HB1596Introduced in the House
Relative to the collection of certain health care program premiums; funding for the university system of New Hampshire; and raising the tobacco tax.
Introduced by Jerry Stringham, District 03-GRA
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to the collection of certain health care program premiums; funding for the university system of New Hampshire; and raising the tobacco tax.
Where it stands
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 200-157 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 33
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: ITL · February 12, 2026
200
Yes
157
No
37
Absent or Not Voting
394 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Yes |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Absent |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means House Journal 1 P. 27
Public Hearing: 01/12/2026 10:00 am GP 159
==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 01/26/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/26/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
Full Committee Work Session: 01/28/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
Executive Session: 01/28/2026 02:00 pm GP 154
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 11-8; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 21
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Special Order to second order of business after lunch (Rep. Janigian): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 9
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 200-157 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 33
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