establishing a committee to study recipe and process approval for homestead foods.
Sponsored By: Peter W Bixby (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Homestead food study members get mileage
Effective upon passage, the law creates a temporary New Hampshire committee to study homestead food recipe and process approvals. Members get mileage reimbursement at the legislative rate for committee duties—not payments to food producers. The House Speaker appoints three House members, and the Senate President appoints one senator. The committee studies approval requirements for producers who are not exempt from homestead food rules. It reviews which recipe changes can avoid a new process review and which require one. It also considers legal changes that balance producer flexibility with consumer safety; the law itself does not change producer approvals. Members elect a chair, meet first within 90 days of the law taking effect, and need three members for a quorum. Findings and any recommendations for legislation are due by November 1, 2025. Recipients are the House Speaker, Senate President, House and Senate clerks, Governor, and State Library.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Peter W Bixby
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Barbara Comtois
Republican • House
Deborah Aylward
Republican • House
Heath Howard
Democratic • House
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
Judy F. Aron
Republican • House
Megan A Murray
Democratic • House
Howard Pearl
r • Senate
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/29/2025; Chapter 44; eff. 05/29/2025
5/30/2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 59
5/13/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/08/2025); SJ 13
5/12/2025SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-1805e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 32
5/7/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-1805e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/01/2025); SJ 12
5/6/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025; SJ 10
4/17/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
4/9/2025Senate==TIME CHANGE== Hearing: 03/25/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 14
3/18/2025SenateIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7
3/11/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 6
2/20/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 02/11/2025 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 12 P. 6
2/12/2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/11/2025 01:00 pm LOB 301-303
2/12/2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2025 01:00 pm LOB 301-303
2/5/2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 2 P. 13
1/7/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended
5/6/2025
Enrolled
5/6/2025
Introduced
1/7/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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