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HB 1435 · 2026 · House · Ways and Means Committee

Winnipesaukee river basin fund changes

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relative to changes to the Winnipesaukee river basin control replacement fund.

Makes changes to the Winnipesaukee river basin control replacement fund.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 1, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill makes changes to the Winnipesaukee river basin control replacement fund.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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

“The fund shall be capitalized at an amount equal to [5] 2 percent of the value of the equipment and other depreciable assets of the treatment facilities.”
Section 94:1
“The fund shall be capitalized at an amount equal to 2 percent of the value of the equipment and other depreciable assets of the treatment facilities.”
Section 94:2
“The value of the equipment and other depreciable assets shall be computed every 5 years, beginning in 1990, and shall be based on current replacement costs.”
Section 94:1
“Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, this capitalization value shall apply to the valuation commencing on June 30, 2024.”
Section 94:1

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Steven BogertRPrimeAssistant Majority Whip

Rep. Charlie St. ClairD

Public testimony

3 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

0% support33% oppose67% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Given the technical nature of this bill, any changes to basin control funding should maintain environmental safeguards and avoid shifting costs to local taxpayers.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchesterneutral

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 9, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass19–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 19, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Apr 9, 2026SenateCommittee reportCommittee report: Ought to Pass7–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Apr 9, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • May 14, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 2, 2026Public hearingHouse Ways and Means1:21:57–2:02:1840m 21slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 9, 2026Public hearingHouse Ways and Means2:02:46–2:05:052m 19slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Full Committee Work Session; Executive Session
  • Feb 19, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Mar 10, 2026Public hearingSenate Finance30:06–31:141m 8slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Apr 9, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • May 14, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled 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 Ways and Means HJ 1 P. 20
  2. Feb 2, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/02/2026 11:15 am GP 159
  3. Feb 9, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/09/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  4. Feb 9, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/09/2026 11:00 am GP 159
  5. Feb 9, 2026House: Ought to Pass 02/09/2026 (Vote 19-0; CC) HC 7 P. 23
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 37
  7. Feb 19, 2026SenIntroduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Finance; SJ 5
  8. Mar 10, 2026SenHearing: 03/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 9
  9. Apr 9, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 13
  10. Apr 9, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
  11. May 14, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
  12. May 14, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
  13. May 28, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 94; eff. I. Sec 2 eff 6/30/29 II. Rem eff 5/28/26

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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