HB 1148 (2026): adding cyanobacteria and algae blooms to the study of the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.

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HB 1148 (2026)

adding cyanobacteria and algae blooms to the study of the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2025-2026
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
Subject: Environment - Administration
Chapter law: 89

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 238 people signed in online: 237 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, 13–0, 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 Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 16, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 2026, making it Chapter 89 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 4, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
February 4, 2026, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
March 19, 2026, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
April 16, 2026: consent calendar, Senate

Votes

February 19, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 16, 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 02:00 pm GP 228
February 4, 2026: Executive Session: 02/04/2026 02:00 pm GP 228
February 4, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/04/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)
February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/19/2026
February 19, 2026: Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
March 19, 2026: Hearing: 03/19/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am
April 16, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14A
April 16, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026
May 14, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026)
May 14, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026
May 28, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 89; eff. 07/27/2026

Laws It Would Change

RSA 487:30