New Hampshire HB1500: establishing a commission to study and propose procedures in the event of a state government shutdown.

Sponsors

• Laura Telerski (D, 11) · primary sponsor
• Alexis Simpson (D, 33)
• Brian Sullivan (D, 1)
• Jaci Grote (D, 24)
• Karen Ebel (D, 7)
• Mary Wallner (D, 19)
• Rosemarie Rung (D, 12)
• Susan Almy (D, 17)
• Lucinda Rosenwald (D, 13)
• Donovan Fenton (D, 10)
• Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D, 21)

Latest actions

1. March 5, 2026: Lay HB1500 on Table (Rep. Slottje): MA DV 187-150 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 112
2. February 3, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
3. February 3, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 7-6; RC) HC 9 P. 40
4. February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 01/15/2026 11:00 am GP 231
5. January 8, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/15/2026 11:00 am GP 231
6. January 7, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1
7. December 10, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 23
8. October 29, 2025: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 46
9. May 1, 2025: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
10. April 24, 2025: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 05/01/2025, Vote 4-0, CC SC 19

Common questions

What is HB1500?

HB1500 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): establishing a commission to study and propose procedures in the event of a state government shutdown.

What is the status of HB1500?

Passed one chamber as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Lay HB1500 on Table (Rep. Slottje): MA DV 187-150 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 112 (March 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1500?

Laura Telerski (D, 11), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1500?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2463&sy=2026