New HampshireState and county land cannot join timber carbon programs
Since July 7, 2026, state and county governments may not enroll land they fully own in timber carbon sequestration programs.
What it does
State and county land held in full ownership may not be enrolled in timber carbon sequestration programs.
Argument forKeeping public land out of timber carbon programs could leave state and county governments more freedom to choose how they manage their forests.
Argument againstState and counties could lose chances to earn money from these programs or support forest care through carbon projects on public land.
More detail
State and county land held in full ownership may not be enrolled in timber carbon sequestration programs. The rule covers land fully owned by the state or a county. The law took effect July 7, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Jul 21Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82To Governor
- May 12Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 51; eff. 07/07/2026Became Law
- Apr 28Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11Minor
- Apr 9House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1132s (Rep. Pauer): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 8
- Mar 26Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1132s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7Passed Senate
- Mar 26Committee Amendment # 2026-1132s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Mar 18Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1132s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11Minor
- Mar 4Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 9
- Feb 9Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 4Minor
- Feb 5Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 14Passed House
- Jan 27Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/13/2026 (Vote 13-1; CC) HC 5 P. 10Minor
- Jan 16Executive Session: 01/13/2026 11:45 am GP 154
- Jan 8Public Hearing: 01/13/2026 11:45 am GP 154
- 2025
- Dec 1Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 10Introduced
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