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HB 599 · 2025 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Study home weatherization initiatives

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establishing a committee to examine weatherization initiatives for homes in New Hampshire.

Establishes a committee to examine weatherization initiatives for homes in New Hampshire.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · March 20, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes a committee to examine weatherization initiatives for homes in New Hampshire.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Heath HowardDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Jaci GroteDDemocratic Advisor
  • Rep. Alexis SimpsonDDemocratic Leader
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader

Also: Rep. Nancy MurphyD, Rep. Rosemarie RungD, Rep. Kris SchultzD, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

14 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony

79% support21% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support studying weatherization in NH homes. There are funds available to help weatherize homes in NH. If this study will help, please do this ASAP to save customers money and help lower our electricity requirements/cost.…”
— Donna Reardon, Concordsupports
“The State should not waste time or $ on this and let homeowners decide for themselves. Stay out of people's lives.”
— Gordon Springate, Wiltonopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-03-039:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-03-041:00 pmHouse Science, Technology and EnergyLOB 302-304Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 3 P. 18
  2. Mar 3, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 03/03/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  3. Mar 4, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/04/2025 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  4. Mar 4, 2025HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 03/04/2025 (Vote 9-8; RC)
  5. Mar 10, 2025HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  6. Mar 20, 2025HouseLay HB599 on Table (Rep. Vose): MA DV 198-148 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 87
  7. Dec 17, 2025HouseDied on Table, Session ended 12/17/2025 HJ 18

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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