New Hampshire Business Group Released 2026 Rankings
State lawmakers were evaluated on eight key bills to measure their support for business-friendly economic policies.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Jobs — General
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The Business and Industry Association (BIA) published its 2026 legislative report, which tracks how state representatives voted on critical economic legislation. The rankings provide business owners with a clear view of which officials support policies regarding energy costs, taxation, and housing development.
Why it matters
The report serves as a benchmark for operators to gauge the alignment between legislative action and the BIA’s goals of encouraging investment, job creation, and broader economic growth. Understanding these voting records helps business leaders anticipate potential shifts in state regulatory and economic policy.
The BIA evaluated lawmakers across eight legislative bills, finding that 11 House members achieved a 100 percent alignment score. While five bills were flagged as job killers, only one, House Bill 1484, advanced past the first half of the legislative process.
The players
Business and Industry Association
A statewide trade association that represents business interests and advocates for legislative policies to drive economic growth in New Hampshire.
Jason Osborne
The House Majority Leader in New Hampshire whose voting record showed a 38 percent alignment with the BIA’s legislative priorities.
Alexis Simpson
The House Democratic Leader in New Hampshire whose voting record showed an 88 percent alignment with the BIA’s legislative priorities.
The details
The BIA assessment uses a specific methodology based on voting records regarding eight legislative bills that impact childcare, housing, energy costs, and taxation. The group specifically identified five bills during the session as job killers, though most failed to advance. Additionally, the BIA highlighted that its Housing Champions Program helped local communities permit 2,643 housing units throughout 2024.
Timeline
2024: Local communities permitted 2,643 new housing units.
2026: The legislative session concluded.
September 30, 2026: The BIA released the 2026 legislative report.
Market Landscape
The BIA’s report follows a pattern set by House Bill 1484, which remains a key benchmark for legislative focus on labor costs and state economic policy. This tracker acts as a direct counterpoint to broader shifts in state-level wage and regulatory legislation.
Operators should review the voting records of their local representatives to understand which legislative priorities currently align with their firm's operational needs. Monitoring these rankings provides a clear signal on how potential future legislation regarding labor costs and housing may develop.
The takeaway
Legislative rankings provide a tangible way for operators to measure the policy environment affecting their bottom line. Keep these scores in mind when engaging with state-level advocacy groups or local representatives during the next legislative cycle.
Further reading
For more on the state employment environment, visit the New Hampshire Jobs — General section.
More information
Review the full findings and lawmaker scores in the BIA 2026 legislative report.
Source note: This article includes information reported by InDepthNH.
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