New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 522 — re-establishing the commission to study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire.

Last action — II. Remainder Effective 05/08/2026

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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 May 12, 2026.

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

re-establishing the commission to study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

44 added · 39 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 522 includes specific additions to the structure and membership of the commission that will examine the economic impact of arts and culture in New Hampshire. Notably, it now specifies representatives from various organizations, such as the New Hampshire film and television commission and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. These changes are significant because they aim to ensure that the commission is diverse and representative of different sectors within the arts and culture community, which can lead to more comprehensive recommendations for enhancing this important part of the state's economy.

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SB 522 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2078 06/05 SENATE BILL 522 AN ACT re-establishing the commission to study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire.
CHAPTER 65 SB 522 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2078 06/05 SENATE BILL 522 AN ACT re-establishing the commission to study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire.
SB 522 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2078 06/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT re-establishing the commission to study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire.
CHAPTER 65 SB 522 - FINAL VERSION 26-2078 06/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT re-establishing the commission to study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire.
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(h) One member from the board of trustees of the League of New Hampshire craftsmen, appointed by the president of the board of trustees of the organization.
(h) One member from the board of trustees of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, appointed by the president of the board of trustees of the organization.
SB 522 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - IV.
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The commission shall study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire and recommend ways in which the state can enhance and expand this sector of the New Hampshire economy.
The commission shall study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire and recommend ways in which the state can enhance and expand this sector of the New Hampshire CHAPTER 65 SB 522 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - economy.
2 Prospective Repeal.
65:2 Prospective Repeal.
3 Effective Date.
65:3 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 08, 2026 Effective Date:
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Section 2 effective November 1, 2026 II.
Remainder effective May 8, 2026
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Action History

  1. II. Remainder Effective 05/08/2026

  2. I. Section 2 Effective 11/01/2026

  3. Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 65

  4. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026

  5. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11

  6. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 15

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/25/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)

  8. Executive Session: 03/25/2026 10:00 am GP 228

  9. Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 10:30 am GP 228

  10. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 5 P. 124

  11. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026; SJ 3

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/05/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 4

  13. Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 1

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

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 522 do?
re-establishing the commission to study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire.
Who sponsors SB 522?
SB 522 is sponsored by David Rochefort (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), Denise Ricciardi (Republican), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Daniel Innis (Republican), and David Watters (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 522?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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