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
Could have affected state investment returns or contracting costs depending on restrictions imposed.
Your Community
Restricting contracting criteria could have limited the state's ability to consider environmental and social factors.
Your Freedom
Government contracting rules have limited direct impact on individual freedom.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 9
Sponsor
Matt Sabourin (R)
The Short Version
Would have modified rules for executive branch contracting and investment decisions, possibly restricting ESG-style considerations. Killed via ITL.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Anti-ESG advocates
- ▲ Businesses that might be excluded under social criteria
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State investment performance if criteria are artificially restricted
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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