STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SENATE
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
THE COMMITTEE ON Energy and Natural Resources
to which was referred HB 1141
AN ACT relative to permitting and fee authority for mining and prospecting.
Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill
OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT
BY A VOTE OF: 4-0
AMENDMENT # 2026-1723s
Senator David Watters
For the Committee
House bill 1141 would streamline the permitting process for mining projects, ensuring environmental protection and improving efficiency. The bill consolidates the permit process and transfers authority from DNCR to NHDES which has more extensive experience managing environmental permits. The amendment addresses concerns regarding cultural artifacts found on site.
Joshua Schauer 271-3077
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Energy and Natural Resources
HB 1141, relative to permitting and fee authority for mining and prospecting.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.
Senator David Watters for the committee.
House bill 1141 would streamline the permitting process for mining projects, ensuring environmental protection and improving efficiency. The bill consolidates the permit process and transfers authority from DNCR to NHDES which has more extensive experience managing environmental permits. The amendment addresses concerns regarding cultural artifacts found on site.