New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1160 — relative to the county-state finance commission.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 30; eff. 06/21/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on April 22, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

relative to the county-state finance commission.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 36 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 1160 introduces a new County-State Finance Commission, clarifying its membership and terms. Initially, some members were set for one-year terms, but now all members will serve two-year terms. Additionally, the commission's responsibilities have been fine-tuned; it will now focus more specifically on overseeing financial policies related to shared funding obligations between counties and the state, without the stipulation of reviewing plans before they are submitted to a federal agency. These changes could lead to more stable governance and a clearer focus on long-term care programs crucial for residents.

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HB 1160 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2427 09/05 HOUSE BILL 1160 AN ACT relative to the county-state finance commission.
CHAPTER 30 HB 1160 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2427 09/05 HOUSE BILL 1160 AN ACT relative to the county-state finance commission.
HB 1160 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2427 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the county-state finance commission.
CHAPTER 30 HB 1160 - FINAL VERSION 26-2427 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the county-state finance commission.
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2 County-State Finance Commission;
30:2 County-State Finance Commission;
HB 1160 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - II.
CHAPTER 30 HB 1160 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - II.
[(b) State responsibility for court-ordered expenses for services or treatment provided to minors under RSA 169-B:40, RSA 169-C:27, and RSA 169-D:29.] 3 Effective Date.
[(b) State responsibility for court-ordered expenses for services or treatment provided to minors under RSA 169-B:40, RSA 169-C:27, and RSA 169-D:29.] 30:3 Effective Date.
Approved:
April 22, 2026 Effective Date:
June 21, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 30; eff. 06/21/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 56

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/26/2026); SJ 8

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 9

  6. Hearing: 03/04/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 7

  7. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 4

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 63

  9. Inexpedient to Legislate: MF DV 142-188 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 63

  10. Removed from Consent (Reps. Weyler, D. McGuire, Mooney, C. McGuire, Seaworth, Rung, Preece, Nalevanko, Harrington, Bernardy) 02/03/2026 HJ 3 P. 7

  11. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/13/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 5 P. 10

  12. Executive Session: 01/13/2026 11:00 am GP 154

  13. Public Hearing: 01/13/2026 11:00 am GP 154

  14. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 8

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

411 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1160 do?
relative to the county-state finance commission.
Who sponsors HB 1160?
HB 1160 is sponsored by Keith Erf (Republican), James Gray (Republican), David Preece (Democrat), and Kenneth Weyler (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1160?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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