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NH HB1693
Bill
Status
12/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Barton
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AI Summary
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Expands Grafton County's board of commissioners from 3 to 5 members, with each commissioner representing a specific geographic district
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Establishes 5 new commissioner districts covering all Grafton County towns: District 1 (Hanover, Lyme, Orford, Piermont, Warren, Wentworth); District 2 (Enfield, Lebanon); District 3 (Bath, Benton, Bethlehem, and 9 other northern towns); District 4 (Campton, Plymouth, Lincoln, and 5 other central towns); District 5 (Alexandria, Bristol, and 10 other southwestern towns)
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Changes commissioner terms from a mix of 2-year and 4-year terms to uniform 2-year terms for all commissioners
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New district boundaries take effect January 1, 2028, with elections under the new structure beginning at the 2028 state general election
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Estimated to increase county expenditures by approximately $39,000 in FY 2028 for salaries, benefits, and expenses of the two additional commissioners
Legislative Description
Expanding the number of Grafton county commissioners.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3
2/5/2026