HB610

Relative to the residential ratepayers advisory board.

Complete·5/12/26

Establishes the residential ratepayers advisory board to oversee the office of the consumer advocate and ensure focus on residential utility.

The bill establishes the residential ratepayers advisory board to provide oversight of the office of the consumer advocate. The board ensures the consumer advocate focuses on assuring that residential utility customers receive safe and reliable services. The board consists of nine members: three appointed by the speaker of the house, three by the senate president, and three by the governor and council. Members represent various interests, including residential ratepayers, the elderly, low-income individuals, small business owners, and environmental concerns.

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Calendar

Feb 11

9:10 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Hearing

Nov 5, 2025

10:00 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Executive Session

History

Jul 21

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 82

May 12

House

House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1056s (Rep. Layon): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/09/2026 House Journal 10 P. 8

May 12

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 45; eff. 08/06/2026