Governor Sununu's signing of two bills I supported: HB 1791 (Relative to Biosimilar drugs -- which should significantly reduce healthcare costs to patients, hospitals and insurers) and SB376 (Regulating availability of pseudoephedrine, used to make methamphetamine), June 7 2018. Sen. Bradley and Rep. Rosenwald also attended.
Important bills I've sponsored:
My voting record
Speeches and testimony
- In 2020, HB1623, expanded telemedicine in New Hampshire, allowing people to meet with doctors, counselors, and other providers via their computer or phone. This was signed by Gov. Sununu 7/22/20
- In 2019, five of my prime sponsor bills were signed into law:
- HB237, established the New Hampshire Rare Disease Advisory Council, a forum to share concerns for those dealing with and providing care for those with rare diseases. Signed by Gov. Sununu 5/15/19
- HB369, relative to the prescription drug monitoring program, strengthened our program to stop the misuse and abuse of opiates. Signed by Gov. Sununu 5/15/19
- HB508, allows physicians to take direct payments from patients. Signed by Gov. Sununu 8/16/19
- HB511, banned vaping at schools. Signed by Gov. Sununu 7/19/19
- HB528, reduces bills for emergency medical services. Signed by Gov. Sununu 5/10/19
- In 2019, 27 out of 55 bills I sponsored became law -- more than any other representative. Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, two more bills became law in 2020.
My voting record
Speeches and testimony
- Opposing repeal of the NH Health Protection Program, Speech begins at 11:03.00
- Supporting SB313, reauthorizing Medicaid Expansion, speeches at 10:13 and 10:42
- Opposing legalization of firecrackers, Speech begins at 11:01.00
- Supporting the prevention of lead poisoning in children, Speech begins at 2:50.30
- 4 speeches, last one decisively overturning ITL on HB1822. Begin at 2:29, 2:43, 2:55 and 3:08 (Medicaid Managed Care, Krabbe Leukodystrophy, NH Health Protection Program, and Hormonal Contraceptives)
- 3 speeches. Begin at 11:31, 1:19 and 2:19 (Hospital Mergers, Animal Cruelty, Rescheduling Elections)
- Supporting informed consent before prescribing opioids, speech begins at 2:26.30
- Opposing repeal of the work requirement, Speech begins at 1:57.30
Presenting Governor Sununu's Rare Disease Day proclamation with fellow Representative Jerry Knirk, February 28, 2017. I also spoke at Rare Disease Day, May 1, 2018