Proposing a constitutional amendment to elect the insurance commissioner in New Hampshire.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change the method of selecting the insurance commissioner in New Hampshire. Currently, the commissioner is appointed by the governor. The amendment, if approved, would allow the commissioner to be elected by qualified voters starting from the 2028 biennial general election. The term of office would be two years, and the commissioner would be responsible for enforcing and administering state insurance laws. The amendment will be put to a vote in the 2026 general election.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to elect the insurance commissioner in New Hampshire.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change the method of selecting the insurance commissioner in New Hampshire. Currently, the commissioner is appointed by the governor. The amendment, if approved, would allow the commissioner to be elected by qualified voters starting from the 2028 biennial general election. The term of office would be two years, and the commissioner would be responsible for enforcing and administering state insurance laws. The amendment will be put to a vote in the 2026 general election.