HB 1270 (2026): clarifying the definition of part-time teacher.
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HB 1270 (2026)
clarifying the definition of part-time teacher.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Education Policy and Administration
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 52
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Education Policy and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2026, with 8 people signed in online: 3 in support and 5 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 22, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. 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 Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2026. On March 26, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 2026, making it Chapter 52 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Margaret Drye (R - Sull 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mike Belcher (R - Carr 4)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Rep. Lisa Freeman (R - Belk 8)
- Rep. Melissa Litchfield (R - Rock 32)
- Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Brian Nadeau (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 12)
- Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18)
- Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2026, 11:10 AM: public hearing, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- January 22, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
- March 10, 2026, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SL Map Room
- March 26, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration
- January 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 11:10 am GP 232
- January 22, 2026: Executive Session: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- January 22, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/22/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026
- February 5, 2026: Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Education
- March 10, 2026: Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 10:15 am
- March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026
- March 26, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-1; CC
- April 23, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026)
- April 23, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026
- May 8, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 52; eff. 07/07/2026