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SB 241 · 2025 · Senate · Finance Committee

Hampton Beach pier fund

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relative to construction of a public pier on Hampton Beach and making an appropriation therefor.

Establishes and appropriates funds to the Hampton Beach State Park pier fund for siting, permitting, designing, and constructing a public pier at Hampton Beach.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · June 5, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes and makes an appropriation to the Hampton Beach State Park pier fund, a dedicated fund to be administered by the department of natural and cultural resources for the purpose of siting, permitting, design, and construction of a public pier at Hampton Beach.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Kevin AvardRPrimeDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Rep. Gregory HillRChair· Legislative Administration
  • Rep. Kimberly RiceRVice Chair· Children and Family Law

Public testimony

9 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony

22% support78% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“With all the federal funding that has been held from the state, even more of which we learned of last week, it feels more imperative than ever that our state spends responsibly.…”
— Sarah McCarthy, Manchesteropposes
“I don’t want this bill. I want a bill that still allows me to ride my horses during the winter.. when horses are allowed on the beach. I love the beach only in the fall, winter and spring. The rest of the time I’m smart enough to stay away from the craziness.…”
— Karen Wood, Atkinsonopposes
“There are better places north of the Hampton Beach for a pier where fishing and others can enjoy a lookout.”
— Debbie BRISCOE, Brentwoodopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-02-111:15 pmSenate FinanceSH 103Public hearing
  • 2025-04-1610:00 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentLOB 305Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-04-162:00 pmHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentLOB 305Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-05-1310:00 amHouse Finance - Division ILOB 212Public hearing
  • 2025-05-2810:00 amHouse FinanceLOB 210-211Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Finance; SJ 3
  2. Feb 11, 2025SenHearing: 02/11/2025, Room 103, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 9
  3. Mar 20, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0953s, 03/20/2025; Vote 6-0; CC; SC 13
  4. Mar 20, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-0953s, AA, VV; 03/20/2025; SJ 8
  5. Mar 20, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-0953s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/20/2025; SJ 8
  6. Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 11 P. 113
  7. Apr 16, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/16/2025 10:45 am LOB 305
  8. Apr 16, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/16/2025 02:00 pm LOB 305
  9. Apr 16, 2025HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/16/2025 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 22 P. 14
  10. Apr 23, 2025HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  11. May 1, 2025HouseFLAM # 2025-1814h (Rep. Darby): AF DV 159-179 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 12
  12. May 1, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 13
  13. May 1, 2025HouseReferred to Finance 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 13
  14. May 13, 2025HouseDivision I Work Session: 05/13/2025 10:00 am LOB 212
  15. May 28, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 05/28/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  16. May 28, 2025House: Inexpedient to Legislate 05/28/2025 (Vote 25-0; CC) HC 27 P. 12
  17. Jun 5, 2025HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 27

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Documents (PDF)

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