HB1500 Establishing a commission to study and propose procedures in the event of a state government shutdown.
Establishing a commission to study and propose procedures in the event of a state government shutdown.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Shutdown planning protects state employees' pay and prevents costly disruptions to services.
Your Community
Ensures essential services continue during budget disputes, protecting vulnerable residents who depend on state programs.
Your Freedom
No direct impact on individual freedoms; planning measure.
Status
Lay HB1500 on Table (Rep. Slottje): Motion Adopted DV 187-150 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 112
Sponsor
Laura Telerski (D)
The Short Version
Would create a commission to plan procedures for a state government shutdown, ensuring essential services continue and state employees are protected during budget impasses. Tabled 187-150.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ State employees
- ▲ Residents dependent on state services
- ▲ Good governance
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minimal; commission study costs
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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