This bill amends existing law to expand the use of funds from the solid waste management fund to include solid waste management districts in New Hampshire. Specifically, it allows for quarterly payments to be made not only to municipalities but also to solid waste management districts established under RSA 53-B. The payments are intended to support source reduction and recycling efforts, offsetting costs associated with the solid waste disposal surcharge based on the tonnage of waste managed by these entities. The bill also stipulates that payments to solid waste districts will reflect only the surcharge amount paid for waste generated by municipalities within those districts.

Additionally, the bill modifies the rulemaking provisions related to the solid waste management fund, ensuring that the time, amount, and manner of payments, as well as the reporting requirements for both municipalities and solid waste management districts, are clearly defined. The amendments include the insertion of terms such as "solid waste management districts" and the deletion of language that previously limited the fund's use solely to municipalities. The act is set to take effect upon its passage, which is approved for May 8, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 149-M:4, 149-M:9
As Amended by the Senate: 149-R:4, 149-R:6
As Amended by the House: 149-R:4, 149-R:6
Version adopted by both bodies: 149-R:4, 149-R:6
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 149-R:4, 149-R:6
SB593 text: 149-M:4, 149-M:9, 149-M:12