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NH HB173

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Sellers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RSA 40:13, IV(c) to prohibit warrant articles from being amended in ways that change the purpose of a petitioned warrant article
  • Existing law already prevents amendments that eliminate the subject matter of any warrant article; this bill adds additional protection specifically for petitioned articles
  • Amendments that only change dollar amounts in appropriations are still permitted and do not violate this restriction
  • Effective date is 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to maintaining the purpose of a petitioned warrant article.

Last Action

Hearing: 03/03/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 10:00 am; Senate Calendar 7

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law and Municipal Affairs1/15/2026
Municipal and County Government1/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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