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HB 1607 · 2026 · House · Public Works and Highways Committee

Regulating road salt storage

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relative to the use and storage of road salt.

Prohibits storing road salt and other snow and ice control chemicals in ways that risk contaminating groundwater or surface water, and directs the department of environmental services to issue regulations governing their storage and management.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits unsafe chemical storage, protects water sources from contamination, and empowers the department to regulate and enforce stricter safeguards in vulnerable areas.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Rosemarie RungDPrime
  • Rep. Brian TaylorRClerk· Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Rep. John MacDonaldRVice Chair· Municipal and County Government
  • Rep. Karen EbelDDemocratic Leader Pro Tempore

Also: Rep. Peter LovettD, Rep. Will DarbyD, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

135 signed in online · 66 wrote testimony

99% support1% oppose0% neutral

ForRoad salt runoff contaminates water and fuels cyanobacteria blooms

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“I strongly support this bill. Runoff from improperly stored road salts and de-icing chemicals can harm drinking water sources, lakes, and aquatic ecosystems, including creating conditions that favor harmful cyanobacteria blooms.…”
— LILLIANE LEBEL, Templesupports
“Please do anything possible to minimized runoff of salt and other deicing chemicals into our waterways. It is so important to protect our beautiful New Hampshire natural areas, not to mention our tourism industry in the bargain.”
— Paul Shellito, Center Harborsupports
“Runoff from improperly stored road salts and de-icing chemicals can harm drinking water sources, lakes, and aquatic ecosystems, including creating conditions that favor harmful cyanobacteria blooms. Safe storage and management help protect water quality and public health.”
— Alexander Campbell, Sandwichsupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-1310:00 amHouse Public Works and HighwaysGP 228Public hearing
  • 2026-01-271:00 pmHouse Public Works and HighwaysGP 228Public hearing
  • 2026-02-0311:00 amHouse Public Works and HighwaysGP 228Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 1 P. 28
  2. Jan 13, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/13/2026 10:30 am GP 228
  3. Jan 13, 2026House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 01/13/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  4. Jan 27, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
  5. Feb 3, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 02/03/2026 11:00 am GP 228
  6. Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0497h 02/03/2026 (Vote 15-0; RC) HC 6 P. 16
  7. Feb 12, 2026HouseLay HB1607 on Table (Rep. Milz): MA RC 188-166 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 44
  8. Mar 12, 2026HouseRemove from Table (Rep. Rung): MF RC 156-194 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 60

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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