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NH CACR17

CA

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Oppel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to change the New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner from an appointed position to an elected one
  • The commissioner would be elected by qualified voters at biennial general elections, beginning in 2028, for two-year terms
  • The elected commissioner would be responsible for enforcing and administering state insurance laws
  • The constitutional amendment question would appear on the November 2026 ballot and requires approval by two-thirds of voters to take effect
  • Adds new Article 34-a to Part Second of the New Hampshire Constitution

Legislative Description

Relating to the commissioner of the department of insurance.Providing that the commissioner of the department of insurance be elected.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Executive Departments and Administration12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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