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NH HB1693

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Barton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Grafton County's board of commissioners from 3 to 5 members, with each commissioner representing a specific geographic district

  • 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)

  • Changes commissioner terms from a mix of 2-year and 4-year terms to uniform 2-year terms for all commissioners

  • New district boundaries take effect January 1, 2028, with elections under the new structure beginning at the 2028 state general election

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Municipal and County Government12/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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