Maggie Hassan's History Of Tax & Fee Increases

HASSAN STATE SENATE TAX & FEE INCREASES

In The State Senate, Hassan Voted For At Least 82 Tax And Fee Increases That Became Law

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Vote Description Of Tax/Fee1 HB2 6/24/09 Expanded dividends and income tax to LLCs2 HB599 5/24/07 $5 Rooms and meals operator license fee3 HB2 6/24/09 Increased rooms tax from 8% to 9%4 HB2 6/24/09 Increased meals tax to 9% on purchases over $1.005 HB2 6/24/09 Expanded the 9% rooms tax to campsites6 HB2 6/24/09 Established a 10% gambling winnings tax7 HB2 6/29/05 Increased cigarette taxes from $0.52 to $0.808 HB2 6/27/07 Increased cigarette taxes from $0.80 to $1.089 SB321 6/4/08 Increased cigarette taxes from $1.08 to $1.3310 HB2 6/24/09 Increased cigarette taxes from $1.33 to $1.78

11 HB2 6/27/07Increased resident turkey hunting application fees from $5 to $15 and non-resident turkey hunting application fees from $5 to $30

12 HB2 6/27/07Increased non-resident moose hunting permit fees to at least $450

13 HB2 6/24/09 Created saltwater fishing license fees14 SB350 1/23/08 Increased probate court entry fees by $515 SB106 3/11/09 Increase filing fees for civil writs by $10

16 SB313 6/2/10Created fees for the entrance and use of Jericho Mountain State Park

17 HB664 6/7/07Increased annual dam registration fees based on hazard potential

18 HB664 6/7/07Increased dam application filing fees based on hazard potential

19 HB2 6/24/09 Established health facility license fees20 HB858 4/24/08 Established fees on discount medical plans

21 SSHB1 6/9/10Voted to repeal a cut in the insurance premium tax to one percent

22 HB507 4/14/10Increased insurance certificate of authority application fees from $300 to $1,000

23 HB507 4/14/10Increased fees for transmitting documents for domestic companies from $10 to $25

24 HB507 4/14/10Increased fees for transmitting documents for out-of-state companies from $10 to $35

25 HB507 4/14/10Increased penalty fees for late filing by out-of-state companies from $25 to $50

26 HB507 4/14/10Increased the annual statement tax for out-of-state companies from 2 percent to 3 percent

27 HB2 6/27/07 Increased vehicle registration fees based on weight class

28 HB2 6/27/07 Increased tractor-trailer per-pound registration fees29 HB2 6/27/07 Increased motorcycle registration fees from $12 to $3530 HB1596 5/8/08 Increased fees on moped license plates

31 HB2 6/24/09Increased fees on copies of vehicle or driving records from $10 to $15

32 HB2 6/24/09Increased fees on insurance companies acquiring electronic copies of vehicle records from $8 to $12

33 HB2 6/24/09Increased fees on insurance companies acquiring non-electronic copies of vehicle records from $8 to $15

34 HB2 6/24/09 Increased license plate sticker fees from $2.50 to $3.2535 HB2 6/24/09 Increased fees for vanity license plates from $25 to $40

36 HB2 6/24/09Increased vehicle registration fees from between $30 and $75 depending on weight class

37 HB2 6/24/09Increased boat registration fees from between $24 and $92 depending on vessel length

38 HB2 6/24/09 Increased boat licensing fees from $4 to $1539 HB2 6/24/09 Increased boat transfer fees from $3 to $540 HB2 6/24/09 Increased boat agent fees from $1.50 to $541 HB296 6/24/09 Established fees on fuel oil imports42 HB1291 4/21/10 Make fees on fuel oil imports permanent43 HB651 6/2/10 Increase licensing fees for private detectives

44 HB2 6/27/07Increased fees for the Department of Environmental Services to review terrain alteration plans from $500 to $1,250

45 HB2 6/24/09Increased fees on submitting plans for the subdivision of land and specifications of sewage or waste disposal to the Department of Environmental Services

46 HB334 6/24/09 Increased licensing fees for credit companies47 HB232 4/28/10 Increased registration fees for pesticides

48 HB472 5/17/07Increased the application fee for a hazardous waste operator permit from $5,000 to $7,500

49 HB472 5/17/07Increased the certification fees for small waste generators from $60 to $90

50 HB472 5/17/07Increased the fee for initial notification of hazardous waste activity for a waste generator from $100 to $150

51 HB472 5/17/07Increased the application fee for the Brownsfield Program from $500 to $750

52 HB472 5/17/07Increased fees to participate in the Brownsfield Program, after an application has been filed, from $3,000 to $4,500

53 HB472 5/17/07Increase Fees For Expedited Review Of Environmental Site Assessment Reports Up To $7,500

54 HB472 5/17/07Increased groundwater management permit fees from $1,000 to $2,000

55 HB2 6/27/07Increased fees for permit applications for shoreline projects from $100 to $200

56 HB2 6/27/07Increased impact fees for shoreline projects based on square footage

57 HB2 6/27/07 Increased the application fees for repairing a dock to

$200

58 HB2 6/27/07Increased dredging permit application fee from $0.10 to $0.20 per square feet and increased the minimum fee to $200

59 SSHB1 6/9/10 Increased fees for marriage licenses from $45 to $5060 SSHB1 6/9/10 Increased fees for copies of vital records61 HB2 6/27/07 Repealed the communications services tax exemption

62 HB2 6/29/05Increased boiler inspection fees by the department of labor

63 HB2 6/29/05 Increased elevator plan approval fees64 HB2 6/29/05 Increased elevator inspection fees65 SSHB1 6/9/10 Increased license application fees for pet stores

66HB2

6/27/07Established court credit card processing fee for surcharges

67 HB2 6/24/09 Increased out-of-state pistol license carry fee68 HB2 6/24/09 Increased fees for condominium applications69 HB2 6/24/09 Increased application fees for land sales70 HB2 6/24/09 Added $100 fee for annulment of criminal records

71HB2 6/24/09

Increased the real estate commission handling charge by 2 percent

72HB2 6/24/09

Increased the state revolving loan fund administrative fee

73 HB2 6/24/09 Increased the lake restoration and preservation fee

74HB2 6/24/09

Increased taxes on tobacco products other than cigarettes from 19% to 48.59%

75HB407 5/13/09

Increased non-resident commercial salt water fishing license fees

76 HB407 5/13/09 Established a crab and lobster landing license fee77 HB281 5/13/09 Established a $5 entry fee for small claims mediations78 HB2 6/24/09 Increased the business profits tax filing threshold79 HB2 6/24/09 Repealed the wine discount

80 HB2 6/24/09Authorized the DRA to seek additional revenue from existing taxes

81 HB2 6/24/09 Established food protection fees by administrative rule

82 HB2 6/24/09Established a $250 certification fee for reduced ignition propensity cigarettes

Hassan Voted To Extend The Interest And Dividends Tax To Limited Liability Companies

In June 2009, Hassan Voted For HB2, The Trailer Bill For The FY2010-FY2011 Budget. “Relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 661)

HB2 Made “Distributions From Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, And Associations Subject To The Interest And Dividends Tax Regardless Of Whether They Have Transferable Shares.” “Makes distributions from limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations subject to the interest and dividends tax regardless of whether they have transferable shares.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 660-661)

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Hassan Voted To Increase The Rooms And Meals Tax

In 2007, Hassan Voted On A Voice Vote To Create A $5 Rooms And Meals Operator License Fee. “78-A:4 Meals and Rentals Licenses Required; Penalty. I. Each operator shall register with the department the name and address of each place of business within the state where it operates a hotel, sells taxable meals, or rents motor vehicles. The operator shall complete a registration, upon receipt of which the department shall issue a meals and rentals license for each place in such form as it determines, attesting that the registration has been made. [The license remains valid until] Licenses shall expire on June 30 in each odd-numbered year, unless the business ceases operation, a change in ownership occurs, or the license is revoked or suspended by the department prior to expiration of the license. The license shall be conspicuously posted in a public area upon the premises to which it relates. II. The fee for an original license or timely license renewal shall be $5. The fee shall be waived for an original license, if the license is issued less than 6 months prior to a required renewal date.” (HB599, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 5/24/07; Senate Journal 18, 5/24/07, pg. 439)


HB2 Increased The Rooms Tax From 8 Percent To 9 Percent. “4 Meals and Rooms Tax; Rate Increased. Amend RSA 78-A:6 to read as follows: 78-A:6 Imposition of Tax. I. A tax of [8] 9 percent of the rent is imposed upon each occupancy…II-a. A tax of [8] 9 percent is imposed upon the gross rental receipts of each rental.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 596-597)

HB2 Increased The Meals Tax To 9 Percent On Meals Over $1.00. “4 Meals and Rooms Tax; Rate Increased. Amend RSA 78-A:6 to read as follows: 78-A:6 Imposition of Tax. I. A tax is imposed on taxable meals based upon the charge therefor as follows: 597 (a) [Three] Four cents for a charge between $.36 and $.37 inclusive; (b) [Four] Five cents for a charge between $.38 and $.50 inclusive; (c) [Five] Six cents for a charge between $.51 and $.62 inclusive; (d) [Six] Seven cents for a charge between $.63 and $.75 inclusive; (e) [Seven] Eight cents for a charge between $.76 and $.87 inclusive; (f) [Eight] Nine cents for a charge between $.88 and $1.00 inclusive; (g) [Eight] Nine percent of the charge for taxable meals over $1.00, provided that fractions of cents shall be rounded up to the next whole cent.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 596-597)

HB2 Added Campsites To The Definition Of “Hotel” And Expanded The 9 Percent Rooms And Meals Tax To Campsites. “5 Meals and Rooms Tax; Definition of Hotel; Campsites. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 78-A:3, III to read as follows: III. ‘Hotel’ means an establishment which holds itself out to the public by offering sleeping accommodations for rent, whether or not the major portion of its operating receipts is derived from sleeping accommodations. The term includes, but is not limited to, inns, motels, tourist homes and cabins, ski dormitories, ski lodges, lodging homes, rooming houses, furnished room houses, boarding houses, private clubs, hostels, cottages, camps, campsites, chalets, barracks, dormitories, and apartments.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 597)

Hassan Voted To Establish A Gambling Winnings Tax











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HB2 Established A 10 Percent Gambling Winnings Tax. “77:39 Imposition of Tax. I. A tax of 10 percent is imposed on: (a) Gambling winnings of New Hampshire residents from anywhere derived. (b) Gambling winnings of nonresidents of New Hampshire derived from New Hampshire entities.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 646)

Hassan Voted Four Times To Increase Cigarette Taxes

In June 2005, Hassan Voted For HB2, The Trailer Bill To The FY2006-FY2007 Budget. “Relative to state fees, funds, revenue and expenditures.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #97: Conference Report Adopted 19-5, 6/29/05, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 22, 6/29/05, pg. 685)

HB2 Increased Cigarette Taxes From $0.52 To $0.80. “56 Tobacco Tax Increased. Amend RSA 78:7 to read as follows: 78:7 Tax Imposed. A tax upon the retail consumer is hereby imposed at the rate of [52 cents] $.80 for each package containing 20 cigarettes or at a rate proportional to such rate for packages containing more or less than 20 cigarettes, on all cigarettes sold at retail in this state. The payment of the tax shall be evidenced by affixing stamps to the smallest packages containing the cigarettes in which such products usually are sold at retail. The word ‘package’ as used in this section shall not include individual cigarettes. No tax is imposed on any transactions, the taxation of which by this state is prohibited by the Constitution of the United States.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #97: Conference Report Adopted 19-5, 6/29/05, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 22, 6/29/05, pg. 647-648)

In June 2007, Hassan Voted For HB2, The Trailer Bill To The FY2008-FY2009 Budget. “Relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1333)

HB2 Increased Cigarette Taxes From $0.80 To $1.08. “6 Tobacco Tax; Rate Increase. Amend RSA 78:7 to read as follows: 78:7 Tax Imposed. A tax upon the retail consumer is hereby imposed at the rate of [$.80] $1.08 for each package containing 20 cigarettes or at a rate proportional to such rate for packages containing more or less than 20 cigarettes, on all cigarettes sold at retail in this state. The payment of the tax shall be evidenced by affixing stamps to the smallest packages containing the cigarettes in which such products usually are sold at retail. The word “package” as used in this section shall not include individual cigarettes. No tax is imposed on any transactions, the taxation of which by this state is prohibited by the Constitution of the United States. Tobacco Tax; Applicability. Section 6 of this act shall apply to all persons licensed under RSA 78:2. Such persons shall inventory all taxable tobacco products in their possession and file a report of such inventory with the department of revenue administration on a form prescribed by the commissioner within 20 days after the effective date of this act. The tax rate effective July 1, 2007 shall apply to such inventory. The inventory form shall be treated as a tax return for the purpose of computing penalties under RSA 21-J.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1285-1286)

In June 2008, Hassan Voted For SB321 That Raised Cigarette Taxes From $1.08 To $1.33. “15 Tobacco Tax; Rate Increase. Amend RSA 78:7 to read as follows: 78:7 Tax Imposed. A tax upon the retail consumer is hereby imposed at the rate of [$1.08] $1.33 for each package containing 20 cigarettes or at a rate proportional to such rate for packages containing more or less than 20 cigarettes, on all cigarettes sold at retail in this state. The payment of the tax shall be evidenced by affixing stamps to the

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smallest packages containing the cigarettes in which such products usually are sold at retail. The word “package” as used in this section shall not include individual cigarettes. No tax is imposed on any transactions, the taxation of which by this state is prohibited by the Constitution of the United States.” (SB321, Roll Call Vote #144: Conference Report Adopted 12-11, 6/4/08, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/4/08, pg. 127-132)


HB2 Increased Cigarette Taxes From $1.33 To $1.78. “2 Tobacco Tax; Rate Increased. Amend RSA 78:7 to read as follows: 78:7 Tax Imposed. A tax upon the retail consumer is hereby imposed at the rate of [$1.33] $1.78 for each package containing 20 cigarettes or at a rate proportional to such rate for packages containing more or less than 20 cigarettes, on all cigarettes sold at retail in this state. The payment of the tax shall be evidenced by affixing stamps to the smallest packages containing the cigarettes in which such products usually are sold at retail. The word ‘package’ as used in this section shall not include individual cigarettes. No tax is imposed on any transactions, the taxation of which by this state is prohibited by the Constitution of the United States.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 596)

Hassan Voted To Increase Taxes On Tobacco Products Other Than Cigarettes


HB2 Increased Taxes On Tobacco Products Other Than Cigarettes From 19 Percent To 48.59 Percent. “78:7-c Tax Imposed on Tobacco Products Other Than Cigarettes. A tax upon the retail consumer is hereby imposed on tobacco products other than cigarettes at a rate of [19] 48.59 percent of the wholesale sales price. The tax under this section may be rounded to the nearest cent if the commissioner determines that the amount of tax would not thereby be made materially disproportionate. No such tax is imposed on any transactions, the taxation of which by this state is prohibited by the Constitution of the United States. No such tax shall be imposed on premium cigars.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 634)

Hassan Voted Five Times To Increase Hunting And Fishing Fees


HB2 Increased Resident Wild Turkey Hunting Application Fees From $5 To $15 And Non-Resident Wild Turkey Hunting Application Fees From $5 To $30. “64 Wild Turkey; Nonresident Fee. Amend RSA 214:9, XI to read as follows: XI. If the applicant is a resident and wishes to hunt wild turkeys, [$5] $15, and if the applicant is a nonresident and wishes to hunt wild turkeys, $30, and the fish and game department shall thereupon issue a wild turkey license or permit which shall entitle the licensee to hunt, shoot, kill and take turkey, except by the use of traps.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1303)

HB2 Increased Non-Resident Moose Hunting Permit Fees To At Least $450. “63 Moose; Permit Fees; Nonresident Minimum Fee. Amend RSA 208:1-a, II to read as follows: II. The executive director, with the consent of the commission, shall also














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adopt rules under RSA 541-A to regulate the issuance of licenses or permits, including the establishment of a lottery for awarding of permits to applicants, and to set fees for applications, licenses, or permits for both resident and nonresident applicants, provided the fee for nonresident permits shall be at least $450.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1303)


HB2 Created A Saltwater Fishing License Fee Of $15 For Individuals, $75 For Charter Boats, And $150 For Party Boats. “133 New Paragraph; Licenses; Application; Recreational Saltwater License. Amend RSA 214:9 by inserting after paragraph XV the following new paragraph:… (e) The following fees shall apply: (1) $15 for resident and nonresident individuals. (2) $75 for charter boats and other for-hire vessels, except party boats. (3) $150 for party boats.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 626-627)

In May 2009, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Non-Resident Commercial Salt Water License Fees From $300 To $500. “83:1 Nonresident Commercial Salt Water License; Fee Increased. Amend RSA 211:49-a, II to read as follows: II. The fee for an annual license shall be [$300] $500. The license shall be for the operator of the boat, vessel, flotation device, or gear, and helpers; provided, however, that helpers shall not be allowed for the taking of sea urchins or scallops by diving.” (HB407, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 5/13/09; Senate Journal 15, 5/13/09, pg. 336-337)

In May 2009, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Establish A Crab And Lobster Landing License Fee. “83:3 New Section; Landing License; Lobster and Crabs. Amend RSA 211 by inserting after section 49-c the following new section: 211:49-d Landing License; Lobster and Crabs. Any person who is not licensed under RSA 211:18, RSA 211:49-a, or RSA 211:49-b and wishes to transport in state waters lobsters and crabs taken outside the jurisdiction of the state via ship, vessel, or similar craft in state waters for the purposes of landing the lobsters and crabs in the state must first procure a landing license. The fee for an annual license shall be $50 for a resident and $500 for any person who does not qualify as a resident under RSA 207:1.” (HB407, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 5/13/09; Senate Journal 15, 5/13/09, pg. 336-337)

Hassan Voted Twice To Twice To Increase Judicial Fees

In January 2008, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Probate Court Entry Fees To Judicial Branch Family Division Cases By $5. “123:1 New Paragraph; Judicial Branch Family Division; Fees; Surcharge. Amend RSA 490-D:12 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph: III. The sum of $5 shall be added to each entry fee collected in the judicial branch family division on cases which, prior to the establishment of the judicial branch family division, would have been filed in the probate court. Sums collected under this paragraph shall be deposited in the mediation and arbitration fund established under RSA 490-E:4.” (SB350, Motion To Pass Adopted By Voice Vote, 1/23/08; Senate Journal 3, 1/23/08 pg. 14)

In March 2009, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase The Filing Fee For Civil Writs By $10. “253:2 New Paragraphs; District Court Entry Fees. Amend RSA 502-A:28 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraphs: III. The sum of $10 shall be added to each entry fee collected in the district courts for civil writs and shall be deposited in the mediation and arbitration fund established under RSA 490-E:4. Costs of the civil writ mediation program in the district courts shall be paid from this


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fund. The following shall apply to the civil writ mediation program in the district courts.” (SB106, Motion To Pass Adopted By Voice Vote, 3/11/09; Senate Journal 7, 3/11/09, pg. 107)

In May 2009, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Establish A $5 Entry Fee For Small Claims Mediation. “79:3 Small Claims Exceeding $5,000; Mediation Fee. RSA 503:4, II is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: II. The sum of $5 shall be added to each entry fee collected in the district courts for small claims actions in which the amount of debt or damages is $5,000 or less and the sum of $60 shall be added to each entry fee collected in the district courts for small claims actions in which the amount of debt or damages exceeds $5,000. Such sums shall be deposited in the mediation and arbitration fund established under RSA 490-E:4.” (HB281, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 5/13/09; Senate Journal 15, 5/13/09, pg. 321)

Hassan Voted To Increase Fees To State Parks

In June 2010, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Impose Fees For The Entrance And Use Of Jericho Mountain State Park. “6 New Paragraph; Fees for State Park System; Fees at Jericho Mountain State Park. Amend RSA 216-A:3-g by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph: VI.(a) The commissioner shall periodically review all fees paid for entrance into and use of state parks. (b) The commissioner may immediately begin to accept donations for the use and maintenance of Jericho Mountain state park and shall require fees for the entrance into and use of Jericho Mountain state park beginning on or before January 1, 2011. All fees generated by Jericho Mountain state park shall be deposited into the state park fund established in RSA 216-A:3-i. Such fees shall be based on revenue projected in the master plan and shall be in addition to registration fees for vehicles, all terrain vehicles as defined in RSA 251-A:1, I-b, and off highway recreational vehicles as defined in RSA 215-A:1, VI.” (SB313, Conference Report Adopted On Voice Vote, 6/2/10; Senate Journal 21, 6/2/10, pg. 713-714)

NOTE: VIDEO: In 2014, Hassan Said That “It’s Important That We Find A Balance” Between Access To New Hampshire’s Natural Resources And Charging Fees. REPORTER: “One of my concerns is that we continue to see incremental risings in fees to enjoy things that I think New Hampshire citizens should have the right to enjoy almost on a non-fee basis, let alone seeing these continue to go up whether its for fishing, or for something of this nature. What is your take on that?” HASSAN: “Well certainly one of our great treasures in New Hampshire is our beautiful natural resources, the recreation that those natural resources allow us all to enjoy and the tourism and recreation, out door recreation economy that they spur. And I think it’s important that we find a balance between investing in those kinds of resources and charging individual fees. I’m looking forward to the kind of conversation the legislature will have about that and I’ll consider any legislation about it quite carefully.” (WKXL, “NH Now Pints And Politics,” 1/4/14) (18:33)

Dam Applications And Registrations

In June 2007, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Annual Dam Registration Fees Based On Hazard Potential. “329:1 Dam Registration Fees Increased. Amend RSA 482:8-a to read as follows: 482:8-a Annual Registration Fee. Annual registration fees for dams shall be payable to the department on January 1 of each calendar year. Failure to pay the registration fee shall be considered a violation of RSA 482:15. Yearly dam registration fees shall be based on [the following dam] classification [shall be] as follows: Low hazard potential = [$100] $400; Significant hazard potential = [$300] $750; High hazard potential = [$600] $1,500. If the hazard classification designated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a dam

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differs from the classification designated by the department, the annual dam registration fees shall be based on the classification designated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Revenues from this annual registration are to be collected by the department and deposited in the dam maintenance fund established in RSA 482:55 to be used for the inspection of dams.” (HB664, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 6/7/07; Senate Journal 21, 6/7/07, pg. 592)

In June 2007, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Dam Application Filing Fees Based On Hazard Potential. “329:3 Dam Filing Fee Increased. Amend RSA 482:9, II to read as follows: II. The filing of the statement required by paragraph I or an application required by RSA 482:5 shall be accompanied by a [filing] fee [of $250] for each statement or application filed. The fee shall be deposited in the dam maintenance fund established in RSA 482:55 to be used for the [inspection] permitting of dams. The fee shall be as follows: (a) Non-hazard potential dam $2,000 (b) Low hazard potential dam $3,000 (c) Significant hazard potential dam $4,000 (d) High hazard potential dam $4,000.” (HB664, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 6/7/07; Senate Journal 21, 6/7/07, pg. 592)

Hassan Voted To Increase Health Care Fees


HB2 Established And Changed Health Facility Licensure Fees. “88. Establishes and changes license fees under the health facility licensure law.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 659)

In April 2008, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Create Fees On Discount Medical Plans. “Amend RSA 415-I:3, IV as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following: IV. ‘Discount medical plan organization’ means an entity that, in exchange for fees, dues, charges, or other consideration, provides access for discount medical plan members to providers of medical or ancillary services and the right to receive medical or ancillary services from those providers at a discount. ‘Discount medical plan organization’ is the organization that contracts with providers, provider networks, or other discount medical plan organizations to offer access to medical or ancillary services at a discount and determines the charge to discount medical plan members. ‘Discount medical plan organization’ does not include a provider that offers discounts to its own patients without any cost or fee of any kind to the patient.” (HB858, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 4/24/08; Senate Journal 14, 4/24/08, pg. 8-9)

Hassan Has Voted To Increase Insurance Fees And Taxes

In June 2010, Hassan Voted To Repeal A Cut In The Insurance Premium Tax To One Percent. “1:109 Insurance; Premium Tax. Amend RSA 400-A:32, I(a)(3)-(5) to read as follows: (3) Effective January 1, 2010, a tax of 1.25 percent for all lines of business written pursuant to RSA 401:1, I-III and V-VIII, and RSA 401:1-a, I and II; and [ (4) Effective January 1, 2011, a tax of one percent for all lines of business written pursuant to RSA 401:1, I-III and V-VIII, and RSA 401:1-a, I and II. (5)]” (S.S.H.B 1, Roll Call Vote #76: Motion To Pass Sections 1 - 49, 55 - 118 And 121 Adopted 14-10, 6/9/10, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Special Session Journal 1, 6/9/10, pg. 789)

In April 2010, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Insurance Certificate Of Authority Application Fees From $300 To $1,000. “13:1 Insurance; Fees Increased. Amend RSA 400-A:29, I and II to read as follows: I. Certificate of authority. (a) Application [$300] $1,000 (b) Initial certificate $100 (c) Annual renewal $100 (d) Reinstatement $ 50 (e) Amendment $ 25 (HB507, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 4/14/10; Senate Journal 14, 4/14/10, pg. 291)




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In April 2010, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Fees For Transmitting Documents For Domestic Companies From $10 To $25. “II. Charter documents (other than those filed or transmitted with application for certificate of authority) (a) For filing or transmitting articles of amendment, domestic companies [$ 10] $25.” (HB507, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 4/14/10; Senate Journal 14, 4/14/10, pg. 291)

In April 2010, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Fees For Transmitting Documents For Out-Of-State Companies From $10 To $35. “(b) For filing or transmitting a copy of amendment to the articles of incorporation of a foreign or alien company, [$10] $35. If the amendment is filed or transmitted more than 60 days after the same has become effective in the home state, the corporation shall pay to the commissioner a penalty of [$25] $50.” (HB507, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 4/14/10; Senate Journal 14, 4/14/10, pg. 291)

In April 2010, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Penalty Fees For Late Filing By Out-Of-State Companies From $25 To $50. “(b) For filing or transmitting a copy of amendment to the articles of incorporation of a foreign or alien company, [$10] $35. If the amendment is filed or transmitted more than 60 days after the same has become effective in the home state, the corporation shall pay to the commissioner a penalty of [$25] $50.” (HB507, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 4/14/10; Senate Journal 14, 4/14/10, pg. 291)

In April 2010, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase The Annual Statement Tax For Out-Of-State Companies From 2 Percent To 3 Percent. “13:4 Foreign Insurance Companies; Annual Statement; Tax. Amend RSA 405:29, I to read as follows: I. Each licensed producer shall file with the commissioner, not later than January 31st of each year, a sworn statement of the gross premiums charged for insurance procured or placed and the gross return premiums on such insurance cancelled under such license during the year ending on December 31 next preceding, and at the time of filing such statement shall pay to the state treasurer a sum equal to [2] 3 percent of such gross premiums less such return premiums reported.” (HB507, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 4/14/10; Senate Journal 14, 4/14/10, pg. 291)

Hassan Voted For 14 Vehicle-Related Fees


HB2 Increased Vehicle Registration Fees Based On Weight Classification. “2 Department of Safety; Motor Vehicle Registration Fees Increased. Amend RSA 261:141, III(g) and (h) to read as follows: (g) For all motor vehicles other than those in RSA 261:141, I: 0-3000 lbs. [$25.20] $31.20 ([$2.10] $2.60 per month) 3001-5000 lbs. [$37.20] $43.20 ([$3.10] $3.60 per month) 5001-8000 lbs. [$49.20] $55.20 ([$4.10] $4.60 per month) 8001-73,280 lbs. [$.84] $.96 per hundred lbs. gross weight.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1285)

HB2 Increased Tractor-Trailer Per-Pound Registration Fees. “(h) Truck-tractors to be used in conjunction with a semi-trailer, gross weight shall include the weight of such tractors, the weight of the heaviest semi-trailer to be used therewith, and the weight of the maximum load to be carried thereby: up to 73,280 pounds [$.84] $.96 per 100 pounds gross weight, over 73,280 pounds - $1.44 shall be charged for each 100 pounds gross weight or portion thereof in excess of 73,280 pounds.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1285)
















HB2 Increased Motorcycle Registration Fees From $12 To $15. 3 Department of Safety; Motor Vehicle Registration Fees Increased. Amend RSA 261:141, III(o) to read as follows: (o) For each motorcycle—[$12] $15.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1285)

In May 2008, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Fees On Moped License Plates. “366:2 Number Plates for Mopeds. Amend RSA 261:80 to read as follows: 261:80 Number Plates for Mopeds. The department shall furnish [without charge] for the fee set forth in RSA 261:75, I, to each person whose moped is registered a number plate of a suitable design which design shall be different from the design of motorcycle number plates. 366:3 Walking Disability Plates. Amend RSA 261:88, III to read as follows: III. An applicant for such special plates shall furnish the director with satisfactory proof, as the director may require, that the applicant meets the requirements of paragraph II. Such proof must be submitted every 5 years except in the case of a veteran who has been evaluated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be permanently and totally disabled from service-connected disability. Such proof shall only have to be made upon initial application. Satisfactory proof of a walking disability, at a minimum, shall consist of the certification of a licensed physician, podiatrist, or advanced registered nurse practitioner that the applicant has a walking disability, as defined in paragraph I. Upon request and for [a] the fee [of $1.50 per plate] set forth in RSA 261:75, I, the director shall exchange special plates for regular plates currently issued to an applicant who qualifies for special plates.” (HB1596, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 5/8/08; Senate Journal 16, 5/8/08, pg. 94)


HB2 Increased Motor Vehicle Registration Fees Between $30 And $75 Depending On A Vehicle’s Weight Class. “244 Department of Safety; Motor Vehicle Registration Fees Increased. Amend RSA 261:141, III(g)-(o) to read as follows: (g)(1) For all motor vehicles other than those in RSA 261:141, I: 0-3000 lbs. $31.20 ($2.60 per month) (plus a $30 surcharge) 3001-5000 lbs. $43.20 ($3.60 per month) (plus a $30 surcharge) 5001-8000 lbs. $55.20 ($4.60 per month) (plus a $45 surcharge) 8001-[73,280] 10,000 lbs. $.96 per hundred lbs. gross weight (plus a $45 surcharge) 10,001-26,000 lbs. $.96 per hundred lbs. gross weight (plus a $55 surcharge) 26,001-73,280 lbs. $.96 per hundred lbs. gross weight (plus a $75 surcharge). (2) Any surcharge under subparagraph (1) shall be prorated accordingly in the case of registrations issued for more or less than a 12-month period.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 644)

HB2 Increased Fees On Copies Of Motor Vehicle Registrations, Licenses, Or Diving Records From $10 To $15. “16 Fees Collected from Drivers. Amend RSA 263:42, II to read as follows: II. For every certified copy of a registration, license, or driving record, [$10] $15, except that the commissioner shall waive the fee for local, state, and federal law enforcement and criminal justice agencies requesting such information for investigative purposes and may, for good cause, waive the fee in cases involving other government agencies or the public defender if the commissioner determines that such a waiver is in the public interest.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 599)

HB2 Increased Fees On Insurance Companies Acquiring Electronic Copies Of Motor Vehicle Records From $8 To $12. “14 Copies of Motor Vehicle Records; Fees. Amend RSA 260:15, II to read as follows: II. The department may issue a copy of any motor vehicle record upon the request of an insurance company or any other













authorized agent, and notwithstanding RSA 91-A shall require payment by the insurance company or authorized agent of a fee of [$8] $12 for email or other computer-generated requests where payment is debited against an account established with the department, or $15 for all other requests, which shall be deposited in the fire standards and training and emergency medical services fund established in RSA 21-P:12-d.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 599)

HB2 Increased Fees On Insurance Companies Acquiring Non-Electronic Copies Of Motor Vehicle Records From $8 To $15. “14 Copies of Motor Vehicle Records; Fees. Amend RSA 260:15, II to read as follows: II. The department may issue a copy of any motor vehicle record upon the request of an insurance company or any other authorized agent, and notwithstanding RSA 91-A shall require payment by the insurance company or authorized agent of a fee of [$8] $12 for email or other computer-generated requests where payment is debited against an account established with the department, or $15 for all other requests, which shall be deposited in the fire standards and training and emergency medical services fund established in RSA 21-P:12-d.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 599)

HB2 Increased License Plate Sticker Fees From $2.50 To $3.25. “49 Inspection Sticker Fees. Amend RSA 266:2 to read as follows: 266:2 Fees. The fee for inspection stickers shall be [$2.50] $3.25 for each sticker furnished an approved inspection station. The division shall transfer $.25 of each fee collected under this section to the motor vehicle air pollution abatement fund established by RSA 125-S:3 and $.25 of each fee collected under this section to the general fund. All unused stickers returned by the approved inspection station to the division shall be refundable at the rate of [$2.50] $3.25 each, except that unused stickers purchased from the division for a fee of $2.50 shall be refundable at the rate of $2.50 each.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 605)

HB2 Increased Fees For Vanity License Plates From $25 To $40. “195 Vanity Number Plates. Amend RSA 261:89 to read as follows: 261:89 Vanity Number Plates. The director is hereby authorized to design andd to issue, under such rules as [he shall deem] the director deems appropriate, vanity number plates to be used on motor vehicles in lieu of other number plates. Such number plates shall be of such design and shall bear such letters or letters and numbers as the director shall prescribe, but there shall be no duplication of identification. Such number plates or a changeable designation of the effective period thereof, as the director shall determine, shall be issued only upon application therefor and upon payment of a special vanity plate service fee of [$25] $40, said special fee to be in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee and any other number plate manufacturing fee otherwise required by law for the particular vehicle. Plates shall be renewed on an annual basis for $40 per set. All special fees collected under this section shall be paid to the state treasurer and distributed as provided by RSA 263:52.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 636)

HB2 Increased Boat Registration Fees Between $24 And $92 Depending On Vessel Length. “144 Registration Fees. Amend RSA 270-E:5, I to read as follows: I. The registration fees for commercial, private, and pleasure vessels, including rentals and airboats shall be as follows: (a) Up to and including 16 feet [$12] $24 (b) 16.1 feet to 21 feet [$17] $34 (c) 21.1 feet to 30 feet [$26] $52 (d) 30.1 feet to 45 feet [$36] $72 (e) 45.1 feet and over [$46] $92.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 628)












HB2 Increased Boat Licensing Fees From $4 To $15. “270-E:23 License Fees. There shall be paid to the commissioner for every [general] certificate of captain, master, pilot, or engineer, [$4] $15[; and for every limited certificate of captain, master, pilot, or engineer, $2]. A [general] certificate shall entitle the holder thereof to act in the capacity named on any vessel of the class described in the certificate[; a limited certificate shall entitle the holder to act in such capacity only on a particular vessel named in the certificate]. Only one certificate shall be required to entitle the holder thereof to act in any or all of the above capacities on any motorized vessel permitted to carry a maximum of 25 persons. If a person fails the examination required by RSA 270-E:22, I, the person may retake the examination for a fee of $10 paid to the commissioner. The fees paid for re-examinations and for certificates issued under this section shall be deposited in the navigation safety fund established under RSA 270-E:6-a.:.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 629)

HB2 Increased Boat Transfer Fees From $3 To $5. “147 Transfer Fee. Amend RSA 270-E:10 to read as follows: 270-E:10 Notice of Transfer; Destruction or Abandonment. The owner shall furnish the department written notice of the transfer of all or any part of his or her interest, other than the creation of a security interest, in a vessel registered in this state pursuant to this chapter or the destruction or abandonment of such vessel within 15 days of its transfer, destruction, or abandonment. Such transfer, destruction, or abandonment shall terminate the certificate of numbers for such vessel, except that in the case of a transfer of a part interest which does not affect the owner’s rights to operate such vessel, the transfer shall not terminate the certificate of numbers. If a vessel is transferred, the original number shall be retained by the new owner. A person who transfers the ownership of a vessel, upon filing a new application, may have another boat registered in his or her name for the remainder of the period for which the vessel is registered for [$3] $5.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 628)

HB2 Increased Boat Agent Fees From $1.50 To $5. “146 Agent Fee. Amend RSA 270-E:5, II(c) to read as follows: (c) [$1.50] $5 for each registration processed by an authorized agent of the department who is not an employee of the department. The fees collected under this subparagraph shall be collected and retained by the authorized agent as compensation for processing the registration.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 628)

Hassan Voted Twice For A Fuel Oil Import Surcharge

In June 2009, Hassan Voted To Establish Fees On Fuel Oil Imports That Expired In 2010. “That the Senate and House adopt the following new amendment to the bill as amended by the Senate, and pass the bill as so amended: Amend RSA 146-E:3, II as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following: II. A fee of $.01 per gallon of fuel oil shall be assessed at the time of importation into this state. An additional fee of $.0025 per gallon of fuel oil shall be assessed on imports after July 1, 2009. Assessment of this additional fee shall be discontinued on June 30, 2010.” (HB296, Roll Call Vote #105: Conference Committee Report Adopted 15-9, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 672)

In April 2010, Hassan Voted To Make The Fees On Fuel Oil Imports Permanent. “130:1 Fuel Oil Import Fees. Amend RSA 146-E:3, II to read as follows: II. A fee of [$.01] $0.0125 per gallon of fuel oil shall be assessed at the time of importation into this state. [An additional fee of $.0025 per gallon of fuel oil shall be assessed on imports










after July 1, 2009. Assessment of this additional fee shall be discontinued on June 30, 2010.]” (HB1291, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 4/21/10; Senate Journal 15, 4/21/10, pg. 323)

Hassan Voted To Increase Licensing Fees For Private Detectives

In 2010, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Licensing Fees For Private Detectives. “106-F:8 License Application and Renewal Fees. I. The fee for a private [detective] investigative agency license or a security guard service license shall be [$100] $150 for an agency or service employing one person licensed under this chapter and [$400] $500 for an agency or service employing more than one such person. A person may hold one or more types of license at any given time, provided that a separate fee shall be paid for each license so held. Licenses shall be valid for 2 years after the date of issue and shall be renewed every 2 years thereafter, upon application and payment of the fee and submission of certified evidence that the surety bond remains in force. The application for renewal shall be submitted at least 15 days before the expiration of the previously granted license.” (HB651, Conference Report Adopted On Voice Vote, 6/2/10; Senate Journal 21, 6/2/10, pg. 669-670)

Hassan Voted To Increase Fees To The Department Of Environmental Services


HB2 Increased Fees For The Department Of Environmental Services To Review Terrain Alteration Plans From $500 To $1,250. “30 Department of Environmental Services; Fee for Department Review of Plan for Terrain Alteration. Amend RSA 485-A:17, II to read as follows: II. The department shall charge a fee for each review of plans, including project inspections, required under this section. The fee shall be based on the extent of contiguous area to be disturbed. Except for RSA 483-B:9, the fee for plans encompassing an area of at least 100,000 square feet but less than 200,000 square feet shall be [$500] $1,250. For the purposes of RSA 483-B:9, the fee for plans encompassing an area of at least 50,000 square feet but less than 200,000 square feet shall be [$500] $1,250. An additional fee of [$200] $500 shall be assessed for each additional area of up to 100,000 square feet to be disturbed. No permit shall be issued by the department until the fee required by this paragraph is paid. All fees required under this paragraph shall be paid when plans are submitted for review and shall be deposited” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1294)


HB2 Increased Fees On Submitting Plans For The Subdivision Of Land And Specifications Of Sewage Or Waste Disposal To The Department Of Environmental Services. “43 Department of Environmental Services; Fees; Subsurface Systems Fund and Septage Management Fund. Amend RSA 485-A:30, I and I-a to read as follows: I. Any person submitting plans and specifications for a subdivision of land shall pay to the department a fee of [$150] $300 per lot. Said fee shall be for reviewing such plans and specifications and making site inspections. Any person submitting plans and specifications for sewage or waste disposal systems shall pay to the department a fee of [$140] $290 for each system. Said fee shall be for reviewing such plans and specifications, making site inspections, the administration of sludge and septage management programs, and for establishing a











system for electronic permitting for waste disposal systems, subdivision plans, and for permits and approvals under the department’s land regulation authority. The fees required by this paragraph shall be paid at the time said plans and specifications are submitted and shall be deposited [with the treasurer as unrestricted revenue] in the subsurface systems fund established in paragraph I-b. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term “lot” shall not include tent sites or travel trailer sites in recreational parks which are operated on a seasonal basis for not more than 9 months per year.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 603)

HB2 Increased The State Revolving Loan Fund Administrative Fee From 1 Percent To 2 Percent. “42 Department of Environmental Services; State Revolving Loan Fund; Administrative Fee Increase. Amend RSA 486:14(b) to read as follows: (b) A sum equal to [one] 2 percent of all loan principal balances outstanding each year, which shall be an administrative charge, shall be set aside to be used by the department of environmental services to pay the costs of administering the state water pollution control and drinking water revolving loan funds. The funds set aside shall be deposited in nonlapsing water pollution control and drinking water loan administration funds and shall be continually appropriated to the department exclusively for the purposes of this section. If the sum of the administrative charge plus interest charge as established by rules of the department of environmental services based on market rates is less than 2 percent for a loan, then the administrative charge shall be equal to this sum and no interest charge shall be assessed on the loan.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 603)

Hassan Voted To Increase Licensing Fees On Credit Companies

In June 2009, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Licensing Fees For Credit Companies. “204:23 License Application; Requirements; Investigation. Amend RSA 399-D:5, II(a) to read as follows: (a) Each application shall be accompanied by a current financial statement, certified by a certified public accountant or a public accountant, a nonrefundable license fee of [$100 for each office, and an investigation fee of $50] $500. 204:24 License Term; Renewal. Amend RSA 399-D:9, III to read as follows: III. A renewal fee of [$100] $500 for the principal office license and for each branch office license shall be submitted with the application for license renewal. 204:25 New Paragraph; Fees of Licensee. Amend RSA 399-D:14 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph: V. The dollar amount of any direct or indirect remuneration that is or will be received for debt adjustment services from parties other than the consumer shall be disclosed and agreed to in writing by the consumer prior to execution of a debt adjustment contract or agreement by the consumer.” (HB334s, Conference Report Adopted On Voice Vote, 6/24/09; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 674)

Hassan Voted To Increase Pesticide Fees

In 2010, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Registration Fees For Pesticides. “83:1 Pesticides; Registration Fee Increase. Amend RSA 430:38, III(a)-(c) to read as follows: (a) For a restricted use pesticide, [$80] $120 per product per year; (b) For a general use pesticide, other than a specialty/household pesticide, [$80] $120 per product per year; (c) For a specialty/household pesticide, [$80] $120 per product per year. 83:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2010.” (HB232, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 4/28/10; Senate Journal 16, 4/28/10, pg. 336)

Hassan Voted To Increase Fees On Hazardous Waste Management










In 2007, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase The Application Fee For A Hazardous Waste Operator Permit From $5,000 To $7,500. “219:1 Operator Permit Fees. Amend RSA 147-A:4, II to read as follows: II. A permit application fee not to exceed [$5,000] $7,500 shall accompany each permit, permit modification, and permit renewal application. [The amount of the fee shall reflect the relative effort necessary for review of the application. Permit application fees shall be used by the department for review of applications. In addition to the application fee, the applicant shall be responsible for all reasonable hearing costs incurred by the department. State costs which exceed the permit application fee shall be charged monthly to the applicant at an hourly rate which includes, but is not limited to, staff salaries and benefit costs, current operating expenses, legal costs and travel. The hourly rate shall also be used to calculate any department costs associated with implementing and enforcing the terms and conditions of a permit issued by the department.] Permit fees received by the department under this section shall be placed in the hazardous waste cleanup fund as established under RSA 147-B:3, shall be accounted for separately and shall be used in processing applications and enforcing and implementing conditions of a permit.” (HB472, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 5/17/07; Senate Journal 17, 5/17/07, pg. 375)

In 2007, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase The Certification Fees For Small Waste Generators From $60 To $90. “219:2 Small Quantity Waste Generator Self-Certification Fees. RSA 147-A:5, IV is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: IV.(a) Each hazardous waste generator that generates less than 220 pounds (100 kilograms) of hazardous waste per month shall submit to the department, every 3 years, a self-certification declaration stating that the facility is in compliance with the small quantity hazardous waste generator rules. The declaration shall be on a form provided by the department. (b) Each small quantity hazardous waste generator shall pay non-refundable fees at a rate of $60 per year for the period of January 1, 2004 to June 30, 2007, and at a rate of $90 per year beginning July 1, 2007, to cover department expenses for conducting the self-certification program and hiring of program staff. Total fees due for each year shall be submitted with the self-certification declaration form required under subparagraph (a).” (HB472, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 5/17/07; Senate Journal 17, 5/17/07, pg. 375)

In 2007, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase The Fee For Initial Notification Of Hazardous Waste Activity For A Waste Generator From $100 To $150. “219:3 Initial Waste Activity Notification Fees. Amend RSA 147-A:6-a, I to read as follows: I. Each initial notification of hazardous waste activity filed by any new hazardous waste generator in New Hampshire shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of [$100] $150.” (HB472, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 5/17/07; Senate Journal 17, 5/17/07, pg. 375)

In 2007, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase The Application Fees For The Brownsfield Program From $500 To $750. “219:6 Brownfields Program Fees. Amend RSA 147-F:9, II (e) to read as follows: (e) A non-refundable application fee of [$500] $750. 219:7 Brownfields Program Fees. Amend RSA 147-F:14, I-II to read as follows: I. Any person, except for the state and local governments, including school districts, who requests an eligibility determination under RSA 147-F:4 shall pay a nonrefundable application fee of [$500] $750 for program eligibility which shall be deposited in the hazardous waste cleanup fund. Any resubmittal of an incomplete application shall require an additional $500 for each resubmission.” (HB472, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 5/17/07; Senate Journal 17, 5/17/07, pg. 375)

In 2007, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Fees To Participate In The Brownsfield Program, After An Application Has Been Filed, From $3,000 To









$4,500. “II. Any eligible person, except for the state and local governments, including school districts, who has previously paid the initial application fee, or any person who becomes a program participant under RSA 147-F:5, V, shall pay a nonrefundable [$3,000] $4,500 fee which shall be deposited in the hazardous waste cleanup fund and used for purposes of the review work performed by the department under this chapter.” (HB472, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 5/17/07; Senate Journal 17, 5/17/07, pg. 375)

In 2007, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Fees For Expedited Review Of Environmental Site Assessment Reports Up To $7,500. “I. Any person, except for state and local governments including counties and political subdivisions, [who] that requests an expedited review of environmental site assessment reports by the department shall pay to the department a review fee based on the equalized assessed valuation of the property as determined in rules adopted by the commissioner under RSA 541-A, shall be as follows: Equalized Assessed Valuation Fee $0 to $250,000 [$1,200] $1,800 $250,001 to $500,000 [$1,500] $2,250 $500,001 to $1,000,000 [$2,500] $3,750 greater than $1,000,000 [$5,000] $7,500.” (HB472, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 5/17/07; Senate Journal 17, 5/17/07, pg. 375)

In 2007, Hassan Voted By Voice Vote To Increase Groundwater Management Permit Fees From $1,000 To $2,000. “485:3-c Groundwater Management Permit Fee. Any person, [except for state and local governments including counties and political subdivisions, issued] submitting a permit application under RSA 485:3, X shall pay to the department a groundwater management permit application fee of [$1,000] $2,000. Any person who has paid the environmental site assessment review fee specified in RSA 485:3-b shall be exempt from the groundwater management permit fee. State and local governments including counties and political subdivisions shall be exempt from groundwater management permit application fees, unless eligible for funding under RSA 146-D, RSA 146-E, RSA 146-F, or RSA 146-G.” (HB472, Motion To Pass Adopted On Voice Vote, 5/17/07; Senate Journal 17, 5/17/07, pg. 375)

Hassan Voted To Increase Dock Construction Fees


HB2 Increased Fees For Permit Applications For Shoreline Projects From $100 To $200. “(b) The permit application fee for minor and major shoreline structure projects shall be [$100] $200 plus an impact fee, based on the area of dredge, fill, or dock surface area proposed, or a combination. The shoreline structure impact fee shall be [$1] $2 per square foot for permanent dock surface area; [$.50] $1 per square foot for seasonal dock surface area; and [$.10] $.20 per square foot for dredge or fill surface area or both. For projects involving only the repair, reconstruction, or reconfiguration of an existing docking structure, the application fee shall be $200.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1295)

HB2 Increased Impact Fees For Shoreline Projects Based On Square Footage. “(b) The permit application fee for minor and major shoreline structure projects shall be [$100] $200 plus an impact fee, based on the area of dredge, fill, or dock surface area proposed, or a combination. The shoreline structure impact fee shall be [$1] $2 per square foot for permanent dock surface area; [$.50] $1 per square foot for seasonal dock surface area; and [$.10] $.20 per square foot for dredge or fill surface area or both. For projects involving only the repair, reconstruction, or reconfiguration of an existing docking structure, the application












fee shall be $200.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1295)

HB2 Increased The Application Fees For Repairing A Dock To $200. “(b) The permit application fee for minor and major shoreline structure projects shall be [$100] $200 plus an impact fee, based on the area of dredge, fill, or dock surface area proposed, or a combination. The shoreline structure impact fee shall be [$1] $2 per square foot for permanent dock surface area; [$.50] $1 per square foot for seasonal dock surface area; and [$.10] $.20 per square foot for dredge or fill surface area or both. For projects involving only the repair, reconstruction, or reconfiguration of an existing docking structure, the application fee shall be $200.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1295)

HB2 Increased Dredging Permit Application Fee From $0.10 To $0.20 Per Square Feet And Increased The Minimum Fee To $200. “(c) The permit application fee shall be $200 for minimum impact dredge and fill projects under this chapter. [The permit application fees for minor or major projects shall be $.10 per square foot of proposed impact for all other projects under this chapter. For projects involving the repair, reconstruction, or reconfiguration of an existing docking structure, the application fee shall be $100.] The permit application fee shall be $.20 per square foot of proposed impact for all minor and major impact dredge and fill projects under this chapter and there shall be a minimum fee of $200 for all such projects that impact fewer than 1,000 square feet.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1295)

Hassan Voted To Increase Marriage License Fees

In June 2010, Hassan Voted To Increase Fees For Marriage Licenses From $45 To $50. “1:68 Documentation of Marriages; Marriage License Fee. Amend RSA 457:29 to read as follows: 457:29 Marriage License Fee. The fee for the marriage license shall be [$45] $50 to be paid by the parties entering into the marriage. The clerk shall forward $38 from each fee to the department of health and human services for the purposes of RSA 173-B:15, and $5 to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund. The clerk shall retain the remaining $7 as the fee for making the records of notice, issuing the certificate of marriage, and forwarding the [$38] $43 portion of the marriage license fee.” (S.S.H.B 1, Roll Call Vote #76: Motion To Pass Sections 1 - 49, 55 - 118 And 121 Adopted 14-10, 6/9/10, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Special Session Journal 1, 6/9/10, pg. 789)

Hassan Voted To Increase Fees For Copies Of Vital Records

In June 2010, Hassan Voted To Increase Fees For Copies Of Vital Records. “1:69 Fees for Copies, Verifications, and Amendments to Vital Records. Amend RSA 5-C:10, I-II to read as follows: I. A town clerk or the registrar shall be paid in advance, by any person requesting any copy or verification as provided in RSA 5-C:9, the sum of [$12] $15 for making a search, which sum shall include payment for the issuance of such copy or verification, and [$8] $10 for each subsequent copy, provided that the fee to town clerks for examination of documents and issuance of a delayed birth certificate shall be $25.” (S.S.H.B 1, Roll Call Vote #76: Motion To Pass Sections 1 - 49, 55 - 118 And 121 Adopted 14-10, 6/9/10, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Special Session Journal 1, 6/9/10, pg. 789)

Hassan Voted To Repeal The Communications Services Tax Exemption















HB2 Repealed The Communications Services Tax Exemption. “78 Repeal. RSA 281-A:59, VI, relative to a credit against the premium tax for payments made by insurance carriers to the workers’ compensation administration fund, is repealed. 79 Repeal. RSA 82-A:5, relative to communications services tax exemption, is repealed.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1306)

Hassan Voted For A Court Credit Card Processing Fee


HB2 Established A Court Credit Card Processing Fee For Surcharges. “490:26-a Court Fees and Fines; Credit Card Payments. I. The supreme court shall establish by rule an equitable fee schedule for all courts in the state. II.(a) Except as provided in subparagraph (b), a $25 surcharge shall be added to each civil filing fee for all courts. This surcharge shall be deposited in the general fund. (b) The following shall be exempt from the surcharge under subparagraph (a): (1) Actions relating to children under RSA 169-B, RSA 169-C, and RSA 169-D. (2) Domestic violence actions under RSA 173-B. (3) Small claims actions under RSA 503. (4) Landlord/tenant actions under RSA 540, RSA 540-A, RSA 540-B, and RSA 540C. (5) Stalking actions under RSA 633:3-a III. All court fees, surcharges, and [all] fines paid into any court may be paid by credit card in lieu of cash payment. The courts shall collect a $3 processing fee in addition to each fee, surcharge, or fine paid by credit card.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #172: Conference Report Adopted 16-8, 6/27/07, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 24, 6/27/07, pg. 1305- 1306)

Hassan Voted To Increase Boiler And Elevator Inspection Fees

In June 2005, Hassan Voted For HB2, The Trailer Bill To The FY2006-FY2007 Budget. “Relative to state fees, funds, revenue and expenditures.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #97: Conference Report Adopted 19-5, 6/29/05, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 22, 6/29/05, pg. 685)

HB2 Increased Boiler Inspection Fees By The Department Of Labor. “97 Boiler Inspection Fees; Increase. Amend RSA 157-A:3-a to read as follows: 157-A:3-a Charge for Inspection. The commissioner shall charge [$45] $100 per hour, [with a minimum charge of $45,] for inspections performed by employees of the department of labor. 177:98 Boiler Inspection Fees; Increase. Amend RSA 157-A:9-a, I to read as follows: I. Subsequent to the inspection of a boiler or pressure vessel, an inspector shall file with the commissioner an inspection report on a form prescribed by the commissioner indicating whether or not the inspected object is certifiable and shall communicate the results of such inspection to the owner or the owner's designee. When an object passes inspection, the commissioner shall furnish an inspection certificate to its owner or the owner's designee on a form prescribed by the commissioner. A fee of [$25] $50 shall be charged for each certificate. If the fee is not paid within 30 days of the date on which the certificate is issued, the certificate shall be void.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #97: Conference Report Adopted 19-5, 6/29/05, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 22, 6/29/05, pg. 658)

HB2 Increased Elevator Inspection Fees. “99 Elevator Inspection Fees; Increase. Amend RSA 157-B:5, I to read as follows: I. Subsequent to the inspection of an elevator or accessibility lift, an inspector shall file with the commissioner an inspection report on a form prescribed by the commissioner indicating whether or not the el-evator or accessibility lift is certifiable and shall provide a copy of the inspection report to the owner or the owner’s designee. When an elevator or accessibility lift passes inspection, the commissioner shall furnish an inspection












certificate to its owner or the owner’s designee on a form prescribed by the commissioner. A fee of [$25] $50 shall be charged for each certificate. If the fee is not paid within 30 days of the date on which the certificate is issued, the certificate shall be void. 100 Elevator Inspection Fees; Increase. Amend RSA 157-B:9 to read as follows: 157-B:9 Installation of New Elevators and New Accessibility Lifts; Fees. Detailed plans or specifications of each new or altered elevator or accessibility lift shall be submitted to and approved by the commissioner or the commissioner’s authorized representative before the construction of the elevator or accessibility lift may be started. Fee for examination of the plans or specifications is [$2] $4 per $1,000 of the valuation of the elevator or accessibility lift as covered by the blueprints. The minimum fee is [$100] $200.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #97: Conference Report Adopted 19-5, 6/29/05, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 22, 6/29/05, pg. 658-659)

HB2 Increased Elevator Plan Approval Fees. “Amend RSA 157-B:9 to read as follows: 157-B:9 Installation of New Elevators and New Accessibility Lifts; Fees. Detailed plans or specifications of each new or altered elevator or accessibility lift shall be submitted to and approved by the commissioner or the commissioner’s authorized representative before the construction of the elevator or accessibility lift may be started. Fee for examination of the plans or specifications is [$2] $4 per $1,000 of the valuation of the elevator or accessibility lift as covered by the blueprints. The minimum fee is [$100] $200.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #97: Conference Report Adopted 19-5, 6/29/05, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 22, 6/29/05, pg. 658-659)

Pet Store Licensing Fees

In June 2010, Hassan Voted To Increase License Application Fees For Pet Stores. “1:57 Department of Agriculture; Licenses; Transfers of Animals and Birds. Amend RSA 437:3 to read as follows: 437:3 Licenses. Applications for licenses shall be made annually in writing to the department accompanied by a license fee of [$200] $350. After January 1, the license fee shall be [$100] $175. If after inspection the department finds that the premises, cages and facilities thereon meet the proper standards for health and sanitation and that their use will not result in inhumane treatment of said animals or birds, and proof is provided with the application that the zoning enforcement official of the municipality wherein such facility is to be maintained has certified that the facility conforms to the municipal zoning regulations, a license shall be issued. Licenses shall expire on June 30 following issue, and may be renewed on application to the department accompanied by a renewal fee of [$200] $350. Such licenses shall be in the form prescribed by the department, shall be publicly displayed at the premises covered by them and adjacent to animal display cages. Each such license shall be subject to revocation at any time by the department, if in the judgment of the department the conditions under which it was issued are not being maintained. Each licensee shall be inspected by an employee of the department or by a person appointed by the department no less frequently than every 6 months. Upon receipt of a written complaint alleging violation of this subdivision, the department shall investigate said complaint within a reasonable time. All license fees shall be deposited in the state treasury.” (S.S.H.B 1, Roll Call Vote #76: Motion To Pass Sections 1 - 49, 55 - 118 And 121 Adopted 14-10, 6/9/10, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Special Session Journal 1, 6/9/10, pg. 789)

Hassan Voted To Increase The Pistol License Carry Fee










HB2 Increased The Pistol License Carry Fee For Out-Of-State Residents From $20 To $100. “194 Pistols and Revolvers; License to Carry. Amend RSA 159:6, I to read as follows: I. The selectmen of a town or the mayor or chief of police of a city or some full-time police officer designated by them respectively, upon application of any resident of such town or city, or the director of state police, or some person designated by such director, upon application of a nonresident, shall issue a license to such applicant authorizing the applicant to carry a loaded pistol or revolver in this state for not less than 4 years from the date of issue, if it appears that the applicant has good reason to fear injury to the applicant’s person or property or has any proper purpose, and that the applicant is a suitable person to be licensed. Hunting, target shooting, or self-defense shall be considered a proper purpose. The license shall be valid for all allowable purposes regardless of the purpose for which it was originally issued. The license shall be in duplicate and shall bear the name, address, description, and signature of the licensee. The original shall be delivered to the licensee and the duplicate shall be preserved by the people issuing the same for 4 years. When required, license renewal shall take place within the month of the fourth anniversary of the license holder’s date of birth following the date of issuance. The license shall be issued within 14 days after application, and, if such application is denied, the reason for such denial shall be stated in writing, the original of which such writing shall be delivered to the applicant, and a copy kept in the office of the person to whom the application was made. The fee for licenses issued to residents of the state shall be $10, which fee shall be for the use of the law enforcement department of the town or city granting said licenses; the fee for licenses granted to out-of-state residents shall be [$20] $100, which fee shall be for the use of the state. The director of state police is hereby authorized and directed to prepare forms for the licenses required under this chapter and forms for the application for such licenses and to supply the same to officials of the cities and towns authorized to issue the licenses. No other forms shall be used by officials of cities and towns. The cost of the forms shall be paid out of the fees received from nonresident licenses.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 635-636)

Hassan Voted To Increase Application Fees For Condominium And Land Sales


HB2 Increased Fees For Condominium Applications. “239 Condominium Act; Application Fees. Amend RSA 356-B:51, VII to read as follows: VII. Each application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount equal to [$30] $50 per unit, except that the initial application fee shall be not less than [$300] $600 nor more than [$2,000] $5,000, and the fee for any application for registration of additional units shall be not less than [$200] $400 nor more than [$2,000] $5,000.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 643)

HB2 Increased The Application Fees For Land Sales. “240 Land Sales Full Disclosure; Application Fees. Amend RSA 356-A:5, VII to read as follows: VII. Every application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount equal to [$30] $60 per lot, parcel, unit or interest, except that the initial application fee shall not be less than [$300] $600 nor more than [$2,000] $5,000, and the fee for any application for registration of additional lots, parcels, units or interests shall not be less than [$200] $400 nor more than [$2,000] $5,000.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 643)









Hassan Voted To Add Fees To The Annulment Of Criminal Records


HB2 Added A $100 Fee For The Annulment Of Criminal Records. “144:131 Annulment of Criminal Records. Amend RSA 651:5, IX to read as follows: IX. When a petition for annulment is timely brought, the court shall require the department of corrections to report to the court concerning any state or federal convictions, arrests or prosecutions of the petitioner and any other information which the court believes may aid in making a determination on the petition. The department shall charge the petitioner a fee of $100 to cover the cost of such investigation unless the petitioner demonstrates that he or she is indigent, or [he] has been found not guilty, or [his] the case has been dismissed or not prosecuted in accordance with paragraph II. The department of safety shall charge the successful petitioner a fee of $100 for researching and correcting the criminal history record accordingly, unless the petitioner demonstrates that he or she is indigent, or has been found not guilty, or the case has been dismissed or not prosecuted in accordance with paragraph II. The court shall provide a copy of the petition to the prosecutor of the underlying offense and permit them to be heard regarding the interest of justice in regard to the petition.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 626)

Hassan Voted To Increase The Real Estate Commission Handling Charge


HB2 Increased The Real Estate Commission Handling Charge By 2 Percent. “96 New Section; Real Estate Commission; Fees Collected Electronically; Handling Charge. Amend RSA 331-A by inserting after section 24-a the following new section: 331-A:24-b Handling Charge. If the real estate commission collects a fee electronically for any license, any document, or any other purpose under this chapter, the commission shall collect a handling charge for each fee paid electronically, including by Internet or facsimile, by adding 2 percent to the total collected.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 620)

Hassan Voted To Increase The Lake Restoration And Preservation Fee


HB2 Increased The Lake Restoration And Preservation Fee From $5 To $7.50. “145 Lake Restoration and Preservation Fee. Amend RSA 270-E:5, II(a) to read as follows: (a) [$5] $7.50 for each registration specified in paragraph I. The fees collected under this subparagraph shall be paid into the lake restoration and preservation fund established under RSA 487:25.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 628)

Hassan Voted To Increase The Business Profits Tax Filing Threshold














HB2 Increased The Business Profits Tax Filing Threshold. “273 New Paragraph; Filing Threshold. Amend RSA 77-A:6 by inserting after paragraph I the following new paragraph: I-a. Every business organization realizing a gain or loss on the sale or exchange of an interest in the business organization shall file a return for the taxable period, regardless of whether or not the business organization’s gross business income is in excess of $50,000 during the taxable period. 274 Applicability. Section 273 of this act shall take effect for tax periods ending on or after July 1, 2009.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 651)

Hassan Voted To Repeal The Wine Discount


HB2 Repealed The Wine Discount. “254 Repeal. 2008, 296:31 and 32, relative to eligibility for certain wine discounts, are repealed.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 647)

Hassan Voted To Authorize The DRA To Seek Additional Revenue From Existing Taxes


HB2 Authorize The Department Of Revenue Administration To Seek Additional Revenue From Existing Taxes. “231 Department of Revenue Administration. Additional Revenues from Existing State Taxes. The commissioner of the department of revenue administration shall identify additional revenues that may be realized from the modification to the applicability of existing state taxes or the elimination of exemptions from existing state taxes, including, but not limited to, the interest and dividends tax, the real estate transfer tax, the meals and rooms tax, and the business profits tax, for implementation by the legislature” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 642)

Hassan Voted To Establish Food Protection Fees By Administrative Rule


HB2 Established Fees For Food And Beverage Licenses By Administrative Rule For Food Protection Programs. “205 Department of Health and Human Services; Homestead Food License. Amend RSA 143-A:12, II to read as follows: II. There is hereby established a 2-level homestead license. [For a level one license, a one-time fee of $25 shall be paid to the department of health and human services. The level 2 homestead license shall be based on gross sales.] Fees for each level shall be established by rule under RSA 143-A:13, V and shall not exceed the cost of license processing. It shall be unlawful for a processor or a manufacturer to operate a homestead without a homestead license as required under this subdivision. The commissioner and the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and















food shall administer the homestead licensure required under this subdivision. 206 Department of Health and Human Services. Homestead Food License; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 143-A:13, V to read as follows: V. Fees for [a] level 1 and 2 [license] licenses, including application fees and fees for renewal.207 Food Protection Programs. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall provide a list of fees imposed, total fees collected, and operating costs for state fiscal year 2010 for food protection programs established in RSA 143 and RSA 143-A to the house and senate ways and means committees no later than September 1, 2010.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 637)

Hassan Voted For A Fee For Certification Of Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes


HB2 Established A $250 Fee For The Certification Of Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes. “176 New Paragraphs; Certification of Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes. Amend RSA 339-F:6 by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraphs: IV. If a manufacturer has certified a cigarette pursuant to paragraph II, and thereafter makes any change to the cigarette that is likely to alter its compliance with the reduced cigarette ignition propensity standard under RSA 339-F:3, such cigarette shall not be sold or offered for sale in this state until the manufacturer retests the cigarette in accordance with the testing standards in RSA 339-F:3 and maintains records of the retesting as required by RSA 339:F-5. Any altered cigarette that does not meet the performance standard in RSA 339-F:4 shall not be sold in this state. V. For each cigarette listed for certification a manufacturer shall pay a fee of $250 to the department of safety for deposit in the fire standards and training and emergency medical services fund established in RSA 21-P:12-d for the purpose of providing fire safety education pursuant to RSA 153:10-c. VI. For each cigarette re-certified under this chapter a manufacturer shall pay a fee of $250 to the department of safety for deposit in the fire standards and training and emergency medical services fund established in RSA 21-P:12-d for the purpose of providing fire safety education pursuant to RSA 153:10-c.” (HB2, Roll Call Vote #104: Conference Report Adopted 13-11, 6/24/09, Hassan Voted Yea; Senate Journal 20, 6/24/09, pg. 633)

The FY2010-FY2011 Budget Had 33 Tax And Fee Increases

According To The Non-Partisan Office Of The Legislative Budget Assistant, The FY2010-FY2011 Budget Had 33 Tax And Fee Increases. (Legislative Budget Assistant Office, House Bill 2 Tax And Fee Increases, 6/22/09)

PolitiFact Claimed That Hassan Supporting 33 Tax And Fee Increases In The FY2010-FY2011 Budget Was “Numerically Accurate,” But Rated The RGA’s Ad “Half True” Due To “Gross Oversimplification.” “As the lead Democrat in the Senate, Hassan voted twice in 2009 in favor of the 2010-11 budget -- a spending plan shown by the nonpartisan budget assistant to include 33 tax and fee hikes, as claimed in the governors association ad. The statement is numerically accurate, but it ignores all of the major cuts Hassan and other Democrats made to the budget, like eliminating state jobs and reducing state aid to communities. The state was facing a huge hole in its budget due to the sputtering economy, which simultaneously lowered revenues and increased the need for expenditures. On top of that, the ad fails to acknowledge that Democrats reopened the budget and further reduced government spending by $233 million. And to say Hassan ‘likes high taxes’ is a gross oversimplification that ignores

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the financial realities facing the state at the time. We rate the claim Half True.” (Jake Berry, “Democrat Maggie Hassan's Budget Votes Targeted By Republican Governors Association,” PolitiFact, 11/3/12)

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