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NH HB1187
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ross Berry
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AI Summary
- State representative candidates in special elections may file their candidacy declarations with their local town or city clerk instead of only with the secretary of state
- Town or city clerks must forward candidate declarations to the secretary of state on the same day they are filed
- During the filing week, town and city clerk offices must be open for at least 3 days, with each day open for no less than 2 hours
- Filing dates and times for all town and city clerk offices must be listed on the secretary of state's website
- Takes effect 60 days after passage, with fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually through fiscal year 2029
Legislative Description
Relative to the time in which candidates for state representative may file their candidacy for a special election.
Last Action
Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; Senate Journal 6
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Election Law and Municipal Affairs3/6/2026
Election Law12/1/2025
Full Bill Text
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