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NH SB 529

enacted

giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did NH SB 529 pass?

Yes. NH SB 529 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-06-24): Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 193; Effective 08/18/2026

What is NH SB 529 about?

NH SB 529 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.”.

Who sponsors NH SB 529?

David Rochefort is the primary sponsor of NH SB 529, joined by 8 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-11-24
Latest action
2026-06-24 — Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 193; Effective 08/18/2026
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • David Rochefortprimary
  • Mike Ouelletcosponsor
  • Howard Pearlcosponsor
  • Arnold G Daviscosponsor
  • Daniel E. Inniscosponsor
  • Kevin A. Avardcosponsor
  • Kevin Avardcosponsor
  • Daniel Inniscosponsor
  • Arnold Daviscosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-06-24

    Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 193; Effective 08/18/2026

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  2. 2026-06-10

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. 2026-06-10

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43

  4. 2026-06-10

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

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  5. 2026-06-08

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14

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  6. 2026-05-18

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  7. 2026-05-18

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 146

  8. 2026-04-24

    Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 11

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  9. 2026-04-15

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/31/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)

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  10. 2026-04-15

    Executive Session: 03/24/2026 10:30 am GP 228

  11. 2026-03-16

    Public Hearing: 03/24/2026 10:30 am GP 228

  12. 2026-02-26

    Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 5 P. 124

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  13. 2026-01-29

    Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  14. 2026-01-22

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3

    committee-passage-favorable

  15. 2026-01-15

    Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 2

  16. 2025-11-24

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1

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