(Second New Title) removing a reference to procurement through the department of administrative services for certain capital appropriations to the community college system of New Hampshire, changing the name of a capital project, and changing a reference regarding spaces assigned for use for members of the legislature.
Sponsored By: David H. Watters (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Community colleges control capital projects and procurement
The law lets the Community College System’s trustees spend the listed capital funds directly. The money can cover all costs to finish those projects, including architects, engineers, and other consultants. The board sets and follows its own policies when hiring and paying for this work. It also removes a rule that forced those projects to use the state’s RSA 21-I procurement process, so bidding rules can change. These changes apply to the appropriations named in paragraph II of section 1 and paragraph II of section 13, and take effect upon passage.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Donovan Fenton
Democratic • Senate
John R Cloutier
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 04/21/2026; Chapter 27; Effective 04/21/2026
4/22/2026SenateSen. Gray Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
4/16/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2026
4/16/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/16/2026); SJ 9
4/16/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1031h: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10
4/9/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1031h: AA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10
4/9/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1031h (NT) 03/24/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
4/1/2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/24/2026 10:00 am GP 228
4/1/2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/24/2026 10:00 am GP 228
3/16/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 5
2/26/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendments #2026-0239s and #2026-0447s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
2/5/2026SenateSen. McConkey Floor Amendment # 2026-0447s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
2/5/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-0239s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
2/5/2026SenateSB 497 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
2/5/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0239s, 02/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 4
1/29/2026SenateHearing: 01/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 48
12/30/2025SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Capital Budget; SJ 1
11/21/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/16/2026
Introduced
11/21/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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