HB 1566 · 2026 · House · Finance Committee
Child care workforce funding repeal
AI-generated(New Title) directing the department of health and human services to seek clarification from the Administration for Children and Families regarding the use of TANF reserve funds and repealing the requirement that the department of health and human services' biennial budget request include funding for certain child care workforce programs.
Directs the department of health and human services to seek federal clarification and a waiver regarding use of TANF reserve funds and repeals the requirement that its biennial budget request include funding for certain child care workforce programs.AI-generated
Status
Referred to interim study (Senate) · April 16, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓House
- ✕Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill makes a contingent appropriation to the department of health and human services for recruitment and benefit grants for child care employers if the federal government denies the use of TANF reserve funds for such purpose.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. David PaigeDRanking Member· Housing
- Rep. Marjorie SmithDRanking Member· Judiciary
- Rep. Alexis SimpsonDDemocratic Leader
- Rep. Laura TelerskiDRanking Member· Finance Division 3
- Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
- Sen. Daniel InnisRVice Chair· Finance
Also: Rep. Chris MunsD, Rep. David PreeceD, Rep. Jerry StringhamD
Public testimony
388 signed in online · 34 wrote testimony
98% support2% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“We need to support this bill with the question “why” and for “ who “. It’s not about personal choice, more about supporting the “States workforce “ without gas, we can’t drive to work to support our communities and state. Without schools and childcare, we can’t work.…”
“I support HB1566 because my daughter's amazing after school program depends on it, and I depend on them to work.”
“I support this bill as an early childhood educator because supporting children, their families, and their caregivers/educators outside of the home is important. It’s that simple.”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-01-2610:00 amHouse FinanceGP 230Public hearingcancelled
- 2026-02-0210:00 amHouse FinanceGP 230Public hearing
- 2026-02-0910:00 amHouse Finance - Division IIIGP 230Public hearing
- 2026-02-139:00 amHouse Finance - Division IIIGP 230Public hearing
- 2026-02-202:30 pmHouse FinanceGP 230Public hearing
- 2026-03-259:00 amSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 100Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Finance HJ 1 P. 26
- Jan 26, 2026House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/26/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Feb 2, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/02/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Feb 9, 2026HouseDivision III Work Session: 02/09/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Feb 13, 2026HouseDivision III Work Session: 02/13/2026 09:00 am GP 230
- Feb 20, 2026House==CANCELLED== Division III Work Session: 02/20/2026 09:00 am GP 234
- Feb 20, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/20/2026 02:30 pm GP 230
- Feb 20, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0697h (NT) 02/20/2026 (Vote 25-0; CC) HC 10 P. 21
- Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0697h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 44
- Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0697h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 44
- Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
- Mar 25, 2026SenHearing: 03/25/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am; SC 11
- Apr 16, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 04/16/2026; Vote 3-2; CC; SC 14A
- Apr 16, 2026SenHB 1566 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
- Apr 16, 2026SenSen. Rochefort Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
- Apr 16, 2026SenPending Motion Interim Study; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.