NH HB1088

Establishes the New Hampshire Water Well Board Fund as a special, revolving, nonlapsing fund in the state treasury to replace general fund financing for the board's operations

Redirects all fees, fines, and civil penalties collected under RSA 482-B from the general fund to the new Water Well Board Fund

Expected to generate approximately $242,600 annually in the new fund beginning FY 2027, based on a recently approved $100 fee per well completion report (averaging 2,426 reports per year)

Transfers funding for one full-time administrative position (costing $103,141 annually) from the general fund to the Water Well Board Fund

Takes effect July 1, 2026, and was requested by the Department of Environmental Services