HB629 Raising the cost of a boat decal fee and allocating the funds collected by such fees to the dam maintenance fund.
Raising the cost of a boat decal fee and allocating the funds collected by such fees to the dam maintenance fund.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Small fee increase for boat owners; much larger potential savings from preventing dam failures.
Your Community
Funding dam maintenance protects downstream communities from catastrophic flooding and preserves lakes and ponds.
Your Freedom
Modest fee increase on a recreational activity to fund critical infrastructure.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 04/23/2026; Senate Journal 10
Sponsor
Peter Leishman (D)
The Short Version
Increases boat registration decal fees and directs the revenue to dam maintenance. NH has hundreds of aging dams, many in poor condition, that pose safety risks to downstream communities.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Communities downstream of aging dams
- ▲ Lake and pond users
- ▲ Public safety
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Boat owners paying higher decal fees
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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