HB1498 Requiring all agendas, minutes, and reports of study committees and statutory commissions be made available to the public on the general court website and specific state agency websites.
Requiring all agendas, minutes, and reports of study committees and statutory commissions be made available to the public on the general court website and specific state agency websites.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Minimal cost for website posting; no financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Greater transparency in government proceedings helps citizens stay informed and hold officials accountable.
Your Freedom
Public access to government documents is fundamental to democratic accountability and citizens' right to know.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 28
Sponsor
Peggy Balboni (D)
The Short Version
Would have required all study committee and commission documents to be posted publicly online, increasing government transparency. Killed via ITL voice vote despite being a straightforward transparency measure.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ All NH citizens seeking government transparency
- ▲ Journalists
- ▲ Civic organizations
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Government agencies needing to post documents online
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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