This bill establishes a commission tasked with studying the short and long-term impacts of pending national and regional carbon pricing mechanisms on the citizens, businesses, institutions, and environment of New Hampshire. The commission will consist of various members, including representatives from the House and Senate, business and environmental organizations, and state departments. It will examine the effects of carbon pricing on public health, energy costs, local economies, and the state budget, as well as consider whether to recommend the introduction of carbon pricing in New Hampshire.

Additionally, the bill includes a repeal of RSA 12-A:71, which pertains to the commission's study of carbon pricing impacts, effective November 1, 2025. The commission is required to issue a public report with its findings and recommendations by that date. The new legal language inserted into the law establishes the commission and outlines its responsibilities, while the deletion removes the previous statute related to the commission's study.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-A:71