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HB 1138 · 2026 · House · Environment and Agriculture Committee

Capping out-of-state landfill waste

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limiting the placement of out-of-state waste going into New Hampshire landfills.

Caps the share of out-of-state solid waste that landfills in New Hampshire may accept, limiting it to 30 percent for landfills permitted before 2026 and 15 percent for those permitted afterward.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (Senate) · May 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill limits the placement of out-of-state waste in New Hampshire landfills.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“By January 1, 2030, any landfill operator permitted under this chapter on or prior to December 31, 2025, shall accept out-of-state solid waste as no more than 30 percent of its total solid waste.”
RSA 149-M:9-a
“Any landfill operator who receives a permit on or after January 1, 2026, under this chapter shall accept out-of-state solid waste as no more than 15 percent of its total solid waste.”
RSA 149-M:9-a

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Nicholas GermanaDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Judy AronRChair· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Peter BixbyDRanking Member· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Bill BoydRClerk· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. Karen EbelDDemocratic Leader Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader

Also: Rep. Linda HaskinsD, Rep. Nancy MurphyD, Rep. Kelley PotenzaR, Rep. James GruberD, Sen. Donovan FentonD, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

183 signed in online · 50 wrote testimony

99% support1% oppose0% neutral

ForProtects NH's environment and outdoor-recreation economy

AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.

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“Dearest Members of the House E&A Committee: I write in SUPPORT of HB1138. This bill is a no-brainer, and I look forward to the testimony from the usual, small cast of characters arguing as to why they are opposed to limiting the amount of out-of-state trash trucked into New Hampshire landfills.…”
— Jon Swan, Dalton · Save Forest Lakesupports
“NH is beautiful and it's important that we take care of the environment for our children and future generations. We do not need to be the dumping ground for other states' waste.”
— Louise Ewing, Antrimsupports
“This bill would benefit NH's environment and prevent/delay the need for constructing new landfills.”
— Judy Carr, Hollissupports
“Stemming the flow of out-of-state trash would help prevent New Hampshire from needing to construct new landfills. New Hampshire has been making progress toward its disposal reduction goal.…”
— Nancy Zienkiewicz, Weareopposes

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
  • Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass14–1
    Overall
    93% yea
  • Mar 5, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • May 7, 2026SenateCommittee report: Referred to Interim Study5–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • May 7, 2026SenateVoice voteRefer to Interim Studyadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 11, 2026Public hearingHouse Environment and Agriculture4:31:48–4:37:405m 52slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 17, 2026Public hearingHouse Environment and Agriculture3:08:35–3:09:461m 11slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Full Committee Work Session; Executive Session
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 16, 2026Public hearingSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamHearing
  • May 7, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Referred to Interim Study; Refer to Interim Study — adopted, voice vote

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 Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 8
  2. Feb 11, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2026 02:00 pm GP 153
  3. Feb 17, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
  4. Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
  5. Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 02/17/2026 (Vote 14-1; CC) HC 9 P. 15
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 16
  7. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6
  8. Apr 16, 2026SenHearing: 04/16/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 14
  9. May 7, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
  10. May 7, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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