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HB 1105 · 2026 · House · Municipal and County Government Committee

Four-year terms for Belknap officials

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making the term of office for certain Belknap county elected officials 4 years.

Changes the term of office for certain Belknap county elected officials to four years.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill changes the length of the term of office for certain Belknap county officials to 4 years.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Douglas TrottierRPrime
  • Rep. Steven BogertRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. Lisa FreemanRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. Juliet Harvey-BoliaRDeputy Majority Floor Leader
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration

Also: Rep. Glen AldrichR, Rep. Mike BordesR, Rep. Sheri MinorR

Public testimony

28 signed in online · 7 wrote testimony

79% support18% oppose4% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“As the current Belknap County Register I am in full support of this bill.…”
— Laura Lapointe, Belmontsupports
“I am in support of this bill because far too often the time and energy of our elected officials is consumed by the constant pressure of campaigning for the next election rather than focusing on the work they were elected to do.…”
— ronnie abbott, Gilfordsupports
“I think a two year term is a distraction from the important work of a county official, especially a sheriff. By the end of two years you are just getting in your groove now you have to campaign again. Four years is a much better term limit for this position”
— Sue Higgins, Laconiasupports
“As a Belknap County resident I don't see any logical reason for this bill.”
— Johnna Davis, Gilfordopposes
“Absolutely not. Recent issues with those in this office show a need for vigilance. A four year stint is unwarranted and goes against NH tradition.”
— Raye Ellen Douville, Gilfordopposes
“As a Belknap County resident, this bill is an unnecessary restriction on the rights of voters in our county to have responsive and accountable elected officials.…”
— Jason Sproul, Laconiaopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-139:30 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 6
  2. Jan 13, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/13/2026 10:45 am GP 154
  3. Jan 13, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/13/2026 10:45 am GP 154
  4. Jan 16, 2026House: Ought to Pass 01/16/2026 (Vote 15-1; CC) HC 5 P. 10
  5. Feb 4, 2026HouseRemoved from Consent (Reps. Comtois, Sabourin dit Choiniere, Ploszaj, St. Clair, Giasson, Miller, Johnson, Scully, Soucy, Grote) 02/04/2026 HJ 3 P. 6
  6. Feb 5, 2026HouseLay HB1105 on Table (Rep. St. Clair): MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 62

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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