This bill grants the New Hampshire Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and the 157 Air Refueling Wing Staff Judge Advocate offices access to criminal history, investigation, and court records. The law specifically applies to New Hampshire National Guard employees and service members, allowing these offices to retrieve such information to carry out their legal and administrative duties. By adding a new section to state law, the measure ensures that attorneys within these units can access confidential and public records as needed for their responsibilities. The changes become effective 60 days after the bill is passed.
This bill establishes a commission to study ways to replace the current road toll and vehicle registration fees as sources of funding for highway and bridge improvements. The commission will be composed of legislators, state agency representatives, and members from the automotive and non-profit sectors, with the specific goal of examining how electric, hybrid, and fuel-efficient vehicles should contribute to infrastructure costs. The group is tasked with analyzing the environmental impact of these technologies, reviewing past studies, and recommending new revenue methods by December 2026. Once the commission completes its work, it will submit a final report to state officials with any proposed legislation to replace the existing toll system.
This bill requires municipalities to provide reasonable opportunities for placing manufactured housing and subdivisions, prohibiting them from completely banning these structures through zoning or other regulations. It mandates that if a town allows residential development, it must permit manufactured homes on individual lots in most residential zones, subject to the same lot size and spacing rules as conventional single-family homes. The law also ensures that manufactured housing parks can expand and that their lot sizes and density requirements remain reasonable, while eliminating the need for special permits that are not also required for traditional single-family housing.
This bill ensures that military-connected students transferring to a new school district receive their existing special education services immediately while waiting for a new evaluation to be completed. It also requires school districts to provide comparable services to these students upon arrival, regardless of whether the school is currently in session. Additionally, the legislation mandates that parents representing themselves in special education due process hearings can subpoena witnesses, with the state reimbursing witness fees for parents who are members of the armed forces if they win their case.
HB 1052 updates the requirements for submitting excavating and dredging permit applications to include both a paper version and a digital copy in PDF or an approved format. Local town or city clerks must receive these copies and distribute the digital version to local governing bodies, planning boards, and conservation commissions while keeping a paper record. The bill also allows state agencies to file their applications directly with the department, streamlining the process for government projects. These changes take effect 60 days after the law is passed.
This bill allows towns in New Hampshire to choose whether their conservation commission members are appointed by local officials or elected by voters. Under the new rules, a town meeting can vote to switch between these two methods, giving communities direct control over how their conservation leaders are selected. If a town opts for elections, members serve staggered three-year terms, and the town can later vote to return to the appointment system if desired. The legislation also clarifies that commission members must live in the town they represent and may serve on other municipal boards.
This law updates rules for historic horse racing and establishes a new requirement for casinos to host games that benefit their local communities. Under the new provisions, operators of historic horse racing tracks must sell betting pools only at facilities located in the same city or town where they originally obtained their licenses, and these licenses cannot be sold or transferred to other entities. Additionally, the bill mandates that game operators run between seven and ten special gaming events each year to generate revenue for their host municipalities without charging rent or fees. The legislation also clarifies that facilities must prioritize awarding these community gaming dates to local charities if they are available and wish to use the venue.
This bill creates a new fund within the state's Division of Archives and Records Management to support the preservation of historical records and objects. It authorizes the division's director to accept donations of these items and requires an annual report to the governor and council detailing all received gifts. Additionally, the legislation establishes a specific account for donated money used solely for maintenance purposes, which must be continuously available to the division. The law also adds a duty for the director to collect these donations on behalf of the state.
This bill allows school districts to keep a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors on hand to treat severe allergic reactions. It authorizes school nurses to decide how many doses to keep and permits doctors to write prescriptions in the name of the school district so pharmacies can fill them. Schools can buy these devices at reduced prices or through donations, and they must report annually on how often the medication is used.
This bill protects tenants who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking by preventing landlords from evicting them solely based on their victim status. It allows victims to stay in their homes if they provide written proof of a protective order, a report to law enforcement, a statement from a professional, or a court-approved self-certification form. The law also permits victims to request new locks at their own expense to exclude abusers and clarifies that landlords cannot be held liable for damages caused by these lock changes. While the bill offers these protections, it explicitly states that landlords can still evict tenants for unrelated reasons such as nonpayment of rent. Additionally, the bill requires landlords to keep all information regarding a tenant's victim status strictly confidential.
This bill expands property tax exemptions for disabled veterans who own homes specially adapted with assistance from the Veterans Administration. To qualify, veterans must be 100 percent permanently and totally disabled, a double amputee, or blind in both eyes due to service-connected conditions, and they must provide proof of these disabilities to local assessors. The exemption applies to the veteran or their surviving spouse who has not remarried, removing all property taxes on their specially adapted homestead. The law takes effect 60 days after it is passed.
This bill updates the process for transferring individuals to state prison after a criminal conviction. It requires the court clerk to send the official sentencing order directly to the Department of Corrections, either electronically or in person, while removing the requirement for the county sheriff to handle this specific transfer. The law also mandates that the Department of Corrections verify the validity of the order before taking custody of the person. These changes streamline the handover between the court system and the corrections department, effective January 1, 2025.
