HB1204 Relative to the grading and use of timber grown in New Hampshire.
Relative to the grading and use of timber grown in New Hampshire.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Proper timber grading standards help NH loggers and mills compete, supporting a $1.5 billion forestry industry and keeping timber prices competitive.
Your Community
Supports NH's forestry communities and the sustainable use of the state's most abundant natural resource, maintaining jobs in rural areas.
Your Freedom
Supports economic freedom for timber businesses to market their products appropriately.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 32; eff. 10/19/2026
Sponsor
Arnold Davis (R)
The Short Version
Addresses the grading standards and use of NH-grown timber, supporting the state's forestry industry by clarifying how locally harvested timber can be marketed and used in construction. Passed the Senate by voice vote.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ NH loggers and timber producers
- ▲ Sawmills and wood products businesses
- ▲ Rural communities dependent on forestry
Who Pays the Price
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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