HB 1037 (2026): extending the commission to study OHRV use in New Hampshire and adding a member from the department of tourism.
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HB 1037 (2026)
extending the commission to study OHRV use in New Hampshire and adding a member from the department of tourism.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
- Chapter law: 47
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 2 people signed in online: 1 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 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. An enrolled bill amendment (2026-1539e) was adopted on a voice vote on April 9, 2026. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2026-1539e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 8, 2026, making it Chapter 47 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mike Ouellet (R - Coos 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Brian Cole (R - Hills 26)
- Sen. David Rochefort (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
- February 4, 2026, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
- March 18, 2026, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- March 26, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- February 4, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 11:00 am GP 228
- February 4, 2026: Executive Session: 02/04/2026 01:30 pm GP 228
- February 4, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/04/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026: Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- March 18, 2026: Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
- March 26, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
- March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026
- April 9, 2026: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1539e: AA VV (in recess of) 04/09/2026
- April 16, 2026: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1539e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 04/16/2026)
- April 23, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026)
- April 23, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026
- May 8, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 47; eff. 07/07/2026