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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1607: relative to the use and storage of road salt.

HB 1607 prohibits storing road salt and de-icing chemicals (like sodium chloride) in ways that risk contaminating groundwater or surface water. It requires the Department of Environmental Services to create storage regulations, with stricter rules for areas already affected by chemical contamination. This directly affects local public works departments that store these chemicals for winter road maintenance. The bill establishes a regulatory framework but does not specify exact storage methods, leaving implementation to the department's future rules.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1752: requiring the creation of a ticket to follow timber through the harvesting and production process to establish a chain of custody.

HB 1752 requires commercial timber harvesters and mills to use a standardized tracking ticket that follows forest products (like logs, chips, or biomass) from the harvest site through processing. This ticket system establishes a verifiable chain of custody for all timber sold or processed, directly affecting harvesters, landowners, and forest product mills. Key provisions include mandating the ticket’s use for all commercial harvesting, requiring signatures on notices of intent to cut, and posting approved notices at harvest sites. The bill updates existing forestry regulations to create uniform tracking, replacing previous inconsistent documentation methods.

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1046: enabling a person to carry a firearm on a snowmobile being operated on private property.

HB 1046 modifies New Hampshire law to allow a person to carry a loaded firearm on a snowmobile operated on private property when the operator has the landowner's permission (express or implied). It specifically excludes public trails, corridors, or rights-of-way. The bill maintains existing definitions for "unloaded" firearms but removes the prior prohibition on carrying loaded firearms on snowmobiles in permitted private settings. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, with no estimated state or local fiscal impact.

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1454: relative to the possession of firearms following a court order requiring surrender of firearms and ammunition.

HB 1454 makes it a crime to possess a firearm after a court orders you to surrender all firearms and ammunition you owned or controlled. For a first offense, this is a class A misdemeanor; repeat violations are class B felonies. The bill also specifies that violating this court order counts as a qualifying offense for bail denial if the original court order was a domestic violence protection order (under RSA 173-B) or if the person faces separate domestic violence charges. It directly affects individuals subject to such court orders, particularly in domestic violence cases. The law applies to all firearms and ammunition subject to the court’s surrender requirement.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1393: relative to the definition of public servant and the offense of official oppression.

HB 1393 expands the definition of "public servant" to include federal officials whose actions directly impact New Hampshire. It makes interfering with election administration a class B felony for any public servant, including state, local, or federal officials acting in New Hampshire. The bill amends state law to clarify that knowingly disrupting elections - such as by unauthorized actions or failing to perform election duties - triggers this felony charge. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and directly affects officials responsible for election processes.

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1831: repealing the education trust fund targeted aid cap.

This bill repeals a $3,750 per pupil cap on targeted education aid for municipalities with 5,000 or more average daily student enrollment (ADMR). It directly affects only the City of Manchester, which has exceeded this threshold. The change removes a longstanding restriction that limited how much additional aid cities could receive for student needs. The state estimates this will cost approximately $9 million annually starting in 2028, funded from the Education Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1675: establishing a commission to investigate the New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence and requiring funding only be provided for the direct services materially benefitting survivors of sexual and domestic assault.

HB 1675 establishes a commission to investigate the New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (NH Coalition) for potential violations of its nonprofit status, including alleged misuse of funds, improper lobbying, and conflicts of interest. The commission will examine specific claims such as discrepancies between the coalition's financial reports and activities, undue influence on officials, and discrimination against male victims. The bill also requires that state funding for the coalition be limited solely to direct services materially benefiting survivors of sexual and domestic assault, while removing the coalition's membership on state commissions. These provisions aim to ensure accountability and align funding with the coalition's stated mission.

vetoed · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1102: increasing the research and development tax credit cap and relative to state park fees for state residents.

HB 1102 increases two key limits on New Hampshire's research and development (R&D) tax credit program. It raises the annual cap on total credits claimed by all businesses from $7 million to $10 million per fiscal year, and increases the maximum credit an individual business can claim from $50,000 to $100,000. This bill directly affects businesses conducting qualifying R&D activities in New Hampshire, allowing them to claim larger credits against their state business taxes. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, and do not require new state funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1002: repealing the solar energy systems tax exemption.

HB 1002 repeals the property tax exemption for solar energy systems, meaning homeowners and businesses with solar installations will no longer be excluded from taxable property assessments. The bill removes specific tax code provisions (RSA 72:62 and related sections) that previously allowed solar systems to be valued separately for tax purposes. Starting April 1, 2027, solar energy systems will be included in standard property tax valuations, requiring owners to pay taxes on these systems as part of their property assessment. This change directly affects property owners who currently benefit from the exemption, shifting their tax obligation to align with standard property valuation practices.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

vetoed · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1369: relative to the manner of posting the warrant for town meetings.

HB 1369 amends New Hampshire law to allow towns to post the warrant for a special town meeting on their official website instead of publishing it in a newspaper of general circulation. The bill updates RSA 39:4 to require that the warrant be posted within one week of the meeting being called, maintaining the current deadline while expanding notice options. This change directly affects all New Hampshire towns holding special town meetings by providing a digital alternative to newspaper publication. The law would take effect 60 days after enactment.

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1436: relative to the classification and protection of personal digital information and cloud-stored files.

HB 1436 establishes legal property rights for personal digital information stored in cloud services, such as emails, photos, or documents. It presumes that individuals retain ownership of their unpublished digital data (including cloud-stored files) and creates a legal presumption of bailment when third parties hold this information. The bill requires government entities to obtain a warrant for searches or seizures of such digital records, treating them as protected "papers" under constitutional and state law. It directly affects consumers whose personal data is stored with cloud providers, distinguishing private digital content from public information while exempting certain public or emergency uses.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1500: establishing a commission to study and propose procedures in the event of a state government shutdown.

HB 1500 establishes a 17-member commission to study and develop procedures for managing state government shutdowns. The commission includes legislative leaders, executive branch officials (like the treasurer and attorney general), union representatives, and business groups, with specific roles for key state departments. It must identify essential services, review employee pay rules and budget impacts, and propose legal frameworks to maintain public safety during shutdowns. The commission must submit an interim report by November 2026 and a final report by November 2027 to state leaders. This bill directly affects how New Hampshire state government would operate during a shutdown, focusing on continuity of essential services and employee protections.