Question 1

What is HB1247?

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HB1247 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): requiring the secretary of state to create, post on the secretary of state's website, and otherwise distribute notice of proposed constitutional amendments.

Question 2

What does HB1247 do?

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In its own words: An act requiring the secretary of state to create, post on the secretary of state's website, and otherwise distribute notice of proposed constitutional amendments. Rep. Burnham, Straf. 2; Rep. McFarlane, Graf. 18; Rep. McGrath, Rock. 40; Rep. Mary Murphy, Hills. 27; Rep. Wood, Merr. 13 COMMITTEE: Election Law ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill requires the secretary of state to create, post on the secretary of state's website, and otherwise distribute notice of proposed constitutional amendments. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.

Question 3

What is the status of HB1247?

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Signed into law as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 91; eff. 07/27/2026 (June 1, 2026).

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Who sponsored HB1247?

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Robert Wherry (R, 13), with 5 co-sponsors.

Question 5

Where is the official record for HB1247?

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On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2739&sy=2026

New Hampshire HB1247: requiring the secretary of state to create, post on the secretary of state's website, and otherwise distribute notice of proposed constitutional amendments.

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