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HB 1020 · 2026 · House · Resources, Recreation and Development Committee

Lake Winnipesaukee as state lake

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proclaiming Lake Winnipesaukee the official state lake of New Hampshire.

Designates Lake Winnipesaukee as the official state lake of New Hampshire.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill proclaims Lake Winnipesaukee the official state lake of New Hampshire.

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

“Amend RSA 3 by inserting after section 32 the following new section: 3:33 ?State Lake. ? Lake Winnipesaukee is hereby designated as the official state lake of New Hampshire.”
Section 1

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Jim MaggioreDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Municipal and County Government
  • Rep. John MacDonaldRVice Chair· Municipal and County Government
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip

Also: Rep. Peggy BalboniD, Rep. Richard BrownR, Sen. Debra AltschillerD

Public testimony

181 signed in online · 72 wrote testimony

98% support2% oppose0% neutral

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AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.

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“I support this bill. Designating Lake Winnipesaukee as the official state lake of New Hampshire recognizes its cultural, historical, environmental, and economic importance to our state.…”
— Samantha Stamas, Hudsonsupports
“I fully support making Lake Winnipeasaukee the official state lake of New Hampshire. It is a key feature of our beautiful state and this official declaration would give it the recognition it deserves.”
— Wendy James, North Hamptonsupports
“I am in support of this bill. Students in Fourth Grade across our state study New Hampshire as a year-long focus in social studies. Most also study the water cycle as a unit in Science.…”
— Rebecca Carlson, Hampton Fallssupports
“With the exception to violent crimes, competency within 1 year for those struggling with mental health is enough time for the justice & mental health system to deem someone non-competent.”
— Derek Avila, Nashuaopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 11, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate10–6
    Overall
    63% yea
  • Mar 5, 2026HouseVoice voteInexpedient to Legislateadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 4, 2026Public hearingHouse Resources, Recreation and Development1:15:02–1:20:355m 33slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 11, 2026Public hearingHouse Resources, Recreation and Development3:45:41–3:46:481m 7slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate — roll call; Executive Session
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floor7:41:26–7:42:331m 7slocated in the stream transcriptInexpedient to Legislate — adopted, voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 2
  2. Feb 4, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/04/2026 10:30 am GP 228
  3. Feb 11, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 228
  4. Feb 11, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2026 (Vote 10-6; RC) HC 9 P. 44
  5. Feb 18, 2026HouseMinority : Refer for Interim Study
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 128

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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