New Hampshire HB1693: expanding the number of Grafton county commissioners.

Sponsors

• Joseph Barton (R, 1) · primary sponsor
• Calvin Beaulier (R, 1)
• Marie Bjelobrk (R, 5)
• Linda Franz (R, 6)
• Donald McFarlane (R, 18)
• John Sellers (R, 10)

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2026: Pending Motion OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
2. March 26, 2026: Sen. Gray Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
3. March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
4. March 18, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 11
5. February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 18
6. January 27, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/13/2026 (Vote 12-2; CC) HC 5 P. 14
7. January 16, 2026: Executive Session: 01/13/2026 10:15 am GP 154
8. January 8, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/13/2026 10:15 am GP 154
9. December 12, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 31

Common questions

What is HB1693?

HB1693 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): expanding the number of Grafton county commissioners.

What is the status of HB1693?

Failed as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: Pending Motion OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7 (March 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1693?

Joseph Barton (R, 1), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1693?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2655&sy=2026