I oppose HB 1745 because reallocating utility costs to ratepayers without strong oversight risks higher bills for households and small businesses. Any changes to cost-recovery rules should prioritize transparency and protect consumers from unjustified increases.
HB1745
House · 2026 sessionDemocraticDied in HouseLimits on utility costs charged to ratepayers
AIProhibits public utilities from recovering certain legal, trade association, and promotional costs through ratepayer rates.
relative to the allocation of public utility costs to ratepayers.
Energy and UtilitiesBusiness and Industry
Status
Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · February 25, 2026- ✓Introduced
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9 submissionsSupport 6Oppose 3Neutral 0
Hannah MeiselmanOpposeManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026
Helen SteeleOpposeTamworth, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026
Solar is a reasonable energy source for some rural areas
Bonnie HillSupportSouth Sutton, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026
The Fish & Game department needs to be able to draw from a broad spectrum of science-based methods for managing and controlling wildlife in New Hampshire, not just relying on public hunting and fishing to do the job.
Suzanna DerynioskiSupportLaconia, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.
Natch GreyesOpposeConcord, NHfor Business and Industry Association (BIA)Feb 2, 2026
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Amber KehoeSupportNorthfield, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026
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Alex de GeofroySupportRochester, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026
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Katie McLaughlinSupportWeare, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026
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Margaret KonzeSupportPembroke, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026
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