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NH SB497
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Watters
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AI Summary
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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)
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Grants the Community College System Board of Trustees direct authority to expend capital appropriations and hire architects, engineers, and consultants on terms they determine
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Amends 2025, 159:4 to include additional sections (paragraph II of section 13) under the trustees' expenditure authority
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Repeals 2025, 159:13, IV, which previously mandated state procurement procedures for community college capital projects
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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