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SB 595 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Water system testing rules

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(New Title) relative to rulemaking for transient non-community water systems.

Requires rules governing drinking water made by the department of environmental services to include a sampling option for transient non-community water systems under certain circumstances.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 22, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This enables a community water system that is sanctioned by department of environmental services for missing a required water test, or submitting late water test results to return to a standard schedule of testing under certain conditions.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Keith MurphyRPrimeDeputy President Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRChair· Energy and Natural Resources
  • Sen. Howard PearlRVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR

Public testimony

1 signed in online

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-109:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
  • 2026-04-0810:00 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
  2. Feb 10, 2026SenHearing: 02/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 4
  3. Mar 12, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1002s, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9
  4. Mar 12, 2026SenSB 595 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
  5. Mar 26, 2026SenSpecial Order to 03/26/2026, Without Objection, MA; 03/12/2026 SJ 6
  6. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1002s, 03/26/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 11
  7. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1002s, AF, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  8. Mar 26, 2026SenSen. Watters Floor Amendment # 2026-1119s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  9. Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1119s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  10. Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 9 P. 55
  11. Apr 8, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  12. Apr 8, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  13. Apr 8, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1367h 04/08/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  14. Apr 23, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1367h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 12
  15. Apr 23, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1367h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 12
  16. May 7, 2026SenSen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  17. May 21, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 34
  18. May 21, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026); SJ 14
  19. Jun 12, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 139; Effective 08/11/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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