Education funding transparency system

Analysis

This bill directs the department of education to create an education funding transparency data and reporting system and makes an appropriation therefor.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Sponsors

• Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
• Sen. Daniel InnisR▸Vice Chair· Education Finance
• Sen. Mark McConkeyRChair· Capital Budget
• Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
• Sen. Keith MurphyR▸Chair· Education Finance
• Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
• Sen. David RochefortRChair· Health and Human Services
• Sen. Sharon CarsonRPresident of the Senate
• Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
• Rep. Michael MoffettRChair· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Also: Sen. Pat LongD, Sen. Tim McGoughR, Sen. David WattersD, Rep. Jess EdwardsR

Public testimony

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

Hearings

• 2026-01-2210:00 amSenate Education FinanceSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education Finance; SJ 1
2. Jan 22, 2026SenHearing: 01/22/2026, Room 103, SH, 11:10 am; SC 47A
3. Feb 5, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/05/2026; Vote 6-0; CC; SC 4
4. Feb 5, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
5. Mar 12, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 9
6. Mar 12, 2026SenSen. Prentiss Floor Amendment # 2026-1135s, AF, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
7. Mar 12, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
8. Mar 12, 2026SenSen. Lang Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
9. Mar 12, 2026SenPending Motion OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• Amendment 2026-1135samendment
• Senate Hearing Report · 2026-01-26report
• Senate Committee Report · 2026-01-29report
• Senate Committee Report · 2026-03-05report

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