Rep. Cathy Kenny

Maddy summaryHB 272 removes local noise regulations that currently apply to specific agricultural operations, such as early-morning farm equipment use. It directly affects farmers and agricultural businesses by exempting certain routine practices from municipal noise ordinances. The bill becomes effective August 1, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers and being signed by Governor Ayotte on June 2, 2025. This change allows farms to operate without local noise restrictions during permitted hours.

Maddy summaryHB 153 establishes a committee to study how New Hampshire could create statewide resources for animal cruelty cases. The committee, composed of three House members and one Senate member, will examine current law enforcement training, identify best practices for prosecution and response, and recommend ways to form a coordinated statewide resource group. It must report its findings and recommendations to state leaders by November 1, 2025. This bill does not fund or create new resources itself, but sets up a process to evaluate how to improve animal cruelty investigations and responses. (HB 153, 2025 session)