HR 42 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

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

1697
Passed · 46 other
Total votes 222
Mar 5, 2026
D Democratic107
93 Yea 14
86% Yea
I Independent2
1 Nay 1
50% Nay
R Republican113
76 Yea 6 Nay 31
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