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NH HB1391

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eleana Colby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 10-member commission to study the implementation of single ballot primary elections in New Hampshire

  • Commission membership includes 2 House members (one Republican, one Democrat), 2 Senate members (one Republican, one Democrat), the Secretary of State or designee, a representative from a non-partisan civics organization, and representatives from the NH Town and City Clerks Association, NH Municipal Association, and a local election official

  • Commission must hold its first meeting within 90 days of the act's effective date, with 5 members constituting a quorum

  • Findings and legislative recommendations due to the speaker, senate president, clerks, governor, and state library by November 1, 2027

  • The commission automatically dissolves when the authorizing statute is repealed on November 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Establishing a commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election.

Last Action

Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law12/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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