HB1247 Requiring the secretary of state to create, post on the secretary of state's website, and otherwise distribute notice of proposed constitutional amendments.
Requiring the secretary of state to create, post on the secretary of state's website, and otherwise distribute notice of proposed constitutional amendments.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Minimal cost for posting notices online and distributing information.
Your Community
Significantly improves voter awareness about fundamental changes to the state constitution.
Your Freedom
Strengthens informed democratic participation by ensuring voters know about proposed constitutional changes.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 91; eff. 07/27/2026
Sponsor
Robert Wherry (R)
The Short Version
Requires the Secretary of State to publicly post and distribute notices of proposed constitutional amendments, ensuring voters know what constitutional changes are being considered. Passed committee 4-0.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ All NH voters
- ▲ Democracy and transparency advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minor administrative costs to Secretary of State's office
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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