SB 443 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Wastewater infrastructure review rules
AI-generatedrelative 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- ✓Introduced
- ✓Senate
- ✓House
- ✓Governor
- ✓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
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- 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.…”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Votes
yeanay- Mar 12, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass5–0Overall100% yea
- Mar 12, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
- Mar 25, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass15–0Overall100% yea
- Apr 9, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
- Apr 23, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted
Hearings and debates
- Jan 20, 2026Public hearingSenate Energy and Natural Resources36:05–40:294m 24slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
- Mar 12, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
- Mar 25, 2026Public hearingHouse Resources, Recreation and Development3:55:12–4:07:3912m 27slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Public Hearing; Executive Session
- Apr 9, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
- Apr 23, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote
Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
- Jan 20, 2026SenHearing: 01/20/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 1
- Mar 12, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9
- Mar 12, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
- Mar 12, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 8 P. 114
- Mar 25, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/25/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
- Mar 25, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/25/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Mar 25, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/25/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- Apr 9, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10
- Apr 23, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82
- Apr 23, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
- 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.