HB 708-FN - AS INTRODUCED
2025 SESSION
25-0589
06/11
HOUSE BILL 708-FN
SPONSORS: Rep. Horrigan, Straf. 10; Rep. Parshall, Ches. 8
COMMITTEE: Science, Technology and Energy
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ANALYSIS
This bill adds new definitions and directs the department of energy to begin planning for additional area codes in New Hampshire.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
25-0589
06/11
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Five
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Subparagraphs; Telephone Number Conservation and Area Code Implementation Policy Principles Definitions. Amend RSA 374:59, I by inserting after subparagraph (d) the following new subparagraphs:
(e) "Overlay area codes" means additional area codes assigned to the same geographic area as an existing area code.
(f) "Geographic split" means dividing an existing area code into two or more geographic areas, each assigned a new area code.
2 New Paragraph; Telephone Number Conservation and Area Code Implementation Policy Principles. Amend RSA 374:59 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:
VI. The department of energy shall begin planning for the introduction of an additional overlay area code that would cover the entire state, similar to New Hampshire's original 603 area code. No one will be required to change their existing phone numbers. The department must work with the administrators of the North American Numbering Plan to prepare for the introduction of one or more new area codes.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
25-0589
Revised 1/27/25
HB 708-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this bill has no fiscal impact on state, county and local expenditures or revenue.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Energy
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 11, 2025 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 11, 2025 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 11, 2025 | House | Floor Vote |
March 6, 2025: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7
Feb. 14, 2025: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2025 (Vote 14-1; CC) HC 14 P. 15
Feb. 14, 2025: Executive Session: 02/11/2025 09:30 am LOB 302-304
Feb. 7, 2025: Public Hearing: 02/11/2025 09:30 am LOB 302-304
Jan. 22, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 3 P. 24