All Roll Calls
Yes: 401 • No: 317
New HampshireSB5742025-2026 Regular SessionSenate
establishing a commission to study the efficiency and structure of school administrative units.
Sponsored By: Daniel E. Innis (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
School study commission reimburses lawmakers for travel
The law creates a nine-member New Hampshire commission to study school administrative units, possible mergers, restructuring, and potential property tax relief. Its review covers enrollment trends, per-student costs, resource use, other states’ changes, and barriers to mergers and school closures. The commission must seek relevant testimony. Legislative members receive mileage reimbursement at the legislative rate for commission duties; the law does not state that rate. The law takes effect upon passage, with the first meeting required within 30 days. Findings and any recommendations for legislation are due November 1, 2026. The law creates a study, not a property tax cut or required school merger.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Bill M. Gannon
Republican • Senate
Daryl Abbas
Republican • Senate
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
David Rochefort
Republican • Senate
Howard Pearl
r • Senate
James R Thibault
Republican • House
Keith R. Murphy
Republican • Senate
Kevin A. Avard
Republican • Senate
Mark McConkey
Republican • Senate
Regina Birdsell
Republican • Senate
Ruth Ward
Republican • Senate
Sharon M. Carson
Republican • Senate
Suzanne M. Prentiss
Democratic • Senate
Tim McGough
Republican • Senate
Timothy Lang
Republican • Senate
Victoria Sullivan
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/21/2026
Concur
Yes: 13 • No: 9
House vote • 5/14/2026
Adopt Amendment
Yes: 191 • No: 157
House vote • 5/14/2026
OTPA
Yes: 197 • No: 151
Actions Timeline
II. Remainder Effective 07/02/2026
7/9/2026SenateI. Section 2 Effective 11/01/2026
7/9/2026SenateSigned by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 268
7/9/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 45
6/17/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/17/2026SenateSen. Ward Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, RC 13Y-9N, MA; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
5/21/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1810h: MA RC 197-151 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 54
5/14/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1810h: AA RC 191-157 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 52
5/14/2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
5/6/2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1810h 05/04/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 19 P. 21
5/6/2026HouseExecutive Session: 05/04/2026 10:30 am GP 232
4/29/2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/30/2026 02:00 pm GP 232
3/25/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 8 P. 114
3/16/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1011s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
3/12/2026SenateSen. Altschiller Floor Amendment # 2026-1093s, AF, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
3/12/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-1011s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
3/12/2026SenateSB 574 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
3/12/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1011s, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-1; CC; SC 9
3/9/2026SenateHearing: 02/17/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 10:00 am; SC 6
2/10/2026SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 1
11/25/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
6/17/2026
Introduced
11/25/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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