New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1539: authorizing electric utilities to issue AAA-rated bonds for the purpose of storm cost recovery and infrastructure resilience.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1539 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: authorizing electric utilities to issue AAA-rated bonds for the purpose of storm cost recovery and infrastructure resilience. It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/15/2026; Chapter 25; eff. 04/15/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| J.D. Bernardy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 36 |
| Mike Harrington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Strafford 18 |
| Maureen Mooney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 12 |
| John Schneller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 2 |
| Doug Thomas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 16 |
| David Watters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/15/2026; Chapter 25; eff. 04/15/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 56
- Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Committee Amendment # 2026-1127s, AF, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- HB 1539 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1127s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
- Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 9
- Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 5
- Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112
- Referred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 102
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0409h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 102
- Amendment # 2026-0409h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 101
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