New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 1511 — relative to the membership of the agriculture in the classroom committee, the annual proclamation of "New Hampshire Day at the Big E," and repealing the repeal of the produce safety chapter.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 229; eff. 7/2/2026

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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 10, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 10, 2026.

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High chance

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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In plain language

The bill updates the membership of an agriculture committee and reinstates a produce safety chapter.

This legislation modifies the membership requirements for the agriculture in the classroom committee and reinstates the previously repealed produce safety chapter. Additionally, it includes an annual proclamation for 'New Hampshire Day at the Big E.'

What this means for you
  • Workers: Agricultural workers may see impacts from updated committee membership focusing on agricultural education.
  • Consumers: Consumers may benefit from increased produce safety standards reinstated by this bill.

Summary

(New Title) relative to the membership of the agriculture in the classroom committee, the annual proclamation of "New Hampshire Day at the Big E," and repealing the repeal of the produce safety chapter.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

37 added · 33 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes made to HB 1511 primarily involve refining the membership structure of the Agriculture in the Classroom Committee, which will now explicitly include representatives from the New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation and the New Hampshire Association of Agricultural Educators. Additionally, the bill reinstates the annual proclamation of "New Hampshire Day at the Big E," which highlights the state's agricultural contributions at a significant event. These changes are important as they enhance stakeholder representation in agriculture education and promote New Hampshire's agricultural identity at a major state celebration.

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HB 1511 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 19Feb2026...
CHAPTER 229 HB 1511 - FINAL VERSION 19Feb2026...
HB 1511 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 19Feb2026...
CHAPTER 229 HB 1511 - FINAL VERSION 19Feb2026...
1 The Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food;
229:1 The Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food;
2 Agriculture in the Classroom;
229:2 Agriculture in the Classroom;
3 New Section;
229:3 New Section;
HB 1511 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - 4 Repeal.
229:4 Repeal.
I.
CHAPTER 229 HB 1511 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - I.
5 Effective Date.
229:5 Effective Date.
Approved:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
July 02, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 229; eff. 7/2/2026

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

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

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1681s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 11

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1681s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  6. Committee Amendment # 2026-1681s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1681s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17

  8. Hearing: 04/22/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am, on proposed non-germane amendment # 2026-1485s; SC 15

  9. Hearing: 04/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am, on proposed non-germane amendment # 2026-1302s; SC 13

  10. Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:50 am; SC 10

  11. Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 5

  12. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0472h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 17

  13. Amendment # 2026-0472h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 16

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0472h 02/03/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 7 P. 11

  15. Executive Session: 02/03/2026 09:15 am GP 153

  16. Full Committee Work Session: 02/03/2026 09:15 am GP 153

  17. Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 11:00 am GP 153

  18. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 23

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 407 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (407)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1511 do?
(New Title) relative to the membership of the agriculture in the classroom committee, the annual proclamation of "New Hampshire Day at the Big E," and repealing the repeal of the produce safety chapter.
Who sponsors HB 1511?
HB 1511 is sponsored by Nicholas Germana (Democrat), Catherine Kenny (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Judy Aron (Republican), Barbara Comtois (Republican), Peter Bixby (Democrat), Liz Barbour (Republican), and Kevin Scully (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1511?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.
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