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NH SB490
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Watters
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Pease Development Authority to facilitate construction and operation of housing on Great Bay Community College property within the Pease development area for students, faculty, staff, and National Guard personnel
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Establishes a task force to study housing feasibility, including residence hall models, leased apartment models, and military housing options
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Task force will review funding sources such as subsidies, grants, low-income housing programs, and state/federal appropriations, as well as ownership, leasing, and financing mechanisms
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Task force membership includes one senator, one representative, and designees from the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services, Community College System, Pease Development Authority, and Great Bay Community College
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Task force must submit findings and legislative recommendations to the governor, legislative leaders, and the city of Portsmouth by December 30, 2026
Legislative Description
Establishing a task force to assess the development of housing at Great Bay community college and authorizing the college the right to use vacant property for the purpose of developing housing.
Last Action
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Housing House Journal 5
2/26/2026