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SB 407 · 2026 · Senate · Finance Committee

In-state tuition student funding

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making an appropriation for each full-time student eligible for the in-state tuition rate enrolled in the university system of New Hampshire.

Makes an appropriation for each full-time student eligible for the in-state tuition rate enrolled in the university system of New Hampshire.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (Senate) · February 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕Senate
  3. House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill makes an appropriation for each full-time student eligible for the in-state tuition rate enrolled in the university system of New Hampshire.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“Beginning in fiscal year 2027 and for each fiscal year thereafter, the sum of $300 for each full-time student in this state enrolled in the university system of New Hampshire, who is also eligible for an in-state tuition rate is hereby appropriated to the university system of New Hampshire for the purpose of reducing in-state tuition costs for qualifying students.”
Section 187:25-b
“The number of full-time students enrolled in the university system of New Hampshire in this state who are also eligible for an in-state tuition rate shall be calculated every October 1.”
Section 187:25-b
“The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.”
Section 187:25-b

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. James GrayRPrimeChair· Finance

Public testimony

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

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 19, 2026SenateCommittee report: Referred to Interim Study7–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 19, 2026SenateVoice voteRefer to Interim Studyadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 3, 2026Public hearingSenate Finance6:34–8:131m 39slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Feb 19, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Referred to Interim Study; Refer to Interim Study — adopted, voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Finance; SJ 1
  2. Feb 3, 2026SenHearing: 02/03/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 4
  3. Feb 19, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 02/19/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 6
  4. Feb 19, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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