SB 633-FN (2026): relative to donations received by the granite patron of the arts fund.

SB 633-FN (2026)

relative to donations received by the granite patron of the arts fund.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Ways and Means
• Senate committee: Ways and Means
• Subject: State Government
• Chapter law: 144

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2026. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On January 29, 2026 the Senate adopted “Special Order to to the Next Session, Without Objection”. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On February 5, 2026 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2026-0517s), offered by Sen. Timothy Lang, was adopted on a voice vote on February 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On February 5, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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 Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 9, 2026, with 6 people signed in online: 4 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee held work sessions on March 23, 2026 and April 6, 2026. The committee met in executive session on April 6, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1353h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1353h) 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 May 7, 2026 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Timothy Lang. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2026, making it Chapter 144 of the session laws. It took effect on August 11, 2026.

Sponsors

• Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
• Rep. Billie Butler (D - Straf 12)
• Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
• Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
• Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
• Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
• Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
• Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
• Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 14, 2026, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 122-123
• January 29, 2026: floor debate, Senate
• February 5, 2026: floor debate, Senate
• March 9, 2026, 11:45 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, GP 159
• March 23, 2026, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
• April 6, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
• April 6, 2026, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
• April 23, 2026: consent calendar, House
• May 7, 2026: floor debate, Senate

Votes

• February 5, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, failed
• February 5, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0517s — voice vote, passed
• April 23, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1353h — voice vote, passed
• May 7, 2026, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 19-A:9

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SJ 1
• SC 3
• SJ 2
• SC 4
• HJ 5, page 127
• HJ 11, page 15
• SJ 11
• SJ 14
• HJ 14, page 34
• House Calendar 16, 2026, committee report