Additional Information
House Committee Information
Committee Name: Commerce and Consumer AffairsPosition: Member
Committee Function:It shall be the duty of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Affairs to consider all matters pertaining to commerce, banks and banking institutions; insurance companies and contracts or insurance of any character; the licensing of businesses to sell liquor; the needs of the business community; all matters relating to consumer affairs and the economic conditions of commerce and industry; all matters relating to the economic development of the state, and such other matters as may be referred to it.
Personal Biography
This is Anita Burroughs's fourth term in office, representing Carroll 2: Bartlett,
Jackson, Hales Location, Hart's Location, Sandwich, Albany, and Chatham. She has
served on the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee for three terms and as the
Ranking Democrat. She served on the Judiciary Committee in her first term.
Anita has lived in Bartlett for over 30 years with her husband, Jonathan. They have
two adult children (bonus children) and two young grandchildren.
Anita is involved with her husband's national healthcare consulting firm, providing
operations support.
Local Government Involvement
Anita previously served on the Bartlett Zoning Board of appeals.
Miscellaneous Information:
Anita was a founding board member of the Conway Area Humane Society and served as its chair for eleven years. She also served
as chair for Starting Point, Services for the Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence, for six years.
Anita writes frequently for the Conway Daily Sun to inform her constituents about news in the NH State House and the implications for
pending or passed legislation.
Towns Represented
Albany, Bartlett, Chatham, Hale's Location, Hart's Location, Jackson, Sandwich