New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1396: relative to vacancies in state offices.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1396 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to vacancies in state offices. Primary sponsor: Joe Sweeney (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (August 19, 2026): Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Sweeney | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 25 |
| Ross Berry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16
- Lay HB1396 on Table (Rep. Berry): MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 161
- Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0984h 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 10 P. 43
- Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 158
- Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 18