New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 589: relative to port electrification, microgrid development, and cybersecurity standards for energy and water systems.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 589 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to port electrification, microgrid development, and cybersecurity standards for energy and water systems. Primary sponsor: David Watters (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): II. Remainder Effective 06/19/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| 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 |
| John Cloutier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Sullivan 6 |
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Kat McGhee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 35 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| 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
- II. Remainder Effective 06/19/2026
- I. Section 8 Effective 07/01/2027
- Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 197
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2028e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2028e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 37
- Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1412h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 73
- Amendment # 2026-1412h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 73
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1412h 04/13/2026 (Vote 18-0; RC)
- ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 04/13/2026 09:00 am GP 229
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