SB 214 is sponsored by Donovan Fenton (Democrat), David Luneau (Democrat), Mary Jane Wallner (Democrat), David Watters (Democrat), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (Democrat), Mel Myler, Shannon E. Chandley, and Rebecca G. Whitley.

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New Hampshire 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

SB 214 — establishing a department of early childhood education and relative to a pre-kindergarten pilot program.

Last action October 25, 2023 — Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, Vote 5-0

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
5
To Executive
6
Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

October 25, 2023
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, Vote 5-0
March 10, 2023
The Chair withdrew the roll call, 03/09/2023; SJ 9
March 10, 2023
Sen. Whitley and Sen. Birdsell requested a roll call, 03/09/2023; SJ 9
March 09, 2023
Sen. Carson Moved to Rerefer to Committee, MA, VV; 03/09/2023; SJ 9
March 09, 2023
Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 0Y-24N, MF; 03/09/2023; SJ 9
February 21, 2023
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/09/2023; SC 12
January 31, 2023
Hearing: 02/07/2023, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am; SC 9
January 24, 2023
Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Education; SJ 5

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 406 not signed on · 17 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Rebecca G. Whitley Voted No

Not signed on (406)

406 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Inexpedient to Legislate

March 09, 2023

Failed 0 Yea · 24 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	0	7	0	0
Republican	0	11	0	0
Democrat	0	6	0	0
Total	0	24	0	0
% of votes cast	0%	100%	0%	0%

How each member voted (24)

Member	Party	Vote
Bill M. Gannon	—	Nay
Carrie L. Gendreau	—	Nay
Donna M. Soucy	—	Nay
Jeb Bradley	—	Nay
Lou D'Allesandro	—	Nay
Rebecca G. Whitley	—	Nay
Shannon E. Chandley	—	Nay
Cindy Rosenwald	Democrat	Nay
David Watters	Democrat	Nay
Debra Altschiller	Democrat	Nay
Donovan Fenton	Democrat	Nay
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka	Democrat	Nay
Suzanne Prentiss	Democrat	Nay
Daniel Innis	Republican	Nay
Daryl Abbas	Republican	Nay
Denise Ricciardi	Republican	Nay
Howard Pearl	Republican	Nay
James Gray	Republican	Nay
Keith Murphy	Republican	Nay
Kevin Avard	Republican	Nay
Regina Birdsell	Republican	Nay
Ruth Ward	Republican	Nay
Sharon Carson	Republican	Nay
Timothy Lang	Republican	Nay

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Subjects

education

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 214?: SB 214 is sponsored by Donovan Fenton (Democrat), David Luneau (Democrat), Mary Jane Wallner (Democrat), David Watters (Democrat), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (Democrat), Mel Myler, Shannon E. Chandley, and Rebecca G. Whitley.
What is the current status of SB 214?: This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 214?: Track SB 214 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 214
Jurisdiction: New Hampshire
Session: 2023 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 24, 2023
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Rebecca G. Whitley

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