HB 342 (2025): relative to the approval process for new construction and to the adoption of energy efficient and clean energy districts by municipalities.

HB 342 (2025)

relative to the approval process for new construction and to the adoption of energy efficient and clean energy districts by municipalities.

• Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Housing
• Senate committee: Commerce
• Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2025 and referred to the House Housing committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2025, with 11 people signed in online: 4 in support, 6 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 2025 and March 4, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0579h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee's amendment (2025-0579h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2025 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held public hearings on April 15, 2025 and May 6, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-2155s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-2155s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 12, 2025 the House failed “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2155s” on a roll call 154–195, on a motion by Rep. Alexander Jr. On June 12, 2025 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2155ss” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Len Turcotte.

Sponsors

• Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 26) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 21, 2025, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Housing, LOB 210-211
• February 11, 2025, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Housing, LOB 305
• March 4, 2025, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Housing, LOB 305
• March 4, 2025, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, LOB 305
• March 13, 2025: consent calendar, House
• April 15, 2025, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
• May 6, 2025, 10:20 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
• May 22, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
• June 12, 2025: floor debate, House

Votes

• March 13, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0579h — voice vote, passed
• May 22, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-2155s — voice vote, passed
• June 12, 2025, House: Concur — yeas 154, nays 195, failed
• June 12, 2025, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2155ss — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 674
• RSA 53-F:4
• RSA 53-F:2

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 17
• SC 20
• SC 22
• House Calendar 15, 2025, committee report