Moving electric assistance program to energy dept

Analysis

This bill transfers the electric assistance program from the public utilities commission to the department of energy. This bill is a request of the department of energy.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Sponsors

• Sen. Ruth WardRDeputy Majority Leader
• Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
• Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
• Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
• Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
• Sen. David RochefortRChair· Health and Human Services
• Sen. Howard PearlR▸Vice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources
• Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
• Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader

Also: Sen. Tara ReardonD, Sen. Pat LongD, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

Hearings

• 2025-03-049:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
• 2025-04-219:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyLOB 302-304Public hearing
• 2025-04-2110:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyLOB 302-304Public hearing
• 2025-04-211:00 pmHouse Science, Technology and EnergyLOB 302-304Public hearingrescheduled

Legislative history

1. Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 3
2. Mar 4, 2025SenHearing: 03/04/2025, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am; SC 11
3. Mar 13, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/13/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 12
4. Mar 13, 2025SenSB 236 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
5. Mar 13, 2025SenSen. Watters Floor Amendment # 2025-0826s, AA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
6. Mar 13, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-0826s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
7. Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 11 P. 113
8. Apr 21, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/21/2025 09:00 am LOB 302-304
9. Apr 21, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/21/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
10. Apr 21, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/21/2025 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
11. Apr 21, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 04/21/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 22 P. 11
12. May 1, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 9
13. May 22, 2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2401e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 52
14. Jun 26, 2025SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2401e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 17
15. Jun 12, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 24
16. Jun 12, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17
17. Jun 24, 2025SenSigned by the Governor on 06/24/2025; Chapter 0133; Effective 08/23/2025

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• As Amended by the Senateversion
• Adopted by both chambersversion
• Chaptered (final law)version
• Amendment 2025-0826samendment
• Amendment 2025-2401EBAamendment
• Senate Committee Report · 2025-03-04report
• Senate Hearing Report · 2025-03-07report
• House Committee Report · 2025-04-23report

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