Business Association Released Legislative Rankings
The report evaluated New Hampshire lawmakers on their voting alignment with pro-business legislative priorities.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Jobs — General
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The Business and Industry Association (BIA) published its 2026 legislative report, detailing how state lawmakers voted on key economic bills. The findings revealed a divide in alignment with BIA priorities between Democratic and Republican members.
Why it matters
The BIA tracks these votes to promote a state business climate centered on investment, job creation, and economic growth. Understanding these rankings helps residents see which policies and lawmakers prioritize the organization's economic agenda.
The BIA evaluated lawmakers based on eight bills, finding that 11 members achieved a 100 percent alignment score. Other notable scores included House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson at 88 percent and House Majority Leader Jason Osborne at 38 percent.
The players
Business and Industry Association
This organization acts as a primary advocate for New Hampshire businesses and works to influence state economic policies.
Jason Osborne
He serves as the House Majority Leader and is a key figure in managing legislative agendas in Concord.
Alexis Simpson
She serves as the House Democratic Leader and represents her party's interests within the state legislative body.
The details
The association analyzed votes on eight bills covering childcare, housing, energy, and taxation to generate its rankings. Additionally, the group identified five bills as job killers, though only one, House Bill 1484, which proposed a $12 hourly minimum wage, advanced past the first half of the process.
Timeline
The BIA released its 2026 legislative report on September 30, 2026.
Communities permitted 2,643 housing units during the 2024 calendar year.
The 2026 legislative session concluded.
Market Landscape
The BIA's report highlights the ongoing tension between labor-focused initiatives like House Bill 1484 and the organization's pro-business legislative agenda. This comparative data shapes the competitive environment for businesses by identifying which representatives prioritize the state's economic investment climate.
These rankings provide residents with a clearer view of how their representatives vote on issues directly affecting local economic costs and job availability. Understanding these alignments can help voters hold their officials accountable for policies impacting housing and energy prices.
The takeaway
The report highlights the specific legislative priorities that advocacy groups use to measure lawmaker effectiveness in the state. By reviewing these metrics, citizens can identify which officials most closely align with their own economic perspectives and goals.
Further reading
Learn more about the state's employment landscape in the New Hampshire Jobs — General section.
More information
Read the full BIA 2026 legislative report on the organization's website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by InDepthNH.
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