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HB 1086 · 2026 · House · Environment and Agriculture Committee

Studying neonicotinoid seed treatments

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(New Title) creating a committee to study neonicotinoid seed treatments.

Establishes a legislative committee to study neonicotinoid seed treatments, including data from other jurisdictions on crop yields, seed availability, and environmental effects, and requires a report with recommendations by November 1, 2026.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · April 23, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits the sale or use of corn, wheat, or soybean seeds if such seeds have been treated with neonictinoids and allows a seller to request a waiver from the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food in writing.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. John MacDonaldRPrimeVice Chair· Municipal and County Government
  • Rep. Karel CrawfordRClerk· Transportation
  • Rep. Hope DamonDDeputy Ranking Member· Education Funding
  • Rep. Karen EbelDDemocratic Leader Pro Tempore
  • Rep. Jim MaggioreDDeputy Ranking Member· Municipal and County Government
  • Rep. Katy PeternelRVice Chair· Education Policy and Administration

Also: Rep. Richard BrownR, Rep. Rosemarie RungD

Public testimony

337 signed in online · 138 wrote testimony

98% support2% oppose0% neutral

ForNeonicotinoids harm pollinators and wildlife

AgainstPesticide regulation belongs with executive agencies

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“I strongly support this bill. We must prohibit the sale of all agricultural seeds treated with neonicotinoid insecticides. Our lakes are fragile and we must do all we can to support them.”
— LILLIANE LEBEL, Templesupports
“Pesticides can leach into groundwater, and then to our waterways. Please protect our beautiful New Hampshire natural areas, not to mention our tourism industry in the bargain.”
— Paul Shellito, Center Harborsupports
“Eliminated unnecessary pesticides is critical to ground and surface water protection. It is a known impact and needs to be controlled by proper legislation.”
— Alexander Campbell, Sandwichsupports
“I'm not a tree hugger, but it makes more sense to get rid of as many harmful chemicals killing bees (no bees, no food) and other creatures needed to keep the ecosystem in check. There is nothing good about doing this spraying and there are alternatives.…”
— Jean Blodgett, Loudonopposes
“Pesticide use should be regulated by the NH Department of Agriculture , Markets and Food Pesticide Control Board, not the NH legislature. Pesticide sale and use regulations are based on EPA label restrictions.…”
— erick sawtelle, Leeopposes
“For consideration by the representatives of the NH Environment and Agriculture Committee, Regarding 2026 House Bill HB 1086; I am writing to ask you to consider opposing this bill because it both prohibits the use of agricultural seeds treated with neonicotinoids and allows a…”
— Virginia Notter, New Ipswichopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-139:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-01-2010:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-01-2710:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-02-039:15 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-04-079:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 5
  2. Jan 13, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/13/2026 10:00 am GP 153
  3. Jan 20, 2026HouseFull Work Session: 01/20/2026 10:00 am GP153
  4. Jan 27, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 153
  5. Feb 3, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/03/2026 09:15 am GP 153
  6. Feb 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/03/2026 09:15 am GP 153
  7. Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0474h (NT) 02/03/2026 (Vote 13-2; CC) HC 7 P. 10
  8. Feb 19, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0474h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 14
  9. Feb 19, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0474h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 14
  10. Feb 19, 2026HouseReferred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 38
  11. Feb 24, 2026HouseReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/24/2026 HJ 5 P. 127
  12. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6
  13. Apr 7, 2026SenHearing: 04/07/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 13
  14. Apr 23, 2026SenCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/23/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 15
  15. Apr 23, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

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