Representative Steven Smith (R - Sull 3)

• Represents: Charlestown, Newport, Unity
• Committees: Rules, Ways and Means
• Recorded roll call votes: Yea 1,935, Presiding 382, Nay 1,261, Not Voting/Not Excused 191, Not Voting/Excused 62
• Bills sponsored: 180, 52 as prime sponsor

Bills Sponsored

• SB 469 (2026): (New Title) allowing the director of the division of motor vehicles to adopt administrative rules regarding the use of electronic signatures and relative to signature requirements where ownership of a vehicle is transferred to an insurer after payment of damages.
• SB 191-FN (2026): relative to registration of vehicles in a fleet of 25 or more.
• HB 563-FN (2026): (New Title) relative to the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education, extraordinary need grants, fiscal capacity disparity aid, and determination of education grants.
• HB 458-FN (2026): limiting local assistance to U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents.
• HB 454 (2026): requiring that retailers of fuel blends with 15% ethanol also offer fuel blends with 10% or lower ethanol content.
• HB 453 (2026): prohibiting municipalities from banning use of grounds maintenance and snow and ice removal equipment with internal combustion engines.
• HB 452-FN (2026): relative to the issuance of drivers' licenses for aliens temporarily residing in New Hampshire.
• HB 1669 (2026): establishing a teacher bill of rights.
• HB 1563-FN-LOCAL (2026): (New Title) relative to the special education aid formula and the administration and monitoring of state special education aid.
• HB 1474-FN (2026): relative to the formula of distribution of revenue from the meals and rooms tax.
• HB 1319 (2026): enabling towns, village districts, or school districts to adopt or rescind a local fiscal accountability committee for towns and schools.
• HB 131 (2026): (New Title) relative to bullying and cyberbullying prevention.
• HB 1305 (2026): enabling the use of telehealth to deliver veterinary care.
• HB 1183-FN (2026): relative to the mathematics requirement for high school graduation.
• HB 1111-FN (2026): relative to driving test accommodations and retest suspension periods. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1000 (2026): extending the indemnification of legislative security staff members to legislative sergeant-at-arms staff members while acting within the scope of their duties.
• SB 98-FN (2025): extending the donations to regional career and technical education center programs.
• SB 196-FN (2025): relative to the exemption from competitive bidding requirements for certain state agency projects.
• SB 12 (2025): relative to adding eligibility for a disability placard for certain veterans.
• HB 694-FN (2025): requiring leases of land, buildings, or space by state agencies to be at fair market value.
• HB 461 (2025): relative to department of safety and department of motor vehicle training and testing materials.
• HB 336 (2025): relative to the placement of political advertisements on public right-of-ways.
• HB 235 (2025): relative to amending the educator code of ethics and code of conduct to include responsibility to parents.
• HB 188-FN (2025): relative to contempt of the general court.
• HB 119-FN (2025): allowing rental companies applying to register a rental fleet to choose New Hampshire as the base jurisdiction under the International Registration Plan (IRP).
• SB 469 (2024): relative to allowing surveillance of a park and ride facility in certain circumstances.
• HB 274 (2024): relative to the administrative rulemaking process.
• HB 1686-FN (2024): relative to requiring excess revenues raised through the statewide education property tax to be remitted to the education trust fund and prohibiting the department of revenue administration from setting negative local and county tax rates on real property.
• HB 1648 (2024): relative to electronic payments to employees debit cards.
• HB 15-FN (2024): relative to the rate of the business enterprise tax.
• HB 1488-FN (2024): relative to hazard mitigation funding.
• HB 1422-FN-A-LOCAL (2024): relative to the rates of the business profits tax, business enterprise tax, communications service tax, and meals and rooms tax.
• HB 1275-FN (2024): relative to requiring notice to consumers of vehicles that require repair solely through a dealership and contain proprietary information.
• HB 1249 (2024): relative to the towing of inflatables by motorboats.
• HB 1186-FN (2024): relative to firearm purchaser's privacy.
• HB 1118 (2024): relative to the issuance of drivers' licenses for aliens temporarily residing in New Hampshire. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1105-FN-LOCAL (2024): relative to application of a local tax cap.
• CACR 22 (2024): relating to the New Hampshire presidential primary. Providing that the New Hampshire presidential primary shall be the first presidential primary of a presidential election cycle.
• CACR 15 (2024): relating to taxation. Providing that a 2/3 vote is required to pass legislation imposing new or increased taxes or license fees, or to authorize the issuance of state bonds and providing that the general court shall appropriate funds for payment of interest and installments of principle of all state bonds.
• SB 157-FN (2023): relative to election audits.
• HB 54-FN (2023): relative to antique car inspections.
• HB 384-FN-A (2023): (New Title) relative to building a new legislative parking garage and making an appropriation therefor, renaming the capital project overview committee, and establishing the joint legislative parking garage oversight commission.
• HB 30-FN (2023): allowing a county to exempt its chief administrative officer from compulsory participation in the retirement system.
• HB 296 (2023): relative to local authority for granting driveway permits.
• HB 20 (2023): naming a bridge in the town of Merrimack for the Honorable Richard "Dick" Hinch.
• HB 10-FN (2023): establishing the parental bill of rights.
• CACR 9 (2023): relating to the New Hampshire presidential primary. Providing that the New Hampshire presidential primary will be the first presidential primary of a presidential election cycle.
• SB 417-FN (2022): establishing an electric school bus pilot program.
• SB 409 (2022): relative to disaster relief loans.
• SB 402-FN (2022): (New Title) relative to financial assistance for municipalities affected by disasters.
• SB 309 (2022): authorizing certain organizations to issue decal plates.
• HB 95-FN (2022): relative to milk pasteurization.
• HB 78 (2022): relative to certificates of title and drivers' licenses for members of the United States foreign service.
• HB 613-FN-LOCAL (2022): (New Title) relative to state aid to school districts with special education pupils and relative to pooled risk management for unanticipated special education cost recovery.
• HB 608-FN-A-LOCAL (2022): relative to the formula for determining funding for an adequate education. (prime sponsor)
• HB 571 (2022): repealing the prohibition against OHRV travel on Hoit Road Marsh.
• HB 457 (2022): (New Title) relative to the meetings of the legislative youth advisory council.
• HB 349 (2022): relative to certification requirements for school nurses.
• HB 323 (2022): relative to a statewide student assessment report.
• HB 255 (2022): relative to limited liability for institutions of higher education and businesses.
• HB 2023-FN-A (2022): making appropriations to the department of energy for a state emergency fuel assistance program and a supplemental electric benefit, and relative to the electric low-income program fund. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1650 (2022): relative to mileage for members of the legislature. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1597-FN (2022): permitting arraignments for felonies and preliminary examinations to be heard in circuit court.
• HB 1585-FN (2022): relative to removing the ramp tolls at exit 11 in Hooksett.
• HB 1577-FN (2022): relative to exemptions from prosecution for victims of human trafficking.
• HB 1562 (2022): clarifying the prohibition on using an electronic or telecommunications device while driving.
• HB 1555-FN (2022): repealing the permit required for fires at campgrounds.
• HB 1525-FN-A (2022): establishing a county nursing home capital reserve fund.
• HB 149-FN (2022): extending certain civil immunity to public and private entities during major public health emergencies.
• HB 1474 (2022): relative to annual vehicle inspections. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1353 (2022): renaming a wing in the New Hampshire veterans' home.
• HB 1341 (2022): relative to the definition of conviction in motor vehicle laws.
• HB 1302-FN (2022): relative to the weighing of vehicles. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1240-FN (2022): relative to service of process for license suspensions or revocations.
• HB 1161-FN-LOCAL (2022): relative to ethics obligations of elected local and county officials.
• HB 116 (2022): relative to personal delivery devices and mobile carriers. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1110 (2022): relative to windshield tint waivers.
• HB 110 (2022): relative to the distribution of adequate education grants. (prime sponsor)
• HB 104 (2022): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of personal rapid transit systems and unconventional public transit methods. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1000 (2022): prohibiting motorcycle profiling. (prime sponsor)
• CACR 19 (2022): relating to paper ballots. Providing that all elections shall be conducted through paper ballots.
• HB 64-LOCAL (2021): relative to renewable generation facility property subject to a voluntary payment in lieu of taxes agreement.
• HB 310 (2021): relative to vehicle repairs.
• HB 242 (2021): relative to the content of an adequate education.
• HB 215 (2021): permitting school districts to contract with independent schools and private schools.
• HB 100 (2021): relative to driving to the left of an unbroken painted line. (prime sponsor)
• SB 612 (2020): relative to road skill examinations for applicants licensed in foreign jurisdictions.
• SB 611 (2020): (New Title) defining mobile service garages and relative to state vehicle inspection stations.
• SB 605-FN (2020): (New Title) relative to interference with the enjoyment of a dwelling place.
• SB 513-FN (2020): relative to vehicle repair standards.
• HB 709-FN-A-LOCAL (2020): relative to the formula for determining funding for an adequate education.
• HB 177-FN (2020): relative to the calculation of stabilization grants.
• HB 1580-FN (2020): (New Title) regulating the use of unmanned aircraft systems.
• HB 1546 (2020): relative to meeting minutes of county delegations. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1517-FN (2020): relative to roadable aircraft. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1458 (2020): allowing for mailing of driver's license suspension notices by first class mail. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1455-FN (2020): relative to vehicle repairs.
• HB 1453 (2020): establishing a commission to study the implementation of enhanced automation of traffic lights.
• HB 1152 (2020): relative to driving to the left of an unbroken painted line.
• HB 1125 (2020): enabling municipalities to adopt an exemption from property taxes for volunteer firefighters and volunteer emergency medical personnel.
• HB 1109 (2020): requiring disclosure by motor vehicle manufacturers of proprietary repair information.
• SB 53-LOCAL (2019): relative to maintenance of roads and highways to summer cottages.
• SB 264-FN (2019): relative to motorcycle registration for a period of less than one year.
• SB 217 (2019): marking the Lafayette Trail in New Hampshire.
• SB 213 (2019): relative to immunity for private campground owners.
• SB 212 (2019): relative to limited driving privilege after revocation or suspension.
• HB 548 (2019): relative to certain organizations that are authorized to issue decals.
• HB 430 (2019): requiring school boards to establish conflict of interest policies.
• HB 419 (2019): relative to the position of house clerk.
• HB 403-LOCAL (2019): authorizing towns to utilize credit unions for town business. (prime sponsor)
• HB 378 (2019): raising the minimum age for marriage.
• HB 307 (2019): relative to driver's license photographs. (prime sponsor)
• HB 297 (2019): relative to political advertisements on behalf of political committees or advocacy organizations. (prime sponsor)
• HB 267 (2019): relative to the international registration plan. (prime sponsor)
• HB 223 (2019): relative to night work.
• HB 133-FN (2019): repealing the licensing requirement for open-air shows and repealing the laws related to the keeping of billiard tables.
• SB 165-FN (2018): authorizing periodic payments as security after a motor vehicle accident.
• HB 314 (2018): (Third New Title) relative to licensing requirements for autonomous vehicle testing and establishing an automated and connected vehicle testing and deployment commission. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1814-FN-LOCAL (2018): relative to additional education grants to municipalities for the purpose of restoring reductions in stabilization grants
• HB 1615 (2018): relative to speed limits in work zones. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1614 (2018): (New Title) relative to the international registration plan and relative to registration of semi-trailers. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1613 (2018): (New Title) relative to operation of uninspected vehicles. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1598-LOCAL (2018): relative to the vote to withdraw from a cooperative school district.
• HB 1594 (2018): relative to the disposition of property upon withdrawal from cooperative school districts.
• HB 1523 (2018): relative to heavy duty recovery vehicles. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1518 (2018): repealing the requirement that motor vehicle lighting and safety equipment be approved by the director of the division of motor vehicles. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1517 (2018): relative to vehicle inspection failures for rust. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1478-FN-A (2018): reducing the rate on the tax on transfer of real property.
• HB 1469-LOCAL (2018): relative to the dissolution of cooperative school districts.
• HB 1455 (2018): relative to vehicle operation at uncontrolled intersections. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1454 (2018): eliminating the commission to study recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1453 (2018): (New Title) relative to the traffic safety commission. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1365 (2018): relative to OHRV operation on public ways. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1364 (2018): relative to use of amber lights on vehicles. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1363 (2018): relative to the waiver of vehicle registration suspension fees. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1334 (2018): establishing a commission to review the structure of motor vehicle laws.
• HB 1309 (2018): relative to transferring dogs, cats, and ferrets by animal shelter facilities. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1256 (2018): relative to decal fees for multi-use veterans decal plates. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1217 (2018): amending the certification requirements for school nurses.
• SB 174-LOCAL (2017): relative to municipal parking surcharges and parking maintenance and operations.
• HB 88-FN (2017): (New Title) relative to Purple Heart and Pearl Harbor survivor number plates.
• HB 81 (2017): (New Title) establishing a committee to study gold star number plates.
• HB 451 (2017): (New Title) relative to motorcycle endorsements and restrictions and relative to enhanced drivers' licenses and identification cards.
• HB 448 (2017): relative to certain ignition interlock violations. (prime sponsor)
• HB 420-FN (2017): relative to ignition interlock requirements in manslaughter cases involving alcohol. (prime sponsor)
• HB 363 (2017): repealing the laws regarding motorized locomotives and ski area plates. (prime sponsor)
• HB 356-FN (2017): (Second New Title) establishing a committee to study education funding and the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education, establishing a committee to study the organizational structure of the department of education and the duties and responsibilities of the commissioner of the department of education, and relative to the duties of the commissioner of the department of education.
• HB 315 (2017): (New Title) relative to persons who may accompany a youth operator of an OHRV. (prime sponsor)
• HB 248 (2017): relative to operation of OHRVs on trail connectors in Coos and Grafton counties. (prime sponsor)
• HB 237 (2017): (New Title) establishing a committee to study helmet and restraint laws for youth operators and passengers of OHRVs and snowmobiles, and relative to a trail connector in the town of Henniker. (prime sponsor)
• HB 212-FN-LOCAL (2017): relative to police attendance at public meetings and functions. (prime sponsor)
• HB 211-FN (2017): (New Title) relative to temporary OHRV registrations for nonresidents, and OHRV and snowmobile trail connectors. (prime sponsor)
• HB 163 (2017): relative to the responsibility of a municipality to enforce its ordinances. (prime sponsor)
• HB 154 (2017): relative to interference with traffic devices.
• SB 471-FN (2016): relative to parking for persons with disabilities.
• SB 364 (2016): (New Title) establishing a committee to study, in conjunction with municipalities and the department of transportation, the feasibility of a complete streets program.
• SB 357 (2016): relative to driver's license examinations.
• SB 100 (2016): relative to home heating fuel deliveries in the winter.
• HB 1697-FN (2016): relative to the operation and insurance of transportation network companies.
• HB 1621-FN-LOCAL (2016): relative to sanctuary cities.
• HB 1616-FN (2016): relative to drivers' licenses and identification cards that are compliant with federal identification law.
• HB 1452 (2016): relative to motor vehicle laws applicable to diplomats and certain officials. (prime sponsor)
• HB 123 (2016): relative to walking disability placards. (prime sponsor)
• CACR 2 (2016): Relating to dedicated funds. Providing that funds shall be used solely for the purpose of the fund. (prime sponsor)
• SB 231 (2015): relative to the month of inspection for municipal fleets.
• HB 447 (2015): relative to quorums for meetings under the right-to-know law.
• HB 217-FN (2015): relative to fees for reinstatement of licenses, registrations, and certifications established by the pharmacy board.
• HB 135 (2015): relative to qualifications of assistant election officials.
• SB 380 (2014): requiring an insurer participating in the health exchange to include access to a hospital in each county of the state.
• HB 200 (2014): relative to an employer's burden of proof in unemployment compensation hearings. (prime sponsor)
• HB 151 (2014): relative to duties of inspectors of election. (prime sponsor)
• HB 150 (2014): relative to inspectors of election at town and school district meetings. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1497-FN (2014): relative to the definition of "party" and relative to nomination papers. (prime sponsor)
• HB 348 (2013): relative to determining the period of license revocation for driving under the influence. (prime sponsor)
• HB 305 (2013): establishing a committee to study the apportionment formula for cooperative school districts for towns with electric generation facilities.
• HB 152 (2013): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of personal rapid transit systems. (prime sponsor)
• HB 1181 (2012): relative to offers of judgments.
• HB 64-FN (2011): authorizing medal insignias on special number plates for veterans.
• HB 422 (2011): prohibiting vaccinations in public schools.
• HB 254 (2011): relative to offers of judgments.

Recent Votes

• August 19, 2026: HB2026, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB221, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB232, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB396, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1072, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1097, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1102, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1184, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1267, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1336, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1337, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1358, Veto Override — Presiding
• August 19, 2026: HB1369, Veto Override — Presiding
• August 19, 2026: HB1422, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1442, Veto Override — Presiding
• August 19, 2026: HB396, Reconsider — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB396, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1491, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1565, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1610, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1643, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1726, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: HB1766, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: SB434, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: SB468, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: SB552, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: SB661, Veto Override — Yea
• August 19, 2026: Affirm The Report — Yea
• June 4, 2026: SB481, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
• June 4, 2026: HB1588, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
• June 4, 2026: HB317, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
• June 4, 2026: HB1062, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
• June 4, 2026: HB1279, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
• June 4, 2026: HB155, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
• June 4, 2026: HB1300, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
• June 4, 2026: HB609, Table — Presiding
• June 4, 2026: HB1374, Adopt CofC Report — Presiding
• June 4, 2026: HB1376, Adopt CofC Report — Presiding
• May 21, 2026: HB1610, Concur — Yea
• May 21, 2026: HB1358, Concur — Yea
• May 21, 2026: HB1792, Concur — Presiding
• May 21, 2026: HB1336, Concur — Presiding
• May 21, 2026: HB1681, Concur — Presiding
• May 21, 2026: HB232, Concur — Presiding
• May 21, 2026: HB1442, Concur — Presiding
• May 21, 2026: Affirm The Report — Presiding
• May 21, 2026: Remove From Table — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB409, Adopt Floor Amendment — Nay
• May 14, 2026: SB430, OTPA — Yea
• May 14, 2026: SB434, OTPA — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB498, Reconsider — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB574, Adopt Amendment — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB574, OTPA — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: CACR12, Adopt Amendment — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: CACR12, Adopt Floor Amendment — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: CACR12, OTPA — Yea
• May 14, 2026: SB223, OTPA — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB504, Adopt Floor Amendment — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB504, OTPA — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB552, OTP — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB408, Adopt Floor Amendment — Not Voting/Not Excused
• May 14, 2026: SB557, Adopt Floor Amendment — Yea
• May 14, 2026: SB88, OTPA — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB508, OTP — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: Table — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB643, OTPA — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB653, Adopt Amendment — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB653, OTPA — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB627, Interim Study — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB567, Adopt Floor Amendment — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB567, Table — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB567, OTPA — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB625, ITL — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB625, Adopt Floor Amendment — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB625, Adopt Floor Amendment — Presiding
• May 14, 2026: SB625, OTPA — Presiding
• May 7, 2026: HB564, Concur — Yea
• May 7, 2026: SB669, Interim Study — Yea
• May 7, 2026: SB481, OTPA — Yea
• May 7, 2026: SB603, ITL — Presiding
• May 7, 2026: SB501, Table — Presiding
• May 7, 2026: SB520, Table — Presiding
• April 23, 2026: SB482, OTP — Nay
• April 23, 2026: CACR11, OTP — Yea
• April 23, 2026: SB460, Adopt Amendment — Presiding
• April 23, 2026: SB460, Table — Presiding
• April 23, 2026: SB586, Adopt Floor Amendment — Presiding
• April 23, 2026: SB101, Adopt Amendment — Presiding
• April 23, 2026: SB101, Adopt Amendment — Presiding
• April 23, 2026: SB101, OTPA — Presiding
• April 23, 2026: SB543, ITL — Yea
• April 23, 2026: SB545, ITL — Yea
• April 23, 2026: SB449, ITL — Yea
• April 23, 2026: SB559, ITL — Presiding
• April 9, 2026: HB349, Veto Override — Not Voting/Not Excused
• April 9, 2026: HB451, Veto Override — Nay
• April 9, 2026: HB1689, Concur — Presiding
• April 9, 2026: SB620, OTPA — Yea
• April 9, 2026: Shall Member Continue — Nay
• April 9, 2026: Shall Member Continue — Nay

And 3,731 earlier votes.

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