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New HampshireSB652025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

SB65

Sponsored By: Howard Pearl (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Simpler permits for solar projects

The law limits DES rules for solar arrays to match other development. A terrain‑alteration permit is required only if earthmoving is over 100,000 sq ft or timber harvesting is over 100,000 sq ft. For ground‑mounted arrays, panels count as pervious and the finished land counts as meadow. Any DES rules that conflict with this are void on the law’s effective date. The act takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Howard Pearl

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2025; Chapter 0096; Effective 06/17/2025

    6/18/2025Senate

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 167

    6/9/2025House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16

    6/9/2025Senate

  4. Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/08/2025; SJ 12

    5/8/2025Senate

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1594h: MA VV 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 8

    5/1/2025House

  6. Amendment # 2025-1594h: AA VV 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 8

    5/1/2025House

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1594h 04/14/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 22 P. 11

    4/21/2025House

  8. Executive Session: 04/14/2025 11:00 am LOB 302-304

    4/9/2025House

  9. Full Committee Work Session: 04/14/2025 09:00 am 302-304

    4/2/2025House

  10. Public Hearing: 04/07/2025 09:00 am LOB 302-304

    3/31/2025House

  11. Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 11 P. 110

    3/28/2025House

  12. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0738s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/06/2025; SJ 6

    3/6/2025Senate

  13. Sen. Pearl Floor Amendment # 2025-0738s, AA, VV; 03/06/2025; SJ 6

    3/6/2025Senate

  14. Committee Amendment # 2025-0551s, AF, VV; 03/06/2025; SJ 6

    3/6/2025Senate

  15. SB 65 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/06/2025; SJ 6

    3/6/2025Senate

  16. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0551s, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; CC;

    2/21/2025Senate

  17. Hearing: 01/28/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 7

    1/23/2025Senate

  18. Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 3

    1/15/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/9/2025

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  • Introduced

    1/15/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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