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HB 1733 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Electric rate reconciliation charge limits

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(New Title) relative to the reconciliation of default electric service rates.

Prohibits utilities from collecting default electric service cost reconciliations through non-bypassable charges unless the public utilities commission finds extraordinary circumstances through an adjudicative proceeding.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 22, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits utilities from collecting default electric service cost reconciliations through non-bypassable charges except when the commission, through an adjudicative proceeding, finds extraordinary circumstances.

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

“No reconciliation of actual and estimated wholesale power supply costs incurred by a utility to provide default service shall be recovered through a non-bypassable charge, except in extraordinary circumstances as found to exist by the commission through an adjudicative proceeding.”
Section 147:1

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Michael HarringtonRPrime

Public testimony

3 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony

67% support33% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support this bill to true up any over or under collections within the default service rate. Hopefully, if this is done in a timely manner, any markets conditions that may have impacted the actual cost of energy will be explained and understood by the customer.…”
— Lisa Sweet, Ryesupports
“I oppose HB 1733 because expanding utility cost-recovery mechanisms for competitive supply risks shifting market volatility onto ratepayers. Default service procurement should prioritize affordability, transparency, and consumer protection”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchesteropposes

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

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 10, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy4:11:06–4:17:176m 11slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 17, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy1:53:40–1:57:303m 50slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0752h; Executive Session
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0752h — adopted, voice vote; Amendment # 2026-0752h — adopted, voice vote
  • Mar 24, 2026Public hearingSenate Energy and Natural Resources1:13:13–1:19:556m 42slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Apr 16, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1429s; Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1429s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2026-1429s — adopted, voice vote
  • May 7, 2026Floor debateHouse floor36:32–38:181m 46slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1429s (Rep. Vose) — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 4, 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 Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 33
  2. Feb 10, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/10/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  3. Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  4. Feb 17, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0752h 02/17/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 28
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0752h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 37
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0752h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 37
  7. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6
  8. Mar 24, 2026SenHearing: 03/24/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 11
  9. Apr 16, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1429s, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14A
  10. Apr 16, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1429s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
  11. Apr 16, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1429s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
  12. May 7, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1429s (Rep. Vose): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 5
  13. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  14. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  15. Jun 16, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/16/2026; Chapter 147; eff.06/16/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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