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HB 1663 · 2026 · House · Legislative Administration Committee

Job protection for legislators during votes

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relative to protection of employment for members of the general court.

Provides members of the general court with protection from adverse employment action by employers with 25 or more employees during legislative voting sessions.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 11, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill provides members of the general court with employment protection during voting sessions from employers with 25 or more employees.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Christal LloydDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· State, Federal, and Veterans Affairs

Rep. Paige BeaucheminD, Rep. Efstathia BoorasD, Rep. Susan ElbergerD, Rep. Kris SchultzD, Rep. Loren SeligD, Rep. Trinidad TellezD, Rep. Alice WadeD

Public testimony

29 signed in online · 7 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“In order for legislators to do their job for their constituents, their day jobs should be protected since they don't earn a livable wage through their duties as elected officials.”
— Audrey Holst, Nashuasupports
“I have considered running for the legislature but find that daunting with having to work my full time job to provide for my family. I am in favor of this bill in order to provide some protections attending general sessions.”
— Jason Neenos, Plymouthsupports
“Dear Committee Members, I support this bill as I believe representation in the New Hampshire legislature is limited to three basic groups of people: the rich, the business owners, and the retired.…”
— Charles Ziniti, Manchestersupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-221:15 pmHouse Legislative AdministrationGP 234Public hearing
  • 2026-01-2910:00 amHouse Legislative AdministrationGP 234Public hearing
  • 2026-02-2510:00 amHouse Legislative AdministrationGP 234Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Legislative Administration HJ 1 P. 30
  2. Jan 22, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/22/2026 01:15 pm GP 234
  3. Jan 29, 2026House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 01/29/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  4. Feb 25, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/25/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  5. Feb 25, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/25/2026 (Vote 10-0; CC) HC 10 P. 28
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 56

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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