The House, Thursday, May 21, 2026

The House took up 65 bills, in the order told below.

Journal
House Journal 14PDF, as the House printed it
Assembled
10:00 AM
Votes Taken
9 roll calls, 9 divisions50 voice votes
Debates Printed
4in the permanent journal
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 10:00 AM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Catherine Rombeau (D - Hills 2) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 16), Speaker of the House, and Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 3), Deputy Speaker of the House.

Excused for the Day

The Day in Order

The House · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Session DayOn YouTubethe times on the cards move this player
relative to certain laws applicable to state chartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, and other consumer credit entities subject to the authority of the banking department.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1718s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1718s

Spoke for the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓Law
relative to the use of body-worn cameras in county departments of corrections.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1768s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 191–154 on a division

Moved by Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1768s

Spoke for the motionRep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 5, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawJan 1, 2027
relative to home heating oil and propane contracts and sales.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1713s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1713s

Spoke for the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawAug 31, 2026
HB 1348 (2026)Became Law
relative to possession of human remains for law enforcement training purposes.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1556s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1556s

Spoke for the motionRep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 5, 2026✓SenateApr 23, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓LawSep 8, 2026
relative to the offense of improper influence and making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 2026-1976s

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31).

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1976s

Spoke for the motionRep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026Governor✕Law
relative to pooled risk management programs.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-131s, 2026-1924s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-131s and 2026-1924s

Spoke for the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✕GovernorJun 19, 2026✕LawAug 19, 2026
relative to amending and adding definitions related to the protection of persons from domestic violence and relative to the domestic violence fatality review committee.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1770s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1770s

Spoke for the motionRep. Jennifer Rhodes (R - Ches 17)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawJul 2, 2026
establishing sexual assault orders of protection and relative to sexual assault survivors' rights.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1814s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1814s

Spoke for the motionRep. Jennifer Rhodes (R - Ches 17)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 5, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawJan 1, 2027
enabling wine and beverage manufacturers to offer tastings of and sell products of certain New Hampshire wine and beverage manufacturers and relative to defacing of controlled products.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1721s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1721s

Spoke for the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawAug 31, 2026
relative to health insurance coverage of pain management services for the management of chronic pain.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1622s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1622s

Spoke for the motionRep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2025✓HouseMar 26, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓Law
allowing school districts to annually retain year-end unassigned general funds.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1635s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 186–163 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1635s

Spoke for the motionRep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. David Luneau (D - Merr 9)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 5, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✕GovernorJul 2, 2026✕LawAug 19, 2026
establishing a committee to study options for family members of intentional homicide victims where the department of justice does not file charges in a case, repealing the refugee resettlement program in the department of health and human services, and prohibiting expenditure of state funds on refugee resettlement.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed 337–12 on a division

Moved by Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31).

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓SenateMar 26, 2026✓HouseMay 14, 2026Governor✕Law
HB 1268 (2026)Became Law
modifying the structure and administration of home education programs and relative to pharmacy benefits managers, managed care laws, notice of drug pricing options and pharmacy benefit manager business practices.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1737s, 2026-1872s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 178–170 on a division

Moved by Rep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1737s and 2026-1872s

Spoke for the motionRep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓Law
establishing a commission to study transitioning all public schools to public charter schools.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1727s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 184–164 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1727s

Spoke for the motionRep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✕GovernorJul 2, 2026✕LawAug 19, 2026
HB 1573 (2026)Became Law
permitting excused absences for student participation in certain activities and mandating the state board of education to grant school reassignment requests for students demonstrating a manifest educational hardship

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1244s, 2026-1729s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 186–160 on a division

Moved by Rep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1244s and 2026-1729s

Spoke for the motionRep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Loren Selig (D - Straf 10)

Debate printed in the permanent journal4 speeches

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.…

Rep. Loren Selig (D - Straf 10)Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recommend the body nonconcur with House Bill 1573 as amended. The original House version focused on excused absences for civic engagement and career and technical education activities, overriding existing local decisions regarding these policies. While we support the value of civic engagement and CTE programs, we do not support overriding local school district policies or local control. The Senate amendment goes much further by mandating that the State Board of Education grant school reassignment requests when a student demonstrates what's called a "manifest educational hardship." This is a significant policy change. Under this amendment, the State Board of Education would have the authority to direct students into other public schools, public academies, or private schools, including schools well outside their home district, but the state board is not a locally elected body. It's a politically appointed group selected through the state political process rather than by parents and taxpayers in our local communities. Local school boards are elected by the people they serve. They are accountable to voters at town meetings and local elections. The state board is not. Granting an appointed state board the authority to override local school districts on student assignment decisions weakens local control and removes accountability from the communities that fund and operate our schools. The amendment is also very unfair to local taxpayers. If the state is going to require reassignment of students, even in cases of manifest educational hardship, then the state should pay the full tuition and transportation costs associated with those decisions, not the local taxpayer of the receiving school. Local districts should not be forced to finance placements they did not initiate, approve, or control. Property taxpayers are already carrying substantial educational burdens. This bill creates the potential for additional tuition obligations imposed by state-level decisions while leaving local districts responsible for those costs. If the legislature believes these reassignments are important enough for the State Board of Education to mandate, then the legislature should also fully fund every placement ordered under this process. Anything less shifts both authority and financial responsibility away from the state and onto the local community. We can support students facing genuine hardships without dismantling local governments or imposing new costs on property taxpayers. Therefore, I urge the body to vote no on nonconcur and to protect local control, local accountability, and fair education funding. Thank you.

Speaker PackardThe Chair recognizes Representative Noble.

Rep. NobelThank you, Mr. Speaker. This bill allows for excused absences for students participating in civic and career and technical education events. It clarifies the definition of those events and directs the state board to develop and maintain a list of CTE events that administrators can use to determine if an absence shall be excused. A non-germane amendment was added to clarify that if a parent appeals to the State Board of Education, demonstrating that their child has a manifest educational hardship, the state board has the authority to grant a parent's request to reassign their child to another school and I urge the body to concur. Speaker Packard: The motion before us is to concur on House Bill 1573. Are you ready for the question? A division has been requested. Members take your seats. The motion before us to concur on House Bill 1573. This is a division vote. The Chair recognizes Representative Woodcock for a parliamentary inquiry.

Rep. Stephen Woodcock (D - Carr 1)Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If I know that the civic education absence policy, as the Chair of the Committee just said, is an excellent part of this bill, but however, the non-germane amendment is a killer; it's no good, if I know that House Bill 1573 would authorize the state board to have the final say on decisions as to where students are placed if they have a hardship, and if I know these actions by the State Board of Education would totally undermine the decisions made by the local school boards and elected officials in cities and towns, thereby negating the prudence of local governing, which we prided ourselves on, if I believe that if the state is going to mandate these manifest hardship replacements, then they should also be responsible for fully funding them and not rely on property taxes for decisions that their elected officials did not make, and finally, Mr. Speaker, if I truly believe in the two foundational concepts of local control and rejecting unfunded mandates, would you please then join me in voting no and press red on the button to non-concur? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker PackardThe Chair recognizes Representative Noble for a parliamentary inquiry.

Rep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2)Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If I know that parents can appeal to the state board for manifest educational hardships, if I know that this is often done after months or even years of hardship, as we recently saw with a student suffering from bullying in Seabrook, and if I know that the state board should be able to step in, because someone has to, to make sure that student can receive the education they deserve and not have to be granted an exemption from compulsory attendance, then would I now press the green button to concur?

Speaker PackardThe motion before us is to concur on House Bill 1573. It's a division vote. If you're in favor, you'll press the green button. If you're opposed, you'll press the red button. Voting stations are open for 30 seconds. Have all members present at an opportunity to vote? The House will attend to the state of the vote. With 186 voting yea, 160 voting nay, the committee report is adopted.

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 5, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓Law
relative to qualifying scholarship granting organizations and federal workforce Pell grants.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1728s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1728s

Spoke for the motionRep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawJul 1, 2026
relative to the prohibition on teaching discrimination.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1779s

Motion Failed 127–222 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1779s

Spoke for the motionRep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2)

Spoke against the motionRep. Peggy Balboni (D - Rock 38)

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 2026-1779h

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Peggy Balboni (D - Rock 38).

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1779h

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseFeb 19, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026Governor✕Law
relative to the processing of cattle, swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not certified by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1719s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Judy Aron (R - Sull 4).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1719s

Spoke for the motionRep. Judy Aron (R - Sull 4)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2025✓HouseJan 7, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✕GovernorJul 10, 2026✕LawAug 19, 2026
establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1932s, 2026-3050s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Judy Aron (R - Sull 4).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1932s and 2026-3050s

Spoke for the motionRep. Judy Aron (R - Sull 4)

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2025✓HouseMar 26, 2025✓SenateMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓LawSep 8, 2026
relative to compliance with certain political expenditures and contribution statutes.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Ross Berry (R - Hills 44).

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓SenateFeb 19, 2026✓HouseMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓LawJan 1, 2027
relative to play-based curriculum and limitations on recess periods for pupils.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2).

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓SenateFeb 19, 2026✓HouseMay 14, 2026Governor✕Law
HB 1021 (2026)Became Law
amending the date to provide written notice to a municipality of a taxpayer's election to be assessed under the low-income housing tax credit program.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1597s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Alexander Jr..

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1597s

Spoke for the motionRep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawJan 1, 2027
HB 1219 (2026)Became Law
relative to immunization requirements in foster family homes and relative to financial eligibility for the Medicare savings program.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1943s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Wayne MacDonald (R - Rock 16).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1943s

Spoke for the motionRep. Wayne MacDonald (R - Rock 16)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 7, 2026✓LawSep 5, 2026
HB 1269 (2026)Became Law
relative to qualifications to practice acupuncture.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1651s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1651s

Spoke for the motionRep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawAug 31, 2026
HB 1312 (2026)Became Law
relative to the authority of various boards.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1637s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1637s

Spoke for the motionRep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓Law
relative to alcohol and other drug use professionals and relative to the qualifications to obtain certain occupational licenses.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1632s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1632s

Spoke for the motionRep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseFeb 19, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓Law
repealing the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum disorders.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1867s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Wayne MacDonald (R - Rock 16).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1867s

Spoke for the motionRep. Wayne MacDonald (R - Rock 16)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✕GovernorJul 2, 2026✕LawAug 19, 2026
limiting times vaccine clinics may operate at schools, with certain exceptions.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 2026-1426s

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Wayne MacDonald (R - Rock 16).

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1426s

Spoke for the motionRep. Wayne MacDonald (R - Rock 16)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateApr 16, 2026Governor✕Law
HB 1511 (2026)Became Law
relative to the membership of the agriculture in the classroom committee, the annual proclamation of "New Hampshire Day at the Big E," and repealing the repeal of the produce safety chapter.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1681s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Judy Aron (R - Sull 4).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1681s

Spoke for the motionRep. Judy Aron (R - Sull 4)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseFeb 19, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawJul 2, 2026
relative to the administration and enforcement of the state fire code.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1650s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 180–160 on a division

Moved by Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1650s

Spoke for the motionRep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 26, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawJul 1, 2027
relative to duties and reporting requirements of the therapeutic cannabis medical oversight board.

Refuse to Accede (Decline a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Refused on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13).

In the record: House Refuses to Accede to Senate Request for CofC

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓SenateJan 29, 2026✕HouseMay 21, 2026Governor✕LawMay 21, 2026
relative to pet vendor foster homes, defining pet vendor foster facility, and relative to cruelty to livestock.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Judy Aron (R - Sull 4).

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓SenateMar 12, 2026✓HouseMay 14, 2026✕GovernorJul 15, 2026✕LawAug 19, 2026
HB 1079 (2026)Became Law
allowing accessory dwelling units to be built within or attached to certain non-conforming structures.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1710s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 269–73 on a division

Moved by Rep. Alexander Jr..

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1710s

Spoke for the motionRep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawAug 31, 2026
HB 1103 (2026)Became Law
allowing municipalities to utilize community revitalization tax relief credits on a wider variety of properties and structures.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1717s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Alexander Jr..

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1717s

Spoke for the motionRep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawAug 31, 2026
relative to regulated conditional deposits.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1724s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 180–162 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Alexander Jr..

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1724s

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✕GovernorJul 2, 2026✕LawAug 19, 2026
relative to disclosure requirements for homeowners' associations.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1711s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Alexander Jr..

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1711s

Spoke for the motionRep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseFeb 19, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓LawJan 1, 2027
relative to notice and proceedings for tenants and landlords engaged in eviction processes.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1771s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Alexander Jr..

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1771s

Spoke for the motionRep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseFeb 19, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓LawOct 8, 2026
HB 1681 (2026)Became Law
relative to the definition, inspection, and local approval of tiny houses and yurts as innovative housing structures.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1709s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 242–102 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Alexander Jr..

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1709s

Spoke for the motionRep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)

Spoke against the motionRep. Len Turcotte (R - Straf 4)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 15, 2026✓LawSep 13, 2026
relative to local records retention.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1627s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1627s (Reps. Lynn, Weyler)

Spoke for the motionRep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2025✓HouseJan 7, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawAug 31, 2026
relative to the rights of conscience for medical professionals.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1624s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 179–154 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1624s

Spoke for the motionRep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)

✓IntroducedJan 8, 2025✓HouseJan 8, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✕GovernorJul 2, 2026✕LawAug 19, 2026
HB 1040 (2026)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the laws and procedures governing the filing and registering of quitclaim deeds in the state.
Rep. Eric Turer (D - Rock 6) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1311s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1311s

Spoke for the motionRep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseFeb 5, 2026✓SenateApr 9, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawJul 2, 2026
HB 1115 (2026)Became Law
expanding the number of persons eligible for the New Hampshire medal of honor.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1633s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1633s

Spoke for the motionRep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawJan 1, 2027
HB 1384 (2026)Became Law
relative to prohibiting foreign adversary persons or foreign entities of concern from financing lawsuits, prohibiting foreign principals from registering as lobbyists, and requires certain disclosures for persons acting on behalf of foreign principals.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1911s, 2026-1928s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 186–150 on a division

Moved by Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1911s and 2026-1928s

Spoke for the motionRep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 12, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓Law
establishing a committee to study whether a court with specialized jurisdiction over corporate, commercial, and equitable matters should be established.
Rep. Donald McFarlane (R - Graf 18) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 2026-1767s

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17).

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1767s

Spoke for the motionRep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 12, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026Governor✕Law
permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1384s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 184–155 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1384s

Spoke for the motionRep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)

Debate printed in the permanent journal3 speeches

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.…

Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, you know that we have passed a number of what I would refer to as sort of the bathroom bills this year. This is another one of those bills. As passed by the House, it was a little bit different than the fundamental bills that we have passed which basically said that there were three circumstances; sporting events, bathrooms or locker rooms and prison-like facilities in which classifications based on biological sex could be made. This bill had a little more definition as it passed by the House of what the what the definition of biological sex was. The Senate amended the bill with a replace-all amendment and essentially went back to the three classifications that were in bills that this body has passed at least two, maybe three times. I strongly recommend that the body concur with what the Senate has done. It's the same as what we've passed several other times. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Deputy Speaker Steven SmithRepresentative Wade requested roll call. Is that sufficiently seconded? This will be a roll call vote. Members, park it. Representative Ladd, you're blinding me. Your flashlight is on. The question is a motion to concur on House Bill 1442. Representative Berch is recognized for a parliamentary inquiry.

Rep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 6)Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I'm glad a member wanted to throw some light on this bill. Mr. Speaker, if I know this is another what has been called a bathroom bill that seeks to remove the transgender community from New Hampshire's fundamental commitment to treat all persons without discrimination and with equal dignity and respect, language taken from the bill itself, and if I know in this country and here in New Hampshire, the path travelled by women, by black Americans, by Jewish Americans, by Italian Americans and by so many others is a very same path now being walked by the transgender community; different people, same path, and if I know that this bill harms the real life of real Granite Staters, who should be allowed to simply live their lives in peace, and if I know that not that many hours ago we stood up, we faced the flag and pledged liberty and justice for all, then would I do the right thing, the live free or die thing, the liberty and justice for all thing, and press the red button? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Deputy Speaker Steven SmithRepresentative Lynn is recognized for parliamentary inquiry.

Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, if I know that the arguments advanced by my friend across the aisle are the same arguments that have been advanced every time we've had one of these bills, and if I also know that the arguments, unlike fine wine, haven't gotten any better with age, then would I press the green button, please?

Deputy Speaker Steven SmithThe question is the motion to concur in House Bill 1442. This is a roll call vote. If you are in favor, press the green button, opposed press the red. Voting stations are open for 30 seconds. Have all members present at an opportunity to vote? The House will attend to the state of the vote. With 184 in the affirmative and 155 in a negative, the motion is adopted.

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 5, 2026✓SenateApr 16, 2026✕GovernorJul 15, 2026✕LawAug 19, 2026
establishing an employee assistance program for small town and volunteer first responders.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1926s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1926s (Reps. Creighton, Weyler)

Spoke for the motionRep. James Creighton (R - Hills 30)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 26, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawJul 1, 2027
relative to the official ballot referendum form of town meetings.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 2026-1595s

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Diane Pauer (R - Hills 36).

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1595s

Spoke for the motionRep. Diane Pauer (R - Hills 36)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 12, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026Governor✕Law
HB 1332 (2026)Became Law
relative to the authorized display of flags on state house grounds.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1860s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 2).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1860s

Spoke for the motionRep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 2)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawAug 31, 2026
allowing organizations to file for property tax exemptions once and receive those exemptions unless and until a town assessor finds the organization ineligible for an exemption.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1374s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Diane Pauer (R - Hills 36).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1374s

Spoke for the motionRep. Diane Pauer (R - Hills 36)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 5, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawAug 31, 2026
HB 2026 (2026)Became Law
relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement plan; relative to toll rate adjustments and periodic toll reviews for the New Hampshire turnpike system to support the 2027-2036 ten-year transportation plan; and relative to reconstruction of the Gregg Mill Road Bridge in the town of New Boston.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1935s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. David Milz (R - Rock 13).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1935s

Spoke for the motionRep. David Milz (R - Rock 13)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 12, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✕GovernorJul 10, 2026✓Law
transferring funding for the water well board from the general fund to a special nonlapsing fund.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1268s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Robert Harb (R - Rock 20).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1268s

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Harb (R - Rock 20)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseFeb 5, 2026✓SenateApr 9, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓LawJan 1, 2027
HB 1095 (2026)Became Law
relative to the maximum weight of utility terrain vehicles.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1615s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Robert Harb (R - Rock 20).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1615s

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Harb (R - Rock 20)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 5, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawMay 1, 2028
relative to permitting and fee authority for mining and prospecting.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1723s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Robert Harb (R - Rock 20).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1723s

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Harb (R - Rock 20)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 5, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓Law
HB 1252 (2026)Became Law
requiring the department of safety to only administer tests for commercial driver's licenses in English and prohibiting the assistance of an interpreter during such tests.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1736s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Thomas Walsh (R - Merr 10).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1736s

Spoke for the motionRep. Ted Gorski (R - Hills 2)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 12, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawAug 31, 2026
establishing a committee to study New Hampshire's electric renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 2026-1726s

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected 189–148 on a division

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1726s (Reps. Vose, Janigian)

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 5)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 26, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026Governor✕Law
HB 1577 (2026)Became Law
relative to the disclosure of utility customer data to municipalities for emergency response planning.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1599s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 5).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1599s

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 5)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 5, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawAug 31, 2026
requiring the executive director of the department of fish and game to adopt rules relative to procedures for verifying accuracy of records collected relative to threatened and endangered wildlife and ensuring landowner permission is granted for the gathering of such record.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1305s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Robert Harb (R - Rock 20).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1305s

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Harb (R - Rock 20)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseFeb 19, 2026✓SenateApr 9, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawAug 31, 2026
HB 1637 (2026)Became Law
relative to the scheduling of hearings on certain motions to modify or revoke bail.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1920s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1920s

Spoke for the motionRep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 2, 2026✓LawJan 1, 2027
relative to authorizing energy storage in connection with net metering.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1909s, 2026-1791s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1909s and 2026-1791s (Reps. Vose, Weyler)

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 5)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 26, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓Law
requiring utilities and electric grid operators to assess and report the vulnerability of high-voltage transformers to geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances, and to recommend mitigation measures to protect the state electric infrastructure.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1811s, 2026-1307s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted 186–153 on a division

Moved by Rep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 5).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1811s and 2026-1307s

Spoke for the motionRep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 5)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 12, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓LawSep 1, 2027
relative to gifts and donations received by the division of parks and recreation.

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes) 2026-1745s

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Robert Harb (R - Rock 20).

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1745s

Spoke for the motionRep. Robert Harb (R - Rock 20)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseFeb 12, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026Governor✕Law
extending net metering eligibility terms for municipal energy projects.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Reps. Vose, Weyler)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓SenateMar 12, 2026✓HouseMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓LawSep 8, 2026
relative to credits for assessments paid by insurers and relative to the application of criminal gambling statutes.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2026-1320s

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. John Janigian (R - Rock 25).

In the record: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1320s and Requests CofC

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 12, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 15, 2026✓Law
HB 1362 (2026)Became Law
relative to motor vehicle equipment specifications.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1613s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Thomas Walsh (R - Merr 10).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1613s

Spoke for the motionRep. Thomas Walsh (R - Merr 10)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseMar 11, 2026✓SenateMay 7, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓LawJul 10, 2026
establishing a special veterans license plate and creating a fund and administrative programs from the proceeds of the sale of such plates and establishing the New Hampshire first for veterans program and authority.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2026-1644s

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

Moved by Rep. Thomas Walsh (R - Merr 10).

In the record: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1644s

Spoke for the motionRep. Thomas Walsh (R - Merr 10)

✓IntroducedJan 7, 2026✓HouseFeb 19, 2026✓SenateMay 14, 2026✓GovernorJul 10, 2026✓LawSep 8, 2026

Votes on No Bill

Roll calls the House took that day on questions that were on no bill, such as its own rules, a ruling of the chair or printing a debate. The question is as the General Court’s roll-call file words it.

Affirm The Report

Motion Passed 288–54 on a roll call

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 158–179 on a roll call

In the record: Remove From Table