HB704 Making an appropriation to the retired senior volunteer program.
Making an appropriation to the retired senior volunteer program.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
The $180,000 appropriation is contingent on budget surplus, so it does not require raising taxes or cutting other services if the condition is not met.
Your Community
Funding for RSVP directly supports senior volunteer engagement in existing community programs, benefiting both older adults and the communities they serve.
Your Freedom
This bill has no direct impact on individual rights or local control.
Status
Pending Motion OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Sponsor
Mary Wallner (D)
The Short Version
This bill appropriates $180,000 in fiscal year 2027 to fund the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) through the Department of Health and Human Services, but only if the state's general fund revenues and balance exceed budget forecasts. The funding supports existing volunteer programs that engage seniors in community service.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Retired senior volunteers participating in RSVP programs
- ▲ Community organizations and services that rely on senior volunteers
- ▲ Residents served by volunteer-supported programs
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State general fund (if contingency is met and surplus exists)
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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