HB1243 Relative to contracting and investment decisions by executive branch agencies.
Relative to contracting and investment decisions by executive branch agencies.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Fiscal note indicates less than $10,000 annual cost for implementation; no direct financial impact on residents identified.
Your Community
Bill affects internal agency procurement procedures with no specified impact on community services, schools, or local infrastructure.
Your Freedom
Bill restricts agency decision-making authority but does not directly affect individual rights or expand or reduce resident freedoms.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 9
Sponsor
Matt Sabourin (R)
The Short Version
This bill requires state executive branch agencies to base all contracting and investment decisions exclusively on providing direct benefits to NH citizens, prohibiting consideration of other objectives or policies. It establishes a certification requirement for contracts and exempts compliance with federal law requirements.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ State agencies that may seek clearer statutory guidance on contracting purposes
- ▲ Potentially NH residents if bill reduces state spending on non-resident-benefiting contracts
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State agencies required to implement new certification procedures and comply with restrictive contracting mandate
- ▼ Potentially NH residents if bill limits participation in multistate or federal programs that provide indirect benefits
- ▼ Potentially state contractors if narrower eligibility criteria reduce procurement opportunities
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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