CACR17 Relating to the commissioner of the department of insurance.Providing that the commissioner of the department of insurance be elected.
Relating to the commissioner of the department of insurance.Providing that the commissioner of the department of insurance be elected.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
The bill does not address insurance premiums, costs, or taxpayer expenses; financial impact is indeterminate.
Your Community
The bill does not specify changes to insurance regulation, market practices, or community services affected by the commissioner's work.
Your Freedom
Direct voter election of the commissioner modestly increases democratic participation in regulatory oversight, though the practical effect on resident agency depends on how campaigns and elections function.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 38
Sponsor
Thomas Oppel (D)
The Short Version
This constitutional amendment would change how New Hampshire's insurance commissioner is selected—from gubernatorial appointment to statewide election by voters, starting in 2028 with two-year terms. The practical impact on most residents is unclear, as the bill does not specify how this changes insurance regulation, costs, or consumer protections.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Voters who prefer direct election of statewide insurance regulator over gubernatorial appointment
- ▲ Candidates seeking the insurance commissioner position through electoral process
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Governor loses appointing authority over this regulatory position
- ▼ Potential cost of conducting statewide election for this office
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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