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HB 1193 · 2026 · House · Public Works and Highways Committee

Naming Laconia 911 center after Cheney

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naming a 911 call service center in Laconia in honor of Bruce G. Cheney.

Names the 911 call service center in Laconia in honor of Bruce G. Cheney.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 10, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill names the 911 call center in Laconia, New Hampshire after Bruce G. Cheney.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“In recognition of Bruce Cheney's extraordinary contributions to the state of New Hampshire through the successful development and implementation of the statewide 911 emergency call system, the new 911 Service Center currently under construction at 311 Meredith Center Road, Laconia, New Hampshire shall be named the "Bruce Cheney 911 Service Center."”
Section 216:1

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Charlie St. ClairDPrime
  • Rep. Timothy SoucyDDeputy Ranking Member· Labor
  • Rep. John HuntRChair· Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Rep. Jaci GroteDRanking Member· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Thomas WalshRChair· Transportation
  • Rep. Lucy WeberDDemocratic Floor Leader
  • Sen. Suzanne PrentissDAssistant Democratic Leader

Also: Rep. Linda DiSilvestroD, Rep. Mike BordesR, Rep. Matthew CokerR

Public testimony

3 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

33% support67% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I strongly OPPOSE HB 1193. For many years, Bruce Cheney exercised unchecked control over New Hampshire’s Bureau of Emergency Communications 911, managing the agency in a manner that was widely regarded as authoritarian and harmful.…”
— Zach Hill, Concordopposes

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
  • Jan 20, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Ought to Pass13–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 5, 2026HouseVoice voteSpecial Order First order of business (Rep. Bogert)adopted
  • Feb 5, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Mar 5, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass4–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 5, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Mar 12, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 20, 2026Public hearingHouse Public Works and Highways5:08:40–5:15:286m 48slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass — roll call; Public Hearing; Executive Session
  • Feb 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floor1:21:49–1:27:365m 47slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote; Special Order First order of business (Rep. Bogert) — adopted, voice vote
  • Feb 18, 2026Public hearingSenate Executive Departments and Administration2:09:04–2:10:131m 9slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Mar 12, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled 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 Public Works and Highways HJ 1 P. 10
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:30 am GP 228
  3. Jan 20, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/20/2026 10:30 am GP 228
  4. Jan 20, 2026House: Ought to Pass 01/20/2026 (Vote 13-0; RC) HC 5 P. 26
  5. Feb 5, 2026HouseSpecial Order First order of business (Rep. Bogert): MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 23
  6. Feb 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 24
  7. Feb 5, 2026SenIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 4
  8. Feb 18, 2026SenHearing: 02/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:50 am; SC 6
  9. Mar 5, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/05/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 8
  10. Mar 5, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
  11. Mar 12, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/12/2026); SJ 7
  12. Mar 12, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 115
  13. Jul 2, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 216; eff. 8/31/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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