From a press release:
Concord, NH: Speaker Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) announces Speaker’s Office Leadership team and House Leaders for the 2025-2026 legislative term:
“I am pleased to announce the following House Members have been appointed positions within the Speaker’s Office. I am truly excited to work alongside these dedicated representatives to ensure that New Hampshire remains secure and free. Our goal is simple: to make New Hampshire the best place to live, work, and raise a family. With our shared commitment to enacting our Contract with NH, and our resolve to craft a fiscally responsible budget, I am confident that we will create a thriving, vibrant future for all of our residents.”
- Honorable Steven Smith (R-Charlestown) has been reappointed Deputy Speaker
- Honorable Fred Doucette (R-Salem) has been appointed Speaker Pro Tempore
“I would like to congratulate Representatives Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) and Alexis Simpson (D-Exeter) who have been appointed House Leaders of their respective caucuses.”
- Honorable Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) has been reappointed Majority Leader of the Republican Caucus
- Honorable Alexis Simpson (D-Exeter) has been appointed Minority Leader of the Democratic Caucus
Speaker Packard also announces his Chair and Vice Chairs for the 2025-2026 biennium:
House Committee | Chair | Vice Chair |
Children and Family Law | Mark Pearson (R-Hampstead) | Debra DeSimone (R-Atkinson) |
Commerce and Consumer Affairs | John Hunt (R-Rindge) | John Potucek (R-Derry) |
Criminal Justice and Public Safety | Terry Roy (R-Deerfield)
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Jennifer Rhodes (R-Winchester) |
Education Funding | Rick Ladd (R-Haverhill) | Terry Spilsbury (R-Charlestown) |
Education Policy and Administration | Glenn Cordelli (R-Tuftonboro) | Kristin Noble (R-Bedford) |
Election Law | Ross Berry (R-Weare) | Jim Qualey (R-Rindge) |
Environment and Agriculture | Judy Aron (R-Acworth) | Barbarba Comtois (R-Barnstead) |
Executive Departments and Administration | Carol McGuire (R-Epsom) | Erica Layon (R-Derry) |
Finance | Kenneth Weyler (R-Kingston) | Dan McGuire (R-Epsom) |
Finance Division I | Dan McGuire (R-Epsom) | Jose Cambrils (R-Loudon) |
Finance Division II | Keith Erf (R-Weare) | Daniel Popovici-Muller (R-Windham) |
Finance Division III | Jess Edwards (R-Auburn) | Maureen Mooney (R-Merrimack) |
Fish and Game and Marine Resources | James Spillane (R-Deerfield) | Mike Ouellet (R-Colebrook) |
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs | Wayne MacDonald (R-Londonderry) | Lisa Mazur (R-Goffstown) |
Housing | Joe Alexander (R-Goffstown) | Brian Cole (R-Manchester) |
Judiciary | Bob Lynn (R-Windham) | Dennis Mannion (R-Salem) |
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services | Jim Creighton (R-Antrim) | Lino Avellani (R-Sanbornville) |
Legislative Administration | Greg Hill (R-Northfield) | Vanessa Sheehan (R-Milford) |
Municipal and County Government | Diane Pauer (R-Brookline) | John MacDonald (R-Wolfeboro) |
Public Works and Highways | David Milz (R-Derry) | Charles Melvin (R-Newton) |
Resources, Recreation and Development | Robert Harb (R-Plaistow) | Arnold Davis (R-Milan) |
Science, Technology and Energy | Michael Vose (R-Epping) | Doug Thomas (R-Londonderry) |
State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs | Michael Moffett (R-Loudon) | Skip Rollins (R-Newport) |
Transportation | Thomas Walsh (R-Hooksett) | Ted Gorski (R-Bedford) |
Ways and Means | John Janigian (R-Salem) | Jordan Ulery (R-Hudson) |