HB1261

Relative to the administrative procedure act.

Introduced·12/1/25
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New Hampshire HB1261 amends the Administrative Procedure Act to revise rulemaking procedures, including public hearings, fiscal impact statements.

New Hampshire HB1261 amends the Administrative Procedure Act to revise various aspects of the rulemaking process. Key changes include modifying the procedures for public hearings, requiring fiscal impact statements for proposed rules, and altering the review process by the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules. The bill also updates the requirements for emergency rules, interim rules, and the adoption of forms. Additionally, it specifies the conditions under which an agency can amend rules that incorporate by reference documents or Internet content.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 3

1:00 PM

Executive Departments and Administration Executive Session

Feb 18

10:00 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Work Session

History

Mar 11

House

Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 40

Mar 4

House

Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 19

Feb 27

House

Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159