New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1487: creating an independent commission to propose redistricting maps for the legislature to consider.
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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 1487 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: creating an independent commission to propose redistricting maps for the legislature to consider. Primary sponsor: Connie Lane (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 189-164 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 39.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Lane | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 16 |
| Karen Ebel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 7 |
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Lucius Parshall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Cheshire 8 |
| Alexis Simpson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 33 |
| Terry Spahr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Grafton 12 |
| Jared Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Grafton 2 |
| Gerald Ward | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 RC 189-164 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 39
- Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 5 P. 22
- Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:10 am GP 158
- Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:20 am GP 158
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 22