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SB 443 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Wastewater infrastructure review rules

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relative to wastewater engineering.

Grants rulemaking authority for the review and approval of wastewater infrastructure plans and specifications, including the sewer connection permit program.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · May 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill adds rulemaking authority for certain requirements for review and approval of wastewater infrastructure plans and specifications including the sewer connection permit program. This bill is a request of the department of environmental services.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Denise RicciardiRPrimeDeputy Majority Leader
  • Sen. Howard PearlRVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
  • Rep. Ron DunnRVice Chair· Resources, Recreation and Development

Also: Sen. Donovan FentonD, Sen. David WattersD, Rep. Thomas BucoD

Public testimony

4 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support SB 443 because modernizing wastewater engineering standards is essential for protecting water quality, public health, and municipal infrastructure. This bill strengthens environmental safeguards while giving communities clearer, more reliable engineering guidance.…”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchestersupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-209:00 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. Jan 20, 2026SenHearing: 01/20/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 1
  3. Mar 12, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9
  4. Mar 12, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
  5. Mar 12, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 8 P. 114
  6. Mar 25, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/25/2026 01:00 pm 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
  10. Apr 23, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82
  11. Apr 23, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
  12. May 8, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 62; Effective 07/07/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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