Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1
Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1
SB 135 would require Medicaid to set payment rates for state plan case management services at parity with other similar Medicaid services, ensuring providers receive consistent reimbursement. This directly affects Medicaid service providers who deliver case management, such as community health organizations and social service agencies. The bill aims to prevent underfunding by aligning payment rates for these services with established Medicaid rate structures. However, the bill was ruled "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the Senate on October 31, 2025, halting its progress.
SB 168 regulates online gambling by requiring licensees to pay 45% of their gross gaming revenue. This revenue is split as follows: 35% to charitable organizations, and 65% distributed to three funds - 25% to an education special fund, 25% to reimburse municipalities for tax exemptions (for elderly, disabled, blind, and deaf residents), and 50% to the general fund. The bill directly affects online gambling operators, charities, municipalities, and state education and general funds. It establishes a clear revenue-sharing mechanism without altering gambling rules or creating new taxes.
HB 465, titled "relative to the housing opportunity zone program," does not have its specific provisions described in the provided context. The bill was referred to committee, underwent hearings, and was ultimately reported as "Inexpedient to Legislate" (16-0 vote) on September 23, 2025. No details about its policy changes, affected parties, or mechanisms are included in the available information. As the context lacks substantive bill text or summary, a factual description of its content cannot be provided.
SB 123 would require the state Medicaid program to cover ear acupuncture as a treatment for substance misuse disorders. This directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries with substance use disorders and healthcare providers who offer this service. The key provision mandates that ear acupuncture be included as a covered benefit under the state Medicaid plan, ensuring providers can bill Medicaid for these treatments. The bill does not alter eligibility or funding levels but adds a specific service to the list of covered treatments.
HB 595, titled "relative to coastal resilience zones," was referred to committee but was deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the committee on October 22, 2025, with a unanimous 15-0 vote. The bill did not advance beyond the committee stage, as the committee chose not to recommend it for further consideration. No specific policy provisions or affected parties were detailed in the committee report, as the bill was effectively stalled at that stage. This procedural outcome means the bill has not become law and does not currently affect any policies or communities.
HB 728 would have allowed video lottery terminals (electronic gambling machines) at charity gaming facilities, such as those hosting fundraising events. It would have directly affected nonprofit organizations operating these facilities by permitting them to offer VLTs as a new fundraising method. The bill also included provisions to repeal the existing licensing requirements for historic horse racing, removing a separate regulatory framework. However, the bill was ultimately deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the committee with a 20-0 vote on October 16, 2025, effectively halting its progress.
HB 585 would have modified property tax exemption rules for religious organizations, potentially affecting how such entities qualify for tax relief on their properties. The bill did not advance, as the committee voted 20-0 on October 16, 2025, to declare it "Inexpedient to Legislate." This means the committee determined the bill should not move forward to the full chamber. The measure remains inactive and has no current legislative effect.
HB 660 requires historic horse racing facilities to pay a portion of revenue generated from their machines to the communities where they operate. This directly affects the facilities (like racetracks or casinos with historic horse racing machines) and the local communities hosting them. The bill mandates that facilities calculate and distribute a specific percentage of their machine-generated revenue as compensation to host communities annually. It does not specify the exact percentage rate or include additional funding mechanisms beyond this revenue-sharing requirement.
HB 233 requires the New Hampshire Vaccine Association's board of directors to audio and video record all meetings and publish those recordings on the association's website in an accessible format within 48 hours of each meeting. This bill directly affects the New Hampshire Vaccine Association by mandating transparency in its public proceedings. The key provision is the 48-hour posting requirement for all recorded meetings, aiming to make the association's decision-making process more accessible to the public. The bill was introduced in March 2025 but was ultimately deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by committee in October 2025.
SB 183 concerns the membership structure of the Pease Development Authority board of directors. The bill's specific provisions or changes to board composition are not described in the provided context. It has undergone committee review, including a hearing and multiple referrals, but was ultimately deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the committee with a 3-2 vote. The context does not detail what the bill would have altered regarding board membership or who it would have affected.
