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SB 541 · 2026 · Senate · Finance Committee

Regional drinking water infrastructure funding

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(New Title) relative to capital appropriations for regional drinking water infrastructure.

Appropriates funds to the department of environmental services for water system upgrade loan costs at the Pillsbury Lake Village District and directs a share of previously appropriated funds toward the Southern New Hampshire Regional Water Interconnection Project.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 24, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill makes an appropriation to the department of environmental services to fund regional drinking water infrastructure.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Daryl AbbasRPrimePresident Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Sharon CarsonRPresident of the Senate
  • Rep. Debra DeSimoneRChair· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Tanya DonnellyRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. Robert HarbRChair· Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Rep. Jodi NelsonRClerk· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Joe SweeneyRDeputy Majority Leader

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR

Public testimony

3 signed in online

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-201:00 pmSenate FinanceSH 103Public hearing
  • 2026-04-0710:00 amHouse Public Works and HighwaysGP 228Public hearing
  • 2026-05-0410:00 amHouse Finance - Division IGP 230Public hearing
  • 2026-05-0510:30 amHouse FinanceGP 230Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Finance; SJ 1
  2. Jan 20, 2026SenHearing: 01/20/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 1
  3. Mar 26, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1223s, 03/26/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 11
  4. Mar 26, 2026SenSB 541 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  5. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1223s, AF, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  6. Mar 26, 2026SenSen. Lang Floor Amendment # 2026-1274s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  7. Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1274s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  8. Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced 03/26/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 9 P. 54
  9. Apr 7, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  10. Apr 7, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  11. Apr 7, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 04/07/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  12. Apr 23, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 11
  13. Apr 23, 2026HouseReferred to Finance 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 15
  14. May 4, 2026HouseDivision I Work Session: 05/04/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  15. May 5, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 05/05/2026 10:30 am GP 230
  16. May 5, 2026House: Ought to Pass 05/05/2026 (Vote 24-0; CC) HC 19 P. 14
  17. May 14, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 25
  18. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  19. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  20. Jun 19, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 194; Effective 07/01/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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