New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 1425 — relative to the development of an online wetlands permit processing system.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/12/2026; Chapter 132; eff. 08/11/2026

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 04, 2025. Enacted.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

This bill develops an online system for processing wetlands permits.

The bill establishes an online platform for the efficient processing of wetlands permits. This aims to streamline the permit application process.

Summary

relative to the development of an online wetlands permit processing system.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

49 added · 56 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 1425 simplifies the process for obtaining wetland permits for small projects and allows the Department of Environmental Services to create a quicker permitting process for emergency situations. Notably, the bill now specifically mentions that local conservation commissions can hold public meetings to discuss applications, which enhances community involvement in the decision-making process. This change matters because it aims to balance the need for quick approvals in emergencies with the importance of public input and environmental protection.

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CHAPTER 132 HB 1425-FN - FINAL VERSION 5Mar2026...
1 Water Management and Protection;
132:1 Water Management and Protection;
If a conservation commission[,] or a local river management advisory committee[, or the New Hampshire Rivers Council] makes a recommendation to the department in its report, the department shall specifically consider such recommendation and shall make written findings with respect to each issue raised in such report which is contrary to the decision of the department.
If a conservation commission[,] or a local river management advisory committee[, or the New Hampshire Rivers Council] makes a recommendation to the department in its report, the department shall specifically consider such recommendation and shall make written findings with respect to each issue raised in such report which is contrary to the decision of the department.If notification by a local conservation commission[,] or local river management advisory committee[, or the New Hampshire Rivers Council] pursuant to this paragraph, is not received by the department within 14 days following the date the notice is filed with the municipal clerk, the department shall not suspend its normal action, but shall proceed as if no notification has been made.
If notification by a local conservation commission[,] or local river management advisory committee[, or the New Hampshire Rivers Council] pursuant to this paragraph, is not received by the department within 14 days following the date the notice is filed with the municipal clerk, the department shall not suspend its normal action, but shall proceed as if no notification has been made.
and (2) The notification by a municipal conservation commission, or local river management advisory committee where applicable, of intended investigation shall be assumed unless the [application filed under RSA 482-A:3] notification was signed by the conservation commission, or, if one has not been established in the municipality, by the local governing body, and where applicable, by the local river management advisory committee, in which case the provisions of subparagraph (a) shall not apply.
and (2) The notification by a municipal conservation commission, or local river management advisory committee, where applicable, of intended investigation shall be assumed unless the [application filed under RSA 482-A:3] notification was signed by the conservation commission, or, if one has not been established in the municipality, by the local governing body, and where applicable, by the local river management advisory committee, in which case the provisions of subparagraph (a) shall not apply.
2 Water Management and Protection;
132:2 Water Management and Protection;
HB 1425-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - VI.
VI.
The provisions of RSA 482- A:3, I and paragraph III of this section shall apply.] an alternative, adaptive permitting process to authorize activities required to respond to an emergency or natural disaster.
The provisions of RSA 482-A:3, I and paragraph III of this section shall apply.] an alternative, adaptive permitting process to authorize activities required to respond to an emergency or natural disaster.
Such rules may allow for the ability to conduct certain activities prior to receiving authorization as necessary to protect public safety and property.
Such rules may allow for the ability to CHAPTER 132 HB 1425-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - conduct certain activities prior to receiving authorization as necessary to protect public safety and property.
3 Effective Date.
132:3 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2457 3/5/26 HB 1425-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2026-0528h) AN ACT relative to the development of an online wetlands permit processing system.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
June 12, 2026 Effective Date:
The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this legislation has a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2029.
August 11, 2026
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Environmental Services
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/12/2026; Chapter 132; eff. 08/11/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026); SJ 14

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 15

  6. Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 13

  7. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0528h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 34

  9. Amendment # 2026-0528h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 34

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0528h 02/11/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 9 P. 26

  11. Executive Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 228

  12. Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 02:00 pm GP 228

  13. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 20

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (414)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1425 do?
relative to the development of an online wetlands permit processing system.
Who sponsors HB 1425?
HB 1425 is sponsored by Tanya Donnelly (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1425?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 04, 2025. Enacted.
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