New Hampshire SB589: (New Title) relative to port electrification, microgrid development, and cybersecurity standards for energy and water systems.

Sponsors

• David Watters (D, 4) · primary sponsor
• Kevin Avard (R, 12)
• Lucinda Rosenwald (D, 13)
• Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D, 21)
• Howard Pearl (R, 17)
• Debra Altschiller (D, 24)
• John Cloutier (D, 6)
• Kat McGhee (D, 35)

Latest actions

1. June 10, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
2. June 10, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
3. June 5, 2026: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2028e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
4. June 2, 2026: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2028e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14
5. May 7, 2026: Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
6. April 23, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1412h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11
7. April 23, 2026: Amendment # 2026-1412h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11
8. April 15, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1412h 04/13/2026 (Vote 18-0; RC)
9. April 8, 2026: ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 04/13/2026 09:00 am GP 229
10. April 7, 2026: ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 04/07/2026 02:00 pm GP 229

Common questions

What is SB589?

SB589 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): (New Title) relative to port electrification, microgrid development, and cybersecurity standards for energy and water systems.

What is the status of SB589?

Passed one chamber as of June 10, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 (June 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB589?

David Watters (D, 4), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB589?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2048&sy=2026