proclaiming Lake Winnipesaukee the official state lake of New Hampshire.
HB 1020 designates Lake Winnipesaukee as New Hampshire's official state lake. This symbolic recognition formally honors the lake's cultural and recreational significance to the state without changing any laws, regulations, or policies. The bill was introduced by multiple legislators and referred to the Resources, Recreation and Development committee. It has no direct impact on residents, businesses, or government operations.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 7, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Total actions
6
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1
Committee
2
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2026 (Vote 10-6; RC) HC 9 P. 44
lower
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 2
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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