New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1657: relative to the reporting and elimination of prolonged vacancies in state government.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1657 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to the reporting and elimination of prolonged vacancies in state government. Primary sponsor: Erica Layon (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 43.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Layon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 13 |
| Matt Sabourin dit Choinière | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 30 |
| Daniel Popovici-Muller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 17 |
“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 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 43
- Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 10 P. 20
- Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:40 pm GP 231
- Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 02:40 pm GP 231
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 30