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SB 230 · 2025 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Small modular reactors in utility law

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(New Title) relative to electric utility restructuring and investment in distributed energy resources.

Adds a definition of "small modular reactors" to the electric utility restructuring chapter and includes small modular reactors within the definition of "distributed energy resources."AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · May 1, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes definitions for microgrids and renewable resources, details the approval process for new microgrids, and outlines provisions related to the construction, maintenance, and regulation of new microgrids, ensuring they meet specific public interest and reliability standards.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. David WattersDPrime
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRChair· Energy and Natural Resources
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
  • Rep. Michael VoseRChair· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Kat McGheeDRanking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy

Also: Sen. Debra AltschillerD, Sen. Donovan FentonD, Sen. Pat LongD

Public testimony

4 signed in online

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-02-119:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
  • 2025-04-079:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyLOB 302-304Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-04-149:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-04-1411:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyLOB 302-304Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 3
  2. Feb 11, 2025SenHearing: 02/11/2025, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am; SC 9
  3. Mar 6, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0552s, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
  4. Mar 6, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-0552s, AA, VV; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
  5. Mar 6, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-0552s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
  6. Mar 20, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/20/2025; Vote 6-0; CC; SC 13
  7. Mar 20, 2025SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/20/2025; SJ 8
  8. Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 11 P. 113
  9. Apr 7, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/07/2025 09:30 am LOB 302-304
  10. Apr 14, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/14/2025 09:00 am 302-304
  11. Apr 14, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/14/2025 11:00 am LOB 302-304
  12. Apr 14, 2025House: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/14/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 22 P. 11
  13. May 1, 2025HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 8

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.