Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee
Vivian Hall 271-3091
HB 1388, relative to the form of ballot for amendments to the constitution.
Hearing Date: April 1, 2026
Time Opened: 2:17 p.m. Time Closed: 2:21 p.m.
Members of the Committee Present: Senators Gray, Lang, Rochefort, Perkins Kwoka and Long
Members of the Committee Absent : None
Bill Analysis: This bill limits the form of ballot for amendments to the constitution to one amendment per question.
Sponsors:
Rep. Wherry | Rep. Burnham | Rep. McFarlane |
Rep. Sabourin dit Choiniere | Rep. Wood |
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Who supports the bill: Representative Robert Wherry, Hillsborough District 13; Cory Stone; and Angelique Hall.
Who opposes the bill: None.
Who is neutral on the bill: None.
Summary of testimony presented in support:
Representative Robert Wherry, Hillsborough, District 13
- Representative Wherry introduced HB 1388, which would modify the ballot format for constitutional amendments by adding language to existing law.
- He said that the bill would require that voters be given a single, clear yes-or-no choice instead of multiple-choice options.
- The purpose of the bill is to reduce confusion and avoid legal issues that could arise from unclear or multi-option amendment questions.
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Date Hearing Report completed: April 2, 2026