New HampshireLawmakers and governor’s appointees would investigate state agencies
If enacted, a committee of lawmakers and governor’s appointees would investigate state agencies, hold public hearings, and publish reports.
What it does
A committee of six senators, six House members, and two governor’s appointees would review and investigate state agencies. No party could hold more than three seats from either chamber.
The committee could require documents and agency officials’ testimony during investigations. It would hold public hearings and could bring in experts when needed.
The committee would issue a public report at least once every two years, by December 1 of each even-numbered year. It would send it to the governor, council, and legislative leaders.
Argument forAgency reviews and public reports could help residents and lawmakers spot problems in state government and press for fixes.
Argument againstRequired records and testimony could pull agency staff away from their regular work during committee investigations.
More detail
The committee would review and investigate how state agencies operate. The committee would include six senators, six House members, and two people chosen by the governor. No party could hold more than three of the Senate seats or three of the House seats on the committee. The proposal lists July 1, 2026, as the effective date for these rules.
The committee could require documents and testimony from agency officials. These powers would apply to investigations of state agency operations. It would hold public hearings and could bring in experts when needed for specialized investigations. The proposal lists July 1, 2026, as the effective date for these powers.
The committee would issue a public oversight report. It would send the report to the governor, council, and leaders of both legislative chambers. A report would be due at least once every two years, by December 1 of each even-numbered year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 7Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1Latest
- 2025
- Dec 4Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 46
- Dec 2Hearing: 12/03/2025, Room 103, SH, 11:00 am, on proposed non-germane amendment # 2025-3102s;Minor
- Nov 20==RECESSED== Hearing: 12/02/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am, on proposed non-germane amendment # 2025-3102s; SC 44Minor
- Mar 27Sen. Pearl Moved to Rerefer to Committee, MA, VV; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
- Mar 27SB 301 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
- Mar 19Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1147s, 03/27/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14Minor
- Mar 5Hearing: 03/19/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am; SC 12
- Feb 26Introduced 02/13/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 6Introduced
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