HB1394

Enabling the municipal officers to place a proposed charter amendment on the ballot that changes the form of government of the municipality.

Introduced·12/4/25
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New Hampshire HB1394 allows municipal officers to place a charter amendment on the ballot changing the municipality's form of government.

New Hampshire HB1394 amends RSA 49-B:5 to allow municipal officers to place a charter amendment on the ballot that changes the form of government of the municipality. This includes adopting a town council, a city form, or transitioning between council-manager and mayor-council structures. The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of the municipal officers to be placed on the ballot and must be adopted by a majority vote. Each amendment must be limited to a single subject, though multiple sections of the charter may be amended if germane to that subject.

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Calendar

Feb 17

9:00 AM

Municipal and County Government Executive Session

Jan 27

11:55 AM

Municipal and County Government Public Hearing

History

Mar 5

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 29

Feb 24

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 23

Feb 11

House

Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154