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Former Representative William Pearson (D - Ches 16)

On record 2015 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 724, Nay 347, Not Voting/Not Excused 123, Not Voting/Excused 78
  • Bills sponsored: 39, 13 as prime sponsor

Bills Sponsored

  • SB 8 (2020): establishing an independent redistricting commission.
  • HB 678-FN (2020): relative to state funding of the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education for all New Hampshire students.
  • HB 554 (2020): relative to the duty of the moderator to verify the device count.
  • HB 541 (2020): relative to allocating electoral college electors based on the national popular vote.
  • HB 506-FN-LOCAL (2020): (New Title) relative to allowing employees time to vote in biennial general elections
  • HB 408-LOCAL (2020): relative to postponement of town meetings and local elections.
  • HB 1505 (2020): relative to compensation of college athletes.
  • HB 1399 (2020): relative to the establishment of public employee bargaining units. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1297 (2020): directing the legislative budget assistant to conduct a financial audit of the secretary of state's office. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1296 (2020): requiring certain candidates for municipal office to comply with certain campaign finance laws. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1266 (2020): (Second New Title) making temporary modifications to the absentee voter registration, absentee ballot application, and absentee voting processes in response to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) disease.
  • SB 105-FN (2019): relative to contributions to inaugural committees.
  • HB 619 (2019): relative to transactions exempt from consumer protection regulations. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 611-FN (2019): allowing voters to vote by absentee ballot.
  • HB 550-FN (2019): extending foster care beyond age 18. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 504 (2019): relative to election-related amendments to the United States Constitution.
  • HB 465-FN (2019): relative to jury trials in consumer protection act cases. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 315 (2019): (Second New Title) relative to the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program and the accuracy and efficiency of voter registration systems.
  • HB 106 (2019): relative to the terms "resident," "inhabitant," "residence," and "residency."
  • HB 105-FN (2019): relative to domicile residency, voter registration, and investigation of voter verification letters.
  • CACR 8 (2019): relating to the right to govern. Providing that the people of the state may enact local laws that protect health.
  • CACR 5 (2019): relating to the right to vote. Providing that 17 year olds who will be eligible to vote in the general election be permitted to vote on that election's primary election. (prime sponsor)
  • CACR 2 (2019): relating to compensation of legislators. Providing that compensation of legislators may be determined by a joint resolution with approval of the executive council.
  • SB 339 (2018): relative to voting by zoning boards of adjustment.
  • HB 472 (2018): permitting qualifying patients to cultivate cannabis for their own therapeutic use.
  • HB 399 (2018): relative to pesticide use and notification in places where children play.
  • HB 1772-FN (2018): permitting online voting registration. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1525 (2018): relative to reporting medically unfit drivers.
  • HB 1423-FN (2018): relative to election assistance for cities and towns. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 200-FN (2017): relative to incarceration for nonpayment of an assessment or nonperformance of community service.
  • SB 182 (2017): relative to meals and rooms tax annual revenue reporting by the department of revenue administration.
  • HB 640-FN (2017): relative to the penalties for possession of marijuana.
  • HB 481 (2017): relative to the use of small capacity, light weight plastic bags by retailers.
  • HB 447 (2017): relative to allocating electoral college electors based on the national popular vote. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 384 (2017): establishing a committee to study ballot access in New Hampshire. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 383 (2017): naming a bridge in the city of Keene. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 115-FN (2017): establishing a state minimum wage and providing for adjustments to the minimum wage.
  • HB 1600-FN (2016): prohibiting the possession of a flame thrower.
  • HB 1429 (2016): relative to the use of microbeads in personal care products and over-the-counter drugs. (prime sponsor)

Recent Votes

  • September 17, 2020: Refer to Justices 1 — Yea
  • September 17, 2020: Refer to Justices 2 — Nay
  • 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 — Yea
  • 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 — Yea
  • 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 — Yea
  • 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 — Nay
  • 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 — Not Voting/Not Excused
  • 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 — Yea
  • 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 — Yea
  • 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 — Yea
  • 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 — Yea
  • 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 1,172 earlier votes.

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