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SB 526 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee

New Hampshire-Greece trade council

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establishing a New Hampshire-Greece trade council.

Establishes a New Hampshire-Greece trade council to promote trade, investment, and economic cooperation between New Hampshire and Greece.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · May 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill establishes a New Hampshire-Greece trade council.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“The commissioner of the department of business and economic affairs and the secretary of state shall have the authority to establish a New Hampshire-Greece trade council to meet with one or more trade councils established in the Hellenic Republic.”
RSA 12-O:23-b
“The purpose of the council shall be to advance bilateral trade and investment between New Hampshire and Greece, initiate joint action on policy issues of mutual interest to New Hampshire and Greece, and promote business and academic exchanges between New Hampshire and Greece.”
RSA 12-O:23-b
“The New Hampshire-Greece trade council shall be authorized to raise and accept funds, through direct solicitation or other fundraising events, alone, or with other groups, and accept gifts, grants, and bequests from individuals, corporations, foundations, government agencies, and public and private organizations and institutions.”
RSA 12-O:23-b
“There is hereby established in the state treasury the New Hampshire-Greece trade council fund.”
RSA 12-O:23-b

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Denise RicciardiRPrimeVice Chair· Commerce
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Sharon CarsonRPresident of the Senate
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Bill GannonRVice Chair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
  • Sen. Daryl AbbasRPresident Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair· Commerce
  • Sen. David RochefortRChair· Health and Human Services
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
  • Rep. Katelyn KuttabRClerk· Judiciary

Also: Sen. David WattersD, Sen. Tim McGoughR, Sen. Donovan FentonD, Sen. Pat LongD, Rep. Zoe ManosD, Rep. Efstathia BoorasD

Public testimony

9 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony

67% support22% oppose11% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“This bill is just another attempt to water down the issue of vaccination rates in New Hampshire. Childhood vaccines have saved their lives of countless children throughout New Hampshire and the world.…”
— Mary Marzelli, Newburyopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 19, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0650s5–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 19, 2026SenateVoice voteCommittee amendment 2026-0650sadopted
  • Feb 19, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0650sadopted
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the Senate
  • Apr 1, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass14–1
    Overall
    93% yea
  • Apr 9, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Apr 23, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 10, 2026Public hearingSenate Commerce1:04:30–1:09:004m 30slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Feb 19, 2026Floor debateSenate floor24:21–27:393m 18slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0650s; Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0650s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2026-0650s — adopted, voice vote
  • Mar 25, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and Administration6:37–15:248m 47slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing; Executive Session
  • Apr 9, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 23, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 1
  2. Feb 3, 2026Sen==CANCELLED== Hearing: 02/03/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:45 am; SC 1
  3. Feb 10, 2026SenHearing: 02/10/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am; SC 5
  4. Feb 19, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0650s, 02/19/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 6
  5. Feb 19, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-0650s, AA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
  6. Feb 19, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0650s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124
  8. Mar 19, 2026House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/19/2026 10:10 am GP 231
  9. Mar 25, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/25/2026 10:10 am GP 231
  10. Mar 25, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/25/2026 10:10 am GP 231
  11. Apr 1, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 04/01/2026 (Vote 14-1; CC)
  12. Apr 9, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 13
  13. Apr 23, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82
  14. Apr 23, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
  15. May 8, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 66; Effective 07/07/2026

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Documents (PDF)

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