Environment

failed · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 510: ensuring state-operated, publicly accessible spaces have designated smoking areas undetectable to visitors.

SB 510 requires state-operated public spaces (like government buildings, parks, or facilities open to visitors) that permit smoking to provide designated smoking areas where smoke is not detectable by sight or smell in public or common areas. This applies only to publicly accessible locations, excluding state-controlled areas not open to the public. The bill mandates physical containment measures, such as enclosed or specially engineered structures, to prevent smoke from escaping into shared spaces. It does not require smoking to be allowed in these areas but sets standards for smoke containment if permitted. The fiscal note estimates construction costs of about $2,600 per location for initial setup, with additional maintenance expenses, though the bill does not allocate state funding for these costs.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates physical containment of smoke in public spaces to prevent detection, reducing air pollution from tobacco smoke in shared areas, directly aligning with pollution control under environmental protection.85% confidence

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in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 628: enabling curbside electric-vehicle charging.

SB 628 enables highway authorities (state or local governments) to license curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in public rights-of-way, such as sidewalks or street spaces. It establishes two options for electricity supply: either a dedicated new service or a "host energy reimbursement arrangement" where operators pay adjacent property owners for electricity use via separate metering. The bill sets strict siting rules to ensure pedestrian accessibility, safety, and compliance with disability standards, while clarifying that operators are not considered public utilities. This directly affects highway authorities, property owners hosting chargers, and EV charging operators by creating a legal framework for public EV charging infrastructure.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables EV charging infrastructure, promoting electric vehicles and reducing fossil fuel dependence. Directly advances clean energy infrastructure development for transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables EV charging infrastructure to promote electric vehicle adoption, reducing transportation emissions and supporting clean energy transition.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables curbside EV charging infrastructure in public rights-of-way, promoting sustainable transportation and modernizing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 1476: permitting third-party payment for point-of-entry treatment system and water line installation to expand access to clean drinking water.

HB 1476 allows homeowners to use third-party funding (like from nonprofits, companies, or government programs) to pay for installing point-of-entry water treatment systems or connecting to public water lines. This directly helps residents in areas lacking clean drinking water who cannot afford these installations themselves. The bill requires written agreements between third parties and property owners, ensures systems meet safety standards, and clarifies that such payments do not count as loans unless structured as such. It also ensures the state cannot block these installations solely because a third party covers the cost, while preserving eligibility for existing state or federal water assistance programs.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands access to clean drinking water systems, directly advancing environmental protection by ensuring safe water quality and reducing pollution risks in underserved areas.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to clean drinking water, a public health necessity, directly supporting community health outcomes and public health program goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1742: relative to customer-generators inadvertently enrolled in a municipal or county aggregation program.

HB 1742 protects customers who generate their own electricity (like solar panel owners) from being accidentally enrolled in third-party power programs without their consent. It requires utilities to investigate such cases within 10 business days and restore affected customers to their standard utility service within 5 days if confirmed. For up to six months prior to restoration, utilities must apply retroactive net metering credits for electricity they exported to the grid but weren't credited for during the incorrect enrollment. This ensures customers aren't financially penalized for errors in enrollment.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProtects solar customer-generators' net metering rights, ensuring fair compensation for renewable energy exports and preventing forced enrollment in third-party programs, directly advancing distributed renewable energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProtects net metering for solar customers, enabling renewable energy adoption and grid credits, which supports clean energy infrastructure and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1739: relative to energy infrastructure, economic development, and workforce training for large-scale data facilities.

HB 1739 creates incentives to attract large data-center campuses to New Hampshire while modernizing the electric grid. It offers developers phased property tax breaks over 12 years and transferable tax credits covering up to 20% of construction costs, contingent on signing binding Grid Modernization Agreements. These agreements require developers to source non-gas electricity (like solar or wind) matching their energy use, fund grid-stabilizing programs, and partner with community colleges for workforce training in data-center operations. The bill also establishes fast-track permitting for eligible sites and mandates community benefits like noise limits, environmental screening, and resident bill credits from exported power.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesOffers property tax breaks and transferable tax credits (up to 20% of costs) to attract data centers, directly using tax policy for economic development.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates non-gas electricity (solar/wind) matching data center energy use, funds grid modernization, and requires renewable energy sourcing via Grid Modernization Agreements.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates non-gas electricity (solar/wind) for data centers, requiring renewable energy matching and grid modernization programs to reduce fossil fuel reliance.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates partnerships with community colleges for workforce training, directly advancing employment standards and job readiness for data center roles.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax incentives for data centers, mandates renewable energy use, and requires grid modernization, directly advancing tech infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Electric Grid Solar Workforce Development

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passed · New Hampshire · House May 5, 2026

HB 1285: establishing a commission to study if New Hampshire may implement an R-PACER program.

HB 1285 creates a multi-agency task force to study whether New Hampshire could implement an R-PACER program, which would allow homeowners to finance property resilience improvements (like flood mitigation) through property taxes. The task force, including state finance and housing authorities, must review lessons from New Hampshire’s existing C-PACER program for businesses, examine other states’ R-PACER models, and recommend if and how such a program should be adopted. It will assess key elements like eligible improvements, consumer protections, lender oversight, and required administrative authority. The task force must report its findings and legislative recommendations to state leaders by June 2027, with no immediate policy changes enacted by this bill.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes task force to study R-PACER for flood mitigation financing, supporting climate resilience through property improvements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1282: establishing a commission to advise the department of environmental services on food waste diversion.

HB 1282 creates the Organic and Food Waste Diversion Commission within New Hampshire's Department of Environmental Services. The commission, composed of 15 members representing legislators, environmental groups, waste management, businesses (grocers, hospitals), municipalities, and academia, will advise the department on developing food waste diversion programs. Key duties include recommending rules, timelines, business support strategies, and educational outreach to help businesses and communities reduce food waste. The commission must submit its first report by November 1, 2027, and annual reports thereafter. This bill directly affects the Department of Environmental Services, businesses generating food waste, municipalities, and waste management facilities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates commission to develop food waste diversion programs, reducing landfill pollution and promoting resource conservation through mandatory diversion strategies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Waste Management

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1468: relative to a flood resilience section in municipal master plans.

HB 1468 allows New Hampshire municipalities to voluntarily include flood resilience planning in their master plans, without imposing new state mandates or costs. The bill amends state law to require municipalities to identify flood risks and propose mitigation measures in their natural hazards sections (Section 2), and adds an optional coastal/inland flood resilience section addressing storm surge, riverine flooding, erosion, and infrastructure protection (Section 3). It also expands state housing planning grants to cover flood hazard mitigation and related land use updates. Municipalities may choose whether to adopt these provisions, with the law taking effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables voluntary flood resilience planning addressing climate-driven risks like storm surge and erosion, promoting environmental protection through proactive adaptation measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 595: relative to coastal resilience zones.

HB 595 adds flood resiliency improvements to the definition of qualifying improvements for C-PACE and R-PACE funding, helping property owners finance flood mitigation measures. It enables municipalities to offer property tax abatements or freezes for flood resilience projects and to assess fees on properties in flood resilience zones to fund a non-lapsing flood resilience investment fund. The bill also appropriates $500,000 for a statewide analysis of flood risk mitigation costs and benefits. These provisions directly affect property owners in flood-prone areas and municipalities seeking to implement flood resilience programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables property tax abatements, funds flood resilience via municipal fees, and appropriates $500k - provides tax relief and new funding mechanisms for resilience projects.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds flood mitigation via tax incentives and $500k analysis, directly enhancing coastal resilience against climate impacts95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Coastal & Flood Protection

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1536: establishing penalties for unauthorized parking in designated electric vehicle and motorcycle spaces.

HB 1536 prohibits non-electric vehicles and non-motorcycles from parking in spaces specifically marked for electric vehicles (for charging), mopeds, or motorcycles. It requires clear, visible signage meeting standard traffic sign requirements and imposes a $62 minimum fine for violations, with 20% of the fine going to the local town or city where the parking occurred. The law applies to all designated spaces on both public and private property, directly affecting drivers who park in these spots without authorization. This creates a consistent penalty structure to prioritize access for EVs and motorcycles in designated parking areas.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnsures dedicated EV charging spaces to promote electric vehicle adoption, reducing emissions from gasoline vehicles and supporting clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnforces designated EV/motorcycle parking to promote sustainable transportation adoption and prevent obstruction of charging infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation Electric Vehicles

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