HB1797Introduced in the House
Relative to eligibility for public assistance, including the New Hampshire employment program, family assistance program, and SNAP.
Introduced by Jim Kofalt, District 32-HIL
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to eligibility for public assistance, including the New Hampshire employment program, family assistance program, and SNAP.
Where it stands
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: OTPA · March 11, 2026
172
Yes
161
No
59
Absent or Not Voting
392 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Yes |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Yes |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs House Journal 1 P. 36
==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/25/2026 10:30 am GP 158
Public Hearing: 02/25/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
Executive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1027h 03/04/2026 (Vote 10-8; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 54
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Amendment # 2026-1027h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 210
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1027h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 172-161 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 210
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; Senate Journal 7
Hearing: 04/08/2026, Room 100, State House, 09:15 am; Senate Calendar 13
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 3-1; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 17
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
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