US lumber preference for state projects

Analysis

This bill requires that a preference to lumber sourced in the United States be given on all state-funded building projects.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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Sponsors

• Sen. Howard PearlR▸Chair· Executive Departments and Administration
• Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
• Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
• Rep. Mike OuelletRVice Chair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Also: Rep. Arnold DavisR

Public testimony

• Jan 29, 2026SenateCommittee reportCommittee report: Ought to Pass5–0
  Overall

  100% yea
• Jan 29, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
• Mar 31, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendarCommittee report: Ought to Pass14–0
  Overall

  100% yea
• Apr 23, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
• May 14, 2026HouseVoice voteEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989eadopted
• May 21, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989eadopted
• Jun 4, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

• Jan 21, 2026Public hearingSenate Executive Departments and Administration4:02:13–4:06:484m 35slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
• Jan 29, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
• Mar 24, 2026Public hearingHouse Public Works and Highways33:57–35:051m 8slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing; Executive Session
• Apr 23, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
• May 14, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989e — adopted, voice vote
• May 21, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989e Adopted — voice vote
• Jun 4, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled 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 Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1
2. Jan 21, 2026SenHearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 2
3. Jan 29, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
4. Jan 29, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
5. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 5 P. 124
6. Mar 24, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/24/2026 10:30 am GP 228
7. Mar 24, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/24/2026 10:30 am GP 228
8. Mar 31, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/31/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
9. Apr 23, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 11
10. May 14, 2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 146
11. May 21, 2026SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14
12. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
13. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
14. Jun 19, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 193; Effective 08/18/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• Adopted by both chambersversion
• Chaptered (final law)version
• Amendment 2026-1989EBAamendment
• Senate Committee Report · 2026-01-22report
• Senate Hearing Report · 2026-01-23report
• House Committee Report · 2026-04-13report

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