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NH HB1515

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Leonard Turcotte

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the $7.5 million annual appropriation (FY 2026 and FY 2027) to the Department of Health and Human Services for child care employer grants intended for employee recruitment and retention

  • The original appropriation was funded through federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) reserve funds and required federal approval

  • Federal government has determined that TANF funds cannot be used for this purpose, making the appropriation effectively unusable

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

  • No fiscal impact anticipated since the federal government already blocked the use of these funds

Legislative Description

Repealing the requirement that the department of health and human services' biennial budget request include funding for certain child care workforce programs.

Last Action

Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0690h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 170-153 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance12/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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