SB638 Relative to establishing a small business tariff stabilization fund.
Relative to establishing a small business tariff stabilization fund.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would have helped small businesses absorb tariff costs instead of passing them to consumers.
Your Community
Would have protected NH small businesses and the jobs they provide from tariff-driven financial stress.
Your Freedom
Government fund program with no direct freedom implications.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 01/29/2026; Senate Journal 2
Sponsor
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D)
The Short Version
Would have created a stabilization fund to help NH small businesses cope with tariff-related cost increases. Killed by voice vote, blocking financial assistance for tariff-impacted businesses.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Small businesses facing tariff impacts
- ▲ Their employees
- ▲ Consumers who would face price increases
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State budget funding the stabilization fund
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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