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HB 1622-FN

requiring the state to develop additional solid waste disposal capacity.

Filed 2026 · Referred for interim study · Environment and Agriculture · Environment - Administration

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StatusSENATE
In the HousePASSED/ADOPTED
In the SenateINTERIM STUDY
Introduced1/7/2026
Floor date3/26/2026
LSR number2561
Local government impactno
Committee codeH34

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Where it stands

House: PASSED/ADOPTED · Senate: INTERIM STUDY

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Sponsors

Fenton, Donovan(D) Ches 10, Germana, Nicholas(D) Ches 15, Gruber, James(D) Ches 16, Potenza, Kelley(R) Straf 19, Ricciardi, Denise(R) Ches 9, Thomas, Wendy(D) Hills 12
Prime sponsor in bold. From the General Court sponsor file.

What happened

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Votes

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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0629h

February 19, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Ought to Pass

March 26, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Refer to Interim Study

May 7, 2026 · Senate · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Committee reports

Reproduced from the House Calendar in the committee’s own words.

Committee — OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT

Rep. Nicholas Germana

As amended, this bill formally prioritizes the General Court’s preference for the expansion of existing landfills or the development of suitable brownfield sites over greenfield development for the future waste capacity need. The bill also, in response to a 2023 ruling by the New Hampshire Supreme Court, defines capacity need in relation to public benefit. Any application for additional disposal capacity must demonstrate that it meets a capacity need for New Hampshire waste for at least one half of permitted lifetime of the facility. New landfills may only begin operation in the first year in which the Department of Environmental Services projects a capacity shortfall. Finally, this bill requires the Department of Environmental Services to list in the Biennial Solid Waste Report the existing capacity for currently operating landfills as well as potential future capacity for these operations in the event of future expansion. Vote 13-1.

Hearings and recordings

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