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HB 1189 · 2026 · House · Environment and Agriculture Committee

Solid waste site evaluation committee

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establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee.

Establishes a solid waste site evaluation committee to review and assess proposed sites for solid waste facilities in the state.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (Senate) · May 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes a solid waste site evaluation committee.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Peter BixbyDPrimeRanking Member· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Judy AronRChair· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Liz BarbourRVice Chair· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Nicholas GermanaDDeputy Ranking Member· Environment and Agriculture
  • Sen. David RochefortRChair· Health and Human Services

Also: Rep. James GruberD, Rep. Linda HaskinsD, Rep. Kelley PotenzaR, Rep. Jared SullivanD

Public testimony

115 signed in online · 20 wrote testimony

99% support1% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“As a resident of Bethlehem I know first hand the problems a landfill can cause on a community and environment. It is important to have a means to analyze the effects on a the property values, environmental , effects on the surrounding neighborhood such as odor and noise.…”
— Andrea Bryant, Bethlehemsupports
“Protecting our precious environment in NH is more important than profit margins period.”
— Kathleen Mazziott, Alsteadsupports
“We need an evaluation committee to provide thorough impact analyses on any proposed solid waste facilities to protect our communities and environment.”
— Heather Gollnick, Goffstownsupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-2411:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0310:15 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-04-161:00 pmSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 9
  2. Feb 24, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/24/2026 02:00 pm GP 153
  3. Mar 3, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
  4. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
  5. Mar 3, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0965h 03/03/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 10 P. 16
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0965h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 25
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0965h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 25
  8. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7
  9. Apr 16, 2026SenHearing: 04/16/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 14
  10. May 7, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 17
  11. May 7, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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