relative to replacing members of local land use boards for certain conduct.

HB 1497 establishes clear procedures for removing members of local land use boards (including planning and zoning boards) who engage in serious misconduct or neglect duties. It specifies grounds for removal, such as chronic absenteeism (missing 3+ consecutive meetings or 25% of meetings in a year), violating conflict-of-interest rules, or failing to review materials. The bill requires governing bodies to hold public hearings within 45-60 days of a petition, with removal needing "clear and convincing evidence," and mandates written notice and findings. This directly affects board members and ensures transparent, evidence-based removal processes.