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Former Representative William Butynski (D - Ches 1)

On record 2005 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 1,158, Nay 801, Not Voting/Excused 48, Not Voting/Not Excused 1
  • Bills sponsored: 76, 22 as prime sponsor

Bills Sponsored

  • HB 490-FN-A (2014): relative to the tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes and establishing a tobacco use prevention and cessation program fund. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1374 (2014): repealing the priority status of the widening of I-93 from Manchester to the Massachusetts border in the state of New Hampshire 10 year transportation improvement plan.
  • HB 1205-FN (2014): relative to reconstruction or rehabilitation of the Vilas Bridge between Walpole, New Hampshire and Bellows Falls, Vermont.
  • HB 1196 (2014): (2nd NewTitle) relative to applications for abatements and authority to abate prior years’ property taxes. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 676-FN-A-LOCAL (2013): (New Title) extending the Coos county job creation tax credit. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 556 (2013): establishing a committee to study the resolution of barriers to the use of telehealth technology in New Hampshire.
  • HB 232 (2013): relative to the membership of the governor's commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment.
  • HB 332-FN (2012): relative to an electronic controlled drug prescription monitoring program.
  • HB 283-FN (2012): relative to impaired drivers.
  • HB 1261 (2012): relative to recovery of delinquent condominium fees.
  • HB 71 (2011): authorizing establishment of pharmaceutical drug take-back programs.
  • HB 529-FN (2011): relative to real property on which methamphetamine has been produced.
  • HB 398 (2011): relative to service animals.
  • HB 243 (2011): enabling towns and cities to establish a local revenue option as an alternative to property taxation for the funding of local government costs.
  • SB 367 (2010): relative to games of chance.
  • SB 331 (2010): establishing a governor's commission task force on substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid eligible individuals.
  • HB 638-FN-A (2010): increasing the tobacco tax and dedicating certain tobacco tax revenues to the comprehensive cancer plan fund. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 568-FN-A (2010): relative to the taxation of tobacco products other than cigarettes.
  • HB 410 (2010): relative to the licensing of alcohol and drug counselors.
  • HB 1612-FN (2010): relative to restriction of the use and sale of carisoprodol, tramadol hydrochloride, and temazepam.
  • HB 1592-FN (2010): relative to the exemption from the charge for a municipal permit to register a motor vehicle for amputee and other disabled veterans.
  • HB 1562-LOCAL (2010): relative to assistance dogs.
  • HB 1558 (2010): prohibiting the sale of certain energy drinks to minors.
  • HB 1550-FN-LOCAL (2010): requiring substance abuse treatment drugs to be available to emergency medical providers when responding to emergencies in all emergency medical vehicles.
  • HB 1532 (2010): relative to the compilation of data on criminal substance abuse in New Hampshire.
  • HB 1475 (2010): relative to indoor smoking. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1403 (2010): relative to wrongful termination. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1394-LOCAL (2010): relative to town clerks. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 146-FN-A (2009): relative to liquor profits deposited into the alcohol abuse prevention and treatment fund.
  • HB 653-FN (2009): relative to service animals.
  • HB 639-FN (2009): relative to mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 534 (2009): relative to the selection of members of zoning boards of adjustment.
  • HB 382 (2009): establishing a committee to study property tax exemptions and credits. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 374 (2009): limiting the filing of petitions for trust accountings. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 886-FN-A-LOCAL (2008): relative to funding an adequate education.
  • HB 717 (2008): allowing municipalities to establish local community services and care planning boards.
  • HB 535-FN (2008): establishing a regional license suspension hearing pilot program. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1633-FN (2008): relative to the regulation of licensed alcohol and drug use counselors.
  • HB 1553-FN (2008): banning sales of cigarettes through vending machines and banning the distribution of free samples of tobacco products. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1509-FN-A (2008): (New Title) relative to games of chance. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1381 (2008): relative to game operators acting on behalf of charitable organizations. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1323 (2008): relative to certification of out-of-state placements in juvenile proceedings. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1311 (2008): relative to impaired driver intervention programs.
  • HB 1309-FN-A (2008): relative to the definition of "cigarette".
  • HB 1301 (2008): relative to the definition of service dogs.
  • HB 1258 (2008): relative to vehicle impoundment following an arrest for DWI or refusing consent to a blood alcohol test.
  • HB 1257 (2008): (New Title) relative to license suspensions for persons operating under the influence of drugs.
  • HB 1256 (2008): relative to safety training for certain public school extracurricular activities.
  • HB 1135 (2008): establishing a commission to study enabling counties to have taxing authority and impose county taxes.
  • HB 811 (2007): establishing a committee to study alternatives to incarceration and funding for rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders.
  • HB 772 (2007): relative to suspension or revocation of original drivers' licenses. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 74-FN-A-LOCAL (2007): relative to matching funds for federal disaster assistance for the October 2005 floods and making an appropriation therefor.
  • HB 491 (2007): (New Title) establishing a public health improvement services council.
  • HB 427 (2007): (New Title) defining construction and demolition debris and certified waste-derived product, and relative to the department of environmental services certifying waste-derived products of the wood component of construction and demolition debris.
  • HB 397 (2007): relative to restricted drivers' licenses.
  • HB 348 (2007): relative to the payment of college or postsecondary education expenses as part of a child support agreement.
  • HB 339 (2007): establishing a commission to study the processing and denial of health insurance claims. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 338 (2007): requiring the plumbers' board to report on the feasibility of reestablishing reciprocity with neighboring states in licensing of plumbers. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 333 (2007): requiring driver education to include operation of manual transmission vehicles.
  • HB 322 (2007): establishing a committee to study enhancing training for retail liquor licensees. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 288 (2007): requiring the commissioner of the department of health and human services to apply for public and private grant funding for drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs.
  • HB 204 (2007): relative to the sale of unpasteurized milk.
  • HB 137 (2007): relative to food safety in restaurants.
  • HB 1731-FN (2006): making pseudoephedrine products available only by prescription. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1667-FN (2006): establishing penalties for methamphetamine manufacturing and possession of substances with intent to manufacture methamphetamine.
  • HB 1581 (2006): relative to drivers' licenses issued to persons under the age of 21. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1578 (2006): to provide enhanced awareness of and education on methamphetamine to the citizens of New Hampshire.
  • HB 1535 (2006): relative to best available control technology rules.
  • HB 1534 (2006): relative to maintaining construction and demolition debris as a solid waste.
  • HB 1527 (2006): allowing municipalities to establish local community services and care planning boards.
  • HB 1440 (2006): prohibiting the sale of certain pets.
  • HB 1329-FN-A-LOCAL (2006): repealing the provision allowing operators to retain 3 percent of meals and rooms taxes collected.
  • HB 637-FN (2005): relative to licensure of alcohol and drug abuse professionals.
  • HB 563-FN-A (2005): increasing the tobacco tax. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 494 (2005): establishing a commission to study creating a controlled substance prescription monitoring program.
  • HB 206 (2005): relative to alcohol education and abuse prevention and treatment programs.

Recent Votes

  • September 17, 2014: HB591, Veto Override — Yea
  • September 17, 2014: HB685, Veto Override — Nay
  • 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 — Yea
  • June 4, 2014: HB421, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2014: HB532, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2014: HB1135, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2014: HB1167, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2014: HB1188, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2014: HB1410, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2014: Rules Suspension — Nay
  • May 15, 2014: SB336, ITL — Yea
  • May 15, 2014: SB389, Adopt FLAM 14-1814h — Nay
  • 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 — Yea
  • May 15, 2014: SB319, Previous Question — Nay
  • 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 — Yea
  • May 15, 2014: SB319, OTPA — Nay
  • May 15, 2014: SB319, Reconsider — Yea
  • May 15, 2014: SB307, OTPA — Yea
  • May 15, 2014: CACR19, Interim Study — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: HB422, Concur — Yea
  • 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 — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB390, Table — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB390, OTP — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB400, Interim Study — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB400, OTP — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB120, Adopt FLAM 14-1812h — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB120, Indefinitely Postpone — Nay
  • May 14, 2014: SB120, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB374, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB308, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2014: SB415, Interim Study — Yea
  • 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 — Yea
  • May 7, 2014: SB203, Interim Study — Yea
  • May 7, 2014: SB248, Adopt 14-1452h — Yea
  • 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 — Yea
  • April 30, 2014: SB296, Table — Yea
  • April 30, 2014: SB366, ITL — Nay
  • April 30, 2014: Reconsider 3rd Reading — Nay
  • April 23, 2014: SB215, OTP — Not Voting/Excused
  • 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 — Nay
  • April 23, 2014: SB207, OTP — Yea
  • April 23, 2014: SB325, Divide Section 4 & 5 — Nay
  • April 23, 2014: SB375, OTPA — Yea
  • April 16, 2014: SB405, OTPA — Yea
  • April 16, 2014: SB295, OTPA — Yea
  • April 16, 2014: SB390, OTP — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB1239, ITL — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB1262, Interim Study — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB1432, Interim Study — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB1496, Interim Study — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB1508, ITL — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB492, ITL — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB1142, Adopt Amendment #1168h — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB1142, OTPA — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB1379, ITL — Yea
  • March 26, 2014: HB1105, ITL — Nay
  • March 26, 2014: HB292, OTP — Yea
  • 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 1,908 earlier votes.

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