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NH HB1426
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Kesselring
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AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Environmental Services to have at least one certified or licensed individual on call in each program area with regulatory, permitting, or enforcement responsibilities, either as a direct employee or through contract
- Allows the department to use existing appropriations, federal grants, or program fees to cover training and certification costs
- Exempts DES-employed certified individuals from certification maintenance requirements that create conflicts of interest, such as submitting work product to the department for experience hours
- Waives licensing and certification fees for certified individuals while employed by DES and provides liability protection for damages arising from carrying out statutory and regulatory duties
- Estimated to increase state expenditures by $100,000 to $500,000 annually starting in FY 2028, funded through the General Fund and other agency funds, with an effective date of July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Requiring the department of environmental services to employ certified personnel in each program area.
Last Action
Executive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/12/2026
Resources, Recreation and Development12/4/2025
Full Bill Text
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