SB497 Removing a reference to procurement through the department of administrative services for certain capital appropriations to the community college system of New Hampshire and changing a reference regarding spaces assigned for use for members of the legislature.
Removing a reference to procurement through the department of administrative services for certain capital appropriations to the community college system of New Hampshire and changing a reference regarding spaces assigned for use for members of the legislature.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Streamlining procurement for community college construction projects could reduce administrative costs and delays, but the financial impact is minimal.
Your Community
A technical correction that simplifies procurement processes. No significant direct community impact.
Your Freedom
Purely administrative cleanup with no impact on individual rights or freedoms.
Status
Signed by the Governor on 04/21/2026; Chapter 27; Effective 04/21/2026
Sponsor
David Watters (D)
The Short Version
Technical cleanup bill that removes a procurement reference for community college capital projects and updates legislative space assignment language. Passed committee 12-0 on consent calendar.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Community college system gaining procurement flexibility
- ▲ Legislature with updated space references
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ No significant costs to any group
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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