New Hampshire HB1539: authorizing electric utilities to issue AAA-rated bonds for the purpose of storm cost recovery and infrastructure resilience.

Sponsors

• Michael Vose (R, 5) · primary sponsor
• JD Bernardy (R, 36)
• Michael Harrington (R, 18)
• Maureen Mooney (R, 12)
• John Schneller (R, 2)
• Douglas Thomas (R, 16)
• Kevin Avard (R, 12)
• David Watters (D, 4)

Latest actions

1. April 17, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/15/2026; Chapter 25; eff. 04/15/2026
2. April 8, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 03/26/2026 HJ 9
3. March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
4. March 26, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1127s, AF, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
5. March 26, 2026: HB 1539 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
6. March 18, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1127s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
7. March 4, 2026: Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 9
8. February 25, 2026: Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 5
9. February 19, 2026: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112
10. February 19, 2026: Referred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 102

Common questions

What is HB1539?

HB1539 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): authorizing electric utilities to issue AAA-rated bonds for the purpose of storm cost recovery and infrastructure resilience.

What is the status of HB1539?

Signed into law as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/15/2026; Chapter 25; eff. 04/15/2026 (April 17, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1539?

Michael Vose (R, 5), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1539?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2605&sy=2026