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HB 1002 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Repealing solar tax exemption

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repealing the solar energy systems tax exemption.

Repeals the local property tax exemption for solar energy systems and removes related references throughout state tax law.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill repeals the solar energy systems tax exemption.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced.

“The following are repealed: I. RSA 72:61, relative to the definition of solar energy systems. II. RSA 72:62, relative to the tax exemption for solar energy systems. III. RSA 72:64, relative to the solar energy system tax exemption.”
Section 4, Repeal

The whole bill in one section: the definition, the exemption, and the local-adoption provision all struck.AI-generated

“Equalize annually by May 1 the valuation of the property as assessed in the several towns, cities, and unincorporated places in the state including the value of property exempt pursuant to RSA 72:37, RSA 72:37-b, RSA 72:39-a, [RSA 72:62,] RSA 72:66, RSA 72:70, RSA 72:85, and RSA 72:87,”
RSA 21-J:3, XIII

Bracketed matter is what comes out — the exemption also disappears from the equalization the department of revenue runs each spring.AI-generated

“Any town or city may adopt the provisions of RSA 72:28, RSA 72:28-b, RSA 72:29-a, RSA 72:35, RSA 72:37, RSA 72:37-b, RSA 72:38-b, RSA 72:39-a, [RSA 72:62,] RSA 72:66, RSA 72:70, RSA 72:76, RSA 72:82, RSA 72:85, or RSA 72:87, in the following manner:”
RSA 72:27-a, I

The exemption is one towns opt into; repeal removes that local choice from the list.AI-generated

“This act shall take effect April 1, 2027.”
Section 5

The delayed date, set to the start of a property-tax year rather than on passage.AI-generated

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Len TurcotteRPrime
  • Rep. Michael VoseRChair· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Dan McGuireRVice Chair· Finance
  • Rep. Shane SiroisRClerk· Legislative Administration
  • Rep. Vanessa SheehanRVice Chair· Legislative Administration

Also: Rep. Michael HarringtonR, Rep. Kevin VervilleR, Rep. Susan DeRoyR, Rep. John SellersR, Rep. Richard BrownR

Public testimony

214 signed in online · 116 wrote testimony

2% support98% oppose0% neutral

AgainstRepeal discourages solar investment and harms the clean-energy economy

AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.

Read the arguments

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“NH HB 1002 I urge you to vote against HB 1002. Please do not repeal the Solar Energy Systems Tax Exemption. The current NH solar exemption, while not a perfect law, does provide homeowners with encouragement to add solar.…”
— Valerie Stinson, Enfieldopposes
“this mis-guided bill undermines NH residents and businesses planning for a more resilient, independent future”
— Abby Evankow, Gorhamopposes
“I am writing to express my concerns about HB1002, which would repeal New Hampshire’s solar property tax exemption statute.…”
— Niles Donegan, Lymeopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Jan 27, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Ought to Pass10–6
    Overall
    63% yea
  • Feb 12, 2026HouseRoll callLay HB1002 on Table (Rep. Guthrie)Adopted187–157How they voted
    Overall
    54% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    30–15716% yea
    Democrats
    157–0100% yea

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 20, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy2:05:47–2:06:561m 9slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Jan 27, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy5:38:28–5:38:5527slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass — roll call; Executive Session
  • Feb 12, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamLay HB1002 on Table (Rep. Guthrie) — adopted, roll call 187-157

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 2
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
  3. Jan 27, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/27/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
  4. Jan 27, 2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/27/2026 (Vote 10-6; RC) HC 6 P. 19
  5. Feb 2, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Feb 12, 2026HouseLay HB1002 on Table (Rep. Guthrie): MA RC 187-157 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 57

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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