HB 1105 · 2026 · House · Municipal and County Government Committee
Four-year terms for Belknap officials
AI-generatedmaking 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- ✓Introduced
- ✕House
- Senate
- Governor
- 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.
In the bill's words
Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site
“If the county attorney is absent at any term of court or unable to discharge the duties of the office, the superior court, acting as a body, shall appoint a county attorney, who shall be a member of the New Hampshire bar, for the time being and allow said appointee such compensation for his or her services as set by the county delegation.”
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- 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.…”
“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.…”
“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”
“As a Belknap County resident I don't see any logical reason for this bill.”
“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.”
“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.…”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Votes
yeanay- Jan 16, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass15–1Overall94% yea
- Feb 5, 2026HouseVoice voteLay HB1105 on Table (Rep. St. Clair)adopted
Hearings and debates
- Jan 13, 2026Public hearingHouse Municipal and County Government24:25–26:382m 13slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing; Executive Session
- Feb 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floor6:20:36–6:21:431m 7slocated in the stream transcriptLay HB1105 on Table (Rep. St. Clair) — adopted, voice vote
Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 6
- Jan 13, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/13/2026 10:45 am GP 154
- Jan 13, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/13/2026 10:45 am GP 154
- Jan 16, 2026House: Ought to Pass 01/16/2026 (Vote 15-1; CC) HC 5 P. 10
- 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
- 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.