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HB 1391 · 2026 · House · Election Law Committee

Study of single ballot primary

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establishing a commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election.

Establishes a commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election.AI-generated

Status

Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · March 4, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes a commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election.

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

“There is established a commission to study the implementation of single ballot primary elections.”
RSA 659:39-a
“Two members of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be from the republican party and one of whom shall be from the democratic party, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.”
RSA 659:39-a
“Two members of the senate, one of whom shall be from the republican party and one of whom shall be from the democratic party, appointed by the president of the senate.”
RSA 659:39-a
“Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.”
RSA 659:39-a

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Eleana ColbyDPrime
  • Rep. Alissandra MurrayDClerk· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader

Also: Rep. Jared SullivanD, Rep. Luz BayD, Rep. Matthew CokerR, Rep. Tracy BricchiD

Public testimony

87 signed in online · 11 wrote testimony

93% support7% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Yes, please establish a commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election.”
— Abigail Mather, Keenesupports
“While the fiscal note created screen to hide behind on 1627, the lack of discussion at the executive session just proves that now one is representing the majority (plurality of voters, if you use the combined argument, then you support Ranked Choice Voting). In November 2024, 53% of people registering to vote, registered undeclared.…”
— Steven Borne, Ryesupports
“Allowing voters to use their Drivers License number or State Non-drivers ID Card when applying for an absentee ballot will alleviate barriers to voting for many voters while still providing election security. Please support HB 1277”
— Corinne Dodge, Derrysupports

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
  • Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendarCommittee report: Inexpedient to Legislate11–5
    Overall
    69% yea

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 10, 2026Public hearingHouse Election Law57:16–1:12:3715m 21slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing; ==RECESSED== Executive Session

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 Election Law HJ 1 P. 18
  2. Feb 10, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/10/2026 10:40 am GP 158
  3. Feb 10, 2026House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/10/2026 11:00 am GP 158
  4. Feb 17, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
  5. Feb 17, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 11-5; RC) HC 10 P. 86
  6. Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Refer for Interim Study

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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