New HampshireState property proceeds would support acquisition-related funds
The failed measure would have directed some state property proceeds to acquisition-related funds and set up a short-term study of land sales for housing.
What it does
Money from covered sales, transfers, or leases of state property would go to a restricted fund that bought the property or supported its acquisition, unless another listed law provides otherwise.
A commission would study state property sales for housing and related infrastructure, and recommend ways to return land to local tax rolls. It would report findings and possible legislation by November 1, 2026.
Argument forThe study could identify state property for housing and related infrastructure, and recommend ways to return it to local tax rolls.
Argument againstA study focused on selling state property for housing could give less attention to other useful purposes for that land.
More detail
Money from covered property sales, transfers, or leases would go to a restricted fund tied to the property's acquisition. It would cover property sold, conveyed, transferred, or leased under RSA 4:40. This rule would not apply where RSA 4:39-c, RSA 228:31-b, or RSA 204-D provides otherwise. This provision would take effect July 1, 2026, if the bill had become law.
A commission would study selling state property for housing and related infrastructure, then report findings and possible legislation. The commission would include legislators, three department commissioners or their designees, and one member of the public. The commission could ask state departments and other listed bodies for help if it decided that help would advance the study. The first meeting would be held within 45 days after this section took effect. The commission's authorizing section would be repealed November 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 19Veto Sustained 08/19/2026: RC 101-206 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote HJ 16 P. 52Latest
- Vote recorded Veto Override. Result: fail.Lower
- Jun 24Vetoed by Governor Kelly Ayotte Ayotte 06/19/2026Major
- Jun 10Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43To Governor
- Jun 10Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14Minor
- Jun 3Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2124e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 39
- Jun 3Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2124e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14Major
- May 7House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1504s (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 5
- Apr 23Committee Amendment # 2026-1504s, AA, VV; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
- Apr 23Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1504s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10Passed Senate
- Apr 15Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1504s, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 15Minor
- Mar 31Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am; SC 13
- Mar 17Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7Minor
- Mar 11Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0966h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 51Passed House
- Mar 11Amendment # 2026-0966h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 51
- Mar 4Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0966h 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 10 P. 25Minor
- Feb 17Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- Feb 11Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- Aug 19Veto Sustained 08/19/2026: RC 101-206 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote HJ 16 P. 52Latest
- 2025
- Dec 17Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 33Introduced
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