HB 1028 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee
Renewable generation facility definition change
AI-generatedrelative to the definition of renewable generation facility.
Amends the definition of "renewable generation facility" under state law.AI-generated
Status
Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · March 4, 2026- ✓Introduced
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- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill amends the definition of renewable generation facility.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. John MacDonaldRVice Chair· Municipal and County Government
- Rep. Jim MaggioreDDeputy Ranking Member· Municipal and County Government
Also: Rep. Bill BoltonD
Public testimony
4 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony
25% support75% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“Definitions matter. This bill risks excluding legitimate renewable resources and slowing New Hampshire’s clean energy transition”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Votes
yeanay- Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate18–0Overall100% yea
- Feb 19, 2026HouseVoice voteRecommit (Rep. Vose)adopted
- Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate15–1Overall94% yea
Hearings and debates
- Feb 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy3:54:28–3:59:325m 4slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Public Hearing; Executive Session
- Feb 19, 2026Floor debateHouse floor6:33:44–6:36:322m 48slocated in the stream transcriptRecommit (Rep. Vose) — adopted, voice vote
- Mar 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy36:11–40:023m 51slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate — roll call; Executive Session
Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 3
- Feb 3, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Feb 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 7 P. 20
- Feb 16, 2026HouseRemoved from Consent (Reps. Granger, Walker, Larochelle, Bailey, Farrington, DeDe-Poulin, Maggiore, J. MacDonald, Miles, R. Hall) 02/16/2026 HJ 5 P. 3
- Feb 19, 2026HouseRecommit (Rep. Vose): MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 121
- Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Mar 3, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 15-1; RC) HC 10 P. 106
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.