New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 488: enabling the governor to declare a state of emergency due to the failure of the legislature to pass a budget or continuing resolution to fund the New Hampshire state government by July 1 of the first year of a biennium.

Did not advance Last action May 14, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 77

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SB 488 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: enabling the governor to declare a state of emergency due to the failure of the legislature to pass a budget or continuing resolution to fund the New Hampshire state government by July 1 of the first year of a biennium. Primary sponsor: Sharon Carson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 77.

SB 488: enabling the governor to declare a state of emergency due to the failure of the legislature to pass a budget or continuing resolution to fund the New Hampshire state government by July 1 of the first year of a biennium.

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