HB1247 CR 4.2.2026 ELMA — Senate Committee Report

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

SENATE

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE

FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

THE COMMITTEE ON Election Law and Municipal Affairs

to which was referred HB 1247

AN ACT requiring the secretary of state to create, post on the secretary of state's website, and otherwise distribute notice of proposed constitutional amendments.

Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill

OUGHT TO PASS

BY A VOTE OF: 4-0

Senator Pat Long

For the Committee

HB 1247 requires the Secretary of State to create and post notices of constitutional amendments on their official website. The bill also specifies the wording of the header used for the notice and other information as described in RSA 663:3. It also requires that these notices remain visible for 60 days prior to the statewide vote on the amendment.

Jessica Bourque  271-2104

FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

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.

Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.

Senator Pat Long for the committee.

HB 1247 requires the Secretary of State to create and post notices of constitutional amendments on their official website. The bill also specifies the wording of the header used for the notice and other information as described in RSA 663:3. It also requires that these notices remain visible for 60 days prior to the statewide vote on the amendment.