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SB 593 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Solid waste management fund use

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(New Title) enabling the use of solid waste management funds by solid waste management districts.

Allows solid waste management districts to use funds from the solid waste management fund.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill defines and regulates landfill expansions.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Kevin AvardRPrimeChair· Energy and Natural Resources
  • Sen. Mark McConkeyRChair· Capital Budget
  • Sen. Howard PearlRVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources

Also: Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

5 signed in online

60% support40% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-039:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
  • 2026-03-179:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
  • 2026-04-1410:30 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-04-141:30 pmHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
  2. Feb 3, 2026SenHearing: 02/03/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 4
  3. Mar 17, 2026SenHearing: 03/17/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am, on proposed non-germane amendment # 2026-1168s; SC 10
  4. Mar 26, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1215s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
  5. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1215s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  6. Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1215s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  7. Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 9 P. 55
  8. Apr 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/14/2026 11:30 am GP 153
  9. Apr 14, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153
  10. Apr 14, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153
  11. Apr 14, 2026House: Ought to Pass 04/14/2026 (Vote 16-0; RC)
  12. Apr 23, 2026HouseFLAM # 2026-1592h (Rep. Comtois): AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 55
  13. Apr 23, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1592h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 55
  14. May 7, 2026SenSen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  15. May 7, 2026HouseEnrolled 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 36
  16. May 7, 2026SenEnrolled, Without Objection, MA; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  17. May 8, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 42; Effective 05/08/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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