relative to adjudicative proceedings where there is a council or board with jurisdiction.
Sponsored By: Howard Pearl (r)
Signed by Governor
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Environmental fines without a hearing first
Covered environmental programs can impose administrative fines up to $4,000 per offense without the former advance notice and hearing requirement. Appeals remain available through the applicable environmental council process. For air, asbestos, and related programs, fine schedules reflect how far conduct breaks rules and its potential for harm. Minor violations with minor potential harm carry $100–$2,000 fines; major violations with major potential harm carry $1,501–$4,000 fines. Repeat violations can bring added fines, and each day counts separately under the air-pollution provision.
Faster permit restrictions for polluting facilities
New Hampshire can suspend or revoke air permits without a hearing first for violations or emissions posing immediate public-health danger. The commissioner can order source changes when emissions exceed limits or cause, or are reasonably likely to cause, air-quality violations. The department can also suspend or revoke waste-management permits on legal grounds without the former hearing opportunity. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.
Unpaid fines threaten asbestos professionals’ licenses
Asbestos license and certificate holders face sanctions when they fail to pay a required administrative fine. The commissioner can deny, suspend, or revoke their authorization, or issue an appropriate order. The law removes the former requirement for notice and a hearing before these actions.
Storage operators get time to contest revocation
Underground storage facility owners or operators can delay permit revocation by requesting a council hearing within 20 days. The deadline runs from the department’s revocation decision. A timely request keeps revocation from taking effect before the owner or operator has an opportunity to be heard. Revocation appeals follow RSA 21-O:14. A further appeal under RSA 541 does not pause revocation after the waste management council affirms it.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Howard Pearl
r • Senate
Cosponsors
Bill M. Gannon
Republican • Senate
James R Thibault
Republican • House
Jeremy Slottje
Republican • House
Tim McGough
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 185; Effective 08/18/2026
6/24/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43
6/10/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/10/2026SenateSen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
5/14/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1661h: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 7
5/7/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1661h: AA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 7
5/7/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1661h 04/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 18 P. 6
4/29/2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 153
4/21/2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153
4/8/2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/14/2026 10:45 am GP 153
4/8/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 9 P. 54
3/27/2026HouseCommittee Amendment # 2026-1126s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
3/23/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1126s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
3/17/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1126s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
3/12/2026SenateHearing: 01/15/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:10 pm; SC 1
1/6/2026SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
11/21/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
6/10/2026
Introduced
11/21/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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