HB1396 Relative to vacancies in state offices.
Relative to vacancies in state offices.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No financial impact.
Your Community
Vacancy procedures are important for governance continuity but the specific changes are unclear.
Your Freedom
Governance procedures with limited direct impact on personal freedoms.
Status
Lay HB1396 on Table (Rep. Berry): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Joe Sweeney (R)
The Short Version
Addresses procedures for filling vacancies in state offices. The bill was tabled, suggesting the proposal to change vacancy-filling procedures was controversial or poorly timed.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Those seeking updated vacancy procedures
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Unclear without more details
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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