Repeal of fireworks advisory committee

Analysis

This bill repeals the permissible fireworks advisory committee.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Sponsors

• Sen. Howard PearlR▸Chair· Executive Departments and Administration

Also: Rep. Peggy BalboniD, Rep. Chris MunsD

Public testimony

Hearings

• 2026-01-149:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing
• 2026-03-1810:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 231Public hearing

Legislative history

1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1
2. Jan 14, 2026SenHearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 1
3. Jan 29, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 3
4. Jan 29, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
5. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124
6. Mar 18, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/18/2026 10:20 am GP 231
7. Mar 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/18/2026 10:20 am GP 231
8. Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
9. Apr 9, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 12
10. Apr 23, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82
11. Apr 23, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
12. May 8, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 59; Effective 07/07/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• Adopted by both chambersversion
• Chaptered (final law)version
• Senate Committee Report · 2026-01-16report
• Senate Hearing Report · 2026-01-19report
• House Committee Report · 2026-03-18report

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