relative to the composition of the state water well board.
Sponsored By: Peter Petrigno (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Term limits and rules for water well board members
Each board member serves a three-year term and stays until a successor is appointed and qualified. No one may serve more than two consecutive terms. If a seat opens, the replacement serves only the time left in that term. The governor and council may remove a member for good cause.
Who serves on New Hampshire water well board
The law increases the New Hampshire Water Well Board to eight members. The Department of Environmental Services (DES) commissioner runs the board. Members are New Hampshire residents appointed by the governor with the council’s consent. The board must include the DES commissioner (or a designee), the state geologist, two active water well contractors with at least 10 years of experience, one active pump installer with at least 10 years, one licensed technical driller with at least 10 years, one active water treatment professional with at least 10 years, and one public member with proven knowledge and concern for water resources. These rules take effect 60 days after passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Peter Petrigno
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Allison Knab
Democratic • House
Bill Boyd
Republican • House
Daniel T. Veilleux
Democratic • House
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
Megan A Murray
Democratic • House
Nancy A Murphy
Democratic • House
Paul P Dargie
Affiliation unavailable
Tim McGough
Republican • Senate
Wendy Ellen N Thomas
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 29; eff. 04/22/2026
4/22/2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2026
4/15/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/09/2026); SJ 9
4/14/2026SenateOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
3/23/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 11
3/19/2026SenateHearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 10
3/12/2026SenateIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 6
3/6/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0547h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6
3/5/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0547h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6
3/5/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0547h 02/11/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 9 P. 25
2/18/2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 228
2/4/2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 228
1/26/2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 2
11/7/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/14/2026
Introduced
11/7/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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