HB1114 Relative to the documentation and preservation of public comment reports by standing legislative committees.
Relative to the documentation and preservation of public comment reports by standing legislative committees.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on residents. Minor administrative costs for the legislature.
Your Community
Strengthens civic engagement by ensuring public testimony is documented and preserved, making government more accountable to constituents.
Your Freedom
Enhances the public's right to participate meaningfully in the legislative process by ensuring their comments become part of the permanent record.
Status
Remove from Table (Rep. Wade): Motion Failed DV 123-207 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Janet Lucas (D)
The Short Version
Requires legislative committees to document and preserve public comment reports. This would improve transparency by creating a formal record of citizen input on pending legislation, making it easier for voters to track how their feedback was received.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ NH residents who testify at hearings
- ▲ Civic watchdog organizations
- ▲ Journalists covering the legislature
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Legislative staff who must maintain additional records
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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