Proposal sought to let New Hampshire voters elect utility commissioners

The proposal would let voters elect three public utilities commissioners. Qualified voters across New Hampshire would choose the commissioners. Two-thirds of people voting on the amendment would have had to approve it, and the governor would have had to proclaim its adoption. Commissioner elections would begin at the 2028 general election. Each term would last six years.

The proposed article would say utility commissioners must enforce and administer state insurance laws. This would apply to the three commissioners, who would also carry out other duties set by law. Two-thirds of people voting on the amendment would have had to approve it, and the governor would have had to proclaim its adoption.