Ben Baroody
Democratic · NH
Real estate broker and court mediator who served in the New Hampshire House from 1992 to 2012 and from 2014 to 2024. Voted to raise the minimum wage to $17 an hour and to let property owners build more accessory dwelling units.
Where Ben Baroody stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (3 records), Labor Rights (12 records), Government Spending Reduction (1 record),
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 3 support
Voted for amended HB1664 to establish a climate action plan, environmental advocate office, and oversight commission.
February 19, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted to override the veto of SB365, a renewable-generation fuel-diversity measure.
September 13, 2018Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted to override the veto of SB446, which changed net-energy-metering limits for customer generators.
September 13, 2018Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: gc.nh.gov
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 12 support
Voted to indefinitely postpone HB1377, a right-to-work bill.
February 22, 2024Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted for passage of HB1322 on the state minimum hourly wage. Voted the same way on April 4, 2007.
February 22, 2024Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted against the recommendation to defeat CACR14, a constitutional proposal affirming workers' right to join a union.
March 10, 2022Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted to indefinitely postpone SB61, a right-to-work bill concerning union membership.
June 3, 2021Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted for amended HB1290 concerning public-employee labor relations and collective bargaining.
March 5, 2020Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted for the recommendation to defeat HB622, a right-to-work bill concerning union membership and payments.
March 7, 2019Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted for the recommendation to defeat SB11, which would have prohibited union-membership or fee requirements in collective bargaining agreements.
February 16, 2017Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted against passage of SB1, which would have ended automatic continuation of public-employee collective bargaining agreements.
February 16, 2011Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted against passage of an amended HB474, a right-to-work measure.
February 15, 2011Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted for the recommendation to defeat HB1645, a right-to-work measure.
February 17, 2010Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted for the committee recommendation to defeat HB819, a right-to-work bill. Voted the same way on April 26, 2001, March 25, 2003, March 22, 2006.
April 4, 2007Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted for an amended HB665 on the minimum hourly wage. Voted the same way on March 30, 2000.
April 6, 2005Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Voted against passage of HB109, which proposed a flat-rate education income tax, statewide education property tax, and school-funding appropriation.
March 4, 1999Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: gc.nh.gov
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Voted for amended HB1399 allowing municipalities to permit two residential units in certain single-family zones.
March 28, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted for amended HB1291 to allow accessory dwelling units by right.
March 28, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
Voted against the recommendation to defeat HB1668, which would require a background check before commercial firearm sales.
March 15, 2022Supports Gun Control
Source: gc.nh.gov
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 4 support
Voted for passage of CACR23, a constitutional proposal protecting abortion rights up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.
February 1, 2024Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted for the recommendation to defeat HB486, which would have barred state health department contracts with Planned Parenthood.
March 4, 2009Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted for the recommendation to defeat HB1403, which would have restricted abortions when fetal viability was reasonably expected.
February 6, 2008Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted for the committee recommendation to defeat HB1253, which would have barred public funds, employees, and facilities from assisting with abortions.
February 19, 2004Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Track record — Personal Income Tax Reduction
Personal Income Tax Reduction · 1 support
Voted against passage of HB109, which proposed a flat-rate education income tax, statewide education property tax, and school-funding appropriation.
March 4, 1999Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: gc.nh.gov
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 support
Voted for the recommendation to defeat CACR28, a proposed constitutional restriction on recognition of same-sex marriage.
February 17, 2010Supports Civil Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted for the recommendation to defeat HB453, which would have recognized only male-female marriage as a legal domestic relationship.
March 25, 2009Supports Civil Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 3 support
Prime-sponsored HB1538 concerning capping a consumer credit transaction's total interest and other charges at its original balance; the proposal was introduced but later defeated.
January 3, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB1537 concerning requiring 90 days notice before a consumer credit-card issuer or servicer changes; the proposal was introduced but later defeated.
January 3, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB298, which required condominium management companies to make disclosures to their boards of directors; the bill was signed into law.
May 27, 2011Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: gc.nh.gov
Track record — General
General · 20 records
Prime-sponsored HB571 concerning cost-of-living adjustments for certain Group II state retirees; the proposal was introduced but later defeated.
January 5, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov
Was appointed vice chair of the New Hampshire House Special Committee on Housing.
December 20, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB1331, which addressed power line maintenance and construction; the bill was signed into law.
May 27, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB268, which addressed real estate commissions paid to unlicensed entities; the bill was signed into law.
June 5, 2019
Source: gc.nh.gov
Also on this bill
- January 17, 2019 · Testified in the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee for his HB268 proposal on real estate commission payments to unlicensed entities. (General)
Testified in the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee for his HB268 proposal on real estate commission payments to unlicensed entities.
January 17, 2019
Source: gc.nh.gov
Also on this bill
- June 5, 2019 · Prime-sponsored HB268, which addressed real estate commissions paid to unlicensed entities; the bill was signed into law. (General)
Prime-sponsored HB1579, which regulated out-of-state real estate brokers practicing in New Hampshire; the bill was signed into law.
May 19, 2016
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB308, which addressed supervision of real estate offices and duties of facilitators; the bill was signed into law.
June 5, 2015
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB1346, which addressed construction of power line extensions; the bill was signed into law.
June 18, 2012
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB1370, which made technical changes to the state's real estate practice act; the bill was signed into law.
May 2, 2012
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB47, which addressed inactive real estate licenses and limited use of electronic media; the bill was signed into law.
June 7, 2011
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB1404, which regulated real estate brokers and salespersons; the bill was signed into law.
July 13, 2010
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB149, which changed benefit eligibility for certain Manchester employee retirement system members; the bill was signed into law.
July 8, 2009
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB302, which amended New Hampshire's real estate practice act; the bill was signed into law.
June 22, 2009
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB1153, which changed regulation of physician assistants and physicians by the board of medicine; the bill was signed into law.
May 12, 2008
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB629, which authorized continued membership in the Manchester employee retirement system and addressed the Nashua public works retirement system; the bill was signed into law.
June 11, 2007
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB1526, which changed the composition of the medical review subcommittee; the bill was signed into law.
June 5, 2006
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB499, which changed participation and administration rules for Manchester's employee retirement system; the bill was signed into law.
May 17, 2005
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB521, which addressed medical insurance coverage for members of Manchester's employee retirement system; the bill was signed into law.
May 17, 2005
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB1457, which permitted physician assistants to handle prescription drugs; the bill was signed into law.
May 12, 1998
Source: gc.nh.gov
Prime-sponsored HB1329, which regulated massage therapists; the bill was signed into law.
April 24, 1996
Source: gc.nh.gov
Past race Ben Baroody ran in:
- State Representative · November 3, 2026 · State House District Hillsborough 16; New Hampshire