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NH HB1566
Bill
Status
12/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mary Wallner
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $15,000,000 in general funds for FY 2027 to the Department of Health and Human Services for recruitment and benefit grants to New Hampshire child care employers
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The appropriation is contingent on the federal government either denying or failing to make a determination by July 1, 2026 on whether federal TANF reserve funds can be used for this purpose
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Amends the existing FY26/27 budget trailer bill (2025, 141:431) which originally appropriated $7,500,000 per year from federal TANF reserve funds for this program
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The Department of Health and Human Services has already concluded that federal TANF reserve funds cannot be used for these purposes based on correspondence with the federal Administration for Children and Families
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Takes effect July 1, 2026, with the appropriation designated as nonlapsing
Legislative Description
Directing the department of health and human services to seek clarification from the Administration for Children and Families regarding the use of TANF reserve funds and 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 2026-0697h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
3/11/2026