HB1113 Enabling towns to establish a 3-year term for town moderators.
Enabling towns to establish a 3-year term for town moderators.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Gives towns an additional option for moderator terms, allowing them to choose what works best for their community governance.
Your Freedom
Expands local self-governance by giving towns more options for structuring their elected positions.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 70; eff.07/17/2026
Sponsor
Denis Murphy (R)
The Short Version
Would allow towns to establish 3-year terms for town moderators instead of the current term length. This gives towns flexibility to choose a term that balances experience and accountability for moderators who run town meetings.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Town moderators (potentially longer terms)
- ▲ Towns seeking governance flexibility
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ No meaningful costs
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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