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HB 1487 · 2026 · House · Election Law Committee

Independent redistricting advisory commission

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creating an independent commission to propose redistricting maps for the legislature to consider.

Establishes an independent advisory commission, with members screened by retired judges, to draw and propose legislative and congressional redistricting maps for the legislature's consideration.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill creates an independent commission to propose redistricting maps for the legislature to consider.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Connie LaneDPrimeRanking Member· Election Law
  • Rep. Karen EbelDDemocratic Leader Pro Tempore
  • Rep. Alexis SimpsonDDemocratic Leader
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader

Also: Rep. Lucius ParshallD, Rep. Terry SpahrD, Rep. Jared SullivanD, Rep. Gerald WardD

Public testimony

254 signed in online · 56 wrote testimony

99% support1% oppose0% neutral

ForIndependent commission would produce fairer maps than partisan control

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“As a member of the 2021 Map-a-thon redistricting advocacy project, I support 1487, because an independent redistricting commission would enhance the fairness of the redistricting process and thereby enhance public confidence in NH's elections.”
— Cotten Smith, Eppingsupports
“Our first in the nation primary is at risk, and anything that makes our process of choosing candidates less legitimate is a nail in the coffin of our primary.…”
— Marilynn Ezell, Templesupports
“Creating an independent Redistricting Commission would be a positive step for democracy and long overdue. Please support this bill.”
— Patricia Goodlin, New Londonsupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2010:00 amHouse Election LawGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-01-2710:10 amHouse Election LawGP 158Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 22
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:20 am GP 158
  3. Jan 27, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/27/2026 10:10 am GP 158
  4. Jan 27, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 5 P. 22
  5. Jan 28, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  6. Feb 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 189-164 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 39

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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