New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Passed House 4 R cosponsors

HB 1256 — removing the authority of the state librarian to award scholarships to students attending graduate library schools.

Last action — Law Without Signature 06/05/2026; Chapter 128; eff.Enacted in accordance with Article 44 Part II of the N.H. Constitutionwithout the signature of the governor June 6

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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 passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 09, 2026.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    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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In plain language

The bill removes the state librarian's authority to award library school scholarships.

This bill eliminates the power of the state librarian to grant scholarships to students in graduate library programs. It is a straightforward change that affects how these scholarships are managed in the state.

Summary

removing the authority of the state librarian to award scholarships to students attending graduate library schools.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

14 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of Bill HB 1256 has removed the state librarian's authority to award scholarships for graduate library school. This change means that qualified individuals who might have relied on these scholarships to pursue their education in library science will no longer have that financial support available. This is significant because it could affect the number of people entering the library profession and the availability of trained librarians in the future.

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HB 1256 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2778 12/09 HOUSE BILL 1256 AN ACT removing the authority of the state librarian to award scholarships to students attending graduate library schools.
CHAPTER 128 HB 1256 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2778 12/09 HOUSE BILL 1256 AN ACT removing the authority of the state librarian to award scholarships to students attending graduate library schools.
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HB 1256 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2778 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT removing the authority of the state librarian to award scholarships to students attending graduate library schools.
CHAPTER 128 HB 1256 - FINAL VERSION 26-2778 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT removing the authority of the state librarian to award scholarships to students attending graduate library schools.
1 Repeal.
128:1 Repeal.
2 Effective Date.
128:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
June 06, 2026 Effective Date:
Enacted in accordance with Article 44, Part II of the N.H.
Constitution, without the signature of the governor June 6, 2026
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Action History

  1. Law Without Signature 06/05/2026; Chapter 128; eff.Enacted in accordance with Article 44 Part II of the N.H. Constitutionwithout the signature of the governor June 6

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 3-1; CC; SC 15

  6. Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 09:35 am; SC 14

  7. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 6

  8. Ought to Pass: MA DV 189-162 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 71

  9. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  10. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 9 P. 36

  11. Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 232

  12. Public Hearing: 01/30/2026 01:00 pm GP 232

  13. ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/26/2026 01:00 pm GP 232

  14. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 12

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 1256 do?
removing the authority of the state librarian to award scholarships to students attending graduate library schools.
Who sponsors HB 1256?
HB 1256 is sponsored by Kristine Perez (Republican), Mike Drago (Republican), Lisa Mazur (Republican), and Kristin Noble (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1256?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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