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HB 1461 · 2026 · House · Municipal and County Government Committee

Extending sewer service to neighboring towns

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encouraging municipalities with sewage systems to extend system service to neighboring communities.

Encourages municipalities with sewage systems to extend service to neighboring communities through an expedited application review process and priority in loan and grant programs.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill encourages municipalities with sewage systems to extend system service to neighboring communities by creating an expedited review process for such applications and giving priority to such projects during administration of loan and grant programs.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Daniel VeilleuxDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Transportation
  • Rep. Bill BoydRClerk· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. Ron DunnRVice Chair· Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Rep. Diane PauerRChair· Municipal and County Government
  • Rep. Michael EdgarDDeputy Ranking Member· Public Works and Highways

Also: Rep. Paul DargieD, Rep. Rosemarie RungD, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

3 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

67% support33% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-209:30 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 21
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 09:45 am GP 154
  3. Jan 20, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/20/2026 09:45 am GP 154
  4. Jan 20, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/20/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 5 P. 12
  5. Feb 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 15

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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