Six bills died in the New Hampshire legislature on July 9, with losses spanning housing, transportation, education, and elections. No bills were signed into law, but three measures continued moving through the process.
Killed
HB 604 — A loan forgiveness program to help low-income homeowners build or renovate accessory dwelling units died in committee. ADUs are one of the more practical tools for expanding housing supply without large-scale development, and this bill would have targeted residents least able to afford the upfront costs.
HB 212 — Would have allowed vehicles that fail emissions tests to operate for up to 180 days while owners arranged repairs. Supporters framed it as relief for lower-income drivers facing immediate repair costs. Killed in committee.
HB 208 — Would have modified certification requirements for school nurses, with the stated goal of easing hiring amid statewide shortages. Killed in the Senate.
SB 44 — Would have required or permitted hand counting of ballots in elections. Killed via voice vote in committee.
HB 570 — Would have repealed the NH Prescription Drug Affordability Board, the state body tasked with working to lower drug costs for residents. The bill’s defeat means the board remains in place. Killed in committee.
Two others also died today: HB 721, which would have established gold and silver as legal tender in NH, and HB 104 relative to National Guard deployment requirements, which was indefinitely postponed in the Senate after surviving a House kill motion.
On the Move
HB 704 — An appropriation for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, which connects seniors with community service opportunities, advanced from committee to the Senate floor.
HB 1042 — A bill raising the unified contingent credit limit, which affects thresholds related to estate transfers, moved from the Senate to active status.
HB 104 — Although indefinitely postponed in the Senate, the National Guard deployment bill is recorded as moving to the Senate stage before that action.
Want to know how your specific legislators voted on these bills? Visit nhpolitics.org/find-your-rep to look up your House and Senate members and track their activity this session.