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SB 644 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Background checks for waste facility owners

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requiring background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facility owners.

Requires background checks for owners, partners, and managers of solid waste and hazardous waste facilities.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill requires background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facility owners including partners and managers.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Howard PearlRPrimeVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources
  • Sen. Ruth WardRDeputy Majority Leader
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRChair· Energy and Natural Resources
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
  • Rep. Judy AronRChair· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Peter BixbyDRanking Member· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Michael MoffettRChair· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Also: Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

12 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

92% support8% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I think requiring background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facilities is worth doing to ensure these potentially dangerous waste materials are properly handled.”
— Rosemary D'Arcy, Bristolsupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-209:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
  • 2026-03-3110:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-04-071:00 pmHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-04-141:30 pmHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2810:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
  2. Jan 20, 2026SenHearing: 01/20/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 1
  3. Jan 29, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 3
  4. Jan 29, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 5 P. 127
  6. Mar 31, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/31/2026 11:00 am GP 153
  7. Apr 7, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/07/2026 01:00 pm GP 153
  8. Apr 14, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153
  9. Apr 28, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 153
  10. Apr 28, 2026House: Ought to Pass 04/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 18 P. 7
  11. May 7, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 8
  12. May 21, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 34
  13. May 21, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026); SJ 14
  14. Jun 12, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 145; 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.