New Hampshire SenateHB 707
(Second New Title) establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee.
Failed 12–12Crossed party linesClose
What it does: Creates a seven-member state committee to approve or deny sites for new solid waste facilities taking over 100,000 tons a year, gives state environmental regulators sole approval over landfill expansions, and pauses state permits for new capacity at other large disposal facilities until July 1, 2027. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Floor Amendment
The tally
Yes 12 · No 12 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 4 | 12 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 4 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Bill GannonR23Yes
- David RochefortR1Yes
- Denise RicciardiR9Yes
- Victoria SullivanR18Yes
The full roll (24)
Yes 12
No 12
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.