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NH HB 1247

enacted

requiring the secretary of state to create, post on the secretary of state's website, and otherwise distribute notice of proposed constitutional amendments.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did NH HB 1247 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1247 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-06-01): Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 91; eff. 07/27/2026

What is NH HB 1247 about?

NH HB 1247 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “requiring the secretary of state to create, post on the secretary of state's website, and otherwise distribute notice of proposed constitutional amendments.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1247?

Robert Wherry, Robert J Wherry are the primary sponsors of NH HB 1247, joined by 8 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-12-01
Latest action
2026-06-01 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 91; eff. 07/27/2026
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Robert Wherryprimary
  • Robert J Wherryprimary
  • Donald S McFarlanecosponsor
  • Claudine R Burnhamcosponsor
  • Clayton D Woodcosponsor
  • Claudine Burnhamcosponsor
  • Donald McFarlanecosponsor
  • Linda McGrathcosponsor
  • Clayton Woodcosponsor
  • Mary Murphycosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-06-01

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 91; eff. 07/27/2026

  2. 2026-05-18

    Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. 2026-05-18

    Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147

  4. 2026-05-18

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

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  5. 2026-04-03

    Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

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  6. 2026-04-02

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 13

    committee-passage-favorable

  7. 2026-03-25

    Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 12

  8. 2026-03-17

    Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 7

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  9. 2026-03-11

    Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 21

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  10. 2026-03-04

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 10 P. 14

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  11. 2026-02-18

    Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 158

  12. 2026-01-29

    Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:20 pm GP 158

  13. 2025-12-01

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 12

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Official source

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1947&inflect=2

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