Committee Summary for Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/03/2026)

Avard, Kevin(Chairman)(R)[B]2025	Pearl, Howard (V Chairman)(R)[B]2025	Watters, David(D)[D-]2025
Rosenwald, Cindy(D)[F]2025	McConkey, Mark(R)[B]2025

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
SB449 0436S 00:01:28.210 - 8:00:29 AM	Executive Session	relative to the participation of large customer-generators in net metering.	Lang, Timothy(R)[B-]2025
SB445 0141s 00:01:28.210 - 8:00:29 AM	Executive Session	relative to adjudicative proceedings where there is a council or board with jurisdiction.	Pearl, Howard (R)[B]2025
SB535 00:16:28.210 - 8:15:29 AM	Executive Session	relative to the confiscation of animals from persons suspected of or charged with abuse of animals.	Pearl, Howard (R)[B]2025
SB537 00:16:28.210 - 8:15:29 AM	Executive Session	repealing the authorization for the public utilities commission to approve alternative forms of regulation.	Avard, Kevin(R)[B]2025
SB475 884S 00:20:00.000 - 8:19:01 AM	Executive Session	including a determination of the best interest of the animal in the definition of foster home.	Birdsell, Regina(R)[B-]2025
SB447 00:22:00.000 - 8:21:01 AM	Executive Session	enabling electric utilities to own, operate, and offer advanced nuclear resources, and relative to purchased power agreements for electric distribution utilities and limitations on community customer generators.	Avard, Kevin(R)[B]2025
SB538 0195S 00:35:00.000 - 8:34:01 AM	Executive Session	extending net metering eligibility terms for municipal energy projects.	Watters, David(D)[D-]2025
SB442 00:38:00.000 - 8:37:01 AM	Executive Session	relative to pet transfers.	Pearl, Howard (R)[B]2025
SB493 00:38:00.000 - 8:37:01 AM	Executive Session	relative to cyanobacteria and other emerging environmental water quality issues.	Watters, David(D)[D-]2025
SB443 00:45:00.000 - 8:44:01 AM	Executive Session	relative to wastewater engineering.	Ricciardi, Denise(R)[B]2025
SB595 827S 00:47:00.000 - 8:46:01 AM	Executive Session	relative to the establishment of a remediation pathway for water systems required to undergo frequent testing.	Murphy, Keith(R)[A]2025
SB593 00:48:00.000 - 8:47:01 AM	Executive Session	relative to landfills.	Avard, Kevin(R)[B]2025

SB449 0436S: Committee Chair Vote00:01:28.210 - 8:00:29 AM; The chair moves for the amendment 0436S to pass without discussion. The motion passes unanimously.
SB445 0141s: Committee Chair Information Only00:01:28.210 - 8:00:29 AM; Discussion on technical changes in sections 26 and 45 of the bill, worked with the department. Addresses appeals after 30 days in section 19. The committee decides to move forward but holds for further clarification.
SB445 0141s: Department Representative Information Only00:05:00.000 - 8:04:01 AM; Confirms technical changes and provides details on the bill's relation to changes in council or board jurisdiction and appeals processes.
SB535: Senator (unnamed) Information Only00:16:28.210 - 8:15:29 AM; Presents amendment worked with stakeholders including Patricia Morris from Governor's Council on Humane Treatment of Animals. Defines residential breeder exemptions from premises requirements and home inspections. Cleans up conflicts in commercial panel and pet vendor definitions. Requests hold for today.
SB537: Committee Chair Vote00:16:28.210 - 8:15:29 AM; Entertains motion for ITL (Inexpedient to Legislate). Motion passes on consent.
SB537: Senator Pearl Vote00:18:00.000 - 8:17:01 AM; Requests hold for one more week.
SB475 884S: Senator (unnamed) Information Only00:20:00.000 - 8:19:01 AM; Moves Ought to Pass and offers amendment 884S. Worked with governor's office and bill sponsor Senator Bernzel to clarify foster home definition and require New Hampshire-based veterinarian decision. Amendment passes unanimously, followed by Ought to Pass as amended on consent.
SB447: Committee Chair Information Only00:22:00.000 - 8:21:01 AM; Moves Ought to Pass for discussion. Discusses technical concerns raised by Chris Elms.
SB447: Josh (Department Rep) Information Only00:22:00.000 - 8:21:01 AM; Identifies issues in section 2 referencing non-existent nuclear incentive programs; suggests striking and keeping outreach programs. In section 5, notes lack of definition for nonprofit educational institution; recommends clear definition to avoid department judgment calls. Suggests tying to education or tax statutes.
SB447: Mr. Monahan Information Only00:28:29.588 - 8:27:30 AM; Notes intention to include nonprofits like Christian academies and Catholic schools for energy projects, similar to public schools. Mentions potential inconsistency with prior amendment to SB 221.
SB447: Senator Rothwell Oppose00:30:00.000 - 8:29:01 AM; Comments on not supporting due to long-term power project but notes nonprofits are registered with Secretary of State and file 990 forms for verification.
SB447: Senator Waters Information Only00:32:00.000 - 8:31:01 AM; Offers to work with Mr. Elliott and Department of Education for definition, and mentions tax statute definition.
SB447: Committee Chair Vote00:33:00.000 - 8:32:01 AM; Decides to hold the bill for better definitions. Withdraws motions.
SB538 0195S: Committee Chair Vote00:35:00.000 - 8:34:01 AM; Moves Ought to Pass and amendment 0195S which addresses sunset request by setting deadline of December 31, 2031 for interconnection applications. Explains it provides clarity for developers. Amendment and Ought to Pass as amended pass on consent.
SB538 0195S: Senator (unnamed) Information Only00:35:00.000 - 8:34:01 AM; Confirms amendment replaces language with specific date to establish sunset effectively.
SB442: Senator (unnamed) Vote00:38:00.000 - 8:37:01 AM; Requests hold as still working on it.
SB493: Senator Waters Information Only00:38:00.000 - 8:37:01 AM; Moves for interim study. Explains amendment changes mitigation to treatment, allows village districts to collaborate, excludes restrictions on public access. Notes concerns about cyanobacteria impacting property values, tourism, health risks like ALS.
SB493: Senator McConkie Support00:43:29.588 - 8:42:30 AM; Supports interim study, notes parallel legislation for funding study. Emphasizes issue in Lakes region for lakes, residents, marinas.
SB493: Committee Chair Vote00:45:00.000 - 8:44:01 AM; Motion for interim study passes unanimously.
SB443: Committee Chair Information Only00:45:00.000 - 8:44:01 AM; Presents as technical corrections, clarifies no effect on individual connections, aligns with House Bill 2 by eliminating a fee. Moves Ought to Pass, passes on consent.
SB443: Senator Rosenwald Information Only00:46:00.000 - 8:45:01 AM; Confirms question on sewer line connection answered.
SB595 827S: Senator Murphy Information Only00:47:00.000 - 8:46:01 AM; Sends amendment 827S to clarify concerns. Amendment passes, followed by Ought to Pass as amended on consent.
SB595 827S: Mr. Kern Information Only00:47:00.000 - 8:46:01 AM; Confirms comfort with the amendment meeting prior intent.
SB595 827S: Committee Chair Vote00:47:00.000 - 8:46:01 AM; Moves amendment and Ought to Pass.
SB593: Senator (unnamed) Vote00:48:00.000 - 8:47:01 AM; Requests hold for same reasons as earlier landfill bill.