New Hampshire SB529: giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.

Sponsors

• David Rochefort (R, 1) · primary sponsor
• Howard Pearl (R, 17)
• Kevin Avard (R, 12)
• Daniel Innis (R, 7)
• Arnold Davis (R, 2)
• Mike Ouellet (R, 3)

Latest actions

1. June 10, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
2. June 10, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
3. June 8, 2026: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14
4. May 18, 2026: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1989e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13
5. April 24, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11
6. April 15, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/31/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
7. April 15, 2026: Executive Session: 03/24/2026 10:30 am GP 228
8. March 16, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/24/2026 10:30 am GP 228
9. February 26, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 5 P. 124
10. January 29, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

Common questions

What is SB529?

SB529 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): giving preference to lumber sourced in the United States on all state-funded building projects.

What is the status of SB529?

Passed one chamber as of June 10, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 (June 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB529?

David Rochefort (R, 1), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB529?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2134&sy=2026