establishing a committee to study the implementation of a residential builder registration system.

Bill title and page headers changed from 'AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE' to 'VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES,' indicating the bill passed both chambers in identical form.

Changed from a 'commission' to a 'committee,' shifting from a formal statutory body created under RSA 310-A to what appears to be a standalone legislative study committee.

Membership reduced from 9 members (including representatives from the Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, and the NH Home Builders Association) to just 5 members, all of whom are legislators (2 senators and 3 representatives). All non-legislative expertise was removed.

Removed the requirement that at least one house member have experience in municipal administration.

Report deadline moved from November 30, 2026 to November 1, 2026, giving the committee roughly a month less time to complete its work.

The Senate version's two-part effective date (with a separate repeal provision taking effect Nov 30, 2026) was eliminated; the House version takes effect entirely upon passage.

Quorum reduced from 5 members to 3 members, making it easier for the smaller committee to conduct business.

The first meeting is now called by the first-named house member instead of the first-named senate member, shifting initial procedural control to the House.

Report recipients changed: removed chairs of the house and senate commerce committees; added the house clerk, senate clerk, and state library.

The entire Chapter 310-D creating a board of builder registration within the Department of Labor was removed. This included all registration requirements, fee structures, disciplinary powers, and enforcement mechanisms.

A new commission to study the implementation of a residential builder registration system was added under RSA 310-A:223. The commission has no regulatory or enforcement power; it only studies and recommends.

The requirement that builders and general contractors with $5,000+ in annual residential construction work must register was eliminated entirely.

All definitions from the introduced bill (board, RPA, builder, construction-related business, approved education program, continuing education, falsification) were removed.

A new definition of 'residential builder' was added, limited to persons or businesses whose primary income comes from construction, reconstruction, or substantial renovation of residential properties with 4 or fewer dwelling units in a single building.

The Registration Program Administrator (RPA) concept, including the non-profit contract structure, performance audits, and disciplinary mechanisms, was completely removed.

The commission must hold its first meeting within 45 days of the effective date and submit its report by November 30, 2026. The commission is then repealed after that date.

The commission is tasked with examining viability, assessing consumer protection benefits, evaluating scope and structure (eligibility, renewal, complaints, fees, oversight, discipline), identifying the best state agency to administer any future system, soliciting public testimony, and recommending a self-funding fee structure.

A fiscal note was added stating the bill has no fiscal impact on state, county, or local expenditures or revenue, reflecting that the study commission itself imposes no costs.