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NH CACR30

CA

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Oppel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to change New Hampshire's Public Utilities Commission from appointed to elected positions
  • Three commissioners would be elected by qualified voters statewide at biennial general elections, beginning in 2028
  • Commissioners would serve six-year terms (same length as current appointed terms)
  • The amendment would be placed on the November 2026 ballot and requires approval by two-thirds of voters to take effect
  • Currently, commissioners are appointed by the governor and executive council for staggered six-year terms

Legislative Description

Relating to the public utilities commissioners.Providing that the public utilities commissioners are elected.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law12/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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