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HB 707 · 2026 · House · Environment and Agriculture Committee

Solid waste site evaluation committee

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(Second New Title) establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee.

Establishes a solid waste site evaluation committee.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 16, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill establishes a formula for determining the distance for which a new landfill shall be located from a perennial river, lake, or coastal water.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Kelley PotenzaRPrime
  • Rep. Bill BoydRClerk· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. Nicholas GermanaDDeputy Ranking Member· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Seth KingRClerk· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Judy AronRChair· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Kristin NobleRChair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Anita BurroughsDRanking Member· Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Sen. Denise RicciardiRDeputy Majority Leader
  • Sen. David RochefortRChair· Health and Human Services

Also: Rep. Linda HaskinsD, Rep. James GruberD, Rep. Peter SchmidtD, Sen. Donovan FentonD

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-02-041:00 pmHouse Environment and AgricultureLOB 301-303Public hearing
  • 2025-02-1110:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureLOB 301-303Public hearing
  • 2025-02-189:30 amHouse Environment and AgricultureLOB 301-303Public hearing
  • 2025-02-199:30 amHouse Environment and AgricultureLOB 301-303Public hearing
  • 2025-03-049:30 amHouse Environment and AgricultureLOB 301-303Public hearing
  • 2025-03-119:30 amHouse Environment and AgricultureLOB 301-303Public hearing
  • 2025-03-119:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureLOB 301-303Public hearing
  • 2025-03-1810:45 amHouse Environment and AgricultureLOB 301-303Public hearing
  • 2025-03-1812:00 pmHouse Environment and AgricultureLOB 301-303Public hearing
  • 2025-04-159:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 3 P. 24
  2. Feb 4, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/04/2025 02:00 pm LOB 301-303
  3. Feb 11, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/11/2025 10:00 am LOB 301-303
  4. Feb 18, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/18/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
  5. Feb 19, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/19/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
  6. Mar 4, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/04/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
  7. Mar 11, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/11/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
  8. Mar 11, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 03/11/2025 09:00 am LOB 301-303
  9. Mar 18, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/18/2025 10:45 am LOB 301-303
  10. Mar 18, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/18/2025 12:00 pm LOB 301-303
  11. Mar 18, 2025House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1041h (NT) 03/18/2025 (Vote 14-1; CC) HC 17 P. 17
  12. Mar 26, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-1041h (NT): AA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 27
  13. Mar 26, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1041h: MA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 27
  14. Mar 27, 2025SenIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 10
  15. Apr 15, 2025SenHearing: 04/15/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am; SC 17
  16. May 8, 2025SenCommittee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 05/08/2025, Vote 4-1, CC SC 20
  17. May 8, 2025SenRereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
  18. Jan 7, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3050s, 01/07/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 46
  19. Jan 7, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-3050s, AA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1
  20. Jan 7, 2026SenSen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2026-0046s, RC 12Y-12N, AF; 01/07/2026; SJ 1
  21. Jan 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-3050s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 01/07/2026; SJ 1
  22. May 14, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1932s, 05/14/2026, Vote 7-1; SC 18A
  23. May 14, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1932s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  24. May 14, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1932s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  25. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1932s and 2026-3050s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 10
  26. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2156e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  27. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2156e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  28. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
  29. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
  30. Jul 10, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 288; eff. 9/8/2026

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Documents (PDF)

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