honoring the life and legacy of Melissa Hortman.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) honoring Melissa A. Hortman, a former Minnesota House Speaker who served from 2004 to 2025. It formally recognizes her legacy of public service, leadership, and advocacy for issues like healthcare and criminal justice reform, following her tragic assassination in June 2025. The resolution expresses New Hampshire's condolences to her family and affirms support for peaceful political discourse. It has no direct impact on laws, funding, or constituents, as it is solely a statement of respect.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 4, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2026
Floor votes · House Mar 5, 2026
How they voted
169–7
Passed · 46 other
Total votes 222
Mar 5, 2026
D
Democratic107
86% Yea
I
Independent2
50% Nay
R
Republican113
67% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Mar 5, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (169-7-46)
house
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA RC 308-11 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 122
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/29/2026 (Vote 6-5; RC) HC 9 P. 43
lower
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Legislative Administration HJ 1 P. 40
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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