HB 1425-FN (2026): relative to the development of an online wetlands permit processing system.

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HB 1425-FN (2026)

relative to the development of an online wetlands permit processing system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 132

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 January 28, 2026, with 2 people signed in online: 2 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 2026-0528h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0528h) 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 Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 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 23, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2026, making it Chapter 132 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
  • February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
  • March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
  • April 7, 2026, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 23, 2026: consent calendar, Senate

Votes

  • March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0528h — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 02:00 pm GP 228
  • February 11, 2026: Executive Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  • February 11, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0528h 02/11/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 5, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0528h: AA VV 03/05/2026
  • March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0528h: MA VV 03/05/2026
  • March 5, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 7, 2026: Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • April 23, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 23, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026
  • May 21, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026)
  • May 21, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026
  • June 12, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/12/2026; Chapter 132; eff. 08/11/2026

Laws It Would Change

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