Question 1

What is SB502?

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SB502 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): (New Title) removing references to the department of business and economic affairs and the office of planning and development, and makes various changes to how certain committees and commissions participate or operate.

Question 2

What does SB502 do?

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In its own words: An act removing references to the department of business and economic affairs and the office of planning and development, and making various changes to how certain committees and commissions participate or operate. Sen. Lang, Dist 2; Sen. McGough, Dist 11; Rep. Moffett, Merr. 4; Rep. Wood, Merr. 13; Rep. Aures, Merr. 13 COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill removes references to the department of business and economic affairs and the office of planning and development, and makes various c.

Question 3

What is the status of SB502?

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Signed into law as of June 24, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 190; Effective 08/18/2026 (June 24, 2026).

Question 4

Who sponsored SB502?

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Howard Pearl (R, 17), with 5 co-sponsors.

Question 5

Where is the official record for SB502?

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On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2098&sy=2026

New Hampshire SB502: (New Title) removing references to the department of business and economic affairs and the office of planning and development, and makes various changes to how certain committees and commissions participate or operate.

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