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HR 13 · 2025 · House · Environment and Agriculture Committee

Opposing landfill near Forest Lake

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opposing the permitting of a landfill next to Forest Lake State Park in Dalton, New Hampshire.

States the House of Representatives' position that no landfill should be permitted or located near Forest Lake State Park in Dalton, New Hampshire, and urges the department of environmental services to deny such permitting.AI-generated

Status

Adopted · March 20, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Adopted

Analysis

This resolution urges the New Hampshire department of environmental services to deny any permitting for a landfill next to Forest Lake State Park in Dalton, New Hampshire.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Jared SullivanDPrime
  • Rep. Nicholas GermanaDDeputy Ranking Member· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Seth KingRClerk· Environment and Agriculture

Also: Rep. Kelley PotenzaR, Rep. Joseph BartonR, Rep. Lori KorzenR

Public testimony

314 signed in online · 107 wrote testimony

97% support2% oppose0% neutral

ForPorous gravel-pit soil risks leachate contaminating the lake

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“Please support this important bill to protect Forest Lake. Siting a landfill near this precious state resource could permanently degrade its health and set a bad precedent for the siting of landfills near other water resources throughout out the state.”
— Andrea, NH LAKES LaMoreaux, Concord · NH LAKESsupports
“We know from Flint Michigan that contamination of drinking water for some damages the economy for all, and seriously harms many people, especially children. HB449 will irrevocably damage our reputation for safe, reliable drinking water.”
— Patricia Martin, Rindgesupports
“. Please do not allow a landfill near Forest Lake. Thank you.”
— Leon Geil, PE, Whitefieldsupports
“I am a 25 year resident of Dalton and enjoy Forest Lake State.Park with my children and grandchildren. It is a hidden treasure in our community. To loose such a treature would be inconceivable. I haven't understood the intent from the beginning of the idea.…”
— Ruth Duval, Daltonopposes
“I am strongly opposed to siting a landfill next to Lake Forest State Park. This proposed landfill would have a negative impact on the local environment and tourist economy.”
— Sue Vatnick, Madisonopposes

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 28, 2025Public hearingHouse Environment and Agriculture5:51:22–5:53:061m 44slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 4, 2025Public hearingHouse Environment and Agriculture58:37–59:591m 22slocated in the stream transcriptFull Committee Work Session
  • Feb 11, 2025Public hearingHouse Environment and Agriculture2:16:28–2:20:374m 9slocated in the stream transcriptFull Committee Work Session; Executive Session
  • Feb 18, 2025Public hearingHouse Environment and Agriculture1:04:13–1:05:431m 30slocated in the stream transcriptFull Committee Work Session; Executive Session
  • Mar 4, 2025Public hearingHouse Environment and Agriculture2:14:22–2:18:163m 54slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0472h; Full Committee Work Session; Executive Session
  • Mar 20, 2025Floor debateHouse floor8:31:56–8:33:041m 8slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0472h — adopted, voice vote; Amendment # 2025-0472h — adopted, voice vote

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Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 3 P. 14
  2. Jan 28, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2025 03:00 pm LOB 301-303
  3. Feb 4, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/04/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
  4. Feb 11, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/11/2025 10:00 am LOB 301-303
  5. Feb 11, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/11/2025 11:45 am LOB 301-303
  6. Feb 18, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/18/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
  7. Feb 18, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2025 10:45 am LOB 301-303
  8. Mar 4, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/04/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
  9. Mar 4, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/04/2025 11:20 am LOB 301-303
  10. Mar 4, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0472h 03/04/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  11. Mar 20, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0472h: AA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 13
  12. Mar 20, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0472h: MA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 13

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