HR 44
concerning the protection of public lands.
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On the record
Quoted from the General Court bill status page, not worked out from the docket.
| Status | PASSED |
|---|---|
| In the House | PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT |
| Introduced | 1/7/2026 |
| Floor date | 3/11/2026 |
| LSR number | 3246 |
| Local government impact | no |
| Committee code | H22 |
Where it stands
House: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
Every floor vote on this bill was a voice or division vote, so there is no record of how individual legislators voted.
A bill goes on the consent calendar when the committee vote was unanimous or nearly so, and any members who dissented did not object to placing it there. It then passes without floor debate. Ten members may file a petition to pull a bill off the consent calendar and have it debated and voted on separately.
Sponsors
Burroughs, Anita(D) Carr 2, Brown, Richard(R) Carr 8, Gregg, Alicia(D) Hills 7, Knab, Allison(D) Rock 12, Smith, Jonathan(R) Carr 5, Spier, Carry(D) Hills 6, Sullivan, Jared(D) Graf 2
Prime sponsor in bold. From the General Court sponsor file.
What happened
Every action recorded in the official docket, in order. Each line ends with the journal or calendar that recorded it; where we have the document, that citation links to it.
- January 7, 2026Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- February 11, 2026Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 10:30 am GP 228
- February 18, 2026Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:05 am GP 228
- February 26, 2026Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0800h 02/18/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- March 4, 2026Removed from Consent (Reps. Darby, Ryan, Vail, Sargent, Knab, Dupont, Harb, Baldwin, Bridle, Manos) 03/04/2026
- March 5, 2026Lay HR44 on Table (Rep. Darby): MA DV 310-7 03/05/2026
- March 12, 2026Remove from Table (Rep. Weber): MA DV 311-23 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026Amendment # 2026-0800h: AA VV 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0800h and 2026-1078h: MA VV 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026FLAM # 2026-1078h (Rep. Darby): AA VV 03/12/2026
Votes
Roll call tallies and individual votes from the General Court roll call files. Presiding, excused and absent are shown separately: one member presides over each House roll call and does not vote except to break a tie.
Lay HR44 on Table (Rep. Darby)
Decided on a division vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0800h and 2026-1078h
Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.
Remove from Table (Rep. Weber)
Decided on a division vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.
Committee reports
Reproduced from the House Calendar in the committee’s own words.
Committee — OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT
New Hampshire is blessed with magnificent forests and inviting open spaces welcoming all outdoors men and women to enjoy the state’s natural beauty. The White Mountain National Forest, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, state forest and parks are just a few Granite State treasures offering recreational, economic, cultural, and spiritual opportunities. This House Resolution proclaims the benefits of the state’s public land in light of threats facing pristine wilderness across the country, including road building, industrial development, and land disposal. The amendment removes references to federal regulations and logging, an important state industry. Vote 16-0.
Hearings and recordings
Recordings are the General Court’s own, on YouTube. Start times are estimates unless stated otherwise, and the player opens early.
- February 11, 2026 at 10:30Resources, Recreation and Development public hearing recording 0:33:23–0:55:04, about 22 min (estimated)
- February 18, 2026 at 10:05Resources, Recreation and Development executive session recording 0:17:54–0:26:00, about 8 min (estimated)
- March 5, 2026House floor debate recording (start time not identified)
- March 12, 2026House floor debate recording (start time not identified)
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