New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1247: requiring the secretary of state to create, post on the secretary of state's website, and otherwise distribute notice of proposed constitutional amendments.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1247 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: requiring the secretary of state to create, post on the secretary of state's website, and otherwise distribute notice of proposed constitutional amendments. Primary sponsor: Robert Wherry (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 91; eff. 07/27/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wherry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 13 |
| Claudine Burnham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Strafford 2 |
| Donald McFarlane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Grafton 18 |
| Linda McGrath | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 40 |
| Mary Murphy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 27 |
| Clayton Wood | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Merrimack 13 |
“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 05/28/2026; Chapter 91; eff. 07/27/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
- 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: 04/01/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 12
- Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 7
- Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 21
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 10 P. 14
- Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 158
- Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:20 pm GP 158
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 12