Landfill site evaluation committee proposal emerges from Senate with bipartisan support

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: May 14, 2026

Words: 638

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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With bipartisan support, the New Hampshire Senate approved a proposal for a site evaluation committee Thursday after the body’s previous proposal generated pushback and criticism from North Country residents and lawmakers.

An amended version of House Bill 707 passed on a voice vote Thursday afternoon after it was recommended by the Senate Finance Committee, 7-1, on Tuesday.

An earlier Senate amendment to HB 707, authored by Loudon Republican Sen. Howard Pearl and recommended …

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