HB1301 Increasing certain mooring fees and directing such funds to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund.
Increasing certain mooring fees and directing such funds to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Modest fee increase on boat mooring to fund water quality protection that benefits lake property values and tourism.
Your Community
Cyanobacteria blooms are a serious threat to NH lakes, affecting drinking water, recreation, and property values.
Your Freedom
A targeted user fee increase for a specific environmental purpose.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 04/23/2026; Senate Journal 10
Sponsor
John MacDonald (R)
The Short Version
Increases mooring fees on NH lakes and directs the revenue to fund cyanobacteria (toxic algae bloom) mitigation, protecting lake water quality for recreation and drinking water. In Senate hearing.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Lakefront property owners
- ▲ Lake recreationists
- ▲ Drinking water systems drawing from lakes
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Boat owners paying higher mooring fees
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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