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NH SB529
NH SB529Giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.
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Introduced
11/24/2025
11/24/2025
In Committee
04/15/2026
04/15/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires that a preference to lumber sourced in the United States be given on all state-funded building projects.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that when constructing buildings funded by the state of New Hampshire, preference must be given to lumber that was harvested in the United States, unless specific design requirements make it necessary to use imported lumber. For projects using softwood framing lumber from the U.S., the construction plans or design specifications must specifically mention United States-sourced spruce-pine-fir lumber, often abbreviated as SPFs. This legislation aims to support domestic lumber industries by prioritizing their products in state-funded construction projects and will take effect 60 days after being passed.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
David Rochefort (R)*,
Kevin Avard (R),
Arnie Davis (R),
Dan Innis (R),
Mike Ouellet (R),
Howard Pearl (R),
Last Action
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 (on 04/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1325&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&v=HP&id=1325 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1325&txtFormat=html |
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