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New HampshireSB1952025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

SB195

Sponsored By: David H. Watters (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Mileage paid for legislator council travel

Legislative members of the council receive mileage at the legislative rate for council duties, such as meetings and official work. This reimburses senators and representatives for travel costs tied to the council.

New statewide career and technical education council

The law creates a statewide Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education. Members include one state senator, two state representatives, the state CTE director, the business and economic affairs commissioner or a designee, and the community college chancellor or a designee. It also includes three CTE directors, a school board member, an SAU administrator, a BIA NH representative, an NH Businesses for Social Responsibility representative, five industry or skilled trades representatives appointed by the governor, and a high school counselor. Appointed education and industry members serve three-year terms and may be reappointed up to two more terms; terms are staggered. The council elects a chair for no more than two years, sets yearly expectations, and meets at least every other month; seven members make a quorum. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.

State sets career and technical education goals

The council studies career and technical education and makes statewide recommendations on laws, rules, policies, and administration. It reviews student access and delivery and how to recruit and keep skilled CTE teachers. Each year it studies business and industry needs using labor market data and long‑term trends and promotes partnerships among industry, CTE centers, and community colleges. It sets yearly goals for completions, dual or concurrent enrollments, extended and work‑based learning, and industry‑recognized credentials. By November 1 each year, it files a report to legislative leaders, education committee chairs, the governor, and the state library with progress on a structure for work‑based learning credentials and all required topics.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David H. Watters

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Debra Altschiller

    Democratic • Senate

  • Patricia Cornell

    Democratic • House

  • Regina Birdsell

    Republican • Senate

  • Rick M Ladd

    Republican • House

  • Suzanne M. Prentiss

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor on 08/01/2025; Chapter 0297; Effective 09/30/2025

    8/4/2025Senate

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 64

    7/16/2025House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18

    7/16/2025Senate

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2908e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 17

    7/8/2025Senate

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2908e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 60

    7/7/2025House

  6. Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/12/2025; SJ 16

    6/12/2025Senate

  7. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1930h: MA VV 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 4

    5/22/2025House

  8. Amendment # 2025-1930h: AA VV 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 4

    5/22/2025House

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1930h 05/06/2025 (Vote 17-1; CC)

    5/13/2025House

  10. Executive Session: 05/06/2025 10:00 am LOB 205-207

    4/30/2025House

  11. Public Hearing: 04/15/2025 10:45 am LOB 205-207

    3/31/2025House

  12. Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Education Funding HJ 11 P. 112

    3/28/2025House

  13. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0777s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025; SJ 7

    3/13/2025Senate

  14. Committee Amendment # 2025-0777s, AA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7

    3/13/2025Senate

  15. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0777s, 03/13/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 12

    3/7/2025Senate

  16. Hearing: 03/05/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 11

    2/26/2025Senate

  17. Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 3

    1/23/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • As Amended

    7/8/2025

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  • Enrolled

    7/7/2025

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  • Introduced

    1/23/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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