New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 593 — enabling the use of solid waste management funds by solid waste management districts.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 42; Effective 05/08/2026

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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 May 12, 2026.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

(New Title) enabling the use of solid waste management funds by solid waste management districts.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

29 added · 66 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of SB 593 clarifies that the Solid Waste Management Fund will support not just solid waste management districts, but also municipalities in New Hampshire. It specifies that funds will be used to reimburse these entities for expenses related to solid waste disposal surcharges, based on the amount of waste they manage. This change is significant because it ensures that both municipalities and districts receive financial help for their recycling and waste management efforts, promoting more effective waste reduction initiatives across the state.

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SB 593 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/26/2026 1215s 23Apr2026...
CHAPTER 42 SB 593 - FINAL VERSION 03/26/2026 1215s 23Apr2026...
Pearl, Dist COMMITTEE:
Pearl, Dist 17 COMMITTEE:
SB 593 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/26/2026 1215s 23Apr2026...
CHAPTER 42 SB 593 - FINAL VERSION 03/26/2026 1215s 23Apr2026...
1 Purpose and Use of the Solid Waste Management Fund.
42:1 Purpose and Use of the Solid Waste Management Fund.
Such rulemaking shall specifically address the unique circumstances for solid waste management districts or municipalities that own and operate a facility that is subject to RSA 149- R:5, or municipalities that are part of a solid waste district that owns and operates such a facility to ensure that the costs incurred by those municipalities or solid waste management districts are offset consistent with this chapter.
Such rulemaking shall specifically address the unique circumstances for solid waste management districts or municipalities that own and operate a facility that is subject to RSA 149-R:5, or municipalities that are part of a solid waste district that owns and operates such a facility to ensure that the costs incurred by those municipalities or solid waste management districts are offset consistent with this chapter.
2 Solid Waste Management Fund;
42:2 Solid Waste Management Fund;
3 Effective Date.
42:3 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2176 04/29/2026 SB 593-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT # 2026-1592h) AN ACT relative to landfills.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
May 08, 2026 Effective Date:
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Indeterminable Indeterminable Indeterminable Revenue $0 Increase Increase Increase Revenue Fund(s) Solid Waste Management Fund Indeterminable Indeterminable Indeterminable Expenditures* $0 Increase Increase Increase Funding Source(s) Solid Waste Management Fund Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source(s) None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill Estimated Political Subdivision Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Indeterminable Indeterminable Indeterminable Local Revenue $0 Increase Increase Increase Local Expenditures $0 Indeterminable Indeterminable Indeterminable Increase Increase Increase METHODOLOGY:
May 08, 2026
This bill allows solid waste management districts, in addition to municipalities, to pay the solid waste disposal surcharge and to receive reimbursement from the Solid Waste Management Fund.
The Department of Environmental Services states any surcharge payments made by solid waste management districts would be deposited into the Solid Waste Management Fund and that such districts would be eligible for reimbursement of 100% of the surcharge paid from the same fund.
As a result, the Department states the fiscal impact on state revenues and expenditures is expected to be neutral, as any increase in revenue would be offset by a corresponding increase in expenditures from the same fund.
The fiscal impact on municipalities is expected to be neutral.
Solid waste management districts and municipalities would be required to pay the solid waste disposal surcharge;
however, they would be eligible for reimbursement from the Solid Waste Management Fund for amounts paid, resulting in no net fiscal impact.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Environmental Services
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 42; Effective 05/08/2026

  2. Enrolled, Without Objection, MA; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  3. Enrolled 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  4. Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1592h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  6. FLAM # 2026-1592h (Rep. Comtois): AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/14/2026 (Vote 16-0; RC)

  8. Executive Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153

  9. Full Committee Work Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153

  10. Public Hearing: 04/14/2026 11:30 am GP 153

  11. Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 9 P. 55

  12. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1215s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  13. Committee Amendment # 2026-1215s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1215s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11

  15. Hearing: 03/17/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am, on proposed non-germane amendment # 2026-1168s; SC 10

  16. Hearing: 02/03/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 4

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

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on

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Not signed on (411)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 593 do?
(New Title) enabling the use of solid waste management funds by solid waste management districts.
Who sponsors SB 593?
SB 593 is sponsored by Mark McConkey (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Kevin Avard (Republican), and David Watters (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 593?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 25, 2025. Enacted.
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