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HB 1626 · 2026 · House · Resources, Recreation and Development Committee

Measuring tourism spending effectiveness

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relative to the effectiveness of tourism expenditures.

Directs the division of travel and tourism development to quantitatively assess the return on investment of tourism expenditures as a measure of program effectiveness.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 12, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill directs the department of business and economic affairs, director of travel and tourism development to quantitatively assess the return on investment of tourism expenditures as a measure of program effectiveness.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Robert WherryRPrimeChair· Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy

Rep. Mary FordR, Rep. Lori KorzenR, Rep. Linda McGrathR, Rep. Mary MurphyR

Public testimony

3 signed in online

33% support67% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-219:30 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearing
  • 2026-01-2810:00 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 28
  2. Jan 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  3. Jan 28, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  4. Jan 28, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 6 P. 8
  5. Feb 12, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 8

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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