requiring utilities and electric grid operators to assess and report the vulnerability of high-voltage transformers to geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances, and to recommend mitigation measures to protect the sta
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Officially: “requiring utilities and electric grid operators to assess and report the vulnerability of high-voltage transformers to geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances, and to recommend mitigation measures to protect the state electric infrastructure.” Read the full text
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2025-2026 biennium
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 33 · Dec 17, 2025
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 33 · Dec 17, 2025
Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 01:00 pm GP 229 · Jan 8, 2026
Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 01:00 pm GP 229 · Jan 8, 2026
Subcommittee Work Session: 02/02/2026 10:30 am GP 229 · Jan 29, 2026
Subcommittee Work Session: 02/02/2026 10:30 am GP 229 · Jan 29, 2026
==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229 · Feb 12, 2026
==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229 · Feb 12, 2026
==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 159 · Feb 18, 2026
==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 159 · Feb 18, 2026
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0935h 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-3; RC) HC 10 P. 72 · Mar 4, 2026
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0935h 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-3; RC) HC 10 P. 72 · Mar 4, 2026
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate · Mar 4, 2026
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate · Mar 4, 2026
Amendment # 2026-0935h: AA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 63 · Mar 12, 2026
Amendment # 2026-0935h: AA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 63 · Mar 12, 2026
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0935h: MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 65 · Mar 12, 2026
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0935h: MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 65 · Mar 12, 2026
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7 · Mar 17, 2026
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7 · Mar 17, 2026
Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 12 · Mar 26, 2026
Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 12 · Mar 26, 2026
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1307s, 04/09/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 13 · Apr 2, 2026
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1307s, 04/09/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 13 · Apr 2, 2026
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1307s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/09/2026; SJ 8 · Apr 3, 2026
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1307s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/09/2026; SJ 8 · Apr 3, 2026
Committee Amendment # 2026-1307s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8 · Apr 3, 2026
Committee Amendment # 2026-1307s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8 · Apr 3, 2026
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 17 · Apr 24, 2026
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 17 · Apr 24, 2026
HB 1723 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/07/2026; SJ 11 · May 7, 2026
HB 1723 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/07/2026; SJ 11 · May 7, 2026
Special Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, MA; 05/07/2026 SJ 11 · May 7, 2026
Special Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, MA; 05/07/2026 SJ 11 · May 7, 2026
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/14/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 18 · May 7, 2026
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/14/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 18 · May 7, 2026
Refer to Interim Study, MF, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12 · May 14, 2026
Refer to Interim Study, MF, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12 · May 14, 2026
Sen. Watters Moved Ought to Pass; 05/14/2026; SJ 12 · May 14, 2026
Sen. Watters Moved Ought to Pass; 05/14/2026; SJ 12 · May 14, 2026
Sen. Watters Floor Amendment # 2026-1811s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12 · May 14, 2026
Sen. Watters Floor Amendment # 2026-1811s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12 · May 14, 2026
Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1811s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12 · May 14, 2026
Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1811s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12 · May 14, 2026
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1811s and 2026-1307s (Rep. Vose): MA DV 186-153 05/20/2026 HJ 14 P. 22 · May 21, 2026
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1811s and 2026-1307s (Rep. Vose): MA DV 186-153 05/20/2026 HJ 14 P. 22 · May 21, 2026
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2158e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14 · Jun 17, 2026
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2158e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14 · Jun 17, 2026
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2158e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 · Jun 17, 2026
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2158e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 · Jun 17, 2026
Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15 · Jun 30, 2026
Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15 · Jun 30, 2026
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 · Jul 1, 2026
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 · Jul 1, 2026
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 310; eff. 9/1/2027 · Jul 16, 2026
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 310; eff. 9/1/2027 · Jul 16, 2026
The numbers
11
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Rita MattsonBrian ColeJames QualeyMatt Sabourin dit ChoinièreJohn SchnellerDouglas ThomasKeith AmmonKat McGheeMary MurphyDaniel InnisDenise Ricciardi
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 310; eff. 9/1/2027 (Jul 16, 2026).