New HampshireNew Hampshire voters would have elected the insurance commissioner
The failed proposal would have let New Hampshire voters choose the insurance commissioner every two years starting in 2028, if two-thirds approved the amendment and the governor proclaimed it adopted.
What it does
The failed proposal would have let voters elect the insurance commissioner to two-year terms starting in 2028, if two-thirds approved the amendment and the governor proclaimed it adopted.
Argument forElecting the commissioner could give voters a direct say in who oversees New Hampshire’s insurance laws.
Argument againstTwo-year terms might bring frequent changes in leadership, which could interrupt the department’s work enforcing insurance laws.
More detail
Qualified New Hampshire voters would have elected the insurance commissioner. The election would have been statewide, and the commissioner would have served a two-year term. Two-thirds of those voting on the amendment would have had to approve it. The governor then would have had to proclaim its adoption. Elections would have begun at the 2028 general election and occurred every two years.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 11Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 38Latest
- Mar 4Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 14-1; CC) HC 10 P. 18Minor
- Mar 4Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
- Jan 29Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
- 2025
- Dec 1Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 40Introduced
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