Rep. Robert Wherry

Primary HB 1370

died · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

relative to eliminating voter identification exceptions.

Maddy summaryHB 1370 directs the Secretary of State to prepare and distribute secure, durable containers and tamper-evident sealers to town and ward clerks for preserving ballots before state elections. The bill also requires these officials to use special containers specifically designed for separate ballots related to questions posed to voters. Although the legislation was adopted by the conference committee, it was ultimately laid on the table and did not become law before the end of the session.

died Oct 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1666

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to income reporting requirements for lobbyists.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for how lobbyists in New Hampshire must report their financial activities to the Secretary of State. It requires lobbyists to file electronic statements by the end of January, May, July, and September that detail all fees received and expenses paid since the last report. The law also mandates that these filings be submitted in a digital format capable of linking income, spending, and political contributions for easier tracking. These new reporting requirements will officially begin taking effect on January 1, 2027.

Signed into law Jul 26, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 468

Signed into law · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to designating a portion of route 111 in Hudson as the Senator Robert E. Clegg Jr. Memorial Highway.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of Route 111 in Hudson as the Senator Robert E. Clegg Jr. Memorial Highway to honor the late legislator. It requires the Department of Transportation to install a memorial marker in the right-of-way and allows the department to direct the design and placement of any associated signage. The legislation explicitly states that the costs for creating and maintaining these markers will not be funded by the state.

Signed into law Jun 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 1369

Failed · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

relative to the verification of voter rolls every 4 years.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require local election officials in New Hampshire to verify voter registration lists every four years, starting in 2027. Under the proposed rules, officials must notify voters via mail and online if their names are not updated, giving them 30 days to reregister before names are removed from the list. A voter's name would be kept on the list if they voted in the preceding four years or were added to the list since the last general election. The bill also mandates that officials file a certificate with the Secretary of State confirming the completion of this verification process.

Failed Jun 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1302

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to elected conservation commissions in towns.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows towns in New Hampshire to choose whether their conservation commission members are appointed by local officials or elected by voters. Under the new rules, a town meeting can vote to switch between these two methods, giving communities direct control over how their conservation leaders are selected. If a town opts for elections, members serve staggered three-year terms, and the town can later vote to return to the appointment system if desired. The legislation also clarifies that commission members must live in the town they represent and may serve on other municipal boards.

Signed into law May 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1523

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

revising the moderator's worksheet for counting votes in elections.

Failed Mar 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1092

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

creating a period for the placing of and removal of political advertising on public property.

Failed Mar 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1200

Failed · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

relative to controlled and secured storage of printed paper ballots.

Failed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1384

Failed · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

relative to noncompliance by a town or ward moderator and clerk.

Failed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1381

Failed · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

relative to required training on election procedures.

Failed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track