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HB1148 • 2026

adding cyanobacteria and algae blooms to the study of the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.

adding cyanobacteria and algae blooms to the study of the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Tanya Donnelly (R), Will Darby (D), Howard Pearl (r)
Last action
2026-06-01
Official status
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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adding cyanobacteria and algae blooms to the study of the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.

adding cyanobacteria and algae blooms to the study of the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.

What This Bill Does

  • adding cyanobacteria and algae blooms to the study of the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2026-06-01 H

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 89; eff. 07/27/2026

  2. 2026-05-18 S

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

  3. 2026-05-18 H

    Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  4. 2026-04-14 S

    Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  5. 2026-04-13 S

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14A

  6. 2026-03-12 S

    Hearing: 03/19/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 10

  7. 2026-02-25 S

    Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 5

  8. 2026-02-19 H

    Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 31

  9. 2026-02-09 H

    Executive Session: 02/04/2026 02:00 pm GP 228

  10. 2026-02-09 H

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/04/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 7 P. 19

  11. 2026-01-26 H

    Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 02:00 pm GP 228

  12. 2025-12-01 H

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 8

Official Summary Text

adding cyanobacteria and algae blooms to the study of the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.

Current Bill Text

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CHAPTER 89
HB 1148 - FINAL VERSION

2026 SESSION
26-2332
08/07

HOUSE BILL
1148

AN ACT
adding cyanobacteria and algae blooms to the study of the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.

SPONSORS: Rep. Donnelly, Rock. 25; Rep. Darby, Hills. 11; Sen. Pearl, Dist 17

COMMITTEE: Resources, Recreation and Development

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ANALYSIS

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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
26-2332
08/07

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six

AN ACT
adding cyanobacteria and algae blooms to the study of the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

89:1 Exotic Aquatic Weeds and Species Committee; Cyanobacteria Included. Amend RSA 487:30, III to read as follows:
III. The committee shall:
(a) Study the spread of exotic aquatic weeds and exotic aquatic species of wildlife, as defined in RSA 487:16, I-a, in the waters of New Hampshire including education, management, and potential means to eliminate the spread of these weeds and wildlife.
(b)
Study and discuss potential factors contributing to the proliferation of harmful algal blooms and cyanobacteria in the state's surface waters, including the potential relationship between aquatic invasive species and nutrient dynamics that may contribute to harmful algal bloom formation.
(c)
Aid the department of environmental services in the control and eradication of milfoil
, harmful algal blooms, and cyanobacteria
.
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(c)
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(d)
Study the best management practices used in other states to prevent the introduction of, and to research, monitor, control, and eradicate exotic aquatic weeds and wildlife.
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(d)
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(e)
Recommend to the department of fish and game a program for research, monitoring, control, or eradication if an invasive exotic aquatic species of wildlife is discovered in the state.

89:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Approved: May 28, 2026
Effective Date: July 27, 2026