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

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

1. 2026
   1. Apr 17Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte Ayotte 04/15/2026; Chapter 25; eff. 04/15/2026Became Law
   2. Apr 8Enrolled (in recess of) 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 56To Governor
   3. Mar 26Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7Passed House
   4. Mar 26Committee Amendment # 2026-1127s, AF, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
   5. Mar 26HB 1539 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
   6. Mar 18Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1127s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11Minor
   7. Mar 4Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 9
   8. Feb 25Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 5Minor
   9. Feb 19Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112
   10. Feb 19Referred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 102Minor
   11. Feb 19Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0409h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 102
   12. Feb 19Amendment # 2026-0409h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 101
   13. Feb 9Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0409h 02/03/2026 (Vote 18-0; RC) HC 7 P. 38Minor
   14. Jan 29Executive Session: 02/03/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
   15. Jan 23Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 09:30 am GP 158
   16. Jan 21==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/26/2026 09:30 am GP 229
2. 2025
   1. Dec 10Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 25Introduced