New Hampshire HB1426: requiring the department of environmental services to employ certified personnel in each program area.

Sponsors

• Steven Kesselring (R, 18) · primary sponsor
• Brian Cole (R, 26)
• Bryan Morse (R, 3)
• Jay Markell (R, 18)
• Jonathan Morton (R, 39)
• Matt Drew (R, 19)
• Pierre Dupont (R, 20)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
2. April 27, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
3. April 1, 2026: Hearing: 04/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 13
4. March 30, 2026: Introduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7
5. March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9
6. March 18, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/17/2026 (Vote 25-0; CC)
7. March 13, 2026: Executive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230
8. February 24, 2026: Division I Work Session: 03/09/2026 10:00 am GP 230
9. February 12, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0331h: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 47
10. February 12, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0331h: AA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 47

Common questions

What is HB1426?

HB1426 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): requiring the department of environmental services to employ certified personnel in each program area.

What is the status of HB1426?

In committee as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11 (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1426?

Steven Kesselring (R, 18), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1426?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2539&sy=2026