New Hampshire

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Legislative Orientation ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term?	Yes
House of Representatives	Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program?	Multiple days
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative process/procedure
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative research and bill drafting
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Role of committees/training of chairs/vice chairs
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Ethics/conflicts of interest
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Harassment policies of your chamber
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Clerk or Secretary's office
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Presiding officer or presiding officer's staff
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Drafting staff
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Committee staff
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	Security, HR/Accounting are all mentioned and have inputs but do not really participate in programming
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Networking opportunities with other newly elected members
House of Representatives	Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program?	No
House of Representatives	Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election?	No
House of Representatives	Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed.	Yes	Parliamentary procedure, harassment trainings, commissions and committees

Leadership Not yet available

This topic has not yet been documented for New Hampshire. Survey responses will appear here as they are collected and confirmed.

Political Caucuses ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
House of Representatives	How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state?	By any other method (please specify)	Caucuses govern themselves by caucus rules at organization
House of Representatives	Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings?	No
House of Representatives	Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them?	Yes
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Gather and disseminate information
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Formulate policy
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Host or participate in social and community events
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Members only
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Legislative staff
House of Representatives	Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify.	Yes	The term caucus is used loosely when not referring to the two political caucuses, meaning more interest-oriented, but we have several: Progressive Caucus, Housing, Disabilities, etc.

Enrolling Procedures Not yet available

This topic has not yet been documented for New Hampshire. Survey responses will appear here as they are collected and confirmed.

Data status for New Hampshire

The current standing of every New Hampshire record in ILP. If your chamber can update or confirm any of this, contact the ILP editors via the About page.

Topic	Chamber	Survey record	Status	Last Checked
Enrolling Procedures	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Enrolling Procedures	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Leadership	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Leadership	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19

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