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NH SB497

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Watters

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that capital improvement contracts and projects for the Community College System of New Hampshire be procured through the Department of Administrative Services (RSA 21-I)

  • Grants the Community College System Board of Trustees direct authority to expend capital appropriations and hire architects, engineers, and consultants on terms they determine

  • Amends 2025, 159:4 to include additional sections (paragraph II of section 13) under the trustees' expenditure authority

  • Repeals 2025, 159:13, IV, which previously mandated state procurement procedures for community college capital projects

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Removing a reference to procurement through the department of administrative services for certain capital appropriations to the community college system of New Hampshire and changing a reference regarding spaces assigned for use for members of the legislature.

Last Action

Public Hearing: 03/24/2026 10:00 am GP 228

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Works and Highways2/26/2026
Capital Budget11/21/2025

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