StateNew Hampshire

SB 627: relative to toll rate adjustments for the New Hampshire turnpike system to support the 2027-2036 ten-year transportation plan

David WattersTo Governor

SB 627 status: To Governor — Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 627 Become Law: RC 0Y-24N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15 (updated Aug 19, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score40/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

Official

The New Hampshire Senate is deciding whether to change toll prices. The goal is to raise money to pay for road and bridge repairs planned for the next decade (2027–2036).

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan35%
Public opinion20%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Infrastructure funding may support transit improvements
  • Better road maintenance can reduce localized idling

Risks

  • No direct incentives for emission reduction
  • Higher tolls without transit alternatives may increase financial burden

Economy

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Provides stable, dedicated funding for long-term transportation projects
  • Modernization of turnpike assets

Risks

  • Increases operating costs for logistics and trucking firms
  • Reduces discretionary income for daily commuters

Society

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Enables construction of needed infrastructure updates
  • Maintains long-term viability of the turnpike system

Risks

  • Regressive impact on low-income frequent commuters
  • Higher cost of living for residents reliant on turnpike travel
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

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Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

The bill includes a repeal of existing E-Z Pass discount protections, which could lead to steeper than anticipated cost increases for current users.

Limitation

Analysis based on the text of the vetoed legislation.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 627 Become Law: RC 0Y-24N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15

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Enacted

Upcoming
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