Chase EaglesonOpposeConcord, NHfor Members of the NH Council on Developmental DisabilitiesJan 13, 2026
The Members of the NH Council on Developmental Disabilities believe this will could have a positive effect on the NH disability community.
HB1518
House · 2026 sessionDemocraticKilled in HouseRemote participation at county meetings
AIRequires county commission or delegation meetings open to the public to allow members to participate remotely when in-person attendance is not reasonably practical.
permitting remote participation at county delegation meetings.
CountiesRight to Know
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Division of testimony
17 submissionsSupport 13Oppose 3Neutral 1
Lucy WeberSupportWalpole, NHfor Cheshire 05--Surry and WalpoleJan 13, 2026
Thank you for this opportunity to submit my testimony on this bill remotely. My name is Lucy Weber and I represent Cheshire 05, the towns of Surry and Walpole. In my county, Cheshire, remote participation in County Delegation meetings is allowed under the terms of RSA 91-A. The process has been working well. As required, the members state the reasons for their remote participation. With a nearly unpaid citizen legislature, remote participation opens the possibility of more people being able to fulfill their legislative duties, while also attending to other aspects of their lives--child care, elder care, business travel, and illness or injury, to name but a few. As one who spent this past year dealing with several different treatments for breast cancer, including radiation, which was only supposed to make me "a little tired," but which completely flattened me for far longer than I had expected, I know there are times that the opportunity to participate remotely is critical to performing our duties as State Representatives. I believe the we should adopt more strategies that ensure that service in our legislature is possible for more folks. so that we are truly representative of all the citizens of NH. ~Representative Lucy Weber.
Terri O'RorkeSupportKeene, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026
Luckily, here in Cheshire County, we have this choice for any member who is unable to attend in person. And yes, some have had the need to utilize this tool. This is 2026, we should all be able to take advantage of the technology out there. I urge a "yes" vote on this bill. Thank you
Daniel RichardsonOpposeNashua, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026
The meetings are so seldom and the commissioners so few that each meeting is important enough to attend in-person regardless of excuse in order to get business done.
Vanessa BLAISSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026
People with barriers that prevent them from attending civic meetings should have the opportunity to engage in civic life. In 2026, we need to expand our idea of what attendance means, as our population ages and still wants to have a voice in their community.
Michelle MogeSupportDerry, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.
THOMAS OPPELSupportCANAAN, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026
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Regan LamphierSupportNashua, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026
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Julie SmithOpposeEpsom, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026
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Krysten EvansSupportConcord, NHfor ABLE NHJan 13, 2026
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Seana HallbergSupportDover, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026
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John CloutierSupportClaremont, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026
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Mary Hakken-PhillipsSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026
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Ryan DonnellySupportHudson, NHfor Granite State Independent LivingJan 13, 2026
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Carol MorrisonSupportW Lebanon, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026
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Janet LucasSupportCampton, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026
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Eric PauerNeutralBrookline, NHfor MyselfJan 13, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.