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All 10,910 Active 87 In committee 8,633 Passed 1,730 Signed 2,868 Failed 2,566

failed · New Hampshire · House Nov 3, 2025

HB 276: establishing a liquor license where beverages, wine, and liquor can be sold without food.

HB 276 would have created a new type of liquor license allowing businesses to sell beer, wine, and liquor without requiring food service. This change would directly affect bars, restaurants, and other venues currently restricted from selling alcohol unless they also serve food. The bill proposed specific licensing criteria for establishments operating under this new category. However, the bill was ultimately deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the Senate on October 31, 2025, and did not become law.

failed · New Hampshire · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SB 35: making an appropriation for rail trail project matching funds.

SB 35 proposed a state appropriation to provide matching funds for a specific rail trail project. This bill would have directly affected the project's developers and local communities by enabling them to access state funds to supplement private or federal contributions. However, the bill was deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" under Senate Rule 3-23 on October 31, 2025, meaning it did not advance to become law. As a funding measure, it was procedural in nature with no enacted policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

failed · New Hampshire · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SB 277: relative to the application of utility property taxes and statewide education property taxes to electric generating facilities.

SB 277 modifies tax rules for renewable energy facilities in New Hampshire. It allows electric generating facilities exempt from utility property tax (under RSA 83-F:1, V(g)) to delay paying the state education property tax until July 1, 2032, or until their existing payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with a municipality expires - whichever happens first. After this period, the facility must either include the education tax in a new payment-in-lieu agreement or pay it separately, calculated using the standard property valuation method. The bill applies to tax periods starting April 1, 2028, and directly affects renewable energy facilities with current municipal payment agreements.

Topics ✓ Energy

failed · New Hampshire · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SB 14: relative to the penalty for certain fentanyl-related offenses; relative to establishing a mandatory minimum sentence for the crime of distribution of a controlled drug with death resulting; and relative to amending the penalties for the possession and use of a quantity of psilocybin for persons 18 years of age or older.

SB 14 increases penalties for fentanyl-related offenses, imposing mandatory minimum sentences of 3.5 years for 20 grams or more and 7 years for 50 grams or more of fentanyl class drugs. It also creates strict liability for drug distributors causing death (including fentanyl), requiring at least 7 years imprisonment for such cases, while allowing judges to reduce sentences under specific conditions like no prior violent crimes, completion of treatment programs, and providing law enforcement assistance. Additionally, the bill amends penalties to legalize possession and use of psilocybin for adults 18 and older, removing criminal penalties for these activities. These changes directly affect drug offenders, distributors, and individuals using psilocybin, with the fentanyl provisions targeting severe sentencing and the psilocybin provision decriminalizing adult use.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

failed · New Hampshire · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SB 122: relative to financial eligibility for the Medicare savings program.

SB 122 would have adjusted the income limits for the Medicare Savings Program, which helps low-income seniors cover Medicare costs like premiums and deductibles. The bill aimed to update eligibility thresholds to better align with current economic conditions, directly affecting seniors with limited financial resources. It passed committee unanimously (6-0) but was ultimately deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the Senate on October 31, 2025, preventing it from moving forward. The bill did not become law.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · New Hampshire · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SB 286: creating the New Hampshire office of film and creative media.

SB 286 would create a new New Hampshire Office of Film and Creative Media within the state government. This office would directly support film production companies, creative businesses, and artists in the state by providing resources, promotion, and potentially grant programs. The bill’s key mechanism is establishing this dedicated state entity to coordinate and advance the film and creative media industry. However, the bill was declared "inexpedient to legislate" by the Senate on October 31, 2025, meaning it did not advance to become law.

failed · New Hampshire · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SB 81: increasing the annual real estate transfer tax revenue contribution and making an appropriation to the affordable housing fund.

SB 81 would increase the real estate transfer tax paid when buying or selling property, directing the additional revenue to the state's affordable housing fund. This bill directly affects homebuyers and sellers by raising their transaction costs, while the new funding would support affordable housing programs. The key mechanism is a tax rate adjustment that automatically allocates the extra revenue to the housing fund without requiring new legislation for each appropriation. It aims to expand resources for developing or preserving low- and moderate-income housing units.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

failed · New Hampshire · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SB 242: relative to the cost of living adjustments for certain group II retirees in the New Hampshire retirement system.

SB 242 proposes adjusting cost-of-living allowances (COLAs) for certain retirees in New Hampshire's Group II retirement system. It directly affects eligible retirees who are currently receiving benefits under this specific retirement category. The bill does not detail specific adjustment mechanisms or formulas, as the provided context only confirms its purpose and current status. As of the latest action on October 31, 2025, the bill was deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the Senate, halting further progress.

died · New Hampshire · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SB 223: relative to using college or university student identification cards to obtain a ballot.

SB 223 would allow college and university students to use their official student identification cards as valid identification when registering to vote or obtaining a ballot. It directly affects enrolled students at participating institutions who may lack other forms of approved voter ID. The key provision would expand acceptable identification types to include student IDs, streamlining the voting process for this group. This is a procedural bill focused on voter access requirements, not a substantive policy change.

failed · New Hampshire · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SB 227: relative to site setbacks for landfills.

SB 227 is a procedural bill titled "relative to site setbacks for landfills," but the provided context does not specify its substantive policy changes, such as required setback distances or affected entities. The bill's legislative history shows it was referred to committee, debated, and later "laid on the table" without advancing to a vote on the merits. No details about specific mechanisms, affected landfills, or direct impacts are included in the available actions. Since the context lacks the bill's actual text or policy provisions, a substantive summary cannot be provided. For concrete details, consult the full bill text or official legislative resources.

failed · New Hampshire · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SB 20: relative to payment by the state of a portion of retirement system contributions of political subdivision employers.

SB 20 proposed that the state pay a portion of retirement system contributions for political subdivision employers (like cities, towns, or school districts). This would directly affect local governments and their employees by reducing the employers' retirement costs. The bill's key mechanism would have required the state to cover a specified share of these employer contributions. However, the bill was tabled as "Inexpedient to Legislate" on October 31, 2025, meaning it did not advance further and was not enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

failed · New Hampshire · Senate Nov 3, 2025

SB 59: establishing a recruitment incentive program within the community college system for public safety communicators and dispatchers and making an appropriation therefor.

SB 59 creates a recruitment incentive program within New Hampshire's community colleges for public safety communicators and dispatchers. It directs $100,000 from an existing law enforcement fund to the Police Standards and Training Recruitment and Retention Fund, specifically to support career development, recruitment, and retention efforts for these roles. The funds will cover up to $100,000 in police academy cost reimbursements for eligible community college students. This bill directly affects community college students pursuing public safety communication and dispatch careers in New Hampshire.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

David Watters (D) · 15 co-sponsors