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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.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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“There is established in the department of energy the office of [offshore wind industry development and] energy innovation.”
RSA 12-P:7-b
“The office shall be under the supervision of a classified director of the office of [offshore wind industry development and] energy innovation, who shall serve under the supervision of the commissioner.”
RSA 12-P:7-b
“The director shall provide administrative oversight and ensure that the responsibilities of the office described in this section are fulfilled.”
RSA 12-P:7-b
“The department of energy, through the office of energy innovation, shall establish and support a grid modernization advisory group (GMAG) consisting of the following voting members: 286:4 Coordination of Studies and Development Activities;”
RSA 12-P:7-b

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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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

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 3, 2025Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy1:06:28–1:08:071m 39slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing; Executive Session
  • Feb 20, 2025Floor debateHouse floor45:45–50:384m 53slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass — adopted, roll call 206-163
  • Apr 3, 2025Public hearingSenate Energy and Natural Resourcesfrom 1:37:58located in the stream transcriptHearing
  • May 8, 2025Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1808s; Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-1808s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2025-1808s — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 12, 2025Floor debateHouse floor2:30:26–2:31:451m 19slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1808s (Rep. Vose) — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 26, 2025Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

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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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Documents (PDF)

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