HB1088 Transferring funding for the water well board from the general fund to a special nonlapsing fund.
Transferring funding for the water well board from the general fund to a special nonlapsing fund.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Dedicated funding ensures water well regulation continues reliably, protecting the many NH residents who depend on private wells.
Your Community
Stable funding for water well oversight protects water quality for the approximately 40% of NH residents who rely on private wells.
Your Freedom
Fiscal management change with no direct impact on individual freedoms.
Status
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1268s (Rep. Harb): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/21/2026 House Journal 14
Sponsor
Tanya Donnelly (R)
The Short Version
Would move funding for the water well board from the general fund to a dedicated nonlapsing fund. This ensures that fees collected for water well regulation are used specifically for that purpose rather than being swept into general revenue.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ NH residents with private wells
- ▲ Water well board operations
- ▲ Water quality protection
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ General fund (loses this revenue source)
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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