HB 1733 (2026): relative to the reconciliation of default electric service rates.

HB 1733 (2026)

relative to the reconciliation of default electric service rates.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
• Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
• Subject: Energy and Utilities
• Chapter law: 147

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0752h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0752h) 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 March 24, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1429s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1429s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 7, 2026 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1429s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Vose. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2026, making it Chapter 147 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Rep. Michael Harrington (R - Straf 18) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
• February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
• March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
• March 24, 2026, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
• April 16, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
• May 7, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

• March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0752h — voice vote, passed
• April 16, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1429s — voice vote, passed
• May 7, 2026, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1429s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 374-F:3

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• HJ 1, page 33
• HC 9, page 28
• HJ 6, page 37
• SJ 6
• SC 11
• SC 14A
• SJ 9
• HJ 12, page 5
• SJ 14
• HJ 15, page 43