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NH HB1247

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Wherry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of State to prepare notices explaining proposed constitutional amendments for voters and direct them to the Department of State's website for additional information

  • Mandates every town and city clerk to prominently display the prepared notice, with headers specifying whether amendments are proposed by a Constitutional Convention or by the Legislature

  • Notices must include the scheduled vote date and information about the constitutional amendment as described in existing law (RSA 663:3)

  • Secretary of State must maintain a webpage on the Department of State's website providing the same information as the physical notice

  • Notices must be displayed for at least 60 days prior to the statewide vote on the constitutional amendment; act takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Requiring the secretary of state to create, post on the secretary of state's website, and otherwise distribute notice of proposed constitutional amendments.

Last Action

Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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