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New HampshireSB1962025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

SB196

Sponsored By: David H. Watters (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Easier contracting on $1 million state projects

The law raises the project cap for Fish and Game, Military Affairs and Veterans Services, and Natural and Cultural Resources from $500,000 to $1,000,000. The commissioner can grant the same $1,000,000 exclusion to other agencies when it serves the state. Exempted projects may use agency crews, competitive-bid contracts, short-term equipment rentals, or any mix. These departments can rent construction equipment for up to six months at competitive quoted or bid rates. These changes take effect only after the adjutant general certifies funding for two contracting positions; without certification, they do not start.

Other parts take effect in 60 days

All other parts of the law take effect 60 days after passage. This sets a clear start date for the non‑contingent changes.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David H. Watters

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Charlie G. St. Clair

    Democratic • House

  • Donovan Fenton

    Democratic • Senate

  • Howard Pearl

    Republican • Senate

  • Michael I Moffett

    Republican • House

  • Regina Birdsell

    Republican • Senate

  • Steven D Smith

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2025; Chapter 0100; Effective 08/16/2025

    6/18/2025Senate

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 167

    6/9/2025House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16

    6/9/2025Senate

  4. Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/08/2025; SJ 12

    5/8/2025Senate

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1568h: MA VV 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 5

    5/1/2025House

  6. Amendment # 2025-1568h: AA VV 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 5

    5/1/2025House

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1568h 04/09/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 22 P. 9

    4/21/2025House

  8. Executive Session: 04/09/2025 01:30 pm LOB 306-308

    4/21/2025House

  9. Public Hearing: 04/09/2025 01:30 pm LOB 306-308

    4/2/2025House

  10. Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 11 P. 112

    3/28/2025House

  11. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/06/2025; SJ 6

    3/6/2025Senate

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/06/2025; Vote 6-0; CC; SC 11

    2/19/2025Senate

  13. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/13/2025; SJ 5

    2/13/2025Senate

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/13/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9

    2/6/2025Senate

  15. Hearing: 02/05/2025, Room 103, SH, 11:00 am; SC 8

    1/29/2025Senate

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

    1/23/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/9/2025

    HTML

  • Introduced

    1/23/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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