CACR 22 New Hampshire Senate · 2024 Regular Session

relating to the New Hampshire presidential primary. Providing that the New Hampshire presidential primary shall be the first presidential primary of a presidential election cycle.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure New Hampshire's presidential primary is the first such contest held in the nation. It requires the state's primary to take place at least one week before any other similar nominating events, directly affecting how presidential candidates compete for support early in election cycles. The measure would be voted on by New Hampshire residents during the November 2024 general election, requiring a two-thirds majority to pass and become law. If approved, this change would permanently alter the state constitution to codify New Hampshire's current status as the first primary state.
Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Jan 2024
Governor
Introduced Dec 13, 2023 Last action Oct 10, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jan 18, 2024 · House May 23, 2024

How they voted

240
Passed
Total votes 24
Jan 18, 2024
D Democratic10
10 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican14
14 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
6
Committee
4
May 23, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (191-165-33)
house
May 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MF RC 195-165 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 49
lower
May 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Without Recommendation 05/09/2024 (Vote 10-10; RC) HC 20 P. 15
lower
Mar 2, 2024
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Election Law HJ 6 P. 140
lower
Jan 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass, RC 24Y-0N, MA, by Necessary 3/5; OT3rdg; 01/18/2024 SJ 2
upper
Jan 18, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (24-0)
senate
Jan 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/18/2024, Vote 5-0; SC 3
upper
Dec 13, 2023
Introduced
To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 1
upper
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors

Sponsors