Transportation

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1354: authorizing the division of motor vehicles to issue license plate decals for amateur radio operators.

HB 1354 authorizes New Hampshire's Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a special registration plate symbol for amateur radio operators. It allows applicants with a valid Federal Communications Commission amateur radio license to add this symbol to their license plates for a $85 fee (in addition to standard fees), applicable to passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles. The fees collected will cover production/administrative costs, with remaining funds deposited into the highway fund for public safety communications infrastructure. This bill creates a new plate option without altering existing registration requirements.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill generates fees ($85) for highway maintenance fund, directly funding transportation infrastructure as stated in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jul 17, 2026

SB 592: enabling regional, conservation, and energy resource planning for habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors and creating a commission to study transferring ownership of the Winnipesaukee River Basin program to an alternative authority.

SB 592 requires New Hampshire municipalities and regional planning commissions to explicitly include habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors in their regional conservation, land-use, and energy planning. Conservation commissions must now maintain an index of these natural areas within their communities, and regional commissions must consider them in comprehensive regional plans covering land use, transportation, recreation, and infrastructure. The bill uses existing definitions for habitat strongholds (RSA 207:1, XIII-a) and wildlife corridors (RSA 207:1, XXXVI) without creating new protected areas. This change affects all municipalities and regional planning bodies statewide, ensuring these natural features are factored into development decisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates inclusion of habitat strongholds/wildlife corridors in land-use and conservation planning, directly advancing habitat protection and conservation efforts.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires wildlife corridors consideration in transportation planning, promoting sustainable infrastructure integration85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1353: relative to discounted motor vehicle insurance premiums for voluntary safety inspections.

HB 1353 requires New Hampshire auto insurers to include premium discounts in their rate filings for vehicles that pass the state's existing annual safety inspections (covering headlights, brakes, tires, etc.). It directly affects insurers and policyholders, as insurers must offer these discounts but cannot penalize drivers who skip inspections or fail them. Key provisions mandate that discounts be actuarially justified, filed with the insurance department, and not tied to a specific percentage. The bill explicitly states that inspections remain voluntary for insurance purposes beyond current state-mandated safety checks, and no surcharges apply for non-participation. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill incentivizes vehicle safety inspections via insurance discounts, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's mandate for actuarially justified discounts on passed inspections.90% confidence

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1680: relative to intercity bus service and public transportation funding.

HB 1680 directs New Hampshire's Department of Transportation to improve Boston express bus service from Nashua, Manchester, and Londonderry. It requires increasing service frequency during peak commuting hours and late nights on Fridays/Saturdays, advocating for consistent federal/state funding, and allocating existing federal funds to expand this service. The bill mandates a report on service frequency, ridership, and impacts on workforce mobility and regional economic development, due November 1. Crucially, the bill does not provide new state funding but directs the use of existing transportation program resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates existing federal funds to expand public bus service, advocating for consistent funding and reporting on economic impacts, directly supporting public transportation funding under budget management.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates report on impacts to 'workforce mobility and regional economic development,' directly linking transportation improvements to employment outcomes.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirects DOT to improve bus service frequency, allocate existing federal funds for expansion, and mandate reports on transit impacts, explicitly advancing public transportation funding and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Transportation Funding

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1810: relative to a road salt fee to support certified winter road maintenance practices.

HB 1810 imposes a $4 fee per ton (or equivalent) on bulk road salt, road salt mix, and brine sold in New Hampshire to fund certified winter road maintenance practices. The fee is collected annually by bulk sellers (e.g., suppliers to municipalities, businesses, or state agencies) and deposited into a dedicated road salt mitigation fund. Sellers must file annual returns with the Department of Revenue Administration, maintain sales records for three years, and provide receipts showing the fee paid. This policy directly affects road salt bulk sellers and ensures funds support certified winter road maintenance programs across the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new $4/ton fee to fund certified winter road maintenance, creating dedicated revenue stream for public infrastructure service.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImposes fee to fund certified winter road maintenance practices, directly supporting road infrastructure funding through dedicated mitigation fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 589: relative to port electrification, microgrid development, and cybersecurity standards for energy and water systems.

SB 589 requires New Hampshire to create a task force studying electricity needs for interstate trucking charging stations, port electrification, and transmission corridors, with a report due by June 2027. It authorizes a pilot program for microgrid development at up to five locations to improve energy resilience, collaborating with utilities and businesses. The bill also mandates the Department of Energy to develop cybersecurity guidelines for distributed energy systems like solar and battery storage. These provisions directly affect state agencies, transportation infrastructure planners, port operators, and energy providers by setting new planning and safety requirements.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes microgrid pilot for resilience, mandates port electrification/transmission studies, and requires cybersecurity guidelines for distributed energy resources like solar/batteries.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates cybersecurity guidelines for distributed energy resources, directly protecting critical technology infrastructure in energy systems.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates task force for trucking charging stations, port electrification, and microgrid pilot for transportation energy resilience - directly advances transportation infrastructure needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Resilience Transmission Cybersecurity Electric Vehicles Freight Ports

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1728: requiring sufficient cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure and technology projects.

HB 1728 requires operators of critical infrastructure systems - such as water, power, emergency response, and public transportation networks serving over 10,000 people or 3,300 households in New Hampshire - to implement specific cybersecurity measures. The bill mandates strict firewall controls, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication for remote access, and documented incident response plans to prevent foreseeable cyber risks. Operators who fail to meet this "standard of care" could face liability for harms caused by security failures. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and has no new funding requirements.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates cybersecurity for power infrastructure, directly protecting energy systems from cyber threats as part of critical infrastructure security.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates strict cybersecurity measures for critical infrastructure, enhancing protection against cyber threats per bill requirements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates cybersecurity protections specifically for public transportation networks, directly protecting transportation infrastructure from cyber threats.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1536: establishing penalties for unauthorized parking in designated electric vehicle and motorcycle spaces.

HB 1536 prohibits non-electric vehicles and non-motorcycles from parking in spaces specifically marked for electric vehicles (for charging), mopeds, or motorcycles. It requires clear, visible signage meeting standard traffic sign requirements and imposes a $62 minimum fine for violations, with 20% of the fine going to the local town or city where the parking occurred. The law applies to all designated spaces on both public and private property, directly affecting drivers who park in these spots without authorization. This creates a consistent penalty structure to prioritize access for EVs and motorcycles in designated parking areas.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnsures dedicated EV charging spaces to promote electric vehicle adoption, reducing emissions from gasoline vehicles and supporting clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnforces designated EV/motorcycle parking to promote sustainable transportation adoption and prevent obstruction of charging infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation Electric Vehicles

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1537: relative to the use of high resolution cameras to identify school bus stop light violators.

HB 1537 allows school bus operators to install high-resolution cameras on stop bars (the flashing arms extending from school buses) to capture drivers who run school bus stop lights. The cameras must clearly identify faces, include digital timestamps and tamper-proof video markers, and only activate when stop bars are extended during student loading/unloading. Videos must be preserved for up to 4 years if injuries occur, but deleted after 7 days if unused for investigations. School bus operators may choose to install the cameras but are not required to do so.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnhances road safety by enforcing school bus stop light violations through camera technology, directly improving vehicle regulation compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Traffic Safety

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1294: relative to speed regulation on Route 125 in Brentwood.

HB 1294 sets a 45 mph speed limit on Route 125 in Brentwood, specifically between the Epping and Kingston town lines. It amends state law to establish this lower speed limit, requiring new signage and assigning primary enforcement responsibility to local police. The bill directly affects drivers using this segment of Route 125. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes a lower speed limit (45 mph) on Route 125 for safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards through regulatory change.95% confidence

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