HB 1204 (2026): relative to the grading and use of timber grown in New Hampshire.

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HB 1204 (2026)

relative to the grading and use of timber grown in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 32

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 opposition. 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 2026-0471h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0471h) 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 March 26, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 2026, making it Chapter 32 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2026, 2:30 PM: 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, 9:20 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 2026-0471h — 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 02:30 pm GP 228
  • February 11, 2026: Executive Session: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 228
  • February 11, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0471h 02/11/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 5, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0471h: AA VV 03/05/2026
  • March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0471h: MA VV 03/05/2026
  • March 5, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 18, 2026: Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 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
  • March 26, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/26/2026)
  • March 26, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 03/26/2026
  • April 22, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 32; eff. 10/19/2026

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