HR 29 (2026): requesting an opinion of the justices on the scope of part II, article 4 of the New Hampshire constitution, as well as other related articles.
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HR 29 (2026)
requesting an opinion of the justices on the scope of part II, article 4 of the New Hampshire constitution, as well as other related articles.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: State Government
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2026, with 117 people signed in online: 5 in support and 112 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Donald McFarlane (R - Graf 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4)
- Rep. Mary Murphy (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. John Sellers (R - Graf 10)
- Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 13)
- Rep. Robert Wherry (R - Hills 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 2026, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 158
- February 13, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 158
- March 5, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- February 9, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/09/2026 03:00 pm GP 158
- February 13, 2026: Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158
- February 13, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026