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Introduced
11/07/2025
11/07/2025
In Committee
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Passed
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill removes the state geologist from the state water well board.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the composition of the New Hampshire Water Well Board, which is responsible for overseeing water well regulations and is administered by the commissioner of environmental services. Specifically, it removes the state geologist from the board, reducing the total number of members from seven to six. The board will continue to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council and will include the commissioner of environmental services (or their designee), two experienced water well contractors, one experienced pump installer, one licensed technical driller with at least 10 years of experience, and one member of the public knowledgeable about water resources management.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Peter Petrigno (D)*,
Bill Boyd (R),
Paul Dargie (D),
Allison Knab (D),
Tim McGough (R),
Nancy Murphy (D),
Megan Murray (D),
Wendy Thomas (D),
Dan Veilleux (D),
David Watters (D),
Last Action
Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 29; eff. 04/22/2026 (on 04/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1540&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&v=SP&id=1540 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1540&txtFormat=html |
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