New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 9 D cosponsors

HB 1500 — establishing a commission to study and propose procedures in the event of a state government shutdown.

Last action — Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a commission to propose procedures for a state government shutdown.

This legislation aims to create a commission tasked with studying and recommending procedures for handling a state government shutdown. The goal is to ensure proper planning and response in the event of such an occurrence.

Summary

establishing a commission to study and propose procedures in the event of a state government shutdown.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes a new commission to study procedures for handling a state government shutdown.

  • RSA 9

    Commission to Study Government Shutdown Procedures 9:29 Commission to Study Government Shutdown Procedures. A commission is established to study and propose procedures in the event of a state government shutdown. The purpose of the commission is to identify legal, operational, fiscal, and personnel issues related to a government shutdown and to recommend protocols to ensure continuity of essential services, employee protections, and responsible fiscal management for the judicial branch administrative office and the departments, commissions, and agencies as outlined in RSA 21-G:6-b, II-IV.

    This adds a new section that creates a commission focused on developing procedures for a state government shutdown.

  • RSA 14:49

    Notwithstanding RSA 14:49, the members of the commission shall be as follows: → Notwithstanding RSA 14:49, the members of the commission shall be as follows:

    This specifies that the membership of the new commission will be defined in the bill despite existing rules in RSA 14:49.

  • RSA 14:49

    The commission shall: (a) Identify essential government services and prioritize them in the event of a shutdown. (b) Review statutory, contractual, and constitutional obligations regarding state employee compensation, benefits, and furloughs. (c) Analyze fiscal controls, fund flows, and administrative mechanisms that would be affected. (d) Propose legal and procedural frameworks to maintain public health, safety, and welfare services. (e) Evaluate options for continuing appropriations or contingency planning mechanisms. (f) Recommend legislative or administrative actions to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuity of operations during a shutdown.

    This section outlines the responsibilities and tasks assigned to the newly established commission.

  • RSA 9

    Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.

    This adds a provision for reimbursement of travel expenses for legislative members of the commission.

  • RSA 9

    The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the legislative members. The first meeting shall be called by the first-named house member and held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. A majority of the commission members shall constitute a quorum.

    This establishes rules for the organization and operation of the commission.

  • RSA 9

    The commission shall submit an interim report with its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation on or before November 1, 2026, and a final report on or before November 1, 2027, to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, house minority leader, senate minority leader, the chairpersons of the house and senate executive departments and administration committees, the governor, the house clerk, the senate clerk, and the state library.

    This section mandates the commission to produce and submit reports detailing its findings and recommendations.

  • RSA 9:29

    RSA 9:29 and the subdivision heading preceding it, relative to the commission to study government shutdown procedures, is repealed.

    This repeal statement signifies the termination of the section once the bill's provisions take effect.

Action History

  1. Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  2. Lay HB1500 on Table (Rep. Slottje): MA DV 187-150 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 112

  3. Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

  4. Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 7-6; RC) HC 9 P. 40

  5. Executive Session: 01/15/2026 11:00 am GP 231

  6. Public Hearing: 01/15/2026 11:00 am GP 231

  7. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 23

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1500 do?
establishing a commission to study and propose procedures in the event of a state government shutdown.
Who sponsors HB 1500?
HB 1500 is sponsored by Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Laura Telerski (Democrat), Rosemarie Rung (Democrat), Alexis Simpson (Democrat), Mary Jane Wallner (Democrat), Karen Ebel (Democrat), Brian Sullivan (Democrat), and Susan Almy (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1500?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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