HB1256 Removing the authority of the state librarian to award scholarships to students attending graduate library schools.
Removing the authority of the state librarian to award scholarships to students attending graduate library schools.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Saves a small amount of state funds but eliminates a professional development investment.
Your Community
Reduces the pipeline of trained librarians serving NH communities, potentially weakening library services.
Your Freedom
No direct freedom implications.
Status
Law Without Signature 06/05/2026; Chapter 128; eff.Enacted in accordance with Article 44 Part II of the N.H. Constitutionwithout the signature of the governor June 6
Sponsor
Mike Drago (R)
The Short Version
Removes the state librarian's authority to award scholarships for graduate library school students, eliminating a pipeline for training future librarians. Referred to Senate Education committee.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Fiscal conservatives seeking to reduce state spending
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Aspiring librarians
- ▼ Library patrons statewide
- ▼ Communities that depend on library services
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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