HB1309 CR 4.7.2026 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 1309

AN ACT relative to town meeting warrants.

Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill

OUGHT TO PASS

BY A VOTE OF: 4-1

Senator David Rochefort

For the Committee

HB1309 requires that each warrant article to clearly convey its intent and effect. The intent and effect of each warrant article shall be stated clearly, and without commentary or ambiguity in addition to the already required subject matter.

Jessica Bourque  271-2104

FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

HB 1309, relative to town meeting warrants.

Ought to Pass, Vote 4-1.

Senator David Rochefort for the committee.

HB1309 requires that each warrant article to clearly convey its intent and effect. The intent and effect of each warrant article shall be stated clearly, and without commentary or ambiguity in addition to the already required subject matter.