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HCR 3 · 2025 · House · State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Committee

Applying for a convention of states

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applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.

Formally applies to Congress, on behalf of New Hampshire's legislature, for a convention of states under Article V to propose constitutional amendments imposing fiscal restraints, limiting federal power, and setting term limits for federal officials.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · March 26, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Adopted

Analysis

This resolution applies for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“That the house clerk is hereby directed to transmit copies of this application to the president and secretary of the United States Senate and to the speaker and clerk of the United States House of Representatives, and copies to the members of the said senate and house of representatives from this state; and to the presiding officers of each of the legislative houses in the other states, requesting their cooperation.”
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Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. JD BernardyRPrimeClerk· Science, Technology and Energy

Public testimony

144 signed in online · 51 wrote testimony

38% support61% oppose1% neutral

ForConvention needed to curb federal overreach and restore state power

AgainstBetter to enforce the existing Constitution than change it

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“Since Article V has no political party, it is just a gift from the Founding Fathers for all Americans to utilize, it makes sense to pass this resolution. All of NH will benefit, as will all Americans. Thanks for using this check and balance provided in the Republic.”
— Carol Petrusewicz, Rochestersupports
“I support this bill and I support there being an Article 5 Convention of the States.…”
— Ken Lambert, Hamptonsupports
“As a State in the republic we the people have been given power in the constitution under article V to call for a convention of states to create and vote on amendments to be added to the constitution.…”
— Nancy Rogers, Allenstownsupports
“This bill is nothing more than an effort to take Constitutional rights away from Americans. I have reviewed the reasons given by supporters. It is purposely vague and patriotic sounding.…”
— Debora Hatcher, Doveropposes
“Fiscal restraints on government? For whose agenda? Does no one understand this is just so the wealthy have no checks and balances? Let’s point over here so you have no idea what we really are doing.”
— Maggie Sinclair, Doveropposes
“The Constitution of the United States may be amended in one of two ways.…”
— John Ginsberg, Merrimackopposes
“Amend to condition application that the convention close by January 2027. The mood of the country seems right to safely have a constitutional convention BUT the massive ignorance of American voter can place socialists in power once again.”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaneutral
“I see planning going on for this convention in HB 264, which is a great start. Though I agree the federal government is committing abuses of power, and it's wise for states to reassert that they can use their checks and balances...I hope we are thinking this convention through.…”
— Amelia Thompson, Newmarketneutral

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 7, 2025HouseCommittee report· regular calendarCommittee report: Ought to Pass10–7
    Overall
    59% yea
  • Mar 26, 2025HouseDivisionLay HCR3 on Table (Rep. Granger)Adopted267–76
    Overall
    78% yea

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 31, 2025Public hearingHouse State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs2:16:13–2:37:3021m 17slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 7, 2025Public hearingHouse State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs5:52:33–5:57:104m 37slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass — roll call; Executive Session
  • Mar 26, 2025Floor debateHouse floor5:18:39–5:23:124m 33slocated in the stream transcriptLay HCR3 on Table (Rep. Granger) — adopted, division 267-76
  • Dec 17, 2025Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamDied on Table, Session ended

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Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 2 P. 17
  2. Jan 31, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/31/2025 09:45 am LOB 206-208
  3. Feb 7, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/07/2025 01:30 pm LOB 206-208
  4. Feb 7, 2025HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 02/07/2025 (Vote 10-7; RC) HC 17 P. 42
  5. Mar 4, 2025HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Mar 26, 2025HouseLay HCR3 on Table (Rep. Granger): MA DV 267-76 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 91
  7. Dec 17, 2025HouseDied on Table, Session ended 12/17/2025 HJ 18

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.