New Hampshire HB1205: (New Title) prohibiting state and county owned lands from participating in timber carbon sequestration projects.

Sponsors

• Arnold Davis (R, 2) · primary sponsor
• James Tierney (R, 1)
• Sean Durkin (R, 1)
• Brian Cole (R, 26)

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 51; eff. 07/07/2026
2. April 28, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
3. April 9, 2026: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1132s (Rep. Pauer): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10
4. March 23, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1132s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
5. March 23, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1132s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
6. March 18, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1132s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
7. March 4, 2026: Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 9
8. February 9, 2026: Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 4
9. February 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 14
10. January 27, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/13/2026 (Vote 13-1; CC) HC 5 P. 10

Common questions

What is HB1205?

HB1205 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): (New Title) prohibiting state and county owned lands from participating in timber carbon sequestration projects.

What is the status of HB1205?

Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 51; eff. 07/07/2026 (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1205?

Arnold Davis (R, 2), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1205?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2591&sy=2026