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SB 529 · 2026 · Senate · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

US lumber preference for state projects

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giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.

Requires that preference be given to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 24, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill requires that a preference to lumber sourced in the United States be given on all state-funded building projects.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. David RochefortRPrimeChair· Health and Human Services
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
  • Rep. Mike OuelletRVice Chair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Also: Rep. Arnold DavisR

Public testimony

6 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

50% support50% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-219:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing
  • 2026-03-2410:00 amHouse Public Works and HighwaysGP 228Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1
  2. Jan 21, 2026SenHearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 2
  3. Jan 29, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
  4. Jan 29, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 5 P. 124
  6. Mar 24, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/24/2026 10:30 am GP 228
  7. Mar 24, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/24/2026 10:30 am GP 228
  8. Mar 31, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/31/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  9. Apr 23, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 11
  10. May 14, 2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 146
  11. May 21, 2026SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14
  12. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  13. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  14. Jun 19, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 193; Effective 08/18/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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