New Hampshire bills · 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire SB 591

allowing utility companies to own or build generation facilities.

1. Introduced
2. In committee
3. Passed Senate
4. Passed House
5. To Governor
6. Became law

Sponsors

• Kevin Avard (Republican)

Cosponsors (5)

• Jeanine Notter (Republican)
• Regina Birdsell (Republican)
• Sharon Carson (Republican)
• Howard Pearl (Republican)
• Timothy Lang (Republican)

Summary

Text versions

• CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
• Version adopted by both bodies
• As Amended by the Senate
• Introduced

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

• May 29, 2026 · Senate
  Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 108; Effective 07/27/2026
• May 18, 2026 · House
  Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
• May 18, 2026 · Senate
  Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
• Apr 23, 2026 · House
  Ought to Pass: MA DV 180-151 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 73
• Apr 15, 2026 · House
  Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
• Apr 15, 2026 · House
  Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/13/2026 (Vote 11-7; RC)
• Apr 8, 2026 · House
  Executive Session: 04/13/2026 09:00 am GP 229
• Mar 26, 2026 · House
  Public Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:30 am GP 229
• Mar 16, 2026 · House
  Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 8 P. 114
• Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
  Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0779s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
• Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
  Committee Amendment # 2026-0779s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
• Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
  Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0779s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8
• Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
  Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 2
• Nov 25, 2025 · Senate
  Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1