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HB 682 · 2025 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Restructuring offshore wind offices

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relative to the office of offshore wind industry, the offshore and port development commission, and the office of energy innovation.

Removes offshore wind industry development from the office of energy innovation, repeals the related workforce training committee and offshore/port development commission, and moves the grid modernization and hydrogen advisory councils into the office of energy innovation.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · August 11, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill: I. Removes the office of offshore wind industry development from the office of energy innovation. II. Repeals the offshore wind industry workforce training center committee and the offshore and port development commission. III. Moves the grid modernization advisory council and the hydrogen advisory council to the office of energy innovation.

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Official record

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Sponsors

Rep. Michael HarringtonRPrime
  • Rep. JD BernardyRClerk· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader
  • Rep. Douglas ThomasRVice Chair· Science, Technology and Energy

Also: Rep. Kelley PotenzaR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR, Rep. Aboul KhanR, Rep. Linda McGrathR

Public testimony

255 signed in online · 81 wrote testimony

19% support81% oppose0% neutral

ForOffshore wind is environmentally harmful

AgainstOffshore wind fights climate change and cuts fossil fuel use

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“This bill is primarily a housekeeping step in support of HB 575 and HRC 4. I support HB 682 since the language changes are consistent with HB 575 and HRC 4, which I fully support. I will be presenting my testimony on HB 575 and HRC 4 in person at the Feb 3rd public hearing.”
— Lisa Linowes, LYMANsupports
“I support this bill ending/banning offshore wind. Regards, Jonathan Belmont”
— Jonathan Belmont, Bedfordsupports
“Mining for coal and other unreplaceable resources is NOT the answer. This just increases the cost of electric to your constituents. No.”
— Jennifer Suitter, Merrimackopposes
“Please oppose this chilling of free speech and putting it into a law. Such vaguely worded directives could prevent the government from getting advice and making sure that all citizens are included in decisions. these kinds of initiatives improve lives.”
— Sara Smith, Pembrokeopposes
“Rejecting a proven source of renewable energy would be foolish!”
— John Wallace, Barringtonopposes

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-02-039:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-04-039:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 3 P. 22
  2. Feb 3, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/03/2025 09:00 am LOB 302-304
  3. Feb 3, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/03/2025 09:00 am LOB 302-304
  4. Feb 4, 2025HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 02/04/2025 (Vote 9-6; RC) HC 12 P. 11
  5. Feb 6, 2025HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Feb 20, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA RC 206-163 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 15
  7. Mar 6, 2025SenIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7
  8. Apr 3, 2025SenHearing: 04/03/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 15
  9. May 8, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1808s, 05/08/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 20
  10. May 8, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-1808s, AA, VV; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
  11. May 8, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-1808s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
  12. Jun 12, 2025HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1808s (Rep. Vose): MA VV 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 17
  13. Jun 26, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
  14. Jun 26, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 63
  15. Aug 1, 2025HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 08/01/2025; Chapter 286; eff. 09/30/2025

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