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HB 1701 · 2026 · House · Education Funding Committee

College graduate retention incentive program

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reestablishing the New Hampshire college graduate retention incentive partnership program and making an appropriation therefor.

Reestablishes and modifies the New Hampshire college graduate retention incentive partnership program, which provides financial incentives to college graduates hired by participating employers, and appropriates funds for the program.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill reestablishes and makes modifications to the New Hampshire college graduate retention incentive partnership (NH GRIP) which provides financial incentives to college graduates who are hired by participating employers and makes an appropriation to the department of business and economic affairs for that purpose.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Sanjeev ManoharDPrime
  • Rep. Hope DamonDDeputy Ranking Member· Education Funding
  • Rep. Carry SpierDDeputy Ranking Member· Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
  • Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader

Also: Rep. Manoj ChourasiaD, Rep. Alicia GreggD

Public testimony

10 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony

90% support10% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support this bill strongly! EFA's are out of control! Public funds are mostly being used for private education for students who never attended public schools. Funds are used for recreational purposes, and there is no accountability for their learning.…”
— Rose LaRochelle-Colby, Hampsteadsupports
“HB 1701 deserves support. Reestablishing the College Graduate Retention Incentive Partnership is a smart, targeted investment in New Hampshire’s workforce.…”
— Kathleen Malsbenden, Newmarketsupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-229:30 amHouse Education FundingGP 158Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-0312:45 pmHouse Education FundingGP 232Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding HJ 1 P. 32
  2. Jan 22, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/22/2026 09:30 am GP 158
  3. Jan 22, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/22/2026 09:30 am GP 158
  4. Feb 3, 2026House==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/03/2026 12:45 pm GP 232
  5. Feb 3, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 6 P. 12
  6. Feb 5, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0217h
  7. Feb 12, 2026HouseLay HB1701 on Table (Rep. Ladd): MA DV 203-155 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 23

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.