Wednesday was the most active signing day of the spring session so far. Fourteen bills became law, spanning education, environment, transportation, and general government housekeeping. No bills were killed and no recorded votes were held — this was a day for crossing the finish line.
Signed into Law
Education
- HB 1202: Updates requirements for dual and concurrent enrollment programs, making it easier for high school students to earn college credits at NH community colleges at reduced cost. Takes effect June 21.
- HB 1503: Funds creation of a database of public school floor plans for emergency responders, giving first responders building layout information during active emergencies. Effective immediately.
- SB 497: Technical cleanup removing an outdated procurement reference for community college capital projects and updating legislative space assignment language.
Environment & Natural Resources
- HB 723: Repeals the multi-use energy data platform, which collected and shared energy usage data. Takes effect June 21.
- HB 1019: Adjusts the membership composition of the state water well board to ensure appropriate representation in overseeing well regulation statewide.
Healthcare & Public Safety
- SB 182: Updates the maternal mortality review panel, which investigates deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth to identify ways to improve maternal health outcomes.
Transportation
- HB 1485: Adjusts eligibility and fee rules for late toll refund requests, making it easier and less expensive for residents to recover toll overpayments. Takes effect May 22.
General Government & Other
- HB 1160: Addresses the county-state finance commission, which manages the financial relationship between NH counties and the state.
- HB 1204: Clarifies grading standards and use rules for NH-grown timber, supporting the state’s forestry industry. Takes effect October 19.
- HB 1246: Clarifies when planning board members may simultaneously serve on other local boards — potentially helpful for small towns with a limited volunteer pool.
- HB 1259: Updates CPA certification requirements in NH, likely addressing barriers related to the national accountant shortage.
- HB 1287: Updates eligibility requirements for veteran special license plates.
- HB 1467: Establishes a Seal of Civic Excellence program recognizing high school students for civic engagement. Takes effect July 4.
- HB 1624: Eliminates certain outdated state special funds as a government housekeeping measure.
To see how your representatives voted, visit nhpolitics.org/find-your-rep.