Question 1

What is HB1539?

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HB1539 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): authorizing electric utilities to issue AAA-rated bonds for the purpose of storm cost recovery and infrastructure resilience.

Question 2

What does HB1539 do?

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In its own words: An act authorizing electric utilities to issue AAA-rated bonds for the purpose of storm cost recovery and infrastructure resilience. Rep. Bernardy, Rock. 36; Rep. Harrington, Straf. 18; Rep. Mooney, Hills. 12; Rep. Schneller, Hills. 2; Rep. D. Thomas, Rock. 16; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Watters, Dist 4 COMMITTEE: Science, Technology and Energy ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill authorizes the securitization of storm-related electric utility costs through finance orders issued by the public utilities commission. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.

Question 3

What is the status of HB1539?

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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).

Question 4

Who sponsored HB1539?

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

Question 5

Where is the official record for HB1539?

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

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

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