SB 588 · 2026 · Senate · Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee
Vote required on school closures
AI-generatedrequiring that all municipalities that are served by a school district vote on the closure of schools.
Requires voters in all municipalities served by a school district to vote on school closures and requires school boards to hold a public meeting before such votes.AI-generated
Status
Referred to interim study (Senate) · February 12, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill requires that voters residing in all municipalities that are served by a school district vote on the closure of schools. This bill also requires school boards to hold a public meeting for such vote, with the same procedure applying to both single district and cooperative school districts.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
- Sen. Ruth WardRDeputy Majority Leader
- Sen. Sharon CarsonRPresident of the Senate
- Rep. Kristin NobleRChair· Education Policy and Administration
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2026-02-039:00 amSenate Election Law and Municipal AffairsSH 122-123Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 1
- Feb 3, 2026SenHearing: 02/03/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:15 am; SC 4
- Feb 19, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6
- Feb 19, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.