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New HampshireHB20262025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

(New Title) relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement plan; relative to toll rate adjustments and periodic toll reviews for the New Hampshire turnpike system to support the 2027-2036 ten-year transportation plan; and relative to reconstruction of the Gregg Mill Road Bridge in the town of New Boston.

Sponsored By: David E Milz (Republican)

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5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Major highway upgrades for New Hampshire travelers

The law adopts New Hampshire’s 2027–2036 transportation plan, with added projects and revisions. It lists $285.85 million to widen I-93 from south of I-89 to the Merrimack River Bridge in Bow–Concord. Manchester gets planned I-293 interchange rebuilding and widening: $146.89 million for Exit 6 and $74.90 million for Exit 7. These amounts support transportation projects, not direct household payments.

Lower toll minimums for funded accounts

Beginning January 1, 2027, vehicles using electronic toll collection and listed on funded New Hampshire E-ZPass accounts have lower scheduled minimums. Class 1 minimums are $0.70 at Hooksett Main and Bedford Main, $0.35 at Hooksett Ramp, and $1.40 at Hampton Main. They are $0.53 at Hampton Side, Dover, and Rochester; minimums across all 12 classes range from $0.35 to $6.75. These are minimums, not guaranteed actual tolls. For 210 days beginning December 1, 2026, the transportation department provides free transponders upon request to people opening or maintaining funded accounts.

Land rights support New Boston bridge rebuilding

Beginning December 1, 2026, the law transfers state land rights to New Boston for rebuilding the Gregg Mill Road Bridge. Permanent slope and structure rights cover about 1,550 square feet on Map 6, Lot 12-1, and 750 square feet on Map 6, Lot 13. Temporary construction rights cover another 1,290 square feet on Lot 13 and expire one year after project completion. The state receives full fair market value, based on an appraisal by a New Hampshire-licensed appraiser approved by the natural and cultural resources department. The department reviews the appraisal; replacement land is allowed only with every property-interest holder’s agreement. Additional necessary transfers require a signed department–town agreement and notice to the Council on Resources and Development within 60 days. Cash compensation goes into the land conservation endowment fund for the land conservation investment program.

More local road and safety projects

The 2027–2036 plan adds $6.82 million for Albany’s NH 16, Wildwood Road, and NH 113 intersection, with construction scheduled for 2033. Another 11 projects total $68.55 million: turn lanes in Randolph; a roundabout in Enfield; and sight-distance, walking, and biking work in Plymouth. They also include stormwater and walking improvements in Marlborough, Henniker Street work in Hillsborough, and NH 9/French Cross Road safety work in Madbury. Other projects cover Hooksett’s I-93 Exit 11/Hackett Hill Road, Plaistow’s NH 121A/North Avenue intersection, and Nashua’s Ledge Street. The package also includes NH 108 walking, biking, and road improvements in Dover–Somersworth–Rochester and NH 113/NH 77/Jewett Road intersection work in Dunbarton.

Higher tolls and an old discount ends

Beginning January 1, 2027, higher toll schedules apply to cash payments and electronic toll users without a funded New Hampshire E-ZPass account. Class 1 tolls are $2 at Hooksett Main and Bedford Main, $1 at Hooksett Ramp, and $4 at Hampton Main. They are $1.50 at Hampton Side, Dover, and Rochester; rates across all 12 vehicle classes range from $1 to $11.50. The law also ends the prior statutory E-ZPass discount on January 1, 2027. The transportation commissioner sets tolls with governor and Executive Council approval. Receipts go into the dedicated turnpike fund for operations, maintenance, construction, and bond payments; future toll collections can reimburse interim turnpike payments. The toll provisions do not create a binding promise to bondholders.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David E Milz

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • John R Cloutier

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 1,045 • No: 346

Senate vote • 8/19/2026

VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required

Yes: 24 • No: 0

House vote • 8/19/2026

Veto Override

Yes: 292 • No: 25

House vote • 3/12/2026

Adopt Floor Amendment

Yes: 46 • No: 305

House vote • 3/12/2026

OTPA

Yes: 338 • No: 13

House vote • 3/12/2026

Adopt Amendment

Yes: 345 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted in accordance with Article 44 PartII of the N.H. Constitution without the signature of the governor. Chapter 343;I. sec 4 eff 12/1/26 II. Sec 3 & 5 eff 1/1/27 III. Rem eff 8/19/26

    8/21/2026House

  2. Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 2026 Become Law: RC 24Y-0N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15

    8/19/2026Senate

  3. Veto Overridden 08/19/2026: RC 292-25 by Required Two-Thirds Vote HJ 16 P. 4

    8/19/2026House

  4. Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026

    7/16/2026House

  5. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56

    7/1/2026House

  6. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15

    6/30/2026Senate

  7. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2163e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 48

    6/17/2026House

  8. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2163e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

    6/17/2026Senate

  9. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1935s (Rep. Milz): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 21

    5/21/2026House

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1935s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

    5/14/2026Senate

  11. Sen. McConkey Floor Amendment # 2026-1935s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

    5/14/2026Senate

  12. Committee Amendment # 2026-1763s, AF, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

    5/14/2026Senate

  13. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1763s, 05/14/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 18

    5/7/2026Senate

  14. Special Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, MA; 05/07/2026 SJ 11

    5/7/2026Senate

  15. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1763s, 05/07/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 17

    4/30/2026Senate

  16. Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:50 pm; SC 15

    4/15/2026Senate

  17. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7

    3/17/2026Senate

  18. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0863h: MA RC 338-13 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 56

    3/12/2026House

  19. FLAM # 2026-0866h (Rep. B. Boyd): AF RC 46-305 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 54

    3/12/2026House

  20. Amendment # 2026-0863h: AA RC 345-3 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 52

    3/12/2026House

  21. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0863h 02/24/2026 (Vote 13-0; RC) HC 10 P. 71

    3/3/2026House

  22. Executive Session: 02/24/2026 11:00 am GP 228

    2/17/2026House

  23. Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 228

    2/11/2026House

  24. Full Committee Work Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 228

    1/28/2026House

  25. Full Committee Work Session: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 228

    1/21/2026House

Bill Text

  • As Amended

    6/17/2026

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  • Enrolled

    6/17/2026

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  • Introduced

    1/7/2026

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  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

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  • Version adopted by both bodies

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