Russell HodgkinsSupportAmherst, NHfor MyselfApr 1, 2026
This is a common sense bill that would ensure the state government continues to function.
SB488
Senate · 2026 sessionRepublicanKilled in HouseGovernor's emergency power over budget impasse
AIAuthorizes the governor to declare a state of emergency if the legislature fails to pass a budget or continuing resolution to fund state government by July 1 of the first year of a biennium.
enabling the governor to declare a state of emergency due to the failure of the legislature to pass a budget or continuing resolution to fund the New Hampshire state government by July 1 of the first year of a biennium.
State GovernmentLegislatureAgency Appropriations
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · May 14, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓Senate
- ✕House
- Governor
- Law
Division of testimony
9 submissionsSupport 5Oppose 4Neutral 0
Leigh HutchinsonOpposeDerry, NHfor MyselfApr 1, 2026
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Daniel RichardsonOpposeNashua, NHfor MyselfApr 1, 2026
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Ryan DonnellySupportHudson, NHfor Granite State Independent LivingApr 1, 2026
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Pamela HardersOpposeManchester, NHfor MyselfApr 1, 2026
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Brad LouthSupportHampton, NHfor MyselfApr 1, 2026
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Julie SmithSupportEpsom, NHfor MyselfApr 1, 2026
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Curtis HowlandOpposeManchester, NHfor MyselfApr 1, 2026
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Cory StoneSupportDOVER, NHfor MyselfApr 1, 2026
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