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HB 704 · 2026 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee

Funding senior volunteer program

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(New Title) making an appropriation to the retired senior volunteer program.

Makes a contingent appropriation to the department of health and human services to fund the retired senior volunteer program.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the Senate · March 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill makes appropriations to the department of health and human services for the purpose of funding the Alzheimer's disease and related disorder (ADRD) caregiver respite program, the foster grandparent program, the retired senior volunteer program, and the senior companions program.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Mary Jane WallnerDPrimeRanking Member· Finance
  • Rep. Wayne MacDonaldRChair· Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Sen. David RochefortRChair· Health and Human Services
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRVice Chair· Health and Human Services

Also: Rep. David NagelD, Rep. Charles McMahonR, Rep. Mark ProulxR, Sen. David WattersD, Sen. Tim McGoughR

Public testimony

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

Hearings

  • 2025-02-129:30 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsLOB 301-303Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-03-1710:00 amHouse Finance - Division IIILOB 210-211Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-04-0110:00 amHouse FinanceLOB 210-211Public hearing
  • 2025-09-2910:00 amHouse Finance - Division IIIGP 230Public hearing
  • 2025-10-3010:00 amHouse FinanceGP 230Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-171:15 pmSenate FinanceSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 3 P. 23
  2. Feb 12, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/12/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
  3. Feb 12, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/12/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
  4. Feb 19, 2025House: Ought to Pass 02/19/2025 (Vote 16-1; RC) HC 14 P. 23
  5. Mar 6, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 60
  6. Mar 6, 2025HouseReferred to Finance 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 60
  7. Mar 17, 2025HouseDivision III Work Session: 03/17/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  8. Apr 1, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/01/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  9. Apr 2, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  10. Sep 29, 2025HouseDivision III Work Session: 09/29/2025 10:00 am GP 230
  11. Oct 30, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 10/30/2025 10:00 am GP 230
  12. Oct 30, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2963h (NT) 10/30/2025 (Vote 25-0; RC) HC 51 P. 37
  13. Jan 8, 2026HouseAmendment # 2025-2963h (NT): AA VV 01/08/2026 HJ 2 P. 29
  14. Jan 8, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-2963h: MA VV 01/08/2026 HJ 2 P. 29
  15. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Finance; SJ 2
  16. Feb 17, 2026SenHearing: 02/17/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 6
  17. Mar 12, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 9
  18. Mar 12, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
  19. Mar 12, 2026SenSen. Gray Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
  20. Mar 12, 2026SenPending Motion OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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