Sharon M. Carson

Voted yes on SB 134, adding work requirements to the state Medicaid program. The Senate approved it 15-8.

March 20, 2025Opposes Healthcare Affordability

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 352, creating an early cancer screening pilot program for active and retired firefighters. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.

July 3, 2024Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Won Senate Finance Committee approval for a budget amendment sending about $55 million in PFAS settlement money to public water systems.

May 29, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted no on HB 519, which repealed New Hampshire's part in the regional greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program. The Senate approved it 16-8.

May 11, 2011Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted no in the NH House on HB 1177, banning smoking in restaurants and bars. It passed 189-156.

March 21, 2006Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted against overriding the governor's veto of SB 10, which raised the state minimum wage. The override failed 14-10.

September 19, 2019Opposes Reduce Wealth Gap

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted no in the NH House on HB 514, raising the state minimum wage. It passed 286-69.

April 4, 2007Opposes Reduce Wealth Gap

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 71, expanding workers' compensation for firefighters with cancer. It was signed into law on 2023-08-04.

August 4, 2023Supports Labor Rights

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted against overriding the governor's veto of SB 10, which raised the state minimum wage. The override failed 14-10.

September 19, 2019Opposes Labor Rights

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted against overriding the governor's veto of SB 1, a paid family and medical leave program. The override failed 14-10.

September 19, 2019Opposes Labor Rights

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted no on SB 11, a right-to-work bill banning union contracts that require workers to pay fees. The Senate approved it 12-11.

January 19, 2017Supports Labor Rights

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted in the NH House to kill HB 819, a right-to-work bill on union fees. The House killed it 272-75.

April 4, 2007Supports Labor Rights

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted no in the NH House on HB 514, raising the state minimum wage. It passed 286-69.

April 4, 2007Opposes Labor Rights

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

As Senate President, formally requested a financial and performance audit of the settlement fund for Youth Development Center abuse victims.

April 16, 2025Supports Anti-Corruption

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 343 on legislative ethics guidelines. It was signed into law on 2018-06-25.

June 25, 2018Supports Anti-Corruption

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 358 on whistleblower protection and preventing waste in state government. It was signed into law on 2010-07-20.

July 20, 2010Supports Anti-Corruption

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

On 2026-08-19, the official New Hampshire bill-status record listed Senator Sharon Carson as a sponsor of SB661, relative to pooled risk management programs, and recorded the Senate vote overriding the Governor's veto; the House later sustained the veto.

August 19, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026

On 2026-05-21, the official New Hampshire bill-status record listed Senator Sharon Carson as a sponsor of SB409, whose second title concerned penalties for disobeying an officer and liability of governmental units, and recorded the Senate status as nonconcurred after House amendments.

May 21, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026

On 2025-06-26, Senate President Sharon Carson released an official statement after the New Hampshire Senate passed HB 1 and HB 2, the state budget; she described the compromise as fully funding the DD waitlist, maintaining Medicaid rates, protecting community mental health, sending nearly $2.2 billion to local school districts, rejecting additional spending, and protecting taxpayers.

June 26, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026

Sponsored SB 1, closing the Sununu Youth Services Center, funding the change, and creating a commission on community impacts. It was signed into law on 2023-02-14.

February 14, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 94 on juvenile diversion programs. It was signed into law on 2021-08-23.

August 23, 2021Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted yes on SB 134, adding work requirements to the state Medicaid program. The Senate approved it 15-8.

March 20, 2025Opposes Social Programs and Welfare

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 118, creating a child fatality review committee. It was signed into law on 2019-07-29.

July 29, 2019Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 592 on the state child welfare system. It was signed into law on 2018-06-26.

June 26, 2018Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored HB 231 in the NH House, requiring the education department to plan to cut the waitlist for vocational rehabilitation services. It became law without the governor's signature on 2003-06-03.

June 3, 2003Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

On 2026-08-19, the official New Hampshire bill-status record listed Senator Sharon Carson as a sponsor of SB434, relative to regulation of public school materials, and recorded the Senate vote overriding the Governor's veto; the House later sustained the veto.

August 19, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026

Voted to kill SB 571, which required background checks for commercial gun sales. The Senate killed it 14-9.

February 15, 2024Opposes Gun Control

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted yes on SB 116, ending the license requirement to carry a concealed handgun. The Senate approved it 14-9.

February 12, 2015Opposes Gun Control

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted to kill CACR 24, a constitutional amendment protecting the right to make reproductive decisions. The Senate killed it 14-9.

February 15, 2024Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted yes on HB 625, a fetal life protection bill that restricted abortion. The Senate approved it 14-10.

May 27, 2021Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted yes in the NH House on HB 763, requiring parents to be told before a minor has an abortion. It passed 187-181.

March 25, 2003Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Issued a statement opposing a statewide income tax and higher property taxes proposed by Senate Democrats.

March 3, 2026Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted yes on HB 1442, which limited some facilities by sex and redefined "gender identity" in state law. The Senate approved it 15-8.

April 16, 2026Opposes Civil Rights

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 463, giving more children in abuse and neglect cases a court-appointed lawyer. It was signed into law on 2024-07-26.

July 26, 2024Supports Civil Rights

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted no on HB 436, the bill legalizing same-sex marriage. The Senate approved it 13-11.

April 29, 2009Opposes Civil Rights

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted no in the NH House on HB 437, letting same-sex couples form civil unions. It passed 243-129.

April 4, 2007Opposes Civil Rights

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 303, targeting bad-faith patent infringement claims. It was signed into law on 2014-07-11.

July 11, 2014Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 372, creating a state infrastructure bank. It was signed into law on 2014-07-28.

July 28, 2014Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

As Senate President, appointed Sens. David Rochefort and Suzanne Prentiss to the new Developmental Services Oversight Commission.

September 3, 2026

Source: newhampshirebulletin.com · researched September 12, 2026

Wrote a Union Leader op-ed arguing that Senate Democrats' votes did not match their claim of opposing new taxes.

July 18, 2026

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Issued a statement praising state, town, and federal officials for how they handled a proposed ICE detention center in Merrimack.

February 24, 2026

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted yes on CACR 12, a constitutional amendment requiring a supermajority to pass broad-based taxes. The Senate approved it 16-8.

February 19, 2026

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted yes on the final state budget for 2026 and 2027 (HB 1). The Senate adopted it 16-8.

June 26, 2025

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted yes on SB 287, requiring absentee ballot applicants to send a copy of photo ID. The Senate approved it 16-8.

March 27, 2025

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Was elected the 132nd President of the New Hampshire Senate by a unanimous vote of senators.

December 4, 2024

Source: indepthnh.org · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 362 on police body-worn cameras. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.

July 3, 2024

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted no on HB 1633, legalizing and regulating cannabis for adults. The Senate approved it 14-10.

May 23, 2024

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 206, banning corporal punishment in child day care programs. It was signed into law on 2023-06-30.

June 30, 2023

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted yes on SB 132, banning cities and towns from adopting sanctuary policies. The Senate approved it 13-10.

March 30, 2023

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted yes on the final version of HB 1431, a parental bill of rights for schools. The Senate adopted it 14-10.

May 26, 2022

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted yes on HB 52, the Republican-drawn map of New Hampshire's congressional districts. The Senate approved it 13-11.

March 17, 2022

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted against overriding the governor's veto of HB 455, which repealed the death penalty. The Senate overrode the veto 16-8.

May 30, 2019

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted no on SB 8, creating an independent commission to draw legislative district maps. The Senate approved it 14-10.

March 28, 2019

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted yes on SB 193, creating education freedom savings accounts, a school choice program. The Senate approved it 14-9.

March 16, 2017

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 179 on who is eligible to vote and access to voter information. The governor vetoed it on 2015-07-10.

July 10, 2015

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 55, letting private employers adopt a hiring preference for veterans. It was signed into law on 2015-07-06.

July 6, 2015

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 72, creating a commission to study police personnel files tied to the "Laurie List" of officers with credibility problems. It was signed into law on 2015-06-12.

June 12, 2015

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted yes on SB 1, which cut the business profits tax rate. The Senate approved it 14-10.

March 19, 2015

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 298, creating a permanent state commission on PTSD and traumatic brain injury. It was signed into law on 2014-06-16.

June 16, 2014

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored SB 129, requiring voters to show photo ID to vote in person. The governor vetoed it on 2011-06-27.

June 27, 2011

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Sponsored HB 1335 in the NH House, creating a commission to study PTSD and brain injuries among soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. It was signed into law on 2008-06-26.

June 26, 2008

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted in the NH House to override the governor's veto of HB 345, requiring photo ID to get a ballot. The override failed 204-140.

June 28, 2006

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted no in the NH House on HB 171 to abolish the death penalty. The bill failed 180-188.

April 5, 2001

Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026