New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 8 R cosponsors

SB 541 — relative to capital appropriations for regional drinking water infrastructure.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 194; Effective 07/01/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 24, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 24, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).

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In plain language

The bill allocates funds for improving regional drinking water infrastructure.

This legislation provides capital appropriations aimed at enhancing drinking water infrastructure in various regions. The funding supports projects necessary for ensuring safe and reliable drinking water supplies.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means improved access to safe drinking water for households in the region.
  • Environment: This supports initiatives that may lead to better water quality and environmental health.

Summary

(New Title) relative to capital appropriations for regional drinking water infrastructure.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

37 added · 61 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 541 includes changes to the funding process for environmental projects. Specifically, it designates $325,000 to the Pillsbury Lake Village District to help with costs related to water system upgrades, rather than just covering loan costs. Additionally, it reaffirms that $5 million from previous appropriations will support the Southern New Hampshire Regional Water Interconnection Project. These updates are important because they clarify how funds will be used to improve water quality and infrastructure in the region.

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SB 541-FN-A - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/26/2026 1274s SESSION 26-2151 08/05 SENATE BILL 541-FN-A AN ACT relative to capital appropriations for regional drinking water infrastructure.
CHAPTER 194 SB 541-FN-A - FINAL VERSION 03/26/2026 1274s SESSION 26-2151 08/05 SENATE BILL 541-FN-A AN ACT relative to capital appropriations for regional drinking water infrastructure.
Requires a share of moneys appropriated to the department of environmental services in to be used for the Southern New Hampshire Regional Water Interconnection Project.
Requires a share of moneys appropriated to the department of environmental services in 2020 to be used for the Southern New Hampshire Regional Water Interconnection Project.
SB 541-FN-A - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/26/2026 1274s 26-2151 08/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to capital appropriations for regional drinking water infrastructure.
CHAPTER 194 SB 541-FN-A - FINAL VERSION 03/26/2026 1274s 26-2151 08/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to capital appropriations for regional drinking water infrastructure.
1 Project Amended;
194:1 Project Amended;
2 Appropriation;
194:2 Appropriation;
3 Effective Date.
194:3 Effective Date.
This act shall take effect July 1, 2026.
This act shall take effect July 1, 2026 Approved:
LBA 26-2151 04/06/2026 SB 541-FN-A- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT # 2026-1274s) AN ACT relative to capital appropriations for regional drinking water infrastructure.
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
FISCAL IMPACT:
July 01, 2026
Estimated Political Subdivision Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Local Revenue $0 Indeterminable Increase up to $0 $5,000,000 Indeterminable Increase up to Local Expenditures $0 $5,000,000 $0 METHODOLOGY:
This bill does not impact state or county revenue or expenditures.
Section one of this bill directs that $5,000,000 of the existing $50,000,000 capital appropriation made to the Department of Environmental Services in 2020 for the remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the state’s drinking water sources and wastewater residuals be used as a grant for the Southern New Hampshire Regional Water Interconnection Project, Phase 2B.
This funding will increase local revenue and expenditures by up to $5,000,000.
Section two of this bill revises the purpose of $65,000 of the appropriation enacted in Laws 2025, 141:380, from new well development to water system improvements, as agreed upon by both the Department of Environmental Services and the Pillsbury Lake Village District.
This section further allows the Department to pay the District directly versus the District needing to take a loan out prior to submitting for reimbursement from the Department.
This change may decrease costs to the District related to acquiring a loan.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 194; Effective 07/01/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/05/2026 (Vote 24-0; CC) HC 19 P. 14

  6. Division I Work Session: 05/04/2026 10:00 am GP 230

  7. Executive Session: 05/05/2026 10:30 am GP 230

  8. Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  9. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/07/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)

  11. Executive Session: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 228

  12. Public Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 228

  13. Introduced 03/26/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 9 P. 54

  14. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1274s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  15. Sen. Lang Floor Amendment # 2026-1274s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  16. Committee Amendment # 2026-1223s, AF, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  17. SB 541 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  18. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1223s, 03/26/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 11

  19. Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 1

  20. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Finance; SJ 1

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 405 not signed on

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Not signed on (405)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 541 do?
(New Title) relative to capital appropriations for regional drinking water infrastructure.
Who sponsors SB 541?
SB 541 is sponsored by Tim McGough (Republican), Tanya Donnelly (Republican), Daryl Abbas (Republican), Jodi Nelson (Republican), Robert D Harb, Kevin Avard (Republican), Regina Birdsell (Republican), Joe Sweeney (Republican), Debra L DeSimone, and Sharon Carson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 541?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 24, 2025. Enacted.
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