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HB 1695 · 2026 · House · Election Law Committee

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(New Title) preventing any guide or explanation regarding the effect of a proposed constitutional amendment from appearing on the ballot.

Prevents any guide or explanation regarding the effect of a proposed constitutional amendment from appearing on the ballot.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (Senate) · May 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires the secretary of state to include a voter's guide to the proposed constitutional amendment to voters on the ballot.

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. Russell MuirheadDDeputy Ranking Member· Election Law
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader

Also: Rep. Luz BayD, Rep. Gerald WardD, Sen. Tara ReardonD

Public testimony

159 signed in online · 31 wrote testimony

96% support4% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“It would be very useful to have a voter's guide to any proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot. I have lived & voted in several other New England states and such guides were helpful in my decision making.”
— Albert Saul, Holdernesssupports
“This bill is an important service for NH voters - making it easier for NH citizens to make informed votes. Please Support!”
— Abby evankow, Gorhamsupports
“I support this bill which would require a complete explanation (a voter's guide) on the ballot of the ramifications of any proposed NH constitutional amendment.…”
— Patricia Goodlin, New Londonsupports
“This bill does not protect against a trivial and meaningless information in guide being of no enlightenment to voter.”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2710:20 amHouse Election LawGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-02-0310:10 amHouse Election LawGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-04-219:15 amSenate Election Law and Municipal AffairsSH 122-123Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 31
  2. Jan 27, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/27/2026 02:40 pm GP 158
  3. Feb 3, 2026House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:10 am GP 158
  4. Mar 3, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0476h 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-1; CC) HC 10 P. 15
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0476h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 24
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0476h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 24
  7. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 7
  8. Apr 21, 2026SenHearing: 04/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:15 am; SC 15
  9. May 7, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
  10. May 7, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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