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SB 304

directing the commissioner of the department of business and economic affairs to assemble a report on the effects of tariffs on Canada and New Hampshire residents.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Donovan Fenton and 3 co-sponsors

Requires New Hampshire to report on tariff effects for Canadian and state residents; bill deemed inexpedient to legislate and failed in Senate.

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1
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Bill Summary · SB 304

Legislative bill overview

SB 304 would require New Hampshire's Commissioner of Business and Economic Affairs to compile and submit a report analyzing how tariffs affect Canadian and New Hampshire residents. The bill appears designed to document the economic impacts of tariff policies on the state and cross-border trade relationships.

Why is this important

Tariffs directly affect consumer prices, business competitiveness, and employment in affected industries. New Hampshire has significant trade relationships with Canada and a border economy that could be substantially impacted by tariff policies, making data on these effects relevant to state policy decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and resource allocation: Critics may view a standalone tariff report as an unnecessary expense when federal agencies already collect and publish comprehensive tariff impact data
  • State versus federal authority: Some may argue tariff policy is primarily a federal responsibility, making a state report redundant or overstepping appropriate state governance boundaries
  • Political motivation: The bill's timing and focus could be perceived as seeking data to support or oppose particular tariff policies rather than serving purely informational purposes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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