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HB 1768 · 2026 · House · Resources, Recreation and Development Committee

Gifts and donations to state parks division

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(New Title) relative to gifts and donations received by the division of parks and recreation.

Allows the division of parks and recreation to solicit and receive monetary and in-kind donations with limited sponsor recognition, and raises the value threshold of gifts requiring approval from the governor and executive council.AI-generated

Status

Recommended for passage but never voted; died at adjournment · May 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes that honorably discharged New Hampshire veterans are exempt from day-use and metered parking fees at state parks upon presenting acceptable proof of status.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Nicholas BridleRPrime
  • Rep. Michael EdgarDDeputy Ranking Member· Public Works and Highways

Also: Rep. Mike BordesR, Rep. Matthew CokerR, Rep. Linda McGrathR

Public testimony

9 signed in online · 8 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Testimony in Support of HB 1768-FN My name is Representative Nicholas Bridle, and I am the prime sponsor of HB 1768-FN. I respectfully submit this testimony in support of the bill.…”
— State Rep. Nicholas Bridle, District 29 - Hamptonsupports
“This is a small gesture from the state for our veterans in support of their service. Beyond that encouraging our veterans' to be active in nature could play a positive roll in their mental health.”
— Jed Carpentier, Hamptonsupports
“I and many of my fellow Veterans often find the peacefulness of the outdoors a welcome respite from the anxieties and pressures of everyday life, especially after military service is completed.…”
— Robert Chaikin, Newingtonsupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-219:30 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearing
  • 2026-01-2810:00 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearing
  • 2026-03-119:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 35
  2. Jan 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2026 02:30 pm GP 228
  3. Jan 28, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  4. Jan 28, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0358h (NT) 01/28/2026 (Vote 16-0; RC) HC 6 P. 18
  5. Feb 12, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0358h: AA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 54
  6. Feb 12, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0358h: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 55
  7. Feb 12, 2026HouseReferred to Ways and Means 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 55
  8. Feb 19, 2026HouseReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 89
  9. Feb 19, 2026SenIntroduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 5
  10. Mar 11, 2026SenHearing: 03/11/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 9
  11. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 11
  12. Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  13. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1745s, 05/07/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 17
  14. May 7, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1745s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  15. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1745s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  16. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1745s (Rep. Harb): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 22

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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