HB1610Introduced in the House
Allowing school districts to annually retain year-end unassigned general funds.
Introduced by John Sellers, District 10-GRA
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Allowing school districts to annually retain year-end unassigned general funds.
Where it stands
Veto Sustained 08/19/2026: Regular Calendar 162-148 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote House Journal 16
August 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Veto Override · August 19, 2026
162
Yes
148
No
74
Absent or Not Voting
384 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 | Not Voting |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Not Voting |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Absent |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding House Journal 1 P. 28
Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 11:30 am GP 232
Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 232
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0809h 02/18/2026 (Vote 10-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 34
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Amendment # 2026-0809h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 58
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0809h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 182-167 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 58
Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Education Finance; Senate Journal 6
==CANCELLED== Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:10 pm; Senate Calendar 10
Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:20 pm; Senate Calendar 12
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1635s, 05/07/2026, Vote 4-2; Senate Calendar 17
Committee Amendment # 2026-1635s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1635s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1635s (Rep. Ladd): Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 186-163 05/21/2026 House Journal 14 P. 3
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15 P. 52
Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026
Veto Sustained 08/19/2026: Regular Calendar 162-148 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote House Journal 16
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