New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 9 D · 6 R cosponsors

SB 490 — establishing a task force to assess the development of housing at Great Bay community college and authorizing the college the right to use vacant property for the purpose of developing housing.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 255

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 09, 2026.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    1 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 6 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill establishes a task force to explore housing development at Great Bay Community College.

The legislation sets up a task force aimed at assessing housing development opportunities at Great Bay Community College. It also gives the college the authority to utilize vacant property for housing projects.

What this means for you
  • Families: This could lead to more housing options in the area, benefiting families seeking accommodation.

Summary

establishing a task force to assess the development of housing at Great Bay community college and authorizing the college the right to use vacant property for the purpose of developing housing.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

64 added · 59 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of Bill SB 490 introduces a new section allowing Great Bay Community College to use vacant property for housing development. This change specifically permits the college to work with state agencies to create housing that can benefit students, faculty, and military personnel. Additionally, it establishes a task force to explore the feasibility and funding options for this housing initiative. This matters because it seeks to address housing shortages and provide support to the college community and military members in the area.

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SB 490 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 01/29/2026 0118s 7May2026...
CHAPTER 255 SB 490 - FINAL VERSION 01/29/2026 0118s 7May2026...
SB 490 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 01/29/2026 0118s 7May2026...
CHAPTER 255 SB 490 - FINAL VERSION 01/29/2026 0118s 7May2026...
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255:1 New Section;
(a) Review the permissibility of military and student housing on Pease Development Authority property pursuant to federal and state law, as well as applicable property conveyance documents and agreements with federal agencies, and review possible avenues for amending such laws, conveyance documents, and agreements to make such military and student housing permissible.
(a) Review the permissibility of military and student housing on Pease development authority property pursuant to federal and state law, as well as applicable property conveyance documents and agreements with federal agencies, and review possible avenues for amending such laws, conveyance documents, and agreements to make such military and student housing permissible.
SB 490 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - (a) One senator appointed by the president of the senate.
(a) One senator appointed by the president of the senate.
(d) The chancellor of the community college system of New Hampshire, or designee.
CHAPTER 255 SB 490 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - (d) The chancellor of the community college system of New Hampshire, or designee.
2 Repeal.
255:2 Repeal.
3 Effective Date.
255:3 Effective Date.
Approved:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
I.
Section 2 effective July 1, 2029 II.
Remainder effective July 2, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 255

  2. I. Section 2 Effective 07/01/2029

  3. II. Remainder Effective 07/02/2026

  4. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  5. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  6. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2147e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  7. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2147e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  8. Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  9. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1573h: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 13

  10. Amendment # 2026-1573h: AA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 13

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1573h 04/21/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 18 P. 9

  12. Executive Session: 04/21/2026 10:30 am GP 231

  13. Public Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:30 am GP 231

  14. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 5 P. 124

  15. Committee Amendment # 2026-0118s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  16. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0118s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  17. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0118s, 01/29/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 3

  18. Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am; SC 1

  19. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 399 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (399)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 490 do?
establishing a task force to assess the development of housing at Great Bay community college and authorizing the college the right to use vacant property for the purpose of developing housing.
Who sponsors SB 490?
SB 490 is sponsored by Tara Reardon (Democrat), Jennifer Mandelbaum (Democrat), Howard Pearl (Republican), Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Timothy Lang (Republican), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), David James Meuse, Daniel Innis (Republican), Bill Gannon (Republican), Michael Moffett (Republican), Kevin Avard (Republican), Patricia Cornell (Democrat), David Watters (Democrat), and Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 490?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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