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HB 1808 · 2026 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

New education department data analyst position

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establishing the position of academic research and improvement performance data analyst in the department of education and making an appropriation therefor.

Establishes the position of academic research and improvement performance data analyst within the department of education and makes an appropriation for the position.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the Senate · April 9, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes the position of academic research and improvement performance data analyst in the department of education and makes an appropriation therefor.

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 within the division of education analytics and resources the position of academic research and improvement performance data analyst, who shall be a classified employee at no less than the level of administrator III.”
RSA 21-N:14
“The data analyst shall be qualified to hold such a position by reason of education and experience.”
RSA 21-N:14
“The position shall be subject to any other employment requirements as determined by the department.”
RSA 21-N:14

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Rick LaddRPrimeChair· Education Funding
  • Rep. Hope DamonDDeputy Ranking Member· Education Funding
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRVice Chair· Education Finance

Also: Rep. Daniel Popovici-MullerR, Rep. Raymond PeeplesR, Rep. Jim KofaltR

Public testimony

7 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

57% support43% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Testimony Against HB 1808: Ethical and Equity Concerns I strongly oppose HB 1808, which proposes the establishment of a new data analyst position within the New Hampshire Department of Education under the guise of improving academic research.…”
— Georgina Lambert, Belmontopposes

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
  • Jan 29, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass17–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 12, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Mar 12, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass5–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 12, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Apr 9, 2026SenateCommittee reportCommittee report: Ought to Pass7–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Apr 9, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Apr 9, 2026SenateVoice voteSen. Gray Moved Laid on Tableadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 14, 2026Public hearingHouse Education Policy and Administration7:58–21:4913m 51slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing; Executive Session
  • Feb 12, 2026Floor debateHouse floor1:24:46–1:25:551m 9slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote; Referred to Finance; Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f)
  • Mar 3, 2026Public hearingSenate Education1:51:21–1:54:112m 50slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Mar 12, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 9, 2026Floor debateSenate floor48:08–51:283m 20slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote; Sen. Gray Moved Laid on Table — adopted, voice vote

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 Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 37
  2. Jan 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 232
  3. Jan 14, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 232
  4. Jan 29, 2026House: Ought to Pass 01/29/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 6 P. 13
  5. Feb 12, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 26
  6. Feb 12, 2026HouseReferred to Finance 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 26
  7. Feb 12, 2026HouseReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 62
  8. Feb 5, 2026SenIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 4
  9. Mar 3, 2026SenHearing: 03/03/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 09:30 am; SC 8
  10. Mar 12, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9
  11. Mar 12, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
  12. Apr 9, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 13
  13. Apr 9, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
  14. Apr 9, 2026SenSen. Gray Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
  15. Apr 9, 2026SenPending Motion OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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