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H8488Introduced in the House

AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN

Passed

Introduced by Terri-Denise Cortvriend, District 72

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Authorizes the Town of Portsmouth to issue bonds and notes in amount not exceeding $41,000,000 to finance construction, additions, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the town.

Where it stands

Effective without Governor's signature

June 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · June 2, 2026

73

Yes

0

No

2

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/02/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

  9. Senate passed in concurrence

  10. Transmitted to Governor

  11. Effective without Governor's signature

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