New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 434: relative to regulation of public school materials.
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
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Plain-language summary
SB 434 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to regulation of public school materials. Primary sponsor: Tim Lang (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 19, 2026): Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 434 Become Law: RC 16Y-8N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Lang | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Regina Birdsell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Sharon Carson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Margaret Drye | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Sullivan 7 |
| Lisa Freeman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Belknap 8 |
| Daniel Innis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Moffett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Merrimack 4 |
| Keith Murphy | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Kristin Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 2 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| David Rochefort | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Victoria Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Ruth Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 434 Become Law: RC 16Y-8N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15
- Veto Sustained 08/19/2026: RC 165-140 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote HJ 16 P. 56
- Vetoed by Governor 07/02/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 45
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- Sen. Ward Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, RC 14Y-8N, MA; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1937h: MA RC 188-161 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 46
- FLAM # 2026-1937h (Rep. Noble): AA DV 191-157 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 45
- Amendment # 2026-1815h: AF DV 8-336 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 45
- Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1815h 05/04/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 19 P. 20
- Executive Session: 05/04/2026 10:30 am GP 232
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