HR 42 · 2026 · House · Legislative Administration Committee
Honoring Melissa Hortman's life and legacy
AI-generatedhonoring the life and legacy of Melissa Hortman.
Honors the life and legacy of Melissa Hortman.AI-generated
Status
Adopted · March 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓House
- ✓Adopted
Analysis
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Melissa Hortman.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Rep. Alexis SimpsonDPrimeDemocratic Leader
- Rep. Matthew WilhelmDDemocratic Caucus Chair
- Rep. Mary Jane WallnerDSenior Democratic Advisor
- Rep. Lucy WeberDDemocratic Floor Leader
- Rep. Laura TelerskiDDeputy Democratic Leader
- Rep. Jaci GroteDDemocratic Advisor
- Rep. Karen EbelDDemocratic Leader Pro Tempore
- Rep. Sherman PackardRSpeaker of the House
- Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
Also: Rep. Mary Hakken-PhillipsD, Rep. Henry GiassonR
Public testimony
9 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony
89% support11% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“Honoring Melissa Hortman is a way to reject political violence and its devastating impact on both individual lives and the health of our democracy.”
“Melissa Anne Hortman was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 61st speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party.…”
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
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Legislative Administration HJ 1 P. 40
- Jan 22, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/22/2026 03:00 pm GP 234
- Jan 29, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/29/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- Jan 29, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 01/29/2026 (Vote 6-5; RC) HC 9 P. 43
- Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA RC 308-11 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 122
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.