New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 8 R cosponsors

HB 1309 — relative to town meeting warrants.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 92; eff. 07/27/2026

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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 enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

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High chance

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Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).

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In plain language

This bill relates to the regulations concerning town meeting warrants.

The bill addresses the procedures and requirements for town meeting warrants. It aims to clarify or update how these warrants are managed within towns.

Summary

relative to town meeting warrants.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of HB 1309 includes a slight adjustment that emphasizes the responsibilities of selectmen in preparing the warrant for town meetings. It clarifies that the poll closing time must be prescribed by the selectmen and cannot be set earlier than stated in the warrant. This change is important because it helps ensure transparency and consistency in the scheduling of town meetings, allowing voters to clearly understand when and how they can participate in local governance.

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CHAPTER 92 HB 1309 - FINAL VERSION 5Mar2026...
1 Time for Holding Town Meetings and Warning Thereof;
92:1 Time for Holding Town Meetings and Warning Thereof;
2 Effective Date.
92:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 28, 2026 Effective Date:
July 27, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 92; eff. 07/27/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-1; CC; SC 14

  6. Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 10:15 am; SC 12

  7. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 6

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0411h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 27

  9. Amendment # 2026-0411h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 27

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0411h 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 22

  11. Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154

  12. Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 11:20 am GP 154

  13. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 15

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 407 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (407)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1309 do?
relative to town meeting warrants.
Who sponsors HB 1309?
HB 1309 is sponsored by Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Kelley Potenza (Republican), Claudine Burnham (Republican), Keith Murphy (Republican), Robert Wherry (Republican), Ross Berry (Republican), Lori Korzen (Republican), and Katelyn Kuttab (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1309?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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