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HB 197 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

State-paid retirement contributions for towns

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relative to payment by the state of a portion of retirement system contributions of political subdivision employers.

Provides that the state pay 7.5 percent of retirement system contributions owed by political subdivision employers for group I teachers and group II members.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · January 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill provides that the state shall pay 7.5 percent of contributions of retirement system employers other than the state for group I teachers and group II members.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Michael EdgarDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. John CloutierDRanking Member· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. Allison KnabDRanking Member· Resources, Recreation, and Development
  • Rep. Matthew WilhelmDDemocratic Caucus Chair
  • Rep. Dennis MalloyDDeputy Ranking Member· Ways and Means
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
  • Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader

Also: Rep. Chris MunsD, Rep. Rosemarie RungD, Rep. Peggy BalboniD, Rep. Nancy MurphyD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-01-2310:00 amHouse FinanceLOB 210-211Public hearing
  • 2025-02-0510:15 amHouse Finance - Division ILOB 212Public hearing
  • 2025-02-1810:00 amHouse FinanceLOB 210-211Public hearing
  • 2025-10-021:00 pmHouse Finance - Division IGP 230Public hearing
  • 2025-10-3010:00 amHouse FinanceGP 230Public hearingrescheduled

Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 2 P. 10
  2. Jan 8, 2025HouseVacated and Referred to Finance (Rep. C. McGuire): MA VV 01/08/2025 HJ 2
  3. Jan 23, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/23/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  4. Feb 5, 2025HouseDivision I Work Session: 02/05/2025 10:15 am LOB 212
  5. Feb 18, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  6. Mar 4, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  7. Oct 2, 2025HouseDivision I Work Session: 10/02/2025 01:00 pm GP 230
  8. Oct 30, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 10/30/2025 10:00 am GP 230
  9. Oct 30, 2025HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 10/30/2025 (Vote 14-11; RC) HC 51 P. 34
  10. Nov 17, 2025HouseMinority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2976h
  11. Jan 7, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 172-159 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 178

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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