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SB 594 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Dock removal agitator restrictions

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eliminating the use of agitators in instances where temporary docks have been removed from bodies of water.

Eliminates the use of certain agitators in instances where temporary docks have been removed from bodies of water.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 8, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill eliminates the use of certain agitators in instances where temporary docks have been removed from bodies of water.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Regina BirdsellRPrimeMajority Leader
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Rep. Bob LynnRChair· Judiciary
  • Rep. Katelyn KuttabRClerk· Judiciary

Also: Rep. Lilli WalshR

Public testimony

81 signed in online · 44 wrote testimony

96% support4% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“As an owner of property on a lake, approval of this bill is urgently needed.”
— Kathleen O’Connor, Canaansupports
“SB 594 is important for both the health of our lakes and for public safety. Please vote to pass.”
— Stephen Barker, Springfieldsupports
“I support this bill. Owners do not monitor their ice circulatory therefore it creates excessive open water areas. I feel it creates unsafe access for recreation and of course not healthy for the lake. Please support this bill”
— Joanne Lundy, Alton Baysupports
“I think this is another dumb bill to just add to life's difficulties. Leave things alone. LIVE FREE OR DIE!!!”
— Dino Rossi, Meredithopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-109:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
  • 2026-03-259:30 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearingrescheduled

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
  2. Feb 10, 2026SenHearing: 02/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 4
  3. Feb 19, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6
  4. Feb 19, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 5 P. 127
  6. Mar 25, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/25/2026 11:30 am GP 228
  7. Mar 25, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/25/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  8. Mar 25, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/25/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  9. Apr 9, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 15
  10. Apr 9, 2026HouseReferred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 16
  11. Apr 23, 2026HouseReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 73
  12. May 14, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 154
  13. May 14, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
  14. Jun 5, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 06/05/2026; Chapter 127; Effective 08/04/2026

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Documents (PDF)

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