HB 1193 (2026): naming a 911 call service center in Laconia in honor of Bruce G. Cheney.

HB 1193 (2026)

naming a 911 call service center in Laconia in honor of Bruce G. Cheney.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Public Works and Highways
• Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Subject: Memorials
• Chapter law: 216

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 1 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House adopted “Special Order First order of business” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Steven Bogert. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 12, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2026, making it Chapter 216 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Rep. Charlie St. Clair (D - Belk 5) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Mike Bordes (R - Belk 5)
• Rep. Matthew Coker (R - Belk 2)
• Rep. Linda DiSilvestro (D - Hills 17)
• Rep. Jaci Grote (D - Rock 24)
• Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14)
• Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
• Rep. Timothy Soucy (D - Merr 21)
• Rep. Thomas Walsh (R - Merr 10)
• Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 5)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 20, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, GP 228
• January 20, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, GP 228
• February 5, 2026: floor debate, House
• February 18, 2026, 9:50 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
• March 5, 2026: consent calendar, Senate

Votes

• February 5, 2026, House: Special Order First order of business — voice vote, passed
• February 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
• March 5, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• HJ 1, page 10
• HC 5, page 26
• HJ 3, pages 23 and 24
• SJ 4
• SC 6
• SC 8
• SJ 5
• SJ 7
• HJ 8, page 115