StateNew Hampshire

HB 1369: relative to the manner of posting the warrant for town meetings.

Calvin BeaulierTo Governor

HB 1369 status: To Governor — Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 1369 Become Law: RC 24Y-0N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15 (updated Aug 19, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill changes how towns share information about upcoming town meetings with the public. It is currently being reviewed by the state House of Representatives.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential minor reduction in newspaper advertising costs for towns.

Risks

  • No direct economic impact identified.

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Increases transparency by mandating digital access to meeting notices.
  • Provides flexible options for towns to reach residents effectively.

Risks

  • May create accessibility gaps for residents without reliable internet access in some rural towns.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

LegiScan

Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

LegiScan full bill text

Warning

Towns choosing digital-only posting methods must ensure they also satisfy the statutory requirement for prominent website placement.

Limitation

Does not account for varying levels of digital literacy or internet infrastructure across different NH municipalities.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 1369 Become Law: RC 24Y-0N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15

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Enacted

Upcoming
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