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SB 193

requiring the head of each state agency to submit a strategic plan for program activities.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Alexander and 5 co-sponsors

Requires all New Hampshire state agency heads to submit written strategic plans detailing program activities, creating administrative planning obligations with unclear enforcement mechanisms and resource implications.

Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 11/05/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC)
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Bill Summary · SB 193

Legislative bill overview

SB 193 mandates that the head of each state agency develop and submit a strategic plan outlining their program activities, goals, and operational direction. The bill establishes a framework for requiring agencies to engage in formal planning processes and report those plans to the appropriate oversight bodies.

Why is this important

Strategic planning requirements can improve government accountability, resource allocation, and performance measurement by forcing agencies to articulate clear objectives and assess their effectiveness. However, this also creates administrative burden and cost, particularly for smaller agencies that may lack dedicated planning staff.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Agencies may need new staff or consultant resources to develop comprehensive strategic plans, diverting funding from direct services
  • Standardization concerns: The bill's scope regarding plan format, update frequency, and specific requirements remains unclear and could create compliance inconsistencies across agencies
  • Oversight capacity: It's unclear which legislative committee or office will review, evaluate, and enforce these plans, and whether current government capacity exists to meaningfully assess them

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

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