New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 5 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 44 — concerning the protection of public lands.

Last action — Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0800h and 2026-1078h: MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 100

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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 passed the House. Introduced December 04, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Summary

concerning the protection of public lands.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to HR 44 changes the focus from opposing efforts to rescind the federal Roadless Rule specifically to opposing any attempts to open roadless areas to industrial development, such as logging or road-building. This broader language highlights the potential threats to New Hampshire's landscapes. By broadening the opposition, the amendment emphasizes the state's commitment to protecting its public lands from various types of industrial activities, which is important to many residents who value conservation.

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HR 44 - AS INTRODUCED SESSION 26-3246 08/06 HOUSE RESOLUTION 44 A RESOLUTION concerning the protection of public lands.
HR 44 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE 12Mar2026...
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1078h SESSION 26-3246 08/06 HOUSE RESOLUTION 44 A RESOLUTION concerning the protection of public lands.
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1078h 26-3246 08/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six A RESOLUTION concerning the protection of public lands.
and Whereas, misguided attempts to rescind the federal Roadless Rule or otherwise open roadless areas to industrial development, road-building, and logging threaten New Hampshire’s treasured landscapes and are inconsistent with the values and interests of Granite Staters;
and Whereas, attempts to open roadless areas to industrial development and road-building threaten New Hampshire’s treasured landscapes and are inconsistent with the values and interests of Granite Staters;
HR 44 - AS INTRODUCED - Page 2 - I.
HR 44 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE - Page 2 - I.
Opposes efforts to rescind the Roadless Rule or to sell, transfer, or dispose of our state or federal public lands, including inventoried roadless areas in the White Mountain National Forest.
Opposes efforts to open roadless areas or to sell, transfer, or dispose of our state or federal public lands, including inventoried roadless areas in the White Mountain National Forest.
Encourages New Hampshire’s governor and attorney general, and our Congressional delegation, to take all necessary actions to oppose any attempt to rescind the Roadless Rule or diminish protections for our state and federal public lands.
Encourages New Hampshire’s governor and attorney general, and our Congressional delegation, to take all necessary actions to oppose any attempt to open roadless areas or diminish protections for our state and federal public lands.
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Action History

  1. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0800h and 2026-1078h: MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 100

  2. FLAM # 2026-1078h (Rep. Darby): AA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 99

  3. Amendment # 2026-0800h: AA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 98

  4. Remove from Table (Rep. Weber): MA DV 311-23 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 98

  5. Lay HR44 on Table (Rep. Darby): MA DV 310-7 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 140

  6. Removed from Consent (Reps. Darby, Ryan, Vail, Sargent, Knab, Dupont, Harb, Baldwin, Bridle, Manos) 03/04/2026 HJ 6 P. 2

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0800h 02/18/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 9 P. 27

  8. Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:05 am GP 228

  9. Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 10:30 am GP 228

  10. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 40

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (408)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 44 do?
concerning the protection of public lands.
Who sponsors HR 44?
HR 44 is sponsored by Allison Knab (Democrat), Alicia Gregg (Democrat), Carry Spier (Democrat), Jared Sullivan (Democrat), Richard Brown (Republican), Anita Burroughs (Democrat), and Jonathan Smith (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 44?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 04, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HR 44?
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