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NH HB 1396

dead

relative to vacancies in state offices.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NH HB 1396 pass?

No. NH HB 1396 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-08-20): Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

What is NH HB 1396 about?

NH HB 1396 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “relative to vacancies in state offices.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1396?

Joe Sweeney is the primary sponsor of NH HB 1396, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Introduced
2025-12-04
Latest action
2026-08-20 — Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Joe Sweeneyprimary
  • Ross Berrycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-08-20

    Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  2. 2026-03-11

    Lay HB1396 on Table (Rep. Berry): MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 161

    deferral

  3. 2026-03-04

    Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  4. 2026-03-04

    Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0984h 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 10 P. 43

    committee-passage-favorable

  5. 2026-02-18

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

  6. 2026-01-22

    Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 158

  7. 2025-12-04

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 18

    introduction,referral-committee

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Official source

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2424&inflect=2

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