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HB 1752 · 2026 · House · Resources, Recreation and Development Committee

Chain-of-custody tracking for timber

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requiring the creation of a ticket to follow timber through the harvesting and production process to establish a chain of custody.

Requires creation of a ticket to follow timber through the harvesting and production process to establish a chain of custody.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires the creation of a ticket to follow timber through the harvesting and production process to establish a chain of custody.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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

““Change of land use” means conversion of forest land following timber harvesting to a non-forest use, including but not limited to agriculture, residential development, or gravel extraction.”
RSA 227-J:16
“Prior to any timber harvest for commercial purposes, the landowner or designated agent shall file a notice of intent to cut under RSA 79:10 with the municipality, and provide a copy to the division of forests and lands.”
RSA 227-J:17
“Any proposed timber harvest exceeding 75 contiguous acres of clearcut shall require the submission of a harvest plan prepared by a licensed forester.”
RSA 227-J:18
“Persons certified in erosion and sedimentation control by the department of environmental services may file simplified notifications for harvests of 10 acres or less, provided they are directly responsible for erosion control on the site.”
RSA 227-J:19

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Heath HowardDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Peter BixbyDRanking Member· Environment and Agriculture

Also: Rep. David NagelD

Public testimony

5 signed in online

20% support80% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0484h8–7
    Overall
    53% yea
  • Feb 19, 2026HouseDivisionLay HB1752 on Table (Rep. Vose)Adopted185–155
    Overall
    54% yea

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 21, 2026Public hearingHouse Resources, Recreation and Development4:04:32–4:21:3417m 2slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Jan 28, 2026Public hearingHouse Resources, Recreation and Development12:33–13:591m 26slocated in the stream transcript==RECESSED== Executive Session
  • Feb 4, 2026Public hearingHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0484h — roll call; ==CONTINUED== Executive Session
  • Feb 19, 2026Floor debateHouse floor5:19:45–5:25:315m 46slocated in the stream transcriptLay HB1752 on Table (Rep. Vose) — adopted, division 185-155

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 Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 34
  2. Jan 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2026 01:45 pm GP 228
  3. Jan 28, 2026House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  4. Feb 4, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/04/2026 09:50 am GP 228
  5. Feb 4, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0484h 02/04/2026 (Vote 8-7; RC) HC 7 P. 37
  6. Feb 9, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseLay HB1752 on Table (Rep. Vose): MA DV 185-155 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 101

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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