New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 5 R cosponsors

SB 529 — giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 193; Effective 08/18/2026

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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 24, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 24, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

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In plain language

The bill requires state-funded projects to use U.S.-sourced lumber.

This bill mandates that all lumber used in state-funded building projects be sourced from the United States. This aims to support domestic lumber businesses.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means increased opportunities for U.S. lumber suppliers and manufacturers involved in state building projects.

Summary

giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

17 added · 42 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 529 has added clarity regarding state-funded building projects by specifying that any construction drawings must reference U.S.-sourced spruce-pine-fir lumber when using softwood framing. This change emphasizes the bill's commitment to supporting American lumber industries while still allowing for imported materials if necessary based on design needs. The bill aims to encourage the use of domestic resources, which could benefit local economies and reduce reliance on foreign lumber.

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SB 529-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 05/21/2026 1989EBA SESSION 26-2134 07/08 SENATE BILL 529-FN AN ACT giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.
CHAPTER 193 SB 529-FN - FINAL VERSION 05/21/2026 1989EBA SESSION 26-2134 07/08 SENATE BILL 529-FN AN ACT giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.
Executive Departments and Administration ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill requires that a preference to lumber sourced in the United States be given on all state- funded building projects.
Executive Departments and Administration ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill requires that a preference to lumber sourced in the United States be given on all state-funded building projects.
SB 529-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 05/21/2026 1989EBA 26-2134 07/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.
CHAPTER 193 SB 529-FN - FINAL VERSION 05/21/2026 1989EBA 26-2134 07/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.
1 New Paragraphs;
193:1 New Paragraphs;
2 Effective Date.
193:2 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2134 11/17/25 SB 529-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
This bill does not provide funding, nor does it authorize new positions.
August 18, 2026
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Revenue Fund(s) None Expenditures* $0 Indeterminable Funding Source(s) General Fund Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source(s) None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill METHODOLOGY:
This bill requires material specification of any state-funded building in New Hampshire to prioritize United States harvested lumber.
Construction design documents shall specify the use of United States sourced Spruce Pine Fir lumber (SPFs) for softwood framing, unless design needs require imported materials.
The Department of Administrative Services Division of Public Works Design and Construction states that the impact of this bill is indeterminable due to the unpredictable nature of the building industry, which is influenced by factors such as labor costs, market demand, interest and mortgage rates, and tariffs.
While framing lumber prices are currently declining due to reduced demand, a future increase in demand could strain domestic production.
Combined with tariffs on Canadian lumber, this would likely lead to higher lumber costs in the United States.
It is assumed that any fiscal impact would occur after FY 2026.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Administrative Services
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 193; Effective 08/18/2026

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

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

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  6. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/31/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)

  8. Executive Session: 03/24/2026 10:30 am GP 228

  9. Public Hearing: 03/24/2026 10:30 am GP 228

  10. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 5 P. 124

  11. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3

  13. Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 2

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

Sponsors

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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 529 do?
giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.
Who sponsors SB 529?
SB 529 is sponsored by David Rochefort (Republican), Mike Ouellet (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Daniel Innis (Republican), Kevin Avard (Republican), and Dan J. Davis.
What is the current status of SB 529?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 24, 2025. Enacted.
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