SB 593-FN (2026): enabling the use of solid waste management funds by solid waste management districts.

SB 593-FN (2026)

enabling the use of solid waste management funds by solid waste management districts.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Environment and Agriculture
• Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
• Subject: Environment - Administration
• Chapter law: 42

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2026 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2026-1168s). The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1215s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1215s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 26, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 26, 2026 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a work session on April 14, 2026. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2026, with 5 people signed in online: 3 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 14, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2026-1592h), offered by Rep. Barbara Comtois, was adopted on a voice vote on April 23, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On April 23, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 7, 2026 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Howard Pearl. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On May 7, 2026 the Senate adopted “Enrolled, Without Objection”. The governor signed it on May 8, 2026, making it Chapter 42 of the session laws. It took effect on May 8, 2026.

Sponsors

• Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Mark McConkey (R - SD3)
• Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
• Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 3, 2026, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
• March 17, 2026, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
• March 26, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
• April 14, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
• April 14, 2026, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
• April 14, 2026, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
• April 23, 2026: floor debate, House
• May 7, 2026: floor debate, Senate

Votes

• March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1215s — voice vote, passed
• April 23, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1592h — voice vote, passed
• May 7, 2026, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 149-R:4
• RSA 149-R:6

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SJ 1
• SC 4
• SC 10
• SC 11
• SJ 7
• HJ 9, page 55
• HJ 11, page 55
• SJ 11
• HJ 12, page 36
• House Calendar 16, 2026, committee report