Committee Summary for House Legislative Administration (01/29/2026)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
HB1033 2026-0399H 00:15:06.720 - 9:10:13 AM	Executive Session	establishing a commission to study the legislative bill enrollment process.	Weber, Lucy(D)[F]2025
HB114 00:21:46.000 - 9:16:53 AM	Executive Session	removing fees and charges for governmental records under the right-to-know law and reinstating potential liability for disclosure of information exempt from disclosure.	Andrus, Louise(R)[C+]2025
HB114 00:31:18.000 - 9:26:25 AM	Executive Session	removing fees and charges for governmental records under the right-to-know law and reinstating potential liability for disclosure of information exempt from disclosure.	Andrus, Louise(R)[C+]2025
HB1498 00:51:49.520 - 9:46:56 AM	Executive Session	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.	Balboni, Peggy(D)[CT]2025
HB1038 01:16:21.840 - 10:11:28 AM	Executive Session	establishing a committee to study raising awareness of the law providing immunity from liability in certain cases involving drug overdoses.	Foss, Lily(D)[D-]2025
CACR22 01:25:22.000 - 10:20:29 AM	Executive Session	relating to the compensation of the legislature. Providing that the present compensation per elected term for legislators is hereby abolished.	Wheeler, Jonah(D)[D-]2025
HB1097 01:44:33.600 - 10:39:40 AM	Executive Session	requiring legislative approval of the amendment or permanent removal of historical markers.	Hill, Gregory(R)[A-]2025
HB1332 02:10:34.079 - 11:05:41 AM	Executive Session	relative to Gold Star Mother's Day.	Wade, Alice(D)[F]2025
HB1692 02:18:16.639 - 11:13:23 AM	Executive Session	relative to the legislative youth advisory council.	Thibault, James(R)[A]2025
HR42 02:32:31.920 - 11:27:38 AM	Executive Session	honoring the life and legacy of Melissa Hortman.	Simpson, Alexis(D)[CT]2025

HB1033 2026-0399H: Representative Sheen Support00:15:06.720 - 9:10:13 AM; Moved ought to pass on HB 1033 and offered amendment 2026-0399H to add the director of OSS to the commission, which was agreed upon by the prime sponsor. Explained that a previous non-germane amendment on OBD testing was not brought forward due to ongoing issues.
HB1033 2026-0399H: Representative Wall Support00:18:01.760 - 9:13:08 AM; Counted the commission members and confirmed the amendment works well with the addition. Noted the bill is needed to clarify the enrollment process and hopes it improves understanding in the future.
HB1033 2026-0399H: Chair Information Only00:19:25.600 - 9:14:32 AM; Provided history of previous attempts to create a tracking process for bills after enrollment, which passed the House but failed in the Senate. This study commission aims to resolve differences and meet public and legislative demands for transparency.
HB1033 2026-0399H: Clerk and Committee Members Vote00:20:43.360 - 9:15:50 AM; Roll call vote on HB 1033 as amended: all 11 members voted yes (Vice Chair Sheen, Representative Turkot, Representative Nter, Representative Boyd, Clerk, Representative Wall, Representative Richards, Representative Py, Representative Senson, Representative Wade, Chair). Motion passed on consent.
HB114: Representative Nter Oppose00:21:46.000 - 9:16:53 AM; Moved ITL on HB 114, arguing that in-person testimony is more valuable and effective than online, which is hard to track and often superficial. Noted that online comments are already summarized and archived, but documenting each one would be overly time-consuming.
HB114: Representative Richards Information Only00:22:56.720 - 9:18:03 AM; Appreciated the discussion on improving public comment processes, suggesting it should not be law but explored through rules. Looked forward to further work on handling public input better.
HB114: Representative Wade Information Only00:24:13.679 - 9:19:20 AM; Highlighted accessibility issues on the state house website, such as viewing online testimony for House but not Senate bills. Suggested standardizing access and adding written summaries of in-person testimony like the Senate does, to improve public and legislative access.
HB114: Representative Payer Information Only00:26:16.320 - 9:21:23 AM; Documented that online testimony showed 501 supports and 1 oppose for the bill.
HB114: Representative Wall Oppose00:26:16.320 - 9:21:23 AM; Acknowledged the bill's merit but said it needs significant work and is not ready. Preferred an interim study and noted the sponsor is willing to collaborate, as the drafter may not fully understand current processes.
HB114: Representative Turkot Oppose00:27:26.559 - 9:22:33 AM; Agreed the bill is poorly drafted and not ready. Emphasized that votes should not be based solely on online submission numbers, as the process is broader; disagreed with giving more weight to online testimony.
HB114: Representative Senson Oppose00:28:41.679 - 9:23:48 AM; Objected to lines excluding lobbyist reports or erroneous comments, arguing lobbyists often provide valuable, objective information that should not be excluded.
HB114: Representative Nter (response) Information Only00:29:54.080 - 9:25:01 AM; Clarified that 'comments submitted in error' refer to testimonies mistakenly submitted for the wrong bill, which he reviews in online submissions.
HB114: Chair Information Only00:29:54.080 - 9:25:01 AM; Noted issues with the bill's drafting, such as requiring the chair and ranking member to analyze and report on each online testimony's validity, which would be extremely time-intensive. Pointed out 'ranking member' is not defined in statutes.
HB114: Unidentified Speaker Information Only00:31:18.000 - 9:26:25 AM; Discusses the impracticality of chairs and ranking members reading and reporting on extensive online testimony, using the recent bicycle bill as an example with over 100 submissions. Notes lack of input from House Clerk during public hearing and invites clerk to testify.
HB114: Paul Smith, House Clerk Information Only00:32:42.960 - 9:27:49 AM; Explains House processes for handling testimony, minutes, and bill files, contrasting with Senate's professional staffing. Details compilation of bill files including online submissions, scanning process, and historical context from COVID. Notes online testimony portal is kept open by leadership but could be removed. Emphasizes House rules already include online submissions (Rule 108) and questions legislating existing practices. Clarifies 'ranking member' is colloquial, not statutory. Highlights burden of summarizing large volumes of testimony (e.g., 500+ for bicycle bill) and potential precedent issues. Addresses form usability issues and internal improvements.
HB114: Representative Richards Information Only00:46:04.000 - 9:41:11 AM; Comments on the value of the discussion and online testimony as part of legislative process, acknowledges 500 submissions, emphasizes not discounting public engagement via online forms, references youth advisory council encouragement.
HB114: Representative Wall Information Only00:47:22.160 - 9:42:29 AM; Expresses concern about lack of communication from committee members on decision-making processes, referencing the bill's intent to improve transparency.
HB114: Representative Wade Oppose00:48:32.160 - 9:43:39 AM; States intent to vote no on ITL, preferring interim study.
HB114: Chair Vote00:48:32.160 - 9:43:39 AM; Calls roll for ITL motion on HB 114, results in 8 yes, 3 no. Discusses minority report for interim study.
HB1498: House Clerk Information Only00:51:49.520 - 9:46:56 AM; Moves ITL on HB 1498. Explains distinctions between study committees and commissions, challenges in tracking offsite meetings, lack of notification, enforcement issues under RSA 91A, unrealistic 5-day posting requirement. Notes many commissions hosted by agencies without legislative involvement, no mechanism for reports, examples of defunct or poorly documented commissions.
HB1498: Representative Per Information Only00:52:40.079 - 9:47:47 AM; Asks about current availability of commission information.
HB1498: Representative Richards Information Only01:01:02.640 - 9:56:09 AM; Inquires how public can find commission information, notes tangled web of processes, suggests following bills and agency websites.
HB1498: Representative N Information Only01:05:15.599 - 10:00:22 AM; Asks about mileage for commission members and purpose of studies/commissions, questions sunsetting all commissions.
HB1498: Representative Wall Information Only01:08:46.400 - 10:03:53 AM; Discusses sponsor's frustration with finding information, asks about rectifying drafting process for commissions regarding minutes.
HB1498: Vice Chair Sheen Information Only01:11:59.040 - 10:07:06 AM; Shares personal experience of being appointed to Child Care Advisory Board but never notified of meetings, highlights disconnects in offsite commissions.
HB1498: Representative Wall (continued) Information Only01:13:17.600 - 10:08:24 AM; Agrees with frustrations from special committee on commissions, notes some never met or scrambled last-minute, emphasizes RSA 91A requirements but lack of control over agencies.
HB1498: Chair Vote01:15:29.199 - 10:10:36 AM; Calls roll for ITL on HB 1498, unanimous 11-0, places on consent calendar.
HB1038: Representative Sheen Oppose01:16:21.840 - 10:11:28 AM; Moves ITL, cites sponsor's compelling testimony but notes delays in legislative process would waste a year. Recommends utilizing existing commissions like Governor's Commission on Addiction Treatment and Prevention and NH Drug Overdose Fatality Review Commission for faster action on awareness.
HB1038: Chair Information Only01:19:05.520 - 10:14:12 AM; Supports ITL, highlights existing commission's mandate to recommend policies reducing overdose fatalities, offers to share information.
HB1038: Representative Richards Information Only01:20:22.480 - 10:15:29 AM; Acknowledges moving testimony, asks if sponsor was contacted about existing commissions, emphasizes continuing work through them.
HB1038: Representative Wall Support01:21:38.960 - 10:16:45 AM; Initially supported bill but now supports ITL after hearing about existing efforts, recalls past drug task force issues with overdose reporting.
HB1038: Chair (continued) Information Only01:22:59.679 - 10:18:06 AM; Adds Governor's Youth Advisory Council as another relevant body, advises checking existing committees before new ones.
HB1038: Representative Wade Oppose01:24:02.080 - 10:19:09 AM; Questions timing of research and meeting frequency of existing commissions, confirmed as recent and active.
HB1038: Chair Vote01:25:22.000 - 10:20:29 AM; Calls roll for ITL on HB 1038, 10-1 vote, places on consent calendar, no minority report.
CACR22: Representative Sheen Oppose01:25:22.000 - 10:20:29 AM; Moves ITL on CACR22.
CACR22: Representative Sheen Oppose01:26:49.199 - 10:21:56 AM; Representative Sheen moves ITL on CACR22 and explains hesitation to amend the constitution, preference for tradition, and doubt about passing with 60% vote.
CACR22: Representative Roder Oppose01:28:18.480 - 10:23:25 AM; Representative Roder provides history of similar bills, noting previous CACRs were killed, and argues against changing compensation as it would undermine the citizen legislature badge of honor.
CACR22: Representative Roder (continued) Oppose01:29:11.679 - 10:24:18 AM; Continues discussion on the sponsor's intent to remove from constitution but emphasizes preserving the unique citizen legislature.
CACR22: Representative Turkot Oppose01:29:58.560 - 10:25:05 AM; Representative Turkot shares anecdotes from colleagues praising the low $100 salary as part of New Hampshire's 'live free or die' ethos and sees no reason to change it.
CACR22: Representative Wade Information Only01:31:11.040 - 10:26:18 AM; Representative Wade asks about prior proposals to remove compensation from the constitution and discusses majority report concerns that it could lead to professional legislators, raising entry barriers and reducing diversity, especially for younger people.
CACR22: Representative Wall Oppose01:34:12.400 - 10:29:19 AM; Representative Wall discusses conversations with the sponsor, the sacredness of the constitution requiring public outcry for changes, and potential complications like debating legislature size and salary formulas without a clear plan.
CACR22: Representative Payer Support01:35:21.760 - 10:30:28 AM; Representative Payer votes against ITL, criticizing hypocrisy in constitution interpretation (e.g., public money for religious schools) and supports removing the provision to start at zero compensation, better than the 1700s rule.
CACR22: Representative Wade Support01:36:27.920 - 10:31:34 AM; As a young engineer, Representative Wade shares challenges balancing work and legislature due to low pay, argues current system favors wealthier individuals, and removing the fixed $200 allows necessary conversations on pay adjusted for inflation without creating professionals.
CACR22: Representative Richards Oppose01:38:47.360 - 10:33:54 AM; Representative Richards appreciates the thoughtful discussion and sponsor's intent to enable future talks but will vote against due to constituent concerns about opening a Pandora's box toward professional legislators.
CACR22: Committee Chair Vote01:41:10.159 - 10:36:17 AM; The chair calls the roll on the ITL motion for CACR22, resulting in 7 yes to 4 no, adopting ITL. Discussion follows on minority report process.
HB1097: Representative Sheen Support01:44:33.600 - 10:39:40 AM; Representative Sheen moves ought to pass on HB1097 and defers speaking to it.
HB1097: Representative Sheen Information Only01:45:20.639 - 10:40:27 AM; Provides historical context on the bill, noting it passed both House and Senate last term, went to bipartisan committee of conference with experienced members, was vetoed by former Governor Sununu citing separation of powers and lack of fiscal impact, and the veto was sustained. This is another attempt to pass similar legislation hoping for a different gubernatorial view.
HB1097: Representative Wall Oppose01:47:57.920 - 10:43:04 AM; Expresses concern about involving the fiscal committee, suggests using the joint historic committee instead due to their expertise and oversight of historic items, mentions local issues like a missing marker in Durham and concerns about the Hannah Dustin monument.
HB1097: Unnamed Speaker (responding to Rep. Wall) Information Only01:49:19.040 - 10:44:26 AM; Agrees that the joint historic committee is logical, notes past geographic constraints but recent combination with heritage collections committee gives them broader authority, offers to co-sponsor a floor amendment to replace fiscal committee with joint historic committee.
HB1097: Representative Wade Oppose01:52:50.480 - 10:47:57 AM; Agrees fiscal committee is unfit, suggests keeping process in executive branch with public hearings for transparency to avoid politicization, prefers input from historical experts and citizens over legislators.
HB1097: Representative Wait Support01:53:59.199 - 10:49:06 AM; Responds to Rep. Wade, notes joint historic committee already invites public comment on issues.
HB1097: Representative Turkot Information Only01:55:02.239 - 10:50:09 AM; Suggests requiring a supermajority vote for decisions to reduce partisanship, agnostic on which committee handles it.
HB1097: Representative Richard Information Only01:55:02.239 - 10:50:09 AM; Asks process question on next steps given discussion, notes moving towards agreement but unclear on motion.
HB1097: Chair Information Only01:56:08.000 - 10:51:15 AM; Explains options: vote down ought to pass, recess for amendment, withdraw motions, or pass and amend later; suggests withdrawing to work on issues.
HB1097: Representative Sheen Support01:59:32.400 - 10:54:39 AM; Moves to withdraw the ought to pass motion to allow time for fixes.
HB1097: Representative Turkot Support01:59:32.400 - 10:54:39 AM; Seconds the withdrawal.
HB1097: Representative Wall Information Only02:00:58.960 - 10:56:05 AM; Offers to take lead on amendment, appreciates openness, suggests work session or circulating amendment in advance.
HB1097: Representative Ner Support01:58:33.040 - 10:53:40 AM; Supports based on testimony from former Speaker Shliff, references historical revisions like Vietnam and Confederate graves, open to fixes later but no urgency to pass now.
HB1097: Representative Payer Information Only01:58:33.040 - 10:53:40 AM; Suggests holding back to address concerns.
HB1097: Representative Wade Information Only02:01:44.320 - 10:56:51 AM; Moves ought to pass on HB1332.
HB1097: Representative Wade Information Only02:03:04.800 - 10:58:11 AM; Introduces amendment 2026-044h, explains it aligns with original intent, consulted veterans committee and cemetery director; changes to Gold Star Service flag over state house on last Sunday of September, removes cemetery provision to keep current RSA, uses 'shall' to match other military flag statutes.
HB1097: Representative N Information Only02:06:15.599 - 11:01:22 AM; Questions if 'shall' should be 'may', doubts connection to military branch flags.
HB1097: Unnamed Speaker Information Only02:06:15.599 - 11:01:22 AM; Clarifies 'shall' means mandatory, 'may' gives discretion.
HB1097: Representative Wade Support02:07:24.320 - 11:02:31 AM; Defends 'shall' as per veterans association preference, mirrors RSA 4:13-I language for military flags.
HB1097: Representative Turkot Information Only02:07:24.320 - 11:02:31 AM; Recalls similar bill last year failed due to issue with governor ordering flag on state house.
HB1097: Representative Wall Oppose02:08:34.800 - 11:03:41 AM; Notes governor's stance against more flags on state house to avoid proliferation, recalls struggles with P flag, predicts veto as it mandates governor.
HB1097: Unnamed Speaker Oppose02:09:45.440 - 11:04:52 AM; Concurs with Rep. Wall, notes 'shall' problematic for co-equal branches, recalls governor's flag concerns though this is Gold Star not honor flag.
HB1332: Unnamed Speaker Information Only02:10:34.079 - 11:05:41 AM; Discusses a prior amendment that provided discretion to the governor on flying the flag, even with 'shall' language, and notes the governor's control over state library flag poles. Questions whether 'shall' or 'may' would be more favorable to the governor.
HB1332: Representative ND Information Only02:10:34.079 - 11:05:41 AM; Agrees on considering location (over the state house vs. on the lawn).
HB1332: Representative Wait Support02:11:54.639 - 11:07:01 AM; Cites existing RSA precedent for raising flags over the state house for military branches, which uses 'shall' and works well without governor issues. Notes the bill is only for the state house, not all agencies, but clarifies it could extend to state-run facilities like liquor stores.
HB1332: Unnamed Representative Information Only02:13:18.800 - 11:08:25 AM; Proposes adding a pause for clarification similar to a previous bill. Asks about preference for a prior amendment that included veteran cemeteries and specified 'at the state house' rather than 'over'. Explains liking the clarity of 'at the state house' and no issue with veteran cemetery language previously.
HB1332: Representative Wall Support02:14:29.760 - 11:09:36 AM; Suggests 'at the state house' could mean inside or outside for more attention than on the dome. Emphasizes raising awareness and respect for lost service members and families. Notes prior testimony was on the earlier amendment, suggesting a bait-and-switch if changing now.
HB1332: Representative Wade Support02:15:33.199 - 11:10:40 AM; Clarifies Mr. Grady supported the current version from the state veterans committee.
HB1332: Chair Information Only02:15:33.199 - 11:10:40 AM; Facilitates discussion on motions and decides to table the bill for another time after withdrawing motions.
HB1692: Representative Sheen Support02:18:16.639 - 11:13:23 AM; Moves for interim study. Explains prior unanimous legislation reformed the council's operations, but it hasn't met to test it. Notes recent applications from Coos County and believes appointments can be made soon to allow functioning this year. Suggests evaluating in fall for further legislation if needed.
HB1692: Representative Wall Support02:20:45.520 - 11:15:52 AM; Supports interim study, valuing the council for youth involvement in government. Highlights challenges like travel for 14-year-olds from North Country and lack of meeting location details in the bill. Believes it needs work but deserves support.
HB1692: Unnamed Representative Support02:21:42.080 - 11:16:49 AM; Notes the council functioned better before Zoom. Shares recent efforts to secure Coos County applicants quickly. Discusses personal involvement since 2010 and history of multiple bills since 2006. Argues for testing recent changes before new legislation, as there's time for them to advise on bills post-crossover.
HB1692: Representative Richards Information Only02:24:30.240 - 11:19:37 AM; Asks about supporting the council in navigating appointment delays in the speaker's office via interim study.
HB1692: Representative Sheen (response) Information Only02:25:48.240 - 11:20:55 AM; Explains appointment delays are temporary due to turnover and workload in speaker's office. Offered to help review applications. Notes inconsistent past performance depends on personnel and interest. Points out last annual report showed no activity.
HB1692: Representative Wade Oppose02:29:04.800 - 11:24:11 AM; Considers the bill enabling legislation that isn't accomplishing much. Suggests working on it to remove county representation requirements for broader acceptability.
HB1692: Unnamed Representative Information Only02:30:02.800 - 11:25:09 AM; Suggests a work session with amendments to address issues like appointment timing with school year, to pass it this year rather than interim study.
HB1692: Representative Sheen (against work session) Oppose02:31:12.000 - 11:26:19 AM; Argues against work session; emphasizes need for youth to operate under current rules to evaluate bills now, as their main purpose is advising the legislature, not reforming structure.
HB1692: Representative Payer Support02:31:12.000 - 11:26:19 AM; Confirms and supports the motion for interim study.
HR42: Representative Wade Support02:32:31.920 - 11:27:38 AM; Moves to pass. Notes tragic political violence and sees this as a bipartisan way to honor the former Minnesota speaker.
HR42: Representative Wall Support02:32:31.920 - 11:27:38 AM; Seconds and strongly supports as a respectful resolution with meaning for many.
HR42: Chair Support02:33:47.439 - 11:28:54 AM; Supports but expresses surprise at using a bill for this, typically handled by clerk with floor reflection. References other past tragedies like Rep. Scalise shooting, but will support.
HR42: Representative Pier Support02:35:01.120 - 11:30:08 AM; Supports, noting it stays in the House and bipartisan sponsorship by Rep. Simpson and Speaker Packard.
HR42: Representative Turk Oppose02:36:09.439 - 11:31:16 AM; Agrees it may open floodgates for more resolutions; prefers clerk handling such matters.
HR42: Committee Chair Vote02:36:55.359 - 11:32:02 AM; The chair announces that the motion for House Resolution 42 passes 6 to 5. There is no minority report. The resolution will go to the floor on the regular calendar. The chair closes the executive session for today on House Resolution 42.
HR42: Representative Payer Information Only02:37:20.240 - 11:32:27 AM; Representative Payer asks if there is an idea of when the discussion on the rest of the resolutions will continue.
HR42: Committee Chair Information Only02:37:20.240 - 11:32:27 AM; The chair responds that at this point, there is no specific time set. Some work needs to be done, and those undertaking the work should keep Representative She and the chair apprised. It would be great to be informed when ready or done, probably thinking of scheduling on a day without enough bills for a house session.
HR42: Representative Wade Information Only02:38:40.000 - 11:33:47 AM; Representative Wade asks a question on whether the committee intends to execute the remaining resolutions not covered today and do work sessions on the same day.
HR42: Committee Chair Information Only02:38:40.000 - 11:33:47 AM; The chair states they haven't conversed with the co-chair yet and will figure out the plan. The session will be at the call of the chair for the remainder, and suggestions are welcome.

Hill, Gregory(Chairman)(R)[A-]2025	Sirois, Shane(Clerk)(R)[A-]2025	Sheehan, Vanessa(V Chairman)(R)[A-]2025
Wall, Janet(D)[F]2025	Notter, Jeanine(R)[A-]2025	Turcotte, Len(R)[B]2025
Verville, Kevin(R)[B-]2025	Richards, Beth(D)[D]2025	Payeur, Stephanie(D)[D-]2025
Boyd, Stephen(R)[B+]2025	Wade, Alice(D)[F]2025	Sorensen, Carrie(D)[F]2025