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 taxpayer wallets, though committee administrative costs may increase modestly.
Your Community
No direct impact on community services, schools, or local institutions.
Your Freedom
Increases transparency and accountability by requiring committees to document how public input shaped their decisions, strengthening residents' ability to understand and scrutinize legislative deliberations.
Status
Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 House Journal 16
Sponsor
Janet Lucas (D)
The Short Version
This bill requires New Hampshire legislative committees to preserve all written public comments on bills and prepare reports explaining how those comments influenced their committee recommendations. The reports must be kept in the permanent legislative record, making the committee decision-making process more transparent to residents.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Citizens who submit public comments to legislative committees
- ▲ Residents seeking transparency in how committees consider public input
- ▲ Advocacy organizations and civic groups tracking legislative processes
- ▲ Researchers and historians documenting legislative decision-making
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Legislative committee staff who must prepare and manage additional documentation
- ▼ Possibly committees processing high-volume comments on popular bills
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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