SB602 Relative to the withholding of state payments to the federal government in response to suspended federal aid.
Relative to the withholding of state payments to the federal government in response to suspended federal aid.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would have been a tool to protect NH from federal funding cuts that affect state programs residents depend on.
Your Community
Aimed to protect state services funded by federal dollars, though could have escalated federal-state conflicts.
Your Freedom
Asserts state sovereignty in response to federal overreach, a core NH value.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 02/19/2026; Senate Journal 4
Sponsor
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D)
The Short Version
Would have authorized NH to withhold state payments to the federal government if federal aid to the state is suspended. Killed by voice vote, blocking a retaliatory mechanism against federal funding cuts.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ NH residents dependent on federally funded state programs
- ▲ State sovereignty advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Risk of federal retaliation or legal challenges
- ▼ Could disrupt federal-state fiscal relationships
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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