JD Bernardy
State Representative for Rockingham 36
A Common-sense Constitutionalist
Serving Hampton Falls · Kensington · Newton · Plaistow · South Hampton
Service to country. Service to community. The same steady hand in Concord that he brought to the deep.
A Life of Service
From the silent service of a fast attack nuclear submarine to the people's House in Concord.
JD Bernardy is the Republican State Representative for Rockingham District 36, serving Hampton Falls, Kensington, Newton, Plaistow and South Hampton.
Long before he took the oath of office in Concord, JD took another one. He is a United States Navy veteran who served aboard the fast attack nuclear submarine USS Jack (SSN‑605) — duty that demands discipline, precision, and an absolute trust in the people beside you. Those are the habits he carried into 38 years of pharmaceutical development and now into every committee hearing and floor vote.
He is a father of four, and South Hampton has been his home town since 2000. This district is not an abstraction to him — it is the road he drives, the neighbors he knows, and the community his family calls home.
In the New Hampshire House, JD has become a leader on the Science, Technology and Energy Committee, where he works on the issues that decide how much Granite Staters pay to run their homes and keep the lights on. He has been the prime sponsor of legislation on energy policy, election integrity, fiscal responsibility, government accountability, judicial accountability and Constitutional principles. He has co-sponsored bills addressing law enforcement procedures, educational policy parental rights and patient rights.
It is a record built the New Hampshire way: with common-sense, a Constitutional foundation, grit and determination.
Principles Worth Defending
Clear, common-sense, Constitutional priorities, steadily pursued – for the five towns of Rockingham 36
Reliable, Affordable Energy
JD serves on the House Science, Technology and Energy Committee. He works diligently to advance grid reliability and promotes affordable electric power for all NH ratepayers. This includes a proper balance of natural gas, small modular and micro nuclear, solar, hydropower and emerging technologies.
Election Integrity
JD believes ensuring election integrity is fundamental to preserving trust in our government. This includes verifying secure voting processes, ballot security and transparent registration procedures with valid photo ID.
Fiscal Responsibility
Committed to the Republican principle that government must live within its means. Every dollar taken from a Granite State family should be spent with restraint, justified with evidence, and accounted for in full.
Supporting Law Enforcement
A key responsibility of any government is preservation of public safety and accountability. Upholding the equal administration of the law, protecting human life, treating everyone fairly and upholding fundamental Constitutional principles are benchmarks of JD’s commitment to all NH citizens.
Standing with Veterans
Supporting veterans makes a practical investment in the community’s well-being and honors the unique value veterans bring to society. Veterans make up about 7% of the Granite State’s population. A veteran himself, JD supports property tax credits, tuition assistance, and recreational benefits for NH’s veterans. He works with and supports trusted non-profit veteran organizations.
Government Accountability
Government officials and institutions should fairly serve the public interest, prevent abuse of power, steward public resources effectively and efficiently, and must be accountable for their decisions. Citizens have a right to access government records without unnecessary restriction.
Education Choice and Parental Rights
Student academic performance has dropped substantially over the past ten years. Costs have unacceptably risen faster than the rate of inflation. State support has grown by 17.4% on a per pupil basis. JD is an advocate for educational choice to provide the competition that will spur an improvement in educational performance and allow parents to find the best educational fit for their children. He further supports full transparency between the school and parents regarding their student’s performance and activities.
Judicial Accountability
JD has been an active advocate of efforts to bring fundamental due process back to the Family Court. Family Court Judges have been given the authority to waive virtually any Court Rules and expand or limit the scope of discovery in Court at their whim. The Court is incentivized by federal law to protract cases, keeping litigants coming back to Court over and over again, draining their resources. JD recognizes the current system is broken – it is regularly harming children and families – it is in need of a complete overhaul.
Patient Rights
JD worked in biotech/pharma drug development for 40 years, gaining approval to conduct clinical trials and market approval for new drugs. He has continued in the Legislature in expanding options for NH citizens to pursue potential improvements in their health with the right to try early stage developmental products designed to treat chronic and debilitating conditions. JD is a strong supporter of full and voluntary informed consent for all medical treatments and procedures.
US and NH Constitutions
JD has been an active member of the House Republican Alliance, an organization focused on reviewing all proposed bills for their compliance with the US and NH Constitutions. He strongly stands against bills that would encroach on our fundamental rights or adversely alter the structure of our government. He jealously guards the separation of powers. The founders of our republic and state drew heavily on the enlightenment principles of John Locke and they have served us well.
The Legislative Record
Key bills passed by the General Court. A record of work done over 3 terms.
24 Prime Sponsorships - 145 Co-Sponsorships
Reliable, Affordable Energy
- House Resolution 17 – 2022Oppose all federal and state carbon taxes
- House Bill 609 - 2024Restructure of the energy facility Site Evaluation Committee
- House Bill 504 – 2025Update State Energy Policy focusing on reliability and affordability
- House Bill 672 – 2025Permit off-grid electrical power producers
- House Bill 682 – 2025Creation of the Office of Energy Innovation
- House Bill 690 – 2025Investigate the costs & benefits of ISO-New England membership
- House Bill 1539 – 2026Authorize utility bonding for storm recovery costs & infrastructure resilience
- House Bill 1718 – 2026Define parameters for net metering of battery power.
- House Bill 723 – 2026Repeal of redundant multi-use energy data platform
- House Bill 1775 – 2026Permit utility ownership of micro nuclear, gas, hydrogen and battery power
Election Integrity
- House Bill 1150 – 2024Require political advertising rates to be uniform irrespective of party
- House Bill 1541 – 2026Require secure, tamper-evident containers for storing ballots
- House Bill 158 – 2026Require review of absentee ballot data biennially by the Secy of State
- House Bill 1807 – 2026Require posting 10 year trends of school costs & salaries before annual meetings
Fiscal Responsibility
- House Bill 457 – 2023Require Treasurer and retirement fund management be governed as fiduciaries
Supporting Law Enforcement
- House Bill 1078 – 2024Mandates a central repository map of municipal, county & state radio towers
- Senate Bill 62 – 2025Restricts blocking or impeding law enforcement cooperation with US ICE
- Senate Bill 411 – 2026Streamlines procedural tracking during and after warrant execution
- Senate Bill 617 – 2026Reforms vehicle towing rules and procedures for abandoned vehicles
- Senate Bill 620 – 2026Establishes stricter penalties for DWI and refusal to take breathalyzer test
- Senate Bill 624 – 2026Establishes penalties for certain hemp derived products
Government Accountability
- House Bill 1344 – 2022Requires RE contracts be executed by the owner or a party with a POA
- House Bill 584 – 2023Modifies the UCC to define digital assets and their control
- House Bill 1081 – 2024Requires direct reimbursement of ambulance services by insurance providers
Education Choice and Parental Rights
- House Bill 148 – 2025 - VetoedPermits separate or restricted access to facilities based upon biological sex
- House Bill 324 – 2025 – VetoedProhibits providing obscene materials or sexually harmful items to minors in schools
- House Bill 1099 – 2025Study the provision of educational services for students in residential facilities
Judicial Accountability
- House Resolution 14 – 2023Resolution to investigate the lack of due process in Family Court
- House Bill 306 – 2024Prohibits the use of court ordered family reunification programs
- House Bill 320 – 2025Mandates court enforcement of final divorce & marital property decrees
Patient Rights
- House Bill 1028 – 2024 & House Bill 370 – 2025Commission on delivery of behavioral crisis services in patients with mental illness
- House Bill 1735 – 2026Updates pharmacy rules & expands “Right to Try” for chronic & debilitating illness
- Senate Bill 408 – 2026Expands health insurance coverage for adult prosthetic devices
US and NH Constitutions
- House Bill 1469 – 2022Study anti-discrimination legislation needed in the financial services industry
- House Concurrent Resolution 9 – 2025Rejects compliance with the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
- House Bill 232 – 2026 - VetoedRequire hospitals recognize the Right of Conscience of medical staff
Stand With JD
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South Hampton, NH 03827