New Hampshire SB540: (New Title) relative to plug-in solar generation systems.

Sponsors

• David Watters (D, 4) · primary sponsor
• Howard Pearl (R, 17)
• Kevin Avard (R, 12)
• Lucinda Rosenwald (D, 13)
• Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D, 21)
• Keith Murphy (R, 16)
• Debra Altschiller (D, 24)
• Kat McGhee (D, 35)

Latest actions

1. June 5, 2026: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2020e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
2. June 2, 2026: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2020e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14
3. May 7, 2026: Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
4. April 23, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1452h: MA DV 293-43 04/23/2026 HJ 11
5. April 23, 2026: Amendment # 2026-1452h: AA VV 04/23/2026
6. April 23, 2026: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/23/2026 HJ 11
7. April 23, 2026: Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 HJ 11
8. April 15, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
9. April 15, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1452h (NT) 04/13/2026 (Vote 16-1; RC)
10. April 8, 2026: Executive Session: 04/13/2026 09:00 am GP 229

Common questions

What is SB540?

SB540 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): (New Title) relative to plug-in solar generation systems.

What is the status of SB540?

Passed one chamber as of June 5, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2020e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14 (June 5, 2026).

Who sponsored SB540?

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

Where is the official record for SB540?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2126&sy=2026