New Hampshire SenateHB 451
establishing the paint product stewardship program.
Passed 13–11Crossed party linesClose
What it does: On the version voted Apr 9, 2026: Requires paint manufacturers to set up and fund a state-approved program to collect and recycle leftover paint, paid for by a per-container fee built into paint prices, with voluntary drop-off sites at stores and towns; bars sales of paint not covered by an approved plan. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Ought to Pass
The tally
Yes 13 · No 11 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 5 | 11 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 5 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- David RochefortR1Yes
- Denise RicciardiR9Yes
- Howard PearlR17Yes
- Mark McConkeyR3Yes
- Tim LangR2Yes
The full roll (24)
Yes 13
No 11
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.