giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.

SB 529 requires state-funded building projects in New Hampshire to prioritize lumber harvested in the United States for material specifications, unless design needs necessitate imported sources. It specifically directs contractors to reference U.S.-sourced spruce-pine-fir (SPF) lumber for softwood framing in construction plans. This applies to all state-funded projects, affecting state agencies and contractors working on public buildings. The bill does not mandate exclusive use of U.S. lumber but establishes a preference, with implementation set for 60 days after passage.