NH Senate committee approves child care workforce funding bill as House takes a different path

By: Maya Mitchell

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 295

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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This week, committees for the New Hampshire House of Representatives and Senate voted on bills to fund efforts to recruit and retain the child care workforce.

The Senate Health, Human, and Elderly Services Committee unanimously voted “ought to pass” on Senate Bill 483 in a 5-0 vote Thursday. SB 483 allocates $15 million in state general funds to support grants that help child care employers recruit and retain employees.

Previously, the committee …

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