SB 493 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Cyanobacteria water quality districts
AI-generatedrelative to cyanobacteria and other emerging environmental water quality issues.
Allows the creation of village districts to address cyanobacteria and other water quality issues.AI-generated
Status
Referred to interim study (Senate) · March 12, 2026- ✓Introduced
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- Governor
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Analysis
This bill allows for the creation of village districts for the purpose of addressing cyanobacteria and other related water quality issues.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
- Sen. Howard PearlRVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources
- Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
- Sen. Suzanne PrentissDAssistant Democratic Leader
- Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
- Rep. Nicholas GermanaDDeputy Democratic Floor Leader
Also: Sen. Donovan FentonD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD, Rep. Nancy MurphyD, Rep. Wendy ThomasD, Rep. Rosemarie RungD
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2026-02-109:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
- Feb 10, 2026SenHearing: 02/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 4
- Mar 12, 2026SenCommittee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/12/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 9
- Mar 12, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.