New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1161: removing the requirement for municipalities to have an advisory board for development districts.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1161 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: removing the requirement for municipalities to have an advisory board for development districts. Primary sponsor: Matthew Hicks (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 83; eff. 07/21/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Hicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 24 |
| Eleana Colby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 9 |
| David Fracht | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Grafton 16 |
| Dale Girard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Sullivan 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
- Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 83; eff. 07/21/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 40
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12
- Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 13
- Hearing: 03/24/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:15 am; SC 11
- Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 5
- Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 28
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/03/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 7 P. 17
- Executive Session: 02/03/2026 11:15 am GP 153
- Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 09:40 am GP 154
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 8