New Hampshire HR44: concerning the protection of public lands.

What the bill says

A resolution concerning the protection of public lands. Rep. Gregg, Hills. 7; Rep. Knab, Rock. 12; Rep. Spier, Hills. 6; Rep. J. Sullivan, Graf. 2; Rep. J. Smith, Carr. 5; Rep. R. Brown, Carr. 8 COMMITTEE: Resources, Recreation and Development ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This resolution urges support for keeping public ownership of public lands and opposes efforts to rescind the Roadless Rule…

From the amended text, March 12, 2026:

A RESOLUTION concerning the protection of public lands. Rep. Gregg, Hills. 7; Rep. Knab, Rock. 12; Rep. Spier, Hills. 6; Rep. J. Sullivan, Graf. 2; Rep. J. Smith, Carr. 5; Rep. R. Brown, Carr. 8 COMMITTEE: Resources, Recreation and Development ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This resolution urges support for keeping public ownership of public lands and opposes efforts to rescind the Roadless Rule. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12Mar2026... 0800h 12Mar2026... 1078h 26-3246 08/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six A RESOLUTION concerning the protection of public lands. Whereas, Granite Staters have a deep love and affection for our shared, public lands and the innumerable benefits they provide; and Whereas, New Hampshire's state and federal public lands include the White Mountain National Forest, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, designated wilderness areas, state forests and parks, and other conserved lands that define our …

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Sponsors

• Anita Burroughs (D, 2) · primary sponsor
• Alicia Gregg (D, 7)
• Allison Knab (D, 12)
• Carry Spier (D, 6)
• Jared Sullivan (D, 2)
• Jonathan Smith (R, 5)
• Richard Brown (R, 8)

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0800h and 2026-1078h: MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 100
2. March 12, 2026: FLAM # 2026-1078h (Rep. Darby): AA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 99
3. March 12, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0800h: AA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 98
4. March 12, 2026: Remove from Table (Rep. Weber): MA DV 311-23 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 98
5. March 5, 2026: Lay HR44 on Table (Rep. Darby): MA DV 310-7 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 140
6. March 4, 2026: Removed from Consent (Reps. Darby, Ryan, Vail, Sargent, Knab, Dupont, Harb, Baldwin, Bridle, Manos) 03/04/2026 HJ 6 P. 2
7. February 26, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0800h 02/18/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 9 P. 27
8. February 11, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:05 am GP 228
9. February 4, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 10:30 am GP 228
10. December 4, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 40

Common questions

What is HR44?

HR44 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): concerning the protection of public lands.

What does HR44 do?

In its own words: A resolution concerning the protection of public lands. Rep. Gregg, Hills. 7; Rep. Knab, Rock. 12; Rep. Spier, Hills. 6; Rep. J. Sullivan, Graf. 2; Rep. J. Smith, Carr. 5; Rep. R. Brown, Carr. 8 COMMITTEE: Resources, Recreation and Development ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This resolution urges support for keeping public ownership of public lands and opposes efforts to rescind the Roadless Rule…

What is the status of HR44?

Passed one chamber as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0800h and 2026-1078h: MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 100 (March 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HR44?

Anita Burroughs (D, 2), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR44?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3246&sy=2026