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HB 1392 · 2026 · House · Municipal and County Government Committee

Removing warrant article recommendations

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removing the ability of the governing body or budget committee to give a written recommendation about a warrant article on the ballot.

Removes the ability of a governing body or budget committee to issue a written recommendation on a warrant article appearing on the ballot.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill removes the ability of the governing body or budget committee to give a written recommendation about a warrant article on the ballot.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Kristin NobleRPrimeChair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Ross BerryRChair· Election Law
  • Rep. Brian LabrieRClerk· Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Rep. Lisa MazurRVice Chair· Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Rep. Tom MannionRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore

Also: Rep. Michael GrangerR, Rep. Kelley PotenzaR, Rep. Samuel FarringtonR

Public testimony

35 signed in online · 7 wrote testimony

17% support83% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“The existing law needs to remain, as is. It is very important to include the vote (an opinion) of the appropriate governing body/ budget committee. It contributes to a more informed electorate.”
— Sandy Crystall, Bowopposes
“Writing as an enthusiastic participant in town meeting, a town Conservation Commissioner, and appointee to the town ZBA, I need to know in writing and in real time, the impact of a warrant article on our town. I rely on the Select Board’s opinion for guidance.…”
— Janet Lucas, Camptonopposes
“Removing recommendations reduces transparency and makes it harder for voters to make informed decisions about local governance and tax measures.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Machesteropposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-279:30 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing
  • 2026-02-179:00 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearingrescheduled

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 18
  2. Jan 27, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/27/2026 11:40 am GP 154
  3. Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154
  4. Feb 17, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 23
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 29

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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