SB427: Relative to the joint committee on employee classification.
Vetoed
Senate
Keyword matches: ["workers_rights"]
Summary
This bill made changes relative to the joint committee on employee classification. This committee is responsible for determining whether individuals are classified as employees or independent contractors, which directly affects their eligibility for benefits, wage protections, and other labor rights for a significant portion of the New Hampshire workforce.
Sponsors
Timothy Lang
R - SD-002
Primary
Cindy Rosenwald
D - SD-013
Co-sponsor
Tim McGough
R - SD-011
Co-sponsor
Peter Schmidt
D - HD-14-STR
Co-sponsor
History
- 2025-11-21 Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; Senate Journal 1
- 2025-12-10 Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:10 am; Senate Calendar 46
- 2026-01-09 Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-1; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 3
- 2026-01-29 Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; Senate Journal 2
- 2026-02-26 Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 5 P. 124
- 2026-03-10 Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 11:00 am GP 231
- 2026-03-20 Executive Session: 03/18/2026 11:00 am GP 231
- 2026-03-20 Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar)
- 2026-04-09 Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/09/2026 House Journal 10
- 2026-04-24 Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 04/23/2026); Senate Journal 11
- 2026-04-27 Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026
- 2026-05-12 Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 60; Effective 07/01/2026
Committee Referrals
2025-11-21
Executive Departments and Administration
Senate
2026-02-26
Executive Departments and Administration
House
Calendar Events
Past Events (3)
2026-01-08
Hearing - Room 103, State House
2026-03-18
Hearing - GP 231
2026-03-18
Hearing - GP 231