New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire House Bill HB607

Introduced

1/16/25

Refer

1/16/25

Report Pass

2/19/25

Refer

3/6/25

Report DNP

11/5/25

Caption

Relative to funding the Hampton Beach area commission and making appropriations therefor.

Impact

The bill appropriates $5,000 for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Hampton Beach Master Plan Fund, which will be used to cover the expenses of the commission, including implementation costs. This funding is not set to lapse into the general fund, ensuring that the resources are specifically allocated for the commission's purposes. By ensuring a dedicated source of funding, the legislation is aimed at facilitating the ongoing development and maintenance of the Hampton Beach area.

Summary

House Bill 607, introduced in the New Hampshire Legislature, aims to provide funding to the Hampton Beach area commission by establishing the Hampton Beach Master Plan Fund. This bill specifies that the fund will be kept separate from other state funds and will serve as the repository for gifts, grants, and donations made to the commission. Additionally, it allows for state appropriations to support the commission's operations and initiatives.

Contention

While the bill appears straightforward in its intent, there may be underlying contentions regarding the appropriateness of the funding levels and the overall necessity of state funding for local commissions. Critics may question whether the funds could be better allocated elsewhere or whether local government should bear the responsibility for funding such initiatives. Supporters might argue that state-level support is crucial for the success of local projects, especially those related to tourism and community development.

Companion Bills

NH HB607

Carry Over Relative to funding the Hampton Beach area commission and making appropriations therefor.

Previously Filed As

NH HB607

Relative to funding the Hampton Beach area commission and making appropriations therefor.

NH SB241

Relative to construction of a public pier on Hampton Beach and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB71

Prohibiting the school facilities to be used to provide shelter for aliens, relative to department of health and human services contracts, requiring the use of public notices before re-assessment of property values for tax purposes, and relative to construction of a public pier on Hampton Beach and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB573

Relative to the funding for search and rescue operations of the fish and game department and making an appropriation therefor.

NH SB131

Relative to long-term care eligibility and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB186

Relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.

NH SB21

Relative to establishing a New Hampshire state trooper recruitment loan debt relief program and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB703

Relative to prohibiting school districts from denying meals to students with unpaid meal balances, and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB704

Relative to caregiver respite and senior volunteer programs and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB181

Relative to making the state responsible for maintaining Opticom systems for fire and emergency on state roads and making an appropriation therefor.

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MD SB319

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PA SB160

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To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.