HB 1620 (2026): requiring the removal of residential heating oil underground after 12 consecutive months of non-use except in certain circumstances.
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HB 1620 (2026)
requiring the removal of residential heating oil underground after 12 consecutive months of non-use except in certain circumstances.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 122
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026, with 7 people signed in online: 6 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 2026, February 17, 2026, February 24, 2026 and March 3, 2026. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0936h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0936h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 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 14, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2026, making it Chapter 122 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kristine Perez (R - Rock 16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Louise Andrus (R - Merr 5)
- Rep. Ron Dunn (R - Rock 16)
- Rep. Zoe Manos (D - Rock 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2026, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP153
- February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 24, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- March 3, 2026, 10:15 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- March 3, 2026, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- March 24, 2026, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- April 23, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0936h — 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 Environment and Agriculture
- February 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 01:30 pm GP 153
- February 11, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP153
- February 17, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- February 24, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/24/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- March 3, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
- March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
- March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0936h (NT) 03/03/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0936h: AA VV 03/11/2026
- March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0936h: MA VV 03/11/2026
- March 12, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- March 24, 2026: Hearing: 03/24/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 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 14, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026)
- May 14, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026
- June 5, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/05/2026; Chapter 122; eff.08/04/2026