SB492 Authorizing the department of military affairs and veterans services to license and lease property in which the department holds a property interest.
Authorizing the department of military affairs and veterans services to license and lease property in which the department holds a property interest.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Allows the state to generate lease revenue from underutilized military and veterans affairs properties, potentially reducing the burden on taxpayers.
Your Community
Better management of state property assets is positive but the direct community impact is limited unless leases bring new services to the area.
Your Freedom
Standard government property management authority with no significant impact on personal freedoms.
Status
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2149e Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess of 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14
Sponsor
David Watters (D)
The Short Version
Authorizes the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services to license and lease its property. This allows the department to generate revenue from underutilized property and manage its real estate more efficiently.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ NH taxpayers through potential lease revenue
- ▲ Veterans services programs funded by lease income
- ▲ Potential lessees of the properties
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Limited direct costs to any group
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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