New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1391 — establishing a commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election.

Last action — Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study

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  1. 1
    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 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

establishing a commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.H. Revised Statutes Annotated as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill establishes a new commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election, which is not currently addressed in existing law.

  • RSA 659

    659:39-a Single Primary Study Commission Established. I. There is established a commission to study the implementation of single ballot primary elections. II. Notwithstanding RSA 14:49, the members of the commission shall be as follows: (a) Two members of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be from the republican party and one of whom shall be from the democratic party, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (b) Two members of the senate, one of whom shall be from the republican party and one of whom shall be from the democratic party, appointed by the president of the senate. (c) The secretary of state, or designee. (d) One member from a non-partisan civics education organization, appointed by the governor. (e) One member from the New Hampshire Town and City Clerks Association, appointed by the president of that organization. (f) One member from the New Hampshire Municipal Association, appointed by the executive director of that organization. (g) One member who is a local election official, such as town moderator, city clerk, or town clerk, appointed by the governor. III. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee. IV. The commission shall research a single ballot primary, evaluate the potential for implementation in New Hampshire, and deliver recommendations. V. The members of the study commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 90 days of the effective date of this section. Five members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. VI. The commission shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2027.

    This addition creates a new commission specifically focused on studying single ballot primary elections and determines its membership and reporting requirements.

Action History

  1. Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study

  2. Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 11-5; RC) HC 10 P. 86

  3. ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 158

  4. ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/10/2026 11:00 am GP 158

  5. Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 10:40 am GP 158

  6. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 18

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 408 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (408)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1391 do?
establishing a commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election.
Who sponsors HB 1391?
HB 1391 is sponsored by Luz Bay (Democrat), Alissandra Murray (Democrat), Jared Sullivan (Democrat), Matthew Coker (Republican), Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, Eleana Colby (Democrat), and Tracy Bricchi (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1391?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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