New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 428 — relative to the maximum amount of terms an individual can serve on the electricians' board.

Last action — Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 12, 2026.

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill limits the number of terms a person can serve on the electricians' board.

This legislation sets a maximum number of terms for individuals serving on the electricians' board. It aims to promote turnover and potentially bring in new perspectives to the board.

Summary

relative to the maximum amount of terms an individual can serve on the electricians' board.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 428 allows members of the electricians' board to serve for up to three terms instead of two. Additionally, the total maximum years a member can serve has been increased from 12 to 16 years. This change is significant because it enables experienced individuals to contribute their knowledge and skills to the board for a longer duration, potentially enhancing the board's effectiveness in overseeing electrical standards and practices.

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SB 428 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2019 09/06 SENATE BILL 428 AN ACT relative to the maximum amount of terms an individual can serve on the electricians' board.
CHAPTER 61 SB 428 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2019 09/06 SENATE BILL 428 AN ACT relative to the maximum amount of terms an individual can serve on the electricians' board.
SB 428 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2019 09/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the maximum amount of terms an individual can serve on the electricians' board.
CHAPTER 61 SB 428 - FINAL VERSION 26-2019 09/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the maximum amount of terms an individual can serve on the electricians' board.
1 Electricians;
61:1 Electricians;
No member of the board shall serve more than [12] 16 years, including the time of [2] 3 5-year terms, being held over after a term expires, and fulfilling an unexpired term.
No member of the board shall serve more than [12] 16 years, including the time of [2] 3 5- year terms, being held over after a term expires, and fulfilling an unexpired term.
2 Effective Date.
61:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 08, 2026 Effective Date:
July 07, 2026
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Action History

  1. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

  2. Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 61; Effective 07/07/2026

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 12

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)

  6. Executive Session: 03/18/2026 11:10 am GP 231

  7. Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 11:10 am GP 231

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124

  9. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3

  11. Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am; SC 2

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

409 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 428 do?
relative to the maximum amount of terms an individual can serve on the electricians' board.
Who sponsors SB 428?
SB 428 is sponsored by Tim McGough (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Erica J Layon, Bill Gannon (Republican), and Carol M McGuire.
What is the current status of SB 428?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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