CACR 30 · 2026 · House · Election Law Committee
Electing public utilities commissioners
AIrelating to the public utilities commissioners. Providing that the public utilities commissioners are elected.
Amends the state constitution to provide that members of the public utilities commission be elected.· AI summary
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕House
- Senate
- On the ballot
Analysis
This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution provides that the commissioners of the public utilities commission be elected.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Rep. Thomas OppelDPrime
Public testimony
11 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony
82% support18% oppose0% neutral
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-02-1710:00 amHouse Election LawGP 158Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 41
- Feb 17, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 158
- Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
- Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 12
- Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 13
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.