New HampshireElectricians’ board members may serve up to three terms
New Hampshire’s electricians’ board members may serve up to 3 terms and 16 years, counting time they stay on after a term ends or fill an unexpired term.
What it does
Electricians’ board members may serve up to 3 terms, but no more than 16 years. The time includes staying on after a term ends and filling an unexpired term.
Argument forLonger service could help the board keep members’ experience as they work on electricians’ licensing and oversight.
Argument againstLonger service could mean fewer openings for new members to bring different experience and views to the board.
More detail
The law allows an electricians’ board member to serve no more than 3 terms or 16 years. These limits apply to members of New Hampshire’s electricians’ board. The 5 appointed members are 2 master electricians, 1 journeyman electrician, and 2 public members. The governor appoints them with the council’s approval. The law took effect July 7, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Jul 21Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82To Governor
- May 12Signed by the Governor Kelly Ayotte on 05/08/2026; Chapter 61; Effective 07/07/2026Became Law
- Apr 28Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11Minor
- Apr 9Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 12Passed House
- Mar 20Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)Minor
- Mar 20Executive Session: 03/18/2026 11:10 am GP 231
- Mar 10Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 11:10 am GP 231
- Feb 26Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124Minor
- Jan 29Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2Passed Senate
- Jan 22Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3Minor
- Jan 15Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am; SC 2
- 2025
- Nov 21Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1Introduced
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