New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HB 1151 — relative to conservation commission appropriations.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 72; eff.07/17/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 19, 2026.

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High chance

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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In plain language

The bill establishes the city treasurer's role in managing conservation fund moneys.

This bill requires city treasurers to hold and disburse moneys in conservation funds only at the order of the conservation commission. It also mandates that a public hearing be held before using these funds for property interests.

Summary

relative to conservation commission appropriations.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1151 clarifies that the city treasurer will be responsible for handling all money in the conservation fund, ensuring that funds can only be spent with the approval of the conservation commission. Additionally, it specifies that a majority vote from the commission is necessary to authorize any disbursements. These changes aim to strengthen oversight and transparency when it comes to the management of conservation funds. Overall, these updates help guarantee that public money is used appropriately and with community input.

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HB 1151 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2351 09/06 HOUSE BILL 1151 AN ACT relative to conservation commission appropriations.
CHAPTER 72 HB 1151 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2351 09/06 HOUSE BILL 1151 AN ACT relative to conservation commission appropriations.
HB 1151 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2351 09/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to conservation commission appropriations.
CHAPTER 72 HB 1151 - FINAL VERSION 26-2351 09/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to conservation commission appropriations.
1 Conservation Commissions;
72:1 Conservation Commissions;
2 New Paragraph;
72:2 New Paragraph;
The city treasurer shall have custody of all moneys in a conservation fund established pursuant to RSA 36-A:5, and shall pay out the same only upon order of the conservation commission.
The city treasurer shall have custody of all moneys in a conservation fund established pursuant to RSA 36-A:5 and shall pay out the same only upon order of the conservation commission.
3 Effective Date.
72:3 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 18, 2026 Effective Date:
July 17, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 72; eff.07/17/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 13

  6. Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:50 pm; SC 10

  7. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 6

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 27

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 21

  10. Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154

  11. ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/20/2026 09:00 am GP 154

  12. Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 11:40 am GP 154

  13. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 8

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 414 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (414)

414 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1151 do?
relative to conservation commission appropriations.
Who sponsors HB 1151?
HB 1151 is sponsored by Jim Maggiore (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1151?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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