SB 233-FN (2025): relative to the grid modernization advisory group.

SB 233-FN (2025)

relative to the grid modernization advisory group.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
• Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
• Subject: Energy and Utilities
• Chapter law: 103

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0544s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0544s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 20, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2025, with 47 people signed in online: 46 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee held a work session on April 14, 2025. The committee met in executive session on April 14, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-1592h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-1592h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 8, 2025 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2025, making it Chapter 103 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 2025.

Sponsors

• Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
• Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
• Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
• Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
• Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 18, 2025, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
• March 6, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
• March 20, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
• April 7, 2025, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
• April 14, 2025, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, 302-304
• April 14, 2025, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
• May 1, 2025: consent calendar, House
• May 8, 2025: floor debate, Senate

Votes

• March 6, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0544s — voice vote, passed
• March 20, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
• May 1, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1592h — voice vote, passed
• May 8, 2025, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 12-P:16

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 10
• SC 11
• SC 13
• HC 22, page 11