SB 522 (2026): re-establishing the commission to study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire.
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SB 522 (2026)
re-establishing the commission to study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
- Chapter law: 65
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2026, with 137 people signed in online: 135 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 25, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 9, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 2026, making it Chapter 65 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Rochefort (R - SD1) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2026, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
- March 25, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
- March 25, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
- April 9, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 5, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 9, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 14, 2026: Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm
- February 5, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/05/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
- February 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026
- February 19, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- March 25, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 10:30 am GP 228
- March 25, 2026: Executive Session: 03/25/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- March 25, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/25/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- April 9, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026
- April 23, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026)
- April 23, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026
- May 8, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 65
- May 12, 2026: I. Section 2 Effective 11/01/2026
- May 12, 2026: II. Remainder Effective 05/08/2026