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NH HB 1402

dead

relative to credentials for the position of superintendent of schools.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did NH HB 1402 pass?

No. NH HB 1402 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 1402 about?

NH HB 1402 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “relative to credentials for the position of superintendent of schools.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1402?

Hope Damon, Hope E Damon are the primary sponsors of NH HB 1402, joined by 7 cosponsors.

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

  • Hope Damonprimary
  • Hope E Damonprimary
  • Sallie D Fellowscosponsor
  • John R Cloutiercosponsor
  • John Cloutiercosponsor
  • Sallie Fellowscosponsor
  • Toni Weinsteincosponsor
  • Tracy Bricchicosponsor
  • Tracy Anne Bricchicosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-08-20

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

  2. 2026-03-05

    Lay HB1402 on Table (Rep. Noble): MA DV 184-150 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 84

    deferral

  3. 2026-02-24

    Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0185h

    committee-passage-favorable

  4. 2026-02-24

    Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 9 P. 37

    committee-failure

  5. 2026-01-14

    Executive Session: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 232

  6. 2026-01-08

    Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 02:00 pm GP 232

  7. 2025-12-04

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 18

    introduction,referral-committee

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