What is the status of HB1566?

In committee as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Pending Motion Interim Study; 04/16/2026; SJ 9 (April 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1566?

Mary Wallner (D, 19), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1566?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2487&sy=2026

New Hampshire legislation · 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire HB1566: (New Title) directing the department of health and human services to seek clarification from the Administration for Children and Families regarding the use of TANF reserve funds and repealing the requirement that the department of health and human services' biennial budget request include funding for certain child care workforce programs.

Q: What is HB1566?

HB1566 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): (New Title) directing the department of health and human services to seek clarification from the Administration for Children and Families regarding the use of TANF reserve funds and repealing the requirement that the department of health and human services' biennial budget request include funding for certain child care workforce programs.

Q: What does HB1566 do?

In its own words: An act directing the department of health and human services to seek clarification from the Administration for Children and Families regarding the use of TANF reserve funds and repealing the requirement that the department of health and human services' biennial budget request include funding for certain child care workforce programs. Rep. Muns, Rock. 29; Rep. D. Paige, Carr. 1; Rep. M. Smith, Straf. 10; Rep. Simpson, Rock. 33; Rep. Telerski, Hills. 11; Rep. Preece, Hills. 17; Rep. Stringham, Graf. 3; Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Innis, Dist 7 COMMITTEE: Finance ───────────────────────────────.

Status: In committee, April 16, 2026

(New Title) directing the department of health and human services to seek clarification from the Administration for Children and Families regarding the use of TANF reserve funds and repealing the requirement that the department of health and human services' biennial budget request include funding for certain child care workforce programs.

What the bill says

An act directing the department of health and human services to seek clarification from the Administration for Children and Families regarding the use of TANF reserve funds and repealing the requirement that the department of health and human services' biennial budget request include funding for certain child care workforce programs. Rep. Muns, Rock. 29; Rep. D. Paige, Carr. 1; Rep. M. Smith, Straf. 10; Rep. Simpson, Rock. 33; Rep. Telerski, Hills. 11; Rep. Preece, Hills. 17; Rep. Stringham, Graf. 3; Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Innis, Dist 7 COMMITTEE: Finance ───────────────────────────────.

From the amended text, March 11, 2026:

AN ACT directing the department of health and human services to seek clarification from the Administration for Children and Families regarding the use of TANF reserve funds and repealing the requirement that the department of health and human services' biennial budget request include funding for certain child care workforce programs. Rep. Muns, Rock. 29; Rep. D. Paige, Carr. 1; Rep. M. Smith, Straf. 10; Rep. Simpson, Rock. 33; Rep. Telerski, Hills. 11; Rep. Preece, Hills. 17; Rep. Stringham, Graf. 3; Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Innis, Dist 7 COMMITTEE: Finance ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS The bill directs the department to seek clarification from the federal government regarding the use of TANF reserve funds and to request a waiver for certain uses of such funds that the federal government determines as prohibited uses. This bill also repeals the requirement that the department include funding for certain child care workforce programs in its biennial budget request. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - …

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