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HB 25 · 2025 · House · Public Works and Highways Committee

Capital improvements appropriations

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making appropriations for capital improvements.

Makes appropriations for capital improvements for the biennium and extends certain lapse dates for previous appropriations.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 22, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill makes appropriations for capital improvements for the biennium and extends certain lapse dates for previous appropriations.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“The sums hereinafter detailed are hereby appropriated for the projects specified to the departments, agencies, and branches named:”
Section 159:1
“The appropriations made for the community college system in paragraph II of section 1 and the sums available for this project shall be expended by the trustees of the community college system of New Hampshire.”
Section 159:4
“The appropriations made for the university system in paragraph XV of section 1 and the sums available for these projects shall be expended by the trustees of the university system of New Hampshire.”
Section 159:5
“Any land acquired under the appropriations made in sections 1 and 2 of this act, if any, as may be acquired under the appropriation shall be purchased by the commissioner of the department of administrative services or the department of transportation with the approval of governor and council.”
Section 159:6

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. David MilzRPrimeChair· Public Works and Highways

Public testimony

13 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony

23% support31% oppose46% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Recently, the quote "These are the times that try men's souls" popped into my mind. This was about the American Revolution, by Thomas Paine, but I can't help but think it applies to our current times.…”
— Donna Whitehill, Kirbysupports
“My name is Frank MacConnell, I live in Newport, N.H. and am the chairperson of the Cannon Mountain Advisory Committee. I am in favor of HB 25 for the continue the support of our park system. I am very concerned with the Tram at Cannon.…”
— Frank MacConnell, newportsupports
“I am a registered nurse of 6 years. I am not healthy myself, but I do not rely on these services personally. However, many of my patients in the community have.…”
— Shae Mahoney, Hooksettopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced

Hearings and debates

  • Mar 18, 2025Public hearingHouse Public Works and Highways4:07:03–4:09:552m 52slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing; Full Committee Work Session
  • Mar 25, 2025Public hearingHouse Public Works and Highways1:21:09–1:23:272m 18slocated in the stream transcriptFull Committee Work Session
  • Apr 1, 2025Public hearingHouse Public Works and Highways5:15–6:231m 8slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1455h — roll call; Executive Session
  • Apr 10, 2025Floor debateHouse floor26:23–27:311m 8slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1455h — adopted, voice vote; Amendment # 2025-1455h — adopted, voice vote; FLAM # 2025-1493h (Rep. Kaczynski) — failed, roll call 136-232
  • Apr 24, 2025Public hearingSenate Capital Budget15:36–18:322m 56slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Jun 5, 2025Floor debateSenate floor6:06:39–6:07:471m 8slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2039s; Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-2039s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2025-2039s — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 12, 2025Floor debateHouse floor2:18:32–2:19:581m 26slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2039s (Rep. Milz) — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 26, 2025Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Feb 20, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/20/2025 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 6 P. 53
  2. Mar 18, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 03/18/2025 10:00 am LOB 201
  3. Mar 14, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 03/14/2025 10:00 am LOB 201
  4. Mar 18, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/18/2025 10:30 am LOB 201
  5. Mar 25, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/25/2025 10:00 am LOB 201
  6. Apr 1, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/01/2025 10:00 am LOB 201
  7. Apr 1, 2025House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1455h 04/01/2025 (Vote 17-1; RC) HC 19 P. 13
  8. Apr 10, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-1455h: AA VV 04/10/2025 HJ 12 P. 6
  9. Apr 10, 2025HouseFLAM # 2025-1493h (Rep. Kaczynski): AF RC 136-232 04/10/2025 HJ 12 P. 19
  10. Apr 10, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1455h: MA VV 04/10/2025 HJ 12 P. 21
  11. Mar 27, 2025SenIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Capital Budget; SJ 10
  12. Apr 21, 2025Sen==CANCELLED== Hearing: 04/21/2025, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC 19
  13. Apr 24, 2025SenHearing: 04/24/2025, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC 19
  14. Jun 5, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2039s, 06/05/2025, Vote 5-0; SC 24
  15. Jun 5, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-2039s, AA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  16. Jun 5, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-2039s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  17. Jun 5, 2025SenWithout Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate, MA; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  18. Jun 12, 2025HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2039s (Rep. Milz): MA VV 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 15
  19. Jun 26, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
  20. Jun 26, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 59
  21. Jul 15, 2025HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 159; eff.I. Sec 18 eff 06/30/2025 II. Rem eff 07/01/2025 HJ 18

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Documents (PDF)

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