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HB 1170 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Retired group II stipends

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relative to stipends for retired group II members of the state retirement system.

Provides a supplemental retirement allowance funded by the general fund to certain group II retirees and their beneficiaries, permanently adding the amount to their base annuity, and makes an appropriation for that purpose.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill provides a supplemental retirement allowance to certain group II retirees and their beneficiaries, funded by the state general fund and added permanently to their base annuity, and makes an appropriation therefor.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Douglas TrottierRPrime

Rep. Mike BordesR

Public testimony

142 signed in online · 30 wrote testimony

91% support9% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Dear Chairwoman Layon and Members of the House Executive Departments and Administration Committee, I am writing in strong support of HB 1170, which provides a supplemental stipend to certain retired Group II members whose pensions have fallen behind the rising cost of living.…”
— State Rep. Nicholas Bridle, Hamptonsupports
“Please, we served with honnor and deserve your support. Many of us suffer health wise for our service and this would help.”
— Kenneth Dube, Milansupports
“Many Group II retired members are struggling as housing, healthcare, and everyday expenses continue to climb, while their pension checks have not kept up.…”
— Stephen Laroche, Goffstownsupports
“No,... no, no, NO! Enough with the damn Group 2 crap! The governor held the budget over a barrel already. No more concessions!”
— Julie Smith, Epsomopposes
“Why are we raising Group II benefits when they already get higher pensions for more years than Group I. Raise Group I first!”
— Roy Schweiker, Concordopposes
“No. The governor is wrong. NH needs pension and benefit graft REPLACED with high deductible plans, HSA's, Direct Primary Care, 401k and 403b defined contribution plans. NO. Stop the transformation of the "public" sector into the graft sector.. Who does Group !!…”
— tom luther, claremontopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-1410:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 231Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 9
  2. Jan 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/14/2026 11:30 am GP 231
  3. Jan 21, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/21/2026 11:30 am GP 231
  4. Jan 21, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/21/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 7 P. 13
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 18

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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