SB580

Relative to establishing a school cooperative purchasing program.

Chamber Passed·3/16/26

Establishes a cooperative purchasing program for New Hampshire school districts, SAUs, and chartered public schools.

The bill amends New Hampshire's RSA to establish a cooperative purchasing program for school districts, school administrative units, and chartered public schools. The program aims to combine purchasing power to achieve cost savings and administrative efficiencies. The director of procurement and support services, in consultation with the department of education, will administer the program. Participating entities can enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to jointly procure goods and services.

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Calendar

Apr 14

1:30 PM

Education Funding Executive Session

Apr 7

1:30 PM

Education Funding Work Session

History

Apr 23

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 7

Apr 15

House

Executive Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 232

Apr 15

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/14/2026 (Vote 17-0; Consent Calendar)