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HB 1 · 2025 · House · Finance Committee

State budget appropriations

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making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027.

Sets department-by-department state budget appropriations and administrative footnotes for the two fiscal years ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027, including funding rules, position eliminations, and agency spending authority.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 30, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

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In the bill's words

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“The amounts included in section 1 for all university system accounts and community college system accounts, under estimated source of funds from general funds, shall be the total appropriation from general funds for such accounting units that may be expended for the purpose of section 1 of this act.”
Section 140:2
“Such funds as have been allocated or committed by any agency affected by this section for outside rental shall be transferred by the director of the division of accounting services to the division of plant and property, activity number 01-14-14-141510 for maintenance of applicable state buildings.”
Section 140:3
“For the biennium ending June 30, 2027, in order to provide sufficient funding to the lottery commission to carry out lottery games that will provide funds for the distribution in accordance with RSA 284:21-j, the commission shall apply to the fiscal committee of the general court for approval of any new games, the expansion of any existing lottery games, or for the purchase of any tickets for new or continuing games.”
Section 140:4
“The bureau of child support services and the administrative office of the courts shall, prior to payment of such funds, enter into a cooperative agreement specifying in detail the services to be performed by the administrative office of the courts and the estimated costs of such services.”
Section 140:6

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Kenneth WeylerRPrimeChair· Finance
  • Rep. Dan McGuireRVice Chair· Finance

Also: Rep. Keith ErfR, Rep. Jess EdwardsR

Public testimony

702 signed in online · 298 wrote testimony

8% support80% oppose12% neutral

ForFully fund developmental disability services (BDS)

AgainstOppose expanding Education Freedom Account vouchers

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“If this bill does not pass my son will be negatively impacted in his ability to access the services he needs to ensure he has a full life. BDS and DHHS are vital parts of our community helping more individuals and families than our own community members realize.…”
— Christopher Curran, Meredith · My familysupports
“Our Elderly Community are being undervalued, underappreciated, and ridiculously underfunded.…”
— Patricia Linnett-Tuttle, Goffstownsupports
“The state budget proposal must prioritize increasing funding for Meals On Wheels to ensure our older adults not only receive the meals they depend on but also to combat the epidemic of social isolation among them.”
— Audrey Fletcher, Manchestersupports
“House Bills 1 & 2 make it harder for Granite Staters to access the care they need. We must protect mental health funding in the state budget and oppose changes to Medicaid that would increase costs and limit access to care.”
— Ryan Mahoney, ALLENSTOWNopposes
“Please vote in opposition to the budget. I am especially concerned about cuts to town side resulting in higher property taxes!!! I will vote accordingly.”
— Charlie Cotton, Lancasteropposes
“I oppose this bill. I don’t want my property taxes raised to pay for CUTS to critical services like healthcare, childcare, + housing. Shame on you for even suggesting it!!”
— Patricia LeClair, New Durhamopposes
“Having worked as a pediatric nurse practitioner for 41 years and facilitating The FASTER Family Support Group for 23 years, my interest is in the health and well-being of our citizens.…”
— Susan McKeown, Manchesterneutral
“A budget priority is to continue to help those who need it most, those on state and Federal assistance for everything from food to rent and specifically money to stay out of nursing homes and hospitals.…”
— Gabriella Roussos, Rochesterneutral
“Early Supports and Services must be fully funded. Children and families cannot "wait" - the first three years are crucial to brain development. Children with developmental delays or who are at risk for delays need the support of our ESS programs.…”
— Susan Ford, Exeterneutral

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Apr 3, 2025HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1474h14–11
    Overall
    56% yea
  • Apr 10, 2025HouseRoll callAmendment 2025-1474hAdopted197–178How they voted
    Overall
    53% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    197–1095% yea
    Democrats
    0–1670% yea
    Other
    0–10% yea
  • Apr 10, 2025HouseRoll callOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1474hAdopted192–183How they voted
    Overall
    51% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    191–1692% yea
    Democrats
    1–1661% yea
    Other
    0–10% yea
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the House
  • Jun 5, 2025SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2638s6–2
    Overall
    75% yea
  • Jun 5, 2025SenateVoice voteCommittee amendment 2025-2638sadopted
  • Jun 5, 2025SenateRoll callOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-2638sAdopted15–9How they voted
    Overall
    63% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    15–194% yea
    Democrats
    0–80% yea
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the Senate
  • Jun 5, 2025HouseVoice voteHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2638s and Requests CofC (Rep. Osborne)adopted
    Resulting text: Bill as adopted by both chambers
  • Jun 5, 2025SenateVoice voteSen. Carson Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conferenceadopted
  • Jun 26, 2025SenateRoll callConference committee report 2025-2865cAdopted16–8How they voted
    Overall
    67% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    16–0100% yea
    Democrats
    0–80% yea
  • Jun 26, 2025HouseRoll callConference committee report 2025-2865cFailed182–183How they voted
    Overall
    50% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    181–2389% yea
    Democrats
    1–1601% yea
  • Jun 26, 2025HouseRoll callReconsider HB1 (Rep. Taylor)Adopted185–180How they voted
    Overall
    51% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    184–2090% yea
    Democrats
    1–1601% yea
  • Jun 26, 2025HouseRoll callConference committee report 2025-2865cAdopted185–180How they voted
    Overall
    51% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    184–2090% yea
    Democrats
    1–1601% yea
  • Jun 26, 2025HouseVoice voteEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2899eadopted
  • Jun 26, 2025SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Mar 12, 2025Public hearingHouse Finance1:06:02–1:06:2624slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Mar 31, 2025Public hearingHouse Finance1:45:53–1:46:4451slocated in the stream transcript==RECESSED== Executive Session
  • Apr 3, 2025Public hearingHouse Finance29:42–30:1028slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1474h — roll call; Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; ==CONTINUED== Executive Session
  • Apr 10, 2025Floor debateHouse floor3:53:41–4:01:488m 7slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1474h — adopted, roll call 192-183; Amendment # 2025-1474h — adopted, roll call 197-178
  • May 6, 2025Public hearingSenate Finance7:20:10–7:28:428m 32slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Jun 5, 2025Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2638s and Requests CofC (Rep. Osborne) — adopted, voice vote; Speaker Appoints: Reps. Weyler, D. McGuire, Sweeney, Cambrils, Wallner; Speaker Appoints Alternates: Reps. Erf, Layon, Edwards, Osborne, Janigian
  • Jun 5, 2025Floor debateSenate floor26:14–26:3925slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2638s; Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-2638s — adopted, roll call 15-9; Committee Amendment # 2025-2638s — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 26, 2025Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamConference Committee Report Filed, # 2025-2865c; Conference Committee Report # 2025-2865c — roll call 16-8; Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2899e Adopted — voice vote
  • Jun 26, 2025Floor debateHouse floor5:25:40–5:30:354m 55slocated in the stream transcriptConference Committee Report 2025-2865c: Failed — roll call 182-183; Conference Committee Report 2025-2865c: Adopted — roll call 185-180; Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2899e — adopted, voice vote

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Legislative history

  1. Feb 20, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/20/2025 and referred to Finance HJ 6 P. 53
  2. Mar 12, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 03/12/2025 02:00 pm SH Reps Hall
  3. Mar 31, 2025House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 03/31/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  4. Apr 3, 2025House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 04/03/2025 01:00 pm LOB 210-211
  5. Apr 3, 2025HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1474h 04/03/2025 (Vote 14-11; RC) HC 19 P. 18
  6. Apr 3, 2025HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  7. Apr 10, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-1474h: AA RC 197-178 04/10/2025 HJ 12 P. 47
  8. Apr 10, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1474h: MA RC 192-183 04/10/2025 HJ 12 P. 53
  9. Mar 27, 2025SenIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Finance; SJ 10
  10. May 6, 2025SenHearing: 05/06/2025, Room Reps Hall, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 19
  11. Jun 5, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2638s, 06/05/2025, Vote 6-2; SC 24A
  12. Jun 5, 2025SenSpecial Order to beginning of the regular calendar, Without Objection, MA; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  13. Jun 5, 2025SenThe Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  14. Jun 5, 2025SenSen. Birdsell Objected that the Question is Divisible; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  15. Jun 5, 2025SenShall the decision of the Chair stand? RC 8Y-16N decision of the Chair overturned, 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  16. Jun 5, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-2638s, AA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  17. Jun 5, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-2638s, RC 15Y-9N, MA; OT3rdg; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  18. 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
  19. Jun 5, 2025HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2638s and Requests CofC (Rep. Osborne): MA VV 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 167
  20. Jun 5, 2025HouseSpeaker Appoints: Reps. Weyler, D. McGuire, Sweeney, Cambrils, Wallner 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 167
  21. Jun 5, 2025HouseSpeaker Appoints Alternates: Reps. Erf, Layon, Edwards, Osborne, Janigian 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 167
  22. Jun 5, 2025SenSen. Carson Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
  23. Jun 5, 2025SenPresident Appoints: Senators Carson, Gray, Rosenwald; (In Recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
  24. Jun 12, 2025HouseConference Committee Meeting: 06/12/2025 02:00 pm LOB 210-211
  25. Jun 5, 2025SenPresident Appoints Alternates: Senators Birdsell; (In Recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
  26. Jun 13, 2025HouseConference Committee Meeting: 06/13/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  27. Jun 12, 2025HouseConferee Change: Rep. Mooney Replaces Rep. Edwards 06/12/2025 HJ 16 P. 172
  28. Jun 12, 2025SenPresident Appoints Alternates: Senators Lang; (In Recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17
  29. Jun 16, 2025HouseConference Committee Meeting: 06/16/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  30. Jun 12, 2025SenPresident Appoints Alternates: Senators Reardon; (In Recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17
  31. Jun 17, 2025HouseConference Committee Meeting: 06/17/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  32. Jun 17, 2025HouseConference Committee Meeting: 06/17/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  33. Jun 18, 2025HouseConference Committee Meeting: 06/18/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  34. Jun 16, 2025HouseConferee Change: Rep. Edwards Replaces Rep. Mooney 06/16/2025 HJ 17 P. 22
  35. Jun 19, 2025HouseConference Committee Meeting: 06/19/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  36. Jun 18, 2025SenConferee Change; Senator Birdsell Replaces Senator Rosenwald; SJ 17
  37. Jun 19, 2025HouseConferee Change: Rep. Edwards Replaces Rep. Wallner 06/19/2025 HJ 17 P. 26
  38. Jun 26, 2025SenConference Committee Report Filed, # 2025-2865c; 06/26/2025
  39. Jun 26, 2025SenConference Committee Report # 2025-2865c; RC 16Y-8N, Adopted; 06/26/2025; SJ 17
  40. Jun 26, 2025HouseConference Committee Report 2025-2865c: Failed, RC 182-183 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 32
  41. Jun 26, 2025HouseReconsider HB1 (Rep. Taylor): MA RC 185-180 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 34
  42. Jun 26, 2025HouseConference Committee Report 2025-2865c: Adopted, RC 185-180 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 38
  43. Jun 26, 2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2899e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 58
  44. Jun 26, 2025SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2899e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 18
  45. Jun 26, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18
  46. Jun 26, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
  47. Jun 27, 2025HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/27/2025; Chapter 140; eff 07/01/2025

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