New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 42: honoring the life and legacy of Melissa Hortman.
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Plain-language summary
HR 42 is a resolution introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: honoring the life and legacy of Melissa Hortman. Primary sponsor: Alexis Simpson (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Ought to Pass: MA RC 308-11 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 122.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 33 |
| Karen Ebel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 7 |
| Henry Giasson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 29 |
| Mary Hakken-Phillips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Grafton 12 |
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Sherman Packard | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cindy Rosenwald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Laura Telerski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 11 |
| Mary Jane Wallner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 19 |
| Lucy Weber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Cheshire 5 |
| Matthew Wilhelm | 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
- Ought to Pass: MA RC 308-11 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 122
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/29/2026 (Vote 6-5; RC) HC 9 P. 43
- Executive Session: 01/29/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 03:00 pm GP 234
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Legislative Administration HJ 1 P. 40