New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1020: proclaiming Lake Winnipesaukee the official state lake of New Hampshire.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1020 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on November 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: proclaiming Lake Winnipesaukee the official state lake of New Hampshire. Primary sponsor: Jim Maggiore (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 128.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Maggiore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 23 |
| Debra Altschiller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Peggy Balboni | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 38 |
| Richard Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Carroll 8 |
| Tim Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| John MacDonald | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Carroll 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 128
- Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
- Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2026 (Vote 10-6; RC) HC 9 P. 44
- Executive Session: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 228
- Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 10:30 am GP 228
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 2