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New HampshireHB14352025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

relative to changes to the Winnipesaukee river basin control replacement fund.

Sponsored By: Steven T Bogert (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Lower replacement fund costs for communities

The law lowers the Winnipesaukee River Basin Replacement Fund target from 5% to 2% of treatment equipment and other depreciable assets. Values reflect current replacement costs and are updated every five years. The rate applies to the valuation starting June 30, 2024. On June 30, 2029, that date-specific language is removed, but the 2% rate remains. Members fund their initial shares through yearly operating-charge surcharges over 10 years, adjusted for membership and asset values. Fully funded members stop contributing until their facilities use the fund or higher asset values increase their required shares. After spending, facility users repay 50% based on use; all members share the other 50% using their fund assessment percentages. Repayment is due over 10 years, but each member can choose a shorter period. These repayments are added to any required yearly contributions until the member’s share is restored. Repairs exceeding a facility’s fund balance can draw on other facilities’ balances, with repayment following the same 50–50 split.

New cost-sharing rules for member communities

When a community joins the Winnipesaukee River Basin system, assessments change to reflect its share of facility benefits. Existing members no longer receive credits for past excess payments when a new member joins. New facilities bring added charges for benefiting members, based on projected use. When members leave or combine, the fund must account for changed use, fund balances, and unpaid repayment duties. These adjustments can shift costs among communities. Contracts paid from the fund no longer require approval from the Governor and Executive Council. These changes take effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Steven T Bogert

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Unknown sponsor (PersonID 8956)

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 94; eff. I. Sec 2 eff 6/30/29 II. Rem eff 5/28/26

    6/1/2026House

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147

    5/18/2026House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

    5/18/2026Senate

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

    4/3/2026Senate

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 13

    3/24/2026Senate

  6. Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 9

    3/24/2026Senate

  7. Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Finance; SJ 5

    2/25/2026Senate

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 37

    2/19/2026House

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/09/2026 (Vote 19-0; CC) HC 7 P. 23

    2/11/2026House

  10. Executive Session: 02/09/2026 11:00 am GP 159

    2/5/2026House

  11. Full Committee Work Session: 02/09/2026 10:00 am GP 159

    2/5/2026House

  12. Public Hearing: 02/02/2026 11:15 am GP 159

    1/27/2026House

  13. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 1 P. 20

    12/4/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    5/18/2026

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  • Introduced

    12/4/2025

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  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

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  • Version adopted by both bodies

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