HB 1594-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
19Feb2026... 0322h
2026 SESSION
26-2938
06/07
HOUSE BILL 1594-FN
SPONSORS: Rep. Bridle, Rock. 29; Rep. Coker, Belk. 2; Rep. Miller, Straf. 21
COMMITTEE: Transportation
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ANALYSIS
This bill changes the annual registration fees for electric vehicles from a flat fee to one based on type and weight.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
19Feb2026... 0322h 26-2938
06/07
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Electric Vehicle Registration Fee to be Collected. RSA 261:141-c is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
261:141-c Electric Vehicle Registration Fee.
I. In addition to any other registration fees required under this chapter, the division of motor vehicles shall assess an annual electric vehicle registration fee according to the following schedule:
Vehicle Type GVWR Annual Fee
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) 1-1000 lbs $0
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) 1001-3,000 lbs $50
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) 3001-8,000 lbs $100
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) Over 8,000 lbs $150
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Any weight $50
II. The division shall determine vehicle classification and weight based on manufacturer specifications and registration records.
III. The fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the highway fund.
IV. The division may adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to:
(a) Vehicle classification;
(b) Fee collection;
(c) Exemptions; and
(d) Implementation of this section.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.
26-2938
03/23/2026
HB 1594-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2026-0322h)
FISCAL IMPACT:
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Estimated State Impact | |||||
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | FY 2028 | FY 2029 | |
Revenue | $0 | Indeterminable | |||
Revenue Fund(s) | Highway Fund | ||||
Expenditures* | $0 | $45,000 | Indeterminable | ||
Funding Source(s) | Restricted - Highway Fund Cost of Collections - Per the state constitution, costs associated with the collection/administration of highway fund revenue by the Department of Safety is deducted prior to funds being credited as unrestricted highway fund revenue | ||||
Appropriations* | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Funding Source(s) | None | ||||
*Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill | |||||
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Estimated Political Subdivision Impact | |||||
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | FY 2028 | FY 2029 | |
Local Revenue | $0 | $0 | Indeterminable | ||
Local Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
METHODOLOGY:
This bill changes the annual registration fees for electric vehicles from a flat fee to one based on type and weight. Under current law, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are $100 and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are $50, and this bill proposes the following:
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) Under 1,000 lbs $0
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) 1,001 - 3,000 lbs $50
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) 3,001 - 8,000 lbs $100
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) Over 8,000 lbs $150
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Any weight $50 (no change)
The Department of Safety states that based on current registration data, there are approximately 15,358 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 6,150 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) registered in the state. It is unknown if this bill will increase or decrease state revenue as vehicle weight data is not available to the Department. Also, pursuant to RSA 235:23 (“Apportionment A”), 12 percent of highway fund road toll and motor vehicle fee revenue collected is distributed to municipalities in the year following collection. Therefore, this bill would have an interminable impact on state highway fund expenditures and local revenue in FY 2028 and beyond.
The Department states there will be a one-time system change cost of $45,000 in FY 2027 to implement this bill.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Safety
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Feb. 4, 2026 | 2026-0322h |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 26, 2026 | House | Hearing |
| Jan. 27, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 3, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 3, 2026 | House | Floor Vote |
| March 2, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| March 2, 2026 | House | Floor Vote |
| April 21, 2026 | Senate | Hearing |
April 15, 2026: Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 15
March 30, 2026: Introduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7
March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9
March 13, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/02/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
Feb. 25, 2026: Executive Session: 03/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
Feb. 25, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 03/02/2026 11:00 am GP 159
Feb. 19, 2026: Referred to Ways and Means 02/19/2026 HJ 5
Feb. 19, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0322h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5
Feb. 19, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0322h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5
Feb. 6, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0322h 02/03/2026 (Vote 14-1; CC) HC 7 P. 22
Jan. 29, 2026: ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
Jan. 21, 2026: ==ROOM CHANGE== Executive Session: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
Jan. 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:40 pm GP 234
Dec. 10, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 27