the New Hampshire hospital, department of health and human services.
  • HB 1450 (2010): relative to the designation of a portion of the Cocheco River as a protected river.
  • HB 1351-FN (2010): establishing the salary for the position of professional standards director in the department of corrections.
  • HB 1350-FN (2010): establishing the salary for the position of director of security and training in the department of corrections.
  • HB 1349 (2010): relative to requirements for pharmacists-in-charge. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1272 (2010): relative to expanding the community revitalization tax relief program to provide incentives for rehabilitating historic structures.
  • HB 1173 (2010): relative to the requirement for certification as a habitual offender. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 68-FN (2009): relative to the use of state vehicles.
  • SB 48 (2009): relative to preventing contamination of groundwater from certain geothermal processes.
  • HB 613 (2009): establishing a committee to study the advantages and disadvantages of state acquisition of the remaining rail corridors.
  • HB 58 (2009): designating segments of the Cocheco River as protected under the rivers management and protection program.
  • HB 106 (2009): relative to penalties for land use violations. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 346-FN (2006): (New Title) relative to septage management activities.
  • SB 314-FN-LOCAL (2006): establishing minimum renewable standards for energy portfolios.
  • HB 627-FN (2006): (2nd New Title) relative to extended jurisdiction over certain 17 year old offenders.
  • HB 1541 (2006): requiring applicants for large groundwater withdrawal permits to comply with local ordinances.
  • HB 1462-FN-LOCAL (2006): placing a temporary moratorium on the issue of certain water permits.
  • HB 1357 (2006): (New Title) relative to the legislative facilities committee.
  • HB 1342 (2006): relative to the development of land and cutting of trees on land surrounding burial grounds and cemeteries. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 121 (2006): (New Title) relative to local land use approval for facilities requiring certain pollution control permits.
  • SB 30 (2005): establishing the Collaborative Practice for Emergency Contraception Act.
  • HB 665-FN-LOCAL (2005): relative to the applicable minimum wage for hourly employees. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 539-FN-A-LOCAL (2005): relative to land and community heritage investment program administration.
  • HB 517 (2005): establishing a committee to study certain issues relative to construction and demolition waste and establishing a moratorium on the incineration of any construction and demolition waste.
  • HB 402 (2005): relative to filling certain vacancies in multi-member representative districts.
  • HB 190 (2005): relative to the installation of continuous emission monitoring systems on stationary air pollution sources and devices.
  • SB 485-FN (2004): relative to video stalking.
  • HB 1422 (2004): relative to qualifications for persons who negotiate on behalf of the state.
  • HB 1278-FN-LOCAL (2004): relative to the applicable minimum wage for hourly employees. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 70 (2003): (New Title) establishing a commission to study implementing a recommendation of the New Hampshire estuaries project management plan.
  • SB 115 (2003): (New Title) increasing the fees for review of subdivisions and waste disposal systems by the department of environmental services and making an appropriation for implementing information technology and regulatory process improvements.
  • HB 724-FN-LOCAL (2003): (New Title) extending the effective date of the Skyhaven airport transfer plan and the period for completing work under the wetlands permit. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 687-FN (2003): establishing adoption services number plates.
  • SB 429-FN (2000): relative to claims before the state commission for human rights.
  • SB 421-FN-A (2000): (New title) establishing a child day care program credit against the business profits tax and the business enterprise tax.
  • SB 413-FN (2000): relative to confidentiality of addresses for victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault.
  • SB 408 (2000): (New Title) establishing a committee to study the application of non-conventional veterinary procedures for domestic animals.
  • SB 361 (2000): authorizing citizen suits to assure enforcement of New Hampshire's environmental statutes.
  • SB 338 (2000): relative to trustee process.
  • HCR 30 (2000): (New Title) urging the United States Environmental Protection Agency to adopt recently proposed new emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, at least as stringent as originally proposed, and to adopt a second phase of emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles and reductions in the sulfur content of highway diesel fuel.
  • HB 723-FN (2000): relative to standby and emergency guardianship proxies.
  • HB 662-FN (2000): relative to the duties of the liquor commission.
  • HB 579-FN (2000): relative to eligibility for unemployment benefits for certain persons commensurate with their attachment to the workforce.
  • HB 528 (2000): adding penalty provisions to the unfair claim settlement practices by insurers law. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 297-FN (2000): (2nd New Title) relative to the state commission for human rights and claims before it.
  • HB 1623 (2000): relative to the disclosure of customer financial information by financial institutions.
  • HB 1603 (2000): establishing a committee to study the ages at which persons under 21 years of age become subject to state laws. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1547-FN (2000): relative to raising the age of minority for the purposes of juvenile delinquency proceedings from 17 to 18 years of age.
  • HB 1512-FN (2000): (New Title) establishing a committee to study the feasibility of implementing a paid family and medical leave insurance program and potential funding sources to support it.
  • HB 1475-FN (2000): relative to the applicable minimum wage for hourly employees. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1401 (2000): requiring manufactured housing sellers to provide a breakdown of purchasing costs. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1297 (2000): establishing a commission on fairness in sentencing. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1296 (2000): establishing a committee to study the education and training curriculum developed by the police standards and training council. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 26 (1999): establishing a committee to study trustee process.
  • SB 223-FN-A (1999): (New Title) establishing a wellness and primary prevention council.
  • SB 175-FN (1999): (New Title) requiring insurance coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs and prescription contraceptive devices and for contraceptive services.
  • HCR 1 (1999): encouraging an increased distribution of federal money out of the military budget to the states sufficient to meet domestic needs.
  • HB 90 (1999): removing the prohibition on adoption and foster parenting by homosexual persons.
  • HB 67 (1999): (New Title) relative to termination of parental rights upon a finding of child abuse.
  • HB 64 (1999): relative to changes of registration for undeclared voters. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 587 (1999): relative to form of records of property with registers of deeds. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 578 (1999): relative to a recovery against a third party related to a workers' compensation claim. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 540 (1999): relative to court diversion programs.
  • HB 456 (1999): establishing a committee to study issues relating to the deaf community in New Hampshire.
  • HB 441 (1999): relative to a mother's right to breast-feed.
  • HB 308 (1999): relative to the venue of actions against municipalities. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 278 (1999): relative to scheduling of district court sessions.
  • HB 221 (1999): allowing milk products known to contain the genetically produced bovine somatotropin growth hormone to be so labeled. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 210 (1999): reinstating the corporate charter of C.A.B. Real Estate, Inc. (prime sponsor)
  • CACR 32 (1998): relating to amending the New Hampshire constitution to provide that registers of probate be appointed instead of elected. registers of probate shall be appointed instead of elected. (prime sponsor)
  • HJR 6 (1997): (New Title) authorizing the joint legislative historical committee to acquire and cause to be displayed a portrait of suffragist Marilla Marks Ricker.

Recent Votes

  • September 17, 2020: Refer to Justices 1 — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: Refer to Justices 2 — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: SB159, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB250, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB466, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB685, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB687, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB712, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB731, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB1166, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB1234, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB1246, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB1247, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB1375, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB1454, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB1494, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB1660, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB1665, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: HB1672, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: Shall Member Continue — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1162, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1249, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB685, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1166, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1230, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1280, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1375, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB705, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1240, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1645, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1454, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1558, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1266, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1672, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1494, Concur — Nay
  • July 1, 2020: HB1234, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB250, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1246, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1264, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1623, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1639, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1247, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB731, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1245, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: HB1135, Concur — Nay
  • July 1, 2020: HB466, Concur — Yea
  • July 1, 2020: Adopt Report — Yea
  • June 12, 2020: Amend House Rules — Yea
  • June 12, 2020: CACR21, Rules Suspension — Not Voting/Not Excused
  • June 12, 2020: HB1717, Rules Suspension — Yea
  • June 12, 2020: Hinch Rules Suspension — Nay
  • June 12, 2020: Abramson Rules Suspension — Nay
  • June 12, 2020: Prout Rules Suspension — Nay
  • June 12, 2020: Adjutant Rules Suspension — Nay
  • June 12, 2020: Cushing Rules Suspension — Yea
  • June 12, 2020: Uphold Ruling of Chair — Yea
  • June 12, 2020: SB295, Rules Suspension — Yea
  • June 12, 2020: HB1218, Rules Suspension — Yea
  • June 12, 2020: HB2020, Rules Suspension — Yea
  • June 12, 2020: Rules Suspension, Adopt CC — Yea
  • March 13, 2020: HB1160, OTP — Yea
  • March 13, 2020: Adjourn — Not Voting/Not Excused
  • March 13, 2020: HB1444, Table — Nay
  • March 13, 2020: HB1444, OTPA — Yea
  • March 13, 2020: HB1496, OTPA — Yea
  • March 13, 2020: HB1676, Table — Nay
  • March 13, 2020: HB1676, OTP — Yea
  • March 13, 2020: HB1493, OTP — Yea
  • March 13, 2020: HB1401, OTPA — Yea
  • March 13, 2020: HB1552, OTPA — Yea
  • March 13, 2020: HB1622, OTPA — Yea
  • March 13, 2020: HB1646, Table — Nay
  • March 13, 2020: Reprimand — Nay
  • March 12, 2020: HB1675, ITL — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1148, ITL — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1251, ITL — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1285, OTPA — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1306, OTP — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1321, OTPA — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1323, ITL — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: Print Remarks — Not Voting/Not Excused
  • March 12, 2020: HB1334, ITL — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1423, OTP — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1435, OTPA — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1459, OTPA — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1473, OTPA — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1487, ITL — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1715, OTP — Not Voting/Not Excused
  • March 12, 2020: HB1279, OTP — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1390, Interim Study — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1525, OTP — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1653, OTP — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1665, OTPA — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1672, OTP — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1319, OTPA — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1422, Interim Study — Nay
  • March 12, 2020: HB1122, OTPA — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1228, Table — Nay
  • March 12, 2020: HB1228, OTPA — Yea
  • March 12, 2020: HB1286, OTPA — Yea

And 2,533 earlier votes.

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