HB 1388 (2026): relative to the form of ballot for amendments to the constitution.
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HB 1388 (2026)
relative to the form of ballot for amendments to the constitution.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 121
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026, with 7 people signed in online: 3 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 16, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2026, making it Chapter 121 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Wherry (R - Hills 13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Claudine Burnham (R - Straf 2)
- Rep. Donald McFarlane (R - Graf 18)
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30)
- Rep. Clayton Wood (R - Merr 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2026, 11:20 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
- February 17, 2026, 1:40 PM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- April 1, 2026, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, SH 103
- April 16, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 16, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
- February 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 11:20 am GP 158
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/17/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026
- March 12, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- April 1, 2026: Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 103, SH, 02:15 pm
- April 16, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- April 16, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026
- May 14, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026)
- May 14, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026
- June 5, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/05/2026; Chapter 121; eff.06/05/20256