New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 8 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 1019 — relative to the composition of the state water well board.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 29; eff. 04/22/2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 07, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on April 22, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

relative to the composition of the state water well board.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of HB 1019 established the New Hampshire Water Well Board, which is responsible for managing water resources. One significant change is the removal of the requirement for a state geologist to be a board member, decreasing the board's total membership from seven to six. This matters because it may streamline decision-making and reduce any potential delays in appointments, while still ensuring that the board retains a diverse range of expertise in water management.

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1 Water Management and Protection;
29:1 Water Management and Protection;
2 Effective Date.
29:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
April 22, 2026 Effective Date:
April 22, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 29; eff. 04/22/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 28

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/09/2026); SJ 9

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 11

  6. Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 10

  7. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 6

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0547h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 32

  9. Amendment # 2026-0547h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 32

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0547h 02/11/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 9 P. 25

  11. Executive Session: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 228

  12. Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 228

  13. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 2

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (405)

405 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1019 do?
relative to the composition of the state water well board.
Who sponsors HB 1019?
HB 1019 is sponsored by Tim McGough (Republican), Allison Knab (Democrat), Bill Boyd (Republican), Daniel Veilleux (Democrat), Peter Petrigno (Democrat), David Watters (Democrat), Nancy Murphy (Democrat), Wendy Thomas (Democrat), Megan Murray (Democrat), and Paul Dargie (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1019?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 07, 2025. Enacted.
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