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HB 1285 · 2026 · House · Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee

Study of R-PACER program

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(New Title) establishing a commission to study if New Hampshire may implement an R-PACER program.

Establishes a commission to study whether New Hampshire may implement an R-PACER program.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill establishes a commission to study if New Hampshire may implement an R-PACER program.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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

“There is established a commission to study if New Hampshire may implement an R-PACER program.”
RSA 53-F:9
“Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.”
RSA 53-F:9
“Identify which state agency should be the administrator of such a program in New Hampshire; recognizing that the challenges of interfacing with residential property owners may be different that interfacing with commercial property owners.”
RSA 53-F:9
“The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 30 days of the effective date of this section.”
RSA 53-F:9

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Chris MunsDPrime
  • Rep. Michael EdgarDDeputy Ranking Member· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. Allison KnabDRanking Member· Resources, Recreation, and Development
  • Rep. Jim MaggioreDDeputy Ranking Member· Municipal and County Government

Also: Rep. Peggy BalboniD, Rep. Nicholas BridleR, Rep. Will DarbyD, Rep. Erica de VriesD, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR

Public testimony

6 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 1009h13–1
    Overall
    93% yea
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseDivisionAmendment 2026-1009hAdopted328–5
    Overall
    98% yea
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseDivisionOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1009hAdopted320–12
    Overall
    96% yea
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the House
  • May 7, 2026SenateCommittee report: Referred to Interim Study5–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • May 7, 2026SenateVoice voteRefer to Interim Studyadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 28, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer Affairs58:28–1:08:049m 36slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 18, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamFull Committee Work Session
  • Mar 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer Affairs4:20:35–4:21:461m 11slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 1009h — roll call; Executive Session
  • Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floor1:00:02–1:05:165m 14slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1009h — adopted, division 320-12; Amendment # 2026-1009h (NT) — adopted, division 328-5
  • Apr 14, 2026Public hearingSenate Commerce11:17–17:416m 24slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • 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 Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 13
  2. Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 10:30 am GP 229
  3. Feb 18, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
  4. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  5. Mar 3, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 1009h 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-1; RC) HC 10 P. 31
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1009h (NT): AA DV 328-5 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 67
  8. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1009h: MA DV 320-12 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 67
  9. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7
  10. Apr 14, 2026SenHearing: 04/14/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:40 am; SC 13
  11. May 7, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
  12. 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.