New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 4 R cosponsors

HB 1204 — relative to the grading and use of timber grown in New Hampshire.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 32; eff. 10/19/2026

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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.

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Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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Summary

relative to the grading and use of timber grown in New Hampshire.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

51 added · 47 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1204 includes an added provision that specifically focuses on allowing certain timber from New Hampshire to be graded as "spruce-pine-fir" (SPF). This change is important because it aims to level the playing field for New Hampshire's timber industry, which has been disadvantaged compared to Canadian lumber that already falls under the SPF classification. By acknowledging that New Hampshire's timber is of equal quality, the bill encourages the use of local lumber in state building projects and supports the state's economy.

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HB 1204 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 5Mar2026...
CHAPTER 32 HB 1204 - FINAL VERSION 5Mar2026...
HB 1204 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 5Mar2026...
CHAPTER 32 HB 1204 - FINAL VERSION 5Mar2026...
1 Statement of Findings and Purpose.
32:1 Statement of Findings and Purpose.
The majority of structural timber harvested for building materials in New Hampshire comes from Coos County, and many areas of Coos County extend farther north than portions of Canada, where lumber is graded as spruce pine fir (SPF).
The majority of structural timber harvested for building materials in New Hampshire comes from Coos County, and many areas of Coos County extend farther north than portions of Canada, where lumber is graded as spruce-pine-fir (SPF).
2 New Section;
32:2 New Section;
For purposes of the state building code, spruce-pine-fir south (SPFS) lumber harvested and milled in New Hampshire and graded either by a grader permitted under RSA 426:18 or by an HB 1204 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) accredited agency shall be accepted wherever spruce-pine-fir (SPF) is specified.
For purposes of the state building code, spruce-pine-fir south (SPFS) lumber harvested and milled in New Hampshire and graded either by a grader permitted under RSA 426:18 or by an American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) accredited agency shall be accepted wherever spruce-pine-fir (SPF) is specified.
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CHAPTER 32 HB 1204 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - II.
3 Effective Date.
32:3 Effective Date.
Approved:
April 22, 2026 Effective Date:
October 19, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 32; eff. 10/19/2026

  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; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 11

  6. Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 10

  7. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 6

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0471h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 33

  9. Amendment # 2026-0471h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 33

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0471h 02/11/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 9 P. 26

  11. Executive Session: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 228

  12. Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 02:30 pm GP 228

  13. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 10

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1204 do?
relative to the grading and use of timber grown in New Hampshire.
Who sponsors HB 1204?
HB 1204 is sponsored by Sean Durkin (Republican), James Tierney (Republican), Brian Cole (Republican), and Arnold Davis (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1204?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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