The House Finance Committee voted unanimously (25–0) to recommend it is inexpedient to legislate on Senate Bill 241, a proposal to create a fund for a future public pier at Hampton Beach.

Representative Sweeney, speaking for the measure, described SB 241 as an "ambitious project" that would have established a fund to receive public or private contributions to construct a future pier. "We did not see any public support for it after a fairly lengthy committee discussion ... which is why we went forward with an expedient to legislate," Sweeney said.

Committee members approved the motion that the bill was inexpedient to legislate; the clerk recorded a 25–0 vote. Sponsors and members said the decision reflected a lack of public demand and indicated the state should not take a lead role on the project at this time.

With the committee's recommendation of inexpedience, the bill will not proceed to further legislative consideration from this committee.