New Hampshire SenateHB 198
relative to legalizing certain quantities of cannabis and establishing penalties for the smoking or vaping of cannabis in public.
Passed 12–10Crossed party linesClose
What it does: As introduced, legalizes possession of up to 2 ounces of cannabis, 10 grams of concentrate, or products with up to 2,000 mg of THC by adults 21 and older, and sets a fine of up to $100 for first-offense public smoking or vaping. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Ought to Pass with Amendment
The tally
Yes 12 · No 10 · Not voting 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Republicans | 12 | 2 | 2 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 2 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Keith MurphyR16No
- Victoria SullivanR18No
The full roll (24)
Yes 12
No 10
Not voting 2
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.