New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 538: extending net metering eligibility terms for municipal energy projects.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 538 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: extending net metering eligibility terms for municipal energy projects. Primary sponsor: David Watters (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 15, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2026; Chapter 315; Effective 09/08/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Watters | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Debra Altschiller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Donovan Fenton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Pat Long | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Suzanne Prentiss | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cindy Rosenwald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“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 the Governor on 07/10/2026; Chapter 315; Effective 09/08/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
- Conference Committee Report # 2026-2072c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
- Conference Committee Report 2026-2072c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 3
- Conference Committee Report # 2026-2072c Filed 05/28/2026; New Amendment HC 22
- Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/26/2026, 12:00 pm, Room 154, GP
- Speaker Appoints: Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Cambrils, McGhee 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 22
- House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Reps. Vose, Weyler): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 22
- President Appoints: Senators Avard, Pearl, Watters; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
- Sen. Avard Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
- Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 96
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