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NH HB 1738

enacted

relative to ratepayer benefits from the regional greenhouse gas initiative and relative to energy procurement and nuclear regulatory duties.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did NH HB 1738 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1738 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-07-20): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 332; eff. 09/13/2026

What is NH HB 1738 about?

NH HB 1738 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “relative to ratepayer benefits from the regional greenhouse gas initiative and relative to energy procurement and nuclear regulatory duties.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1738?

Michael Harrington, Michael D Harrington are the primary sponsors of NH HB 1738, joined by 5 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-12-17
Latest action
2026-07-20 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 332; eff. 09/13/2026
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Michael Harringtonprimary
  • Michael D Harringtonprimary
  • Cindy Rosenwaldcosponsor
  • David H. Watterscosponsor
  • David Watterscosponsor
  • Michael Vosecosponsor
  • Kat McGheecosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-07-20

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 332; eff. 09/13/2026

  2. 2026-07-06

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15

    enrolled

  3. 2026-07-06

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  4. 2026-07-06

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56

  5. 2026-06-23

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2190e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  6. 2026-06-23

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2190e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56

  7. 2026-06-23

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2190e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

    amendment-passage

  8. 2026-06-04

    Conference Committee Report 2026-2069c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  9. 2026-06-04

    Conference Committee Report 2026-2069c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 15

  10. 2026-05-29

    Conference Committee Report # 2026-2069c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14

  11. 2026-05-28

    Conference Committee Report Filed, # 2026-2069c; 06/04/2026

  12. 2026-05-26

    Conference Committee Meeting: 05/26/2026 09:30 am GP 228

  13. 2026-05-22

    Conferee Change: Rep. Ford Replaces Rep. Janigian 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  14. 2026-05-22

    Conferee Change: Rep. Ford Replaces Rep. Janigian 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 35

  15. 2026-05-20

    President Appoints: Senators Avard, Pearl, Watters; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  16. 2026-05-20

    Sen. Avard Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  17. 2026-05-19

    Speaker Appoints: Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Janigian, McGhee 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  18. 2026-05-19

    Speaker Appoints: Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Janigian, McGhee 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 150

  19. 2026-05-19

    House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1931s (Reps. Vose, Janigian): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  20. 2026-05-19

    House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1931s (Reps. Vose, Janigian): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 150

  21. 2026-05-14

    Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1931s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  22. 2026-05-14

    Sen. Watters Floor Amendment # 2026-1931s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  23. 2026-05-14

    Committee Amendment # 2026-1735s, AF, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  24. 2026-05-07

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1735s, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-1; SC 18

    committee-passage-favorable

  25. 2026-05-07

    Special Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, MA; 05/07/2026 SJ 11

  26. 2026-04-29

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1735s, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-1; SC 17

    committee-passage-favorable

  27. 2026-04-01

    Hearing: 04/09/2026, Room 103, SH, 02:10 pm; SC 13

  28. 2026-03-30

    Introduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7

    introduction,referral-committee

  29. 2026-03-26

    Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 4

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  30. 2026-03-13

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/02/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)

    committee-passage-favorable

  31. 2026-02-25

    Full Committee Work Session: 03/02/2026 11:00 am GP 159

  32. 2026-02-25

    Executive Session: 03/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159

  33. 2026-02-12

    Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 67

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  34. 2026-02-12

    Referred to Ways and Means 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 67

    referral-committee

  35. 2026-02-02

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/27/2026 (Vote 16-0; RC) HC 6 P. 20

    committee-passage-favorable

  36. 2026-01-23

    Executive Session: 01/27/2026 03:00 pm GP 229

  37. 2026-01-21

    Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 229

  38. 2025-12-17

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 33

    introduction,referral-committee

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