HR 22 · 2026 · House · Resources, Recreation and Development Committee
Renaming a peak Mount Shepard
AI-generatedto name a certain peak after Alan Shepard.
Urges that a peak in Bethlehem be renamed Mount Shepard in honor of Alan B. Shepard.AI-generated
Status
Adopted by both chambers · March 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓House
- ✓Adopted
Analysis
This resolution urges that a certain peak in Bethlehem be renamed and known as Mount Shepard, after Alan B. Shepard.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Erica LayonRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
- Rep. Jodi NelsonRClerk· Children and Family Law
- Rep. John PotucekRVice Chair· Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
Also: Rep. Charles FooteR, Rep. Jared SullivanD
Public testimony
4 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony
75% support0% oppose25% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“It seems peculiar to me that the state is proposing to rename a frequently visited peak for Revolutionary War general Tadeusz Kosciuszko, who apparently never visited New Hampshire, while native generals Stark and Sullivan were never so honored.…”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-02-1110:00 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearingrescheduled
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 39
- Feb 11, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Feb 11, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Feb 11, 2026House: Ought to Pass 02/11/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 26
- Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 34
Coverage
No reporting linked yet.
Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.