New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 1657 — relative to the reporting and elimination of prolonged vacancies in state government.

Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 43

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

relative to the reporting and elimination of prolonged vacancies in state government.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 43

  2. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 10 P. 20

  3. Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:40 pm GP 231

  4. Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 02:40 pm GP 231

  5. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 30

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 412 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (412)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1657 do?
relative to the reporting and elimination of prolonged vacancies in state government.
Who sponsors HB 1657?
HB 1657 is sponsored by Matt R Sabourin dit Choinière, Daniel Popovici-Muller (Republican), and Erica Layon (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1657?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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