relative to establishing a new recruitment and retention program for new New Hampshire state troopers.
SB 199 proposes a new program to recruit and retain new New Hampshire state troopers. The bill directly affects the New Hampshire State Police by establishing mechanisms to attract and keep new officers, addressing staffing challenges in law enforcement. Key provisions include creating a structured recruitment initiative and retention strategies, though specific details like bonuses or training programs aren't outlined in the context. The bill passed committee unanimously (6-0) but was later deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" under Senate Rule 3-23 on October 31, 2025. It focuses on practical policy changes to strengthen the state police workforce.
Bill status
failed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Nov 3, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; 03/20/2025; SJ 8
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/20/2025, Vote 6-0; SC 13
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 3
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Watters
DDemocratic
Co
Cindy Rosenwald
DDemocratic
Co
Debra Altschiller
DDemocratic
Co
Denise Ricciardi
RRepublican
Co
Donovan Fenton
DDemocratic
Co
Howard Pearl
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Avard
RRepublican
Co
Mark Proulx
RRepublican
Co
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Lang
RRepublican
Co
Tim McGough
RRepublican
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