New Hampshire HB1596: relative to the collection of certain health care program premiums; funding for the university system of New Hampshire; and rais

Sponsors

• Jerry Stringham (D, 3) · primary sponsor
• Terry Spahr (D, 12)
• Wayne Burton (D, 10)

Latest actions

1. May 11, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12
2. February 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 200-157 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 33
3. February 12, 2026: Special Order to second order of business after lunch (Rep. Janigian): MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 9
4. February 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
5. February 4, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 11-8; RC) HC 6 P. 21
6. January 23, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 01/28/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
7. January 23, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 02:00 pm GP 154
8. January 21, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 01/26/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
9. January 21, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/26/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
10. January 8, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/12/2026 10:00 am GP 159

Common questions

What is HB1596?

HB1596 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to the collection of certain health care program premiums; funding for the university system of New Hampshire; and rais.

What does HB1596 do?

relative to the collection of certain health care program premiums; funding for the university system of New Hampshire; and raising the tobacco tax.

What is the status of HB1596?

Failed as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12 (May 11, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1596?

Jerry Stringham (D, 3), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1596?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2942&sy=2026