HB1736 Repealing the authority of the public utilities commission to approve alternative forms of regulation for utilities.
Repealing the authority of the public utilities commission to approve alternative forms of regulation for utilities.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Removing PUC flexibility could prevent innovative rate structures that benefit consumers and lock in outdated regulatory approaches.
Your Community
Less regulatory flexibility could make it harder to adapt utility regulation to changing energy markets and consumer needs.
Your Freedom
No direct impact on individual freedoms; utility regulatory structure issue.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 37
Sponsor
Joe Sweeney (R)
The Short Version
Would repeal the PUC's authority to approve alternative regulatory frameworks for utilities, limiting regulatory flexibility. Killed via Inexpedient to Legislate voice vote.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Those who distrust regulatory discretion
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Ratepayers who benefit from flexible regulation
- ▼ PUC's ability to adapt to market changes
- ▼ Utilities seeking innovative rate structures
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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