HB1426 Requiring the department of environmental services to employ certified personnel in each program area.
Requiring the department of environmental services to employ certified personnel in each program area.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
May slightly increase DES staffing costs but protects against costly environmental mistakes.
Your Community
Ensures environmental decisions are made by qualified experts, improving protection of NH's natural resources.
Your Freedom
No direct impact on individual freedoms.
Status
Division I Work Session: 03/09/2026 10:00 am GP 230
Sponsor
Steven Kesselring (R)
The Short Version
Requires DES to have certified professionals in each program area, ensuring environmental decisions are made by qualified experts. This would strengthen the scientific basis of environmental regulation in NH.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ NH residents relying on clean water and air
- ▲ Environmental quality
- ▲ Communities near regulated sites
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ DES budget for hiring certified personnel
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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