HB 1151 (2026): relative to conservation commission appropriations.
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HB 1151 (2026)
relative to conservation commission appropriations.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Municipalities
- Chapter law: 72
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 1 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 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 9, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 18, 2026, making it Chapter 72 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jim Maggiore (D - Rock 23) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 11:40 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- February 17, 2026, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
- March 18, 2026, 1:50 PM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, SH 103
- April 9, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 9, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government
- February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 11:40 am GP 154
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- February 20, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/20/2026 09:00 am GP 154
- March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- March 18, 2026: Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:50 pm
- April 9, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- April 9, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026
- May 7, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026)
- May 7, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026
- May 18, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 72; eff.07/17/2026