COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS OF PERFLUORINATED CHEMICALS

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General Information
Year:
2019
Bill Number:
HB737
Effective Date:
8/16/2019
Chapter Law:
335:1
RSA Chapter:
126-A:79-a
Report Filed:
Yes
Comm. Status:
Active Statutory Committee
Final Report Due:
11/1/2029
Amending Bills:
HB256(2021), HB1114(2024)

Committee Reports: Committee Web Page
Committee Members
Ray Breslin  - Londonderry: Appt by Sen. Pres Maureen Mooney  - House Majority
Richard Lascelles  - House Majority Rosemarie Rung  - House Minority
Tanya Donnelly  - House Majority Rosemarie Rung  - House
Wendy Thomas  - House Majority Daryl Abbas  - Senate
Lea Anne Atwell  - DHHS Public Health Tracking Michael Wimsatt  - Department of Environmental Services
Amy Costello  - UNH Institute for Health Policy and Practice Mindi Messmer  - Appt. by President of the Senate
Donald Provencher  - Senate Nancy Murphy  - Town of Merrimack
Chris Bandazian  - Town of Bedford Richard Lascelles  - Town of Litchfield
Daniel O'Brien  - Hudson Resident Tom Dolan  - Londonderry: Appt. by Sen. Pres.
Michael Strand  - Bedford: Appt. by Sen. Pres. Laurene Allen  - Merrimack: Appt. by Sen. Pres.
April Webber  - Litchfield: Appt. by Sen. Pres. Joseph Ayotte  - United States Geological Survey
Meeting Dates
Date/Time
Meeting Location
10/09/2026 2:00 PM
REMOTE: This meeting will take place by remote conference. To listen in please follow the instructions below: Please register for the Commission on the Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Perfluorinated Chemicals meeting on October 9, 2:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8637317398493433177 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You also may join the meeting by phone: Call in Number: 1 (562) 247-8422 Access Code: 190-004-962 Webinar ID: 388-954-979 Regular Meeting
09/11/2026 2:00 PM
REMOTE: This meeting will take place by remote conference. To listen in please follow the instructions below: Please register for the Commission on the Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Perfluorinated Chemicals meeting on April 10, 2026 2:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8637317398493433177 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You also may join the meeting by phone: Call in Number: 1 (562) 247-8422 Access Code: 190-004-962 Webinar ID: 388-954-979 The following email address will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: Amy.E.Rousseau@des.nh.gov. You may also call Amy Rousseau at 603-271-8801. Regular Meeting
07/10/2026 2:00 PM
REMOTE: This meeting will take place by remote conference. To listen in please follow the instructions below: Please register for the Commission on the Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Perfluorinated Chemicals meeting on April 10, 2026 2:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8637317398493433177 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You also may join the meeting by phone: Call in Number: 1 (562) 247-8422 Access Code: 190-004-962 Webinar ID: 388-954-979 The following email address will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: Amy.E.Rousseau@des.nh.gov. You may also call Amy Rousseau at 603-271-8801. Regular Meeting
06/12/2026 2:00 PM
REMOTE: This meeting will take place by remote conference. To listen in please follow the instructions below: Please register for the Commission on the Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Perfluorinated Chemicals meeting on April 10, 2026 2:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8637317398493433177 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You also may join the meeting by phone: Call in Number: 1 (562) 247-8422 Access Code: 190-004-962 Webinar ID: 388-954-979 The following email address will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: Amy.E.Rousseau@des.nh.gov. You may also call Amy Rousseau at 603-271-8801. Regular Meeting
05/08/2026 2:00 PM
REMOTE: Please register for the Commission on the Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Perfluorinated Chemicals meeting on May 8, 2026 2:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8637317398493433177 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You also may join the meeting by phone: Call in Number: 1 (562) 247-8422 Access Code: 190-004-962 Webinar ID: 388-954-979 The following email address will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: Amy.E.Rousseau@des.nh.gov. You may also call Amy Rousseau at 603-271-8801. Regular Meeting
04/10/2026 2:00 PM
REMOTE: This meeting will take place by remote conference. To listen in please follow the instructions below: Please register for the Commission on the Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Perfluorinated Chemicals meeting on April 10, 2026 2:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8637317398493433177 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You also may join the meeting by phone: Call in Number: 1 (562) 247-8422 Access Code: 190-004-962 Webinar ID: 388-954-979 The following email address will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: Amy.E.Rousseau@des.nh.gov. You may also call Amy Rousseau at 603-271-8801. Regular Meeting
03/13/2026 2:00 PM
==REVISED==REMOTE: Please register for the Commission on the Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Perfluorinated Chemicals meeting on March 13, 2026 2:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8637317398493433177 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You also may join the meeting by phone: Call in Number: 1 (562) 247-8422 Access Code: 190-004-962 Webinar ID: 388-954-979 The following email address will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: Amy.E.Rousseau@des.nh.gov. You may also call Amy Rousseau at 603-271-8801. Regular Meeting
02/13/2026 2:00 PM
REMOTE: Please register for the Commission on the Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Perfluorinated Chemicals meeting on February 13, 2026 2:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8637317398493433177 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You also may join the meeting by phone: Call in Number: 1 (562) 247-8422 Access Code: 190-004-962 Webinar ID: 388-954-979 Regular Meeting
01/09/2026 2:00 PM
REMOTE: This meeting will take place by remote conference. To listen in please follow the instructions below: Please register for the Commission on the Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Perfluorinated Chemicals meeting on January 9, 2026 2:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8637317398493433177 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You also may join the meeting by phone: Call in Number: 1 (562) 247-8422 Access Code: 190-004-962 Webinar ID: 388-954-979 The following email address will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: Amy.E.Rousseau@des.nh.gov. You may also call Amy Rousseau at 603-271-8801. Regular Meeting

Committee Detail
First Meeting:  The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section.
Quorum:  Seven members constitutes a quorum.
Report:  The commission shall submit an interim report of its findings on November 1, each year between 2020 and 2024, and a final report of its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2024. Interim Report Filed 11/1/2022. Interim Report Filed 11/01/02023, 11/1/2025
Termination Date:  November 1st, 2029