Committee Summary for House Science, Technology and Energy (03/03/2026)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
HB1723 2026-0935h 00:08:33.606 - 9:03:24 AM	Executive Session	requiring utilities and electric grid operators to assess and report the vulnerability of high-voltage transformers to geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances, and to recommend mitigation measures to protect the state electric infrastructure.	Mattson, Rita(R)[B+]2025
HB1028 00:38:33.606 - 9:33:24 AM	Executive Session	relative to the definition of renewable generation facility.	Walker, David(R)[B+]2025

HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Mattson Support00:08:33.606 - 9:03:24 AM; Moves ought to pass with amendment 2026-0935H.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Bernardi Support00:08:33.606 - 9:03:24 AM; Seconds the motion to adopt the amendment.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Chair Information Only00:08:33.606 - 9:03:24 AM; Explains changes in the amendment: clarifies session law vs chaptered law, tones down hyperbolic language, adds specifics on voltage standards, sets timeline for investigation, specifies report recipients including federal entities, and assesses utilities up to $350,000 for the study, equating to $0.25 monthly on ratepayers' bills.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Nutter Support00:10:00.000 - 9:04:51 AM; Notes that the ACP bill will cover the $0.25 cost.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative McGee Support00:11:00.000 - 9:05:51 AM; Clarifies that the payment funds the investigation to gain knowledge, which may lead to resolutions.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Thomas Oppose00:12:00.000 - 9:06:51 AM; Will vote against as this should be handled at regional or federal level, not state.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Reynolds Information Only00:13:00.000 - 9:07:51 AM; Points out a minor error in the amendment: FERC should be Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Bernardi Support00:14:00.000 - 9:08:51 AM; Supports the amendment; emphasizes importance given the gap between 3V/km NERC standard and 85V/km IEC standard; real events occur and no one else is leading.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Vice Chair Thomas Support00:15:00.000 - 9:09:51 AM; Supports for reasons stated; time to send a message to address these issues in the modern world.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Korman Support00:16:00.000 - 9:10:51 AM; Agrees with colleagues; worth getting the ball rolling even if regional issue.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Mattson Support00:17:00.000 - 9:11:51 AM; As wife of electrical lineman, highlights dedication of linemen but notes solar weather and EMPs as unfixable threats; transformers hard to replace; bill requires survey of vulnerabilities; protection is key first step.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative La Rochelle Support00:18:00.000 - 9:12:51 AM; Northeast states particularly vulnerable due to latitude and geology; significant threat.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Harrington Information Only00:19:00.000 - 9:13:51 AM; Questions if coordinated with national organization or other states; suggests exchanging information.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Chair Information Only00:20:00.000 - 9:14:51 AM; Aims to show leadership; no authority to force utilities; mentions NCSL.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Vice Chair Thomas Support00:23:33.606 - 9:18:24 AM; Suggests discussing at NCSL annual meeting or Energy Supply Task Force.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Madsen Support00:24:00.000 - 9:18:51 AM; Some states following lead with legislation; federal not acting; need state attention to roll ball.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Parson Oppose00:25:00.000 - 9:19:51 AM; Efforts since 2016 via NCSL stalled; should be federal; NH rates high, don't burden ratepayers; suggests microgrids, alternative generation like Texas; more weather threat than EMP.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Swanson Oppose00:26:00.000 - 9:20:51 AM; Questions origin of 3V/km standard vs 85V/km; gaps in background; other states not on board.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Chair Information Only00:27:00.000 - 9:21:51 AM; Carrington event 1859 was 40-50V/km, above 3V/km.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Bernardi Support00:28:00.000 - 9:22:51 AM; Issue languished due to no solutions; now companies developing cost-effective ones; report documents need; be squeaky wheel.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative Floze Support00:29:00.000 - 9:23:51 AM; Initially concerned about cost to ratepayers but sees it as necessary small share; supports.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Representative McGee Support00:30:00.000 - 9:24:51 AM; Co-sponsored; low likelihood but high risk; explores despite no jurisdiction; $350k may not be enough for accurate assessment but worth moving; grid critical.
HB1723 2026-0935h: Vice Chair Thomas Support00:31:00.000 - 9:25:51 AM; NH led NCSL resolution; other states drafting; NH should lead in action to add credence.
HB1028: Representative Schneller Oppose00:38:33.606 - 9:33:24 AM; Recommends ITL; not for this committee.
HB1028: Representative Nodder Oppose00:38:33.606 - 9:33:24 AM; Seconds motion to ITL.
HB1028: Chair Oppose00:38:33.606 - 9:33:24 AM; Supports ITL; not matter for this committee.
HB1028: Vice Chair Thomas Oppose00:39:00.000 - 9:33:51 AM; Agrees; similar to recent town bill rejected for internal issue.
HB1028: Representative Thomas Oppose00:40:00.000 - 9:34:51 AM; Agrees with ITL.
HB1028: Representative Harrington Oppose00:41:00.000 - 9:35:51 AM; Agrees on merits; city misread law on voluntary PILOT; law requires comparable agreements; can't retroactively change.
HB1028: Representative Swanson Oppose00:42:00.000 - 9:36:51 AM; Moving 'exclusivity' doesn't resolve; RSA 7274:5 ensures equal treatment; deleting it has unintended consequences; send to ways and means.
HB1028: Representative LaRochelle Support00:43:00.000 - 9:37:51 AM; From affected town; supported by NH LGC, Assessor's Association, Director of Finance; wants debate, not consent calendar.
HB1028: Chair Information Only00:44:00.000 - 9:38:51 AM; Will not put on consent; too late for ways and means; refile next session.
HB1028: Representative McGee Information Only00:45:00.000 - 9:39:51 AM; Original bill added 'exclusive'; hopes original returns; statute not broken; one word to address developer push; wants floor argument.
HB1028: Representative Harrington Information Only00:46:00.000 - 9:40:51 AM; Process question: ITL means no ways and means; even if overturned, original passes but too late.
HB1028: Representative Schneller Oppose00:47:00.000 - 9:41:51 AM; Doesn't fix statewide; local issue for local debate; one word change doesn't improve statewide.

Vose, Michael(Chairman)(R)[A-]2025	Bernardy, JD(Clerk)(R)[B+]2025	Thomas, Douglas(V Chairman)(R)[A-]2025
Notter, Jeanine(R)[A-]2025	Schneller, John(R)[B+]2025	Harrington, Michael(R)[A]2025
McGhee, Kat(D)[CT]2025	Ploszaj, Tom(R)[A-]2025	Mattson, Rita(R)[B+]2025
Raynolds, Ned(D)[D-]2025	Thomas, Wendy(D)[CT]2025	Parshall, Lucius(D)[F]2025
Caplan, Tony(D)[D-]2025	Summers, James(R)[B]2025	Cormen, Thomas(D)[F]2025
Swanson, Dale(D)[D-]2025	Larochelle, John(D)[F]2025	Sabourin dit Choinière, Matt(R)[A-]2025