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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | NH | SB 552 | Authorizes the Classification of Individuals Based on Biological Sex in Certain Circumstances | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| June 26, 2025 | NH | HB 377 | Prohibits Puberty Blockers for Transgender Youth | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| June 26, 2025 | NH | HB 71 | Prohibits the Use of Public School Facilities to Provide Shelter to Undocumented Immigrants | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| June 26, 2025 | NH | HB 60 | Authorizes Landlords to Terminate a Tenancy at the End of the Lease Period With No "Good Cause" Needed | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| May 22, 2025 | NH | HB 57 | Establishes Bail Standards for Serious and Violent Offenses | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| May 22, 2025 | NH | HB 148 | Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| May 15, 2025 | NH | HB 511 | Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| May 15, 2025 | NH | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 8) |
| March 20, 2025 | NH | SB 72 | Establishes a Parental Bill of Rights in Education | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| March 20, 2025 | NH | SB 84 | Reduces the Minimum Lot Size Requirement for Single-Family Homes | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 13 | Prohibits the State from Recognizing Licenses Issued to Undocumented Immigrants in Other States | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 71 | Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| June 13, 2024 | NH | HB 1292 | Amends State Sanctuary City Policies | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| May 16, 2024 | NH | HB 1205 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams in Grades 5-12 | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| May 16, 2024 | NH | HB 1312 | Requires Educators Provide 2 Week Notice on All Curriculum Coverage to Parents and Guardians | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| May 16, 2024 | NH | HB 619 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care Until a Minor Turns 18 | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| June 8, 2023 | NH | HB 315 | Prohibits the Use of the "Gay Panic" Murder Defense | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 4) |
| April 21, 2022 | NH | HB 1495 | Prohibits Requiring of Vaccine Documentation | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| March 17, 2022 | NH | HB 52 | Establishes New US House Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11) |
| Feb. 4, 2022 | NH | SB 399 | Repeals the 24-Week Abortion Ban and Ultrasound Mandate | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| Feb. 3, 2022 | NH | HB 319 | Requires College Students Pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Test | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| Jan. 5, 2022 | NH | SB 38 | Requires the Organization of Alternative Treatment Centers | Veto Override Passed - Senate (19 - 5) |
| Jan. 5, 2022 | NH | HB 293 | Amends Child Adoption Process | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5) |
| Jan. 5, 2022 | NH | HB 293 | Amends Child Adoption Process | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5) |
| March 18, 2021 | NH | SB 155 | Authorizes Codifying Provisions Included in Emergency Orders Issued by the Governor | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 1) |
| Feb. 11, 2021 | NH | SB 61 | Prohibits Collective Bargaining Agreements that Require Employees to Join a Labor Union | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 11) |
| June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 705 | Repeals Statute of Limitation Requirements for Sexual Assault Lawsuits | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5) |
| June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1582 | Establishes the Veterans Bill of Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 0) |
| June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1494 | Establishes Benefits for Public Works Employees That Die on the Job | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| May 30, 2019 | NH | HB 608 | Expands Definition of Gender Discrimination | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| May 30, 2019 | NH | HB 651 | Authorizes the Use of Campaign Funds for Child Care Expenses | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 9) |
| May 23, 2019 | NH | HB 696 | Establishes a Protective Order for Vulnerable Adults | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| March 14, 2019 | NH | SB 311 | Amends Annulment Laws for Certain Drug Possession | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| Feb. 14, 2019 | NH | SB 142 | Requires Public Schools Provide Menstrual Products | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 6) |
| Feb. 14, 2019 | NH | SB 1 | Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 10) |
| Jan. 19, 2017 | NH | SB 11 | Prohibits Collective Bargaining Agreements That Require Employees to Join A Labor Union | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 11) |
| Jan. 19, 2017 | NH | SB 11 | Prohibits Collective Bargaining Agreements That Require Employees to Join A Labor Union | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 11) |
| March 12, 2015 | NH | SB 261 | Increases Minimum Wage | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| May 8, 2014 | NH | HB 1403 | Increases the Minimum Wage | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 11) |
| March 13, 2014 | NH | SB 364 | Increase Retirement Benefits for Public Employees | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Failed - Senate (12 - 11) |
| March 6, 2014 | NH | SB 413 | Expands Medicaid Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 5) |
| Jan. 30, 2014 | NH | SB 217 | Prohibits Employees from Being Required to Join a Labor Union | Bill Failed - Senate (11 - 13) |
| June 6, 2012 | NH | CACR 6 | Requires a Supermajority for Budget Increases | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 9) |
| June 6, 2012 | NH | CACR 12 | Legislative Authority of Education Requirements | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 6) |
| May 16, 2012 | NH | CACR 26 | Authorizes the Legislature to Amend Supreme Court Rules | Resolution Passed - Senate (19 - 5) |
| May 16, 2012 | NH | HB 1607 | Establishes a Tax Credit for Businesses that Donate to Certain Scholarship Funds | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 7) |
| May 2, 2012 | NH | HB 1383 | Prohibits In-State Tuition for Non-US Residents | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5) |
| March 28, 2012 | NH | HB 592 | State House Redistricting | Veto Override Passed - Senate (17 - 7) |
| Feb. 15, 2012 | NH | CACR 6 | Requires a Supermajority for Budget Increases | Resolution Passed - Senate (17 - 7) |
| June 22, 2011 | NH | HB 329 | Revising Abortion Procedures for Unemancipated Minors | Veto Override Passed - Senate (17 - 7) |
| April 20, 2011 | NH | HB 474 | Labor Law Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| Jan. 19, 2011 | NH | SB 1 | Repeal of Automatic Continuation Requirement for Public Employee Collective Bargaining Agreements | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5) |
| May 20, 2009 | NH | HB 73 | Religious Choice in Performing Marriage Ceremonies | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| April 29, 2009 | NH | HB 436 | Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11) |
| March 11, 2009 | NH | SB 115 | Expanding Subsidized Health Care Program Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 4) |
| March 11, 2009 | NH | SB 115 | Expanding Subsidized Health Care Program Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 4) |
| May 8, 2008 | NH | HB 1436 | Automatic Continuation Clause in Collective Bargaining Agreements | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11) |
| March 20, 2008 | NH | SA 1051 to SB 527 | Parental Notification for Underage Abortions | Amendment Rejected - Senate (9 - 15) |
| March 20, 2008 | NH | SB 502 | Expanding Unemployment Compensation Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| March 20, 2008 | NH | SB 527 | Mandatory Abortion Counseling for Minors | Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 14) |
| March 20, 2008 | NH | SB 502 | Expanding Unemployment Compensation Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| Feb. 7, 2008 | NH | SB 436 | Reducing the Voting Age for Primary Elections | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 6) |
| June 7, 2007 | NH | HB 143 | Damages in Civil Actions | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 11) |
| June 7, 2007 | NH | HB 184 | Abortion Parental Notification | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 9) |
| May 10, 2007 | NH | HB 790 | Extending Medical Insurance Coverage for Dependents | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 10) |
| April 26, 2007 | NH | HB 437 | Same-Sex Civil Unions | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| April 26, 2007 | NH | HB 514 | Minimum Wage Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5) |
| April 12, 2007 | NH | SB 176 | Children's Lead Poisoning Level | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| March 15, 2007 | NH | SB 18 | Raising the Compulsory School Age | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 7) |
| May 4, 2006 | NH | HB 1331 | TANF Revisions | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 8) |
| May 4, 2006 | NH | HB 1331 | TANF Revisions | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 8) |
| April 13, 2006 | NH | HB 345 | Photo ID for Voting | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 9) |
| March 16, 2006 | NH | SB 343 | Emergency Contraceptives Bill | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/05 | SB 552 | Authorizes the Classification of Individuals Based on Biological Sex in Certain Circumstances | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| 6/26 | HB 377 | Prohibits Puberty Blockers for Transgender Youth | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| 6/26 | HB 71 | Prohibits the Use of Public School Facilities to Provide Shelter to Undocumented Immigrants | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| 6/26 | HB 60 | Authorizes Landlords to Terminate a Tenancy at the End of the Lease Period With No "Good Cause" Needed | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| 5/22 | HB 57 | Establishes Bail Standards for Serious and Violent Offenses | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| 5/22 | HB 148 | Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| 5/15 | HB 511 | Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| 5/15 | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 8) |
| 3/20 | SB 72 | Establishes a Parental Bill of Rights in Education | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| 3/20 | SB 84 | Reduces the Minimum Lot Size Requirement for Single-Family Homes | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| 1/30 | SB 13 | Prohibits the State from Recognizing Licenses Issued to Undocumented Immigrants in Other States | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| 1/30 | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| 1/30 | SB 71 | Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| 6/13 | HB 1292 | Amends State Sanctuary City Policies | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| 5/16 | HB 1205 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams in Grades 5-12 | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| 5/16 | HB 1312 | Requires Educators Provide 2 Week Notice on All Curriculum Coverage to Parents and Guardians | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| 5/16 | HB 619 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care Until a Minor Turns 18 | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| 6/08 | HB 315 | Prohibits the Use of the "Gay Panic" Murder Defense | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 4) |
| 4/21 | HB 1495 | Prohibits Requiring of Vaccine Documentation | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| 3/17 | HB 52 | Establishes New US House Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11) |
| 2/04 | SB 399 | Repeals the 24-Week Abortion Ban and Ultrasound Mandate | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| 2/03 | HB 319 | Requires College Students Pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Test | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| 1/05 | SB 38 | Requires the Organization of Alternative Treatment Centers | Veto Override Passed - Senate (19 - 5) |
| 1/05 | HB 293 | Amends Child Adoption Process | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5) |
| 1/05 | HB 293 | Amends Child Adoption Process | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5) |
| 3/18 | SB 155 | Authorizes Codifying Provisions Included in Emergency Orders Issued by the Governor | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 1) |
| 2/11 | SB 61 | Prohibits Collective Bargaining Agreements that Require Employees to Join a Labor Union | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 11) |
| 6/16 | HB 705 | Repeals Statute of Limitation Requirements for Sexual Assault Lawsuits | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5) |
| 6/16 | HB 1582 | Establishes the Veterans Bill of Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 0) |
| 6/16 | HB 1494 | Establishes Benefits for Public Works Employees That Die on the Job | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| 5/30 | HB 608 | Expands Definition of Gender Discrimination | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| 5/30 | HB 651 | Authorizes the Use of Campaign Funds for Child Care Expenses | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 9) |
| 5/23 | HB 696 | Establishes a Protective Order for Vulnerable Adults | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| 3/14 | SB 311 | Amends Annulment Laws for Certain Drug Possession | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| 2/14 | SB 142 | Requires Public Schools Provide Menstrual Products | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 6) |
| 2/14 | SB 1 | Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 10) |
| 1/19 | SB 11 | Prohibits Collective Bargaining Agreements That Require Employees to Join A Labor Union | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 11) |
| 1/19 | SB 11 | Prohibits Collective Bargaining Agreements That Require Employees to Join A Labor Union | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 11) |
| 3/12 | SB 261 | Increases Minimum Wage | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| 5/08 | HB 1403 | Increases the Minimum Wage | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 11) |
| 3/13 | SB 364 | Increase Retirement Benefits for Public Employees | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Failed - Senate (12 - 11) |
| 3/06 | SB 413 | Expands Medicaid Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 5) |
| 1/30 | SB 217 | Prohibits Employees from Being Required to Join a Labor Union | Bill Failed - Senate (11 - 13) |
| 6/06 | CACR 6 | Requires a Supermajority for Budget Increases | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 9) |
| 6/06 | CACR 12 | Legislative Authority of Education Requirements | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 6) |
| 5/16 | CACR 26 | Authorizes the Legislature to Amend Supreme Court Rules | Resolution Passed - Senate (19 - 5) |
| 5/16 | HB 1607 | Establishes a Tax Credit for Businesses that Donate to Certain Scholarship Funds | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 7) |
| 5/02 | HB 1383 | Prohibits In-State Tuition for Non-US Residents | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5) |
| 3/28 | HB 592 | State House Redistricting | Veto Override Passed - Senate (17 - 7) |
| 2/15 | CACR 6 | Requires a Supermajority for Budget Increases | Resolution Passed - Senate (17 - 7) |
| 6/22 | HB 329 | Revising Abortion Procedures for Unemancipated Minors | Veto Override Passed - Senate (17 - 7) |
| 4/20 | HB 474 | Labor Law Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| 1/19 | SB 1 | Repeal of Automatic Continuation Requirement for Public Employee Collective Bargaining Agreements | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5) |
| 5/20 | HB 73 | Religious Choice in Performing Marriage Ceremonies | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| 4/29 | HB 436 | Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11) |
| 3/11 | SB 115 | Expanding Subsidized Health Care Program Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 4) |
| 3/11 | SB 115 | Expanding Subsidized Health Care Program Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 4) |
| 5/08 | HB 1436 | Automatic Continuation Clause in Collective Bargaining Agreements | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11) |
| 3/20 | SA 1051 to SB 527 | Parental Notification for Underage Abortions | Amendment Rejected - Senate (9 - 15) |
| 3/20 | SB 502 | Expanding Unemployment Compensation Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| 3/20 | SB 527 | Mandatory Abortion Counseling for Minors | Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 14) |
| 3/20 | SB 502 | Expanding Unemployment Compensation Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| 2/07 | SB 436 | Reducing the Voting Age for Primary Elections | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 6) |
| 6/07 | HB 143 | Damages in Civil Actions | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 11) |
| 6/07 | HB 184 | Abortion Parental Notification | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 9) |
| 5/10 | HB 790 | Extending Medical Insurance Coverage for Dependents | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 10) |
| 4/26 | HB 437 | Same-Sex Civil Unions | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| 4/26 | HB 514 | Minimum Wage Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5) |
| 4/12 | SB 176 | Children's Lead Poisoning Level | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| 3/15 | SB 18 | Raising the Compulsory School Age | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 7) |
| 5/04 | HB 1331 | TANF Revisions | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 8) |
| 5/04 | HB 1331 | TANF Revisions | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 8) |
| 4/13 | HB 345 | Photo ID for Voting | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 9) |
| 3/16 | SB 343 | Emergency Contraceptives Bill | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |