New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 497: removing a reference to procurement through the department of administrative services for certain capital appropriations to the community college system of New Hampshire, changing the name of a capital project, and changing a reference regarding spaces assigned for use for members of the legislature.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 497 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: removing a reference to procurement through the department of administrative services for certain capital appropriations to the community college system of New Hampshire, changing the name of a capital project, and changing a reference regarding spaces assigned for use for members of the legislature. Primary sponsor: David Watters (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 04/21/2026; Chapter 27; Effective 04/21/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Watters | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| John Cloutier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Sullivan 6 |
| Donovan Fenton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor on 04/21/2026; Chapter 27; Effective 04/21/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 28
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/16/2026); SJ 9
- Sen. Gray Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1031h: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 14
- Amendment # 2026-1031h: AA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 14
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1031h (NT) 03/24/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
- Executive Session: 03/24/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Public Hearing: 03/24/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 5 P. 124
- Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-0239s and #2026-0447s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
- Sen. McConkey Floor Amendment # 2026-0447s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
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