SB 627-FN (2026): relative to toll rate adjustments for the New Hampshire turnpike system to support the 2027-2036 ten-year transportation plan

SB 627-FN (2026)

relative to toll rate adjustments for the New Hampshire turnpike system to support the 2027-2036 ten-year transportation plan

• Status: Vetoed, override failed
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Public Works and Highways
• Senate committee: Transportation
• Subject: Transportation and Highways

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0341s). The committee's amendment (2026-0341s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2026-0533s), offered by Sen. Cindy Rosenwald, was adopted on a voice vote on February 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On February 5, 2026 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Regina Birdsell. On March 5, 2026 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Mark McConkey. A floor amendment (2026-1062s), offered by Sen. Mark McConkey, was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2026, with 13 people signed in online: 8 in support and 5 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 31, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1352h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1352h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 23, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On April 23, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 23, 2026 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a work session on May 4, 2026. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 14, 2026 the House failed “Lay SB627 on Table” on a division vote 154–155, on a motion by Rep. John Janigian. On May 14, 2026 the House rejected a motion to study it after the session ends on a roll call 151–157. On May 14, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 21, 2026 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Ruth Ward. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2026-2151e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor vetoed it on July 2, 2026. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On August 19, 2026 the Senate voted 0–24 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

• Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
• Sen. Tara Reardon (D - SD15)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 20, 2026, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, SH 122-123
• February 5, 2026: floor debate, Senate
• March 5, 2026: floor debate, Senate
• March 31, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, GP 228
• March 31, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, GP 228
• April 23, 2026: floor debate, House
• May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
• May 4, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
• May 14, 2026: floor debate, House
• May 21, 2026: floor debate, Senate
• August 19, 2026: floor debate, Senate

Votes

• February 5, 2026, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
• March 5, 2026, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
• April 23, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1352h — voice vote, passed
• May 14, 2026, House: Lay SB627 on Table — yeas 154, nays 155, failed
• May 14, 2026, House: Interim Study — yeas 151, nays 157, failed
• May 14, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
• May 21, 2026, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed
• August 19, 2026, Senate: Veto Override — yeas 0, nays 24, failed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 237:9
• RSA 237:11

Related Bills

• HB 2026 (2026): relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement plan; relative to toll rate adjustments and periodic toll reviews for the New Hampshire turnpike system to support the 2027-2036 ten-year transportation plan; and relative to reconstruction of the Gregg Mill Road Bridge in the town of New Boston.
• HB 2026 (2026): relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement plan; relative to toll rate adjustments and periodic toll reviews for the New Hampshire turnpike system to support the 2027-2036 ten-year transportation plan; and relative to reconstruction of the Gregg Mill Road Bridge in the town of New Boston.

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SJ 1
• SC 2
• SC 4
• SJ 5
• HJ 8, page 114
• HJ 11, pages 63 and 67
• HC 19, page 29
• HJ 13, pages 126 and 128
• SJ 13
• HJ 15, pages 43 and 52
• SJ 14
• SJ 15
• House Calendar 16, 2026, committee report
• This page’s data as JSON