HB1
Sponsored By: Kenneth L Weyler (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
17 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 12 costs, 1 mixed.
Big cuts to health services budget
Beginning July 1, 2025, Health and Human Services cuts general fund spending by $25.5 million for the year ending June 30, 2026, and $25.5 million for the year ending June 30, 2027. The department must give accounting details for the lines reduced and report these cuts to the fiscal committee by May 30, 2026, and May 30, 2027.
Corrections budget cut this biennium
Beginning July 1, 2025, Corrections reduces general fund appropriations by $5 million for the biennium ending June 30, 2027.
Cuts to environmental and parks programs
Beginning July 1, 2025, Environmental Services cuts $3 million in FY2026 and $3 million in FY2027. Natural and Cultural Resources cuts $300,000 in FY2026 and $300,000 in FY2027.
IT cuts spread across state agencies
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Department of Information Technology cuts $5 million in FY2026 and $5 million in FY2027. DoIT and Administrative Services must spread these cuts across agencies’ class 027 lines based on each agency’s share of DoIT costs.
Liquor fund cut with transfer option
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Liquor Commission cuts liquor fund spending by $1 million for the biennium ending June 30, 2027. If FY2026 liquor transfers to the general fund exceed the official plan, the extra amount can count toward the $1 million cut.
Agencies may be moved into state offices
During the biennium ending June 30, 2027, if state office space opens, the commissioner can require agencies renting private space to move into it after approvals. Rental money shifts to building maintenance. This does not apply to legislative space.
Commissioner controls equipment spending
Beginning July 1, 2025, the named commissioner can spend the equipment appropriation for necessary department needs at their discretion.
Some funds stay available to 2027
Beginning July 1, 2025, the named appropriation remains available through June 30, 2027. Agencies have more time to use those funds.
Universities can spend non-state receipts
Beginning July 1, 2025, university and community college general fund limits stay in place. They can spend money from non‑general funds even if total spending goes above the listed general fund amount.
Automatic cuts when state revenue falls
From July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027, if revenue in classes 001–009 is below budget, total appropriations are cut by the shortfall. Agency heads must tell accounting which lines to reduce. One Corrections account and certain federal funds are exempt.
Court payments tied to support agreement
Beginning July 1, 2025, the child support bureau pays the courts only after both sides sign a cooperative agreement listing services and costs. Any changes must be in writing with updated costs. Payments also require proof the courts consistently send orders to the bureau.
Some state job positions eliminated
Beginning July 1, 2025, the law eliminates listed state position numbers across several agencies, including Corrections and others. If you hold one of those positions, your position is eliminated.
Tighter controls on extra agency money
Beginning July 1, 2025, an agency may spend revenue above its estimate only after the fiscal committee and the governor and council approve. Money budgeted as class 040 indirect costs must be sent to the state general fund, following federal rules.
Tighter rules and cap on lottery funds
For the biennium ending June 30, 2027, the Lottery Commission needs fiscal committee approval for new or bigger games, ticket purchases, and consultant costs. Approved transfers from the sweepstakes revenue special account also need governor and council approval. Total transfers are capped at $15 million.
Cuts to elections and rights offices
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Secretary of State cuts $225,000 in FY2026 and $240,000 in FY2027. The Human Rights Commission cuts $254,000 in FY2026 and $267,000 in FY2027.
Cuts to legislature and governor offices
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Legislature cuts $500,000 in FY2026 and $500,000 in FY2027. The Governor’s office cuts $50,000 in FY2026 and $50,000 in FY2027.
Stricter use rules and longer availability
Beginning July 1, 2025, named appropriations with this footnote cannot be moved to other purposes. Those same funds also stay available and do not lapse until June 30, 2027.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kenneth L Weyler
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Dan McGuire
Republican • House
Jess Edwards
Republican • House
Keith Erf
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/27/2025; Chapter 140; eff 07/01/2025
6/30/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
6/27/2025SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18
6/27/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2899e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 18
6/27/2025SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2899e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 58
6/27/2025HouseConference Committee Report 2025-2865c: Adopted, RC 185-180 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 38
6/26/2025HouseReconsider HB1 (Rep. Taylor): MA RC 185-180 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 34
6/26/2025HouseConference Committee Report 2025-2865c: Failed, RC 182-183 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 32
6/26/2025HouseConference Committee Report # 2025-2865c; RC 16Y-8N, Adopted; 06/26/2025; SJ 17
6/26/2025SenateConference Committee Report Filed, # 2025-2865c; 06/26/2025
6/19/2025SenateConferee Change: Rep. Edwards Replaces Rep. Wallner 06/19/2025 HJ 17 P. 26
6/19/2025HouseConference Committee Meeting: 06/19/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
6/19/2025HouseConferee Change; Senator Birdsell Replaces Senator Rosenwald; SJ 17
6/18/2025SenateConference Committee Meeting: 06/18/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
6/18/2025HouseConference Committee Meeting: 06/17/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
6/17/2025HouseConference Committee Meeting: 06/17/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
6/17/2025HouseConferee Change: Rep. Edwards Replaces Rep. Mooney 06/16/2025 HJ 17 P. 22
6/16/2025HouseConference Committee Meeting: 06/16/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
6/16/2025HousePresident Appoints Alternates: Senators Reardon; (In Recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17
6/13/2025SenateConference Committee Meeting: 06/13/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
6/13/2025HouseConferee Change: Rep. Mooney Replaces Rep. Edwards 06/12/2025 HJ 16 P. 172
6/12/2025HousePresident Appoints Alternates: Senators Lang; (In Recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17
6/12/2025SenateConference Committee Meeting: 06/12/2025 02:00 pm LOB 210-211
6/12/2025HousePresident Appoints Alternates: Senators Birdsell; (In Recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
6/9/2025SenatePresident Appoints: Senators Carson, Gray, Rosenwald; (In Recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
6/9/2025Senate
Bill Text
As Amended
6/27/2025
Enrolled
6/27/2025
Introduced
3/3/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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