SB 537 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Repeal alternative utility regulation authority
AI-generatedrepealing the authorization for the public utilities commission to approve alternative forms of regulation.
Repeals the public utilities commission's authority to approve alternative forms of regulation for regulated utilities.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 6, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill repeals the authority that allows the public utilities commission to approve alternative forms of regulation for regulated utilities.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Sen. Kevin AvardRPrimeChair· Energy and Natural Resources
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2026-01-279:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
- Jan 27, 2026SenHearing: 01/27/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 2
- Mar 12, 2026SenCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 03/12/2026; SC 9
- Mar 12, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.