New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 R · 3 D cosponsors

SB 590 — relative to electric aggregation plans.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 198; Effective 08/18/2026

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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 25, 2025. Enacted.

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

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High chance

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill modifies regulations pertaining to electric aggregation plans.

This bill updates the rules for electric aggregation plans, which allow multiple consumers to group together to buy electricity. It aims to streamline the process and improve how these plans operate.

Summary

relative to electric aggregation plans.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill SB 590 adds a specific provision allowing municipalities to use revolving funds to support energy services under approved electric aggregation plans, ensuring that these funds do not come from local taxes. This change clarifies how municipalities can finance energy initiatives while protecting taxpayer money. It matters because it empowers local governments to promote energy efficiency and clean energy projects without dipping into local tax revenues, potentially leading to more sustainable energy practices in communities.

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SB 590-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 01/29/2026 0083s 05/21/2026 1995EBA SESSION 26-2167 06/05 SENATE BILL 590-FN AN ACT relative to electric aggregation plans.
CHAPTER 198 SB 590-FN - FINAL VERSION 01/29/2026 0083s 05/21/2026 1995EBA SESSION 26-2167 06/05 SENATE BILL 590-FN AN ACT relative to electric aggregation plans.
SB 590-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 01/29/2026 0083s 05/21/2026 1995EBA 26-2167 06/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to electric aggregation plans.
CHAPTER 198 SB 590-FN - FINAL VERSION 01/29/2026 0083s 05/21/2026 1995EBA 26-2167 06/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to electric aggregation plans.
1 New Subparagraph;
198:1 New Subparagraph;
2 Powers and Duties of Towns;
198:2 Powers and Duties of Towns;
or 3 Effective Date.
or 198:3 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2167 02/03/2026 SB 590-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2026-0083s) AN ACT relative to electric aggregation plans.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this bill has no fiscal impact on state, county and local expenditures or revenue.
August 18, 2026
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
New Hampshire Municipal Association
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 198; Effective 08/18/2026

  2. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1995e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14

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

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

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1995e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  6. Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  7. Referred to Ways and Means 04/23/2026 HJ 11

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

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/13/2026 (Vote 17-1; CC)

  10. Executive Session: 04/13/2026 09:00 am GP 229

  11. Public Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  12. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 5 P. 127

  13. Committee Amendment # 2026-0083s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  14. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0083s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  15. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0083s, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3

  16. Hearing: 01/13/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 48

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 407 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (407)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 590 do?
relative to electric aggregation plans.
Who sponsors SB 590?
SB 590 is sponsored by Howard Pearl (Republican), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Timothy Lang (Republican), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Michael Moffett (Republican), Kevin Avard (Republican), David Watters (Democrat), and Yvonne D. Thomas.
What is the current status of SB 590?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 25, 2025. Enacted.
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