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HB 306 · 2025 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Study on carbon pricing impacts

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establishing a commission to study the short and long-term impacts of pending national and regional carbon pricing mechanisms on New Hampshire's citizens, businesses, institutions, and environment.

Establishes a legislative commission to study the short- and long-term public health, economic, and environmental impacts of pending national and regional carbon pricing mechanisms on New Hampshire.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 6, 2025
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Analysis

This bill establishes a commission to study the short and long-term impacts of pending national and regional carbon pricing mechanisms on New Hampshire's citizens, businesses, institutions, and environment.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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“There is established a commission to study the short and long term impacts of pending national and regional carbon pricing mechanisms on New Hampshire's citizens, businesses, institutions, and environment.”
RSA 12-A:71
“Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.”
RSA 12-A:71
“The commission shall study and receive testimony, advice, and other information, at its discretion, from relevant state, regional, and national agencies, organizations, and individuals as to:”
RSA 12-A:71
“The commission shall solicit information as needed from outside individuals, organizations, and groups.”
RSA 12-A:71

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Wendy ThomasDPrime

Rep. Patrick LongD

Public testimony

149 signed in online · 51 wrote testimony

97% support3% oppose0% neutral

ForBill only funds a study, not an actual carbon price

AgainstClimate change is a hoax and carbon taxes only cost taxpayers

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“Carbon pricing is spreading worldwide and now covers 24% of fossil fuels sold worldwide. That's triple the coverage of just over a decade.…”
— John Gage, Windhamsupports
“The best way to reduce carbon pollution, help American consumers financially transition to clean energy and unleash American ingenuity to develop the transition to clean energy is by putting a price on carbon and returning the revenue to households.…”
— Gerald Beck, Holdernesssupports
“Carbon pricing will decouple the U.S. economy from its fossil fuels dependence, yielding resilience, energy independence, and freedom from economic manipulation by Saudi Arabia and Russia.…”
— Rachel Edelson, Nashuasupports
“It is time to stop wasting taxpayer money on the climate change hoax. The only thing Carbon tax accomplishes is to take more money out of our pockets.”
— Cindy Kudlik, Graftonopposes

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Jan 21, 2025HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate10–8
    Overall
    56% yea
  • Feb 6, 2025HouseVoice voteLay HB306 on Table (Rep. Osborne)adopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 21, 2025Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy3:06–9:266m 20slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate — roll call; Public Hearing; Executive Session
  • Feb 6, 2025Floor debateHouse floor3:55:59–3:57:221m 23slocated in the stream transcriptLay HB306 on Table (Rep. Osborne) — adopted, voice vote
  • Dec 17, 2025Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamDied on Table, Session ended

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Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 2 P. 14
  2. Jan 21, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2025 10:30 am LOB 302-304
  3. Jan 21, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/21/2025 03:30 pm LOB 302-304
  4. Jan 21, 2025HouseMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/21/2025 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 12
  5. Jan 30, 2025HouseMinority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  6. Feb 6, 2025HouseLay HB306 on Table (Rep. Osborne): MA VV 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 42
  7. Dec 17, 2025HouseDied on Table, Session ended 12/17/2025 HJ 19

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Documents (PDF)

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