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NH SB490
NH SB490Establishing a task force to assess the development of housing at Great Bay community college and authorizing the college the right to use vacant property for the purpose of developing housing.
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Introduced
11/21/2025
11/21/2025
In Committee
04/28/2026
04/28/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill establishes a task force to study housing feasibility, funding mechanisms, operational models, and resident support systems. This bill also authorizes the development of housing on the Great Bay community college property within the Pease development area, in coordination with relevant state agencies.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a task force to study the feasibility of developing housing at Great Bay Community College, located within the Pease development area. The task force will examine various aspects of this potential development, including the legality of military and student housing on the property, different housing models like dormitories or leased apartments, funding sources such as grants or state appropriations, operational and maintenance costs, and staffing needs for residential life, maintenance, and security. The bill also authorizes Great Bay Community College to develop housing on its property, potentially accommodating students, faculty, staff, and members of the New Hampshire National Guard, in coordination with relevant state agencies like the department of military affairs and veterans services. The task force, composed of representatives from the senate, house, military affairs, the community college system, the Pease development authority, and Great Bay Community College, is required to report its findings and any legislative recommendations by December 30, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (16)
David Watters (D)*,
Debra Altschiller (D),
Kevin Avard (R),
Patricia Cornell (D),
Donovan Fenton (D),
Bill Gannon (R),
Dan Innis (R),
Tim Lang (R),
Jennifer Mandelbaum (D),
David Meuse (D),
Mike Moffett (R),
Howard Pearl (R),
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D),
Sue Prentiss (D),
Tara Reardon (D),
Cindy Rosenwald (D),
Last Action
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1573h 04/21/2026 (Vote 14-0; Consent Calendar) (on 04/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1244&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&txtFormat=html&v=SA&id=1244 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1244&txtFormat=html |
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