New Hampshire Senate adopts rule amendments, meets House in joint convention and sets sponsor deadline

The New Hampshire Senate adopted several procedural measures during its session, including an amendment to the chamber’s rules, a resolution to meet the House of Representatives in joint convention to canvass votes for governor and executive council, and a deadline for sponsors and cosponsors to sign off on legislation, the presiding officer announced.

The moves set the immediate schedule and internal rules for the legislature’s early-session business, including referral of dozens of bills to committees and a temporary recess to allow legislators to introduce bills and schedule hearings.

The Senate opened with a prayer by Reverend Mark Warren and a moment of silence for former President Jimmy Carter. After introductory remarks and staff introductions by the presiding officer, the Senate recessed briefly to hold a joint convention with the House.

In a voice vote, the chamber adopted a resolution to meet in joint…