HB 1019 (2026): relative to the composition of the state water well board.

HB 1019 (2026)

relative to the composition of the state water well board.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
• Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Subject: Environment - Conservation
• Chapter law: 29

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 4 in support. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0547h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0547h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 26, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 9, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 2026, making it Chapter 29 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Rep. Peter Petrigno (D - Hills 43) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Bill Boyd (R - Hills 12)
• Rep. Paul Dargie (D - Hills 43)
• Rep. Allison Knab (D - Rock 12)
• Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
• Rep. Nancy Murphy (D - Hills 12)
• Rep. Megan Murray (D - Hills 37)
• Rep. Wendy Thomas (D - Hills 12)
• Rep. Daniel Veilleux (D - Hills 34)
• Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 4, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
• February 11, 2026, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
• March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
• March 18, 2026, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
• March 26, 2026: consent calendar, Senate

Votes

• March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0547h — voice vote, passed
• March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 482-B:3

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• HJ 1, page 2
• HC 9, page 25
• HJ 6, page 32
• SJ 6
• SC 10
• SC 11
• SJ 7
• SJ 9
• HJ 10, page 28