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SB 153 · 2025 · Senate · Transportation Committee

Expedited driveway permits for large developments

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(Second New Title) relative to expedited driveway permitting of major entrances for residential use of 20 units or greater and the time frame for approval or denial of permit applications.

Requires the commissioner of transportation to approve or deny driveway or public access permit applications within 60 days and creates an expedited permitting process for major entrances serving residential developments of 20 units or more.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 8, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill allows 90 days for driveway permit issuance where the driveways for multifamily developments are major traffic generators or major entrances.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Mark McConkeyRPrimeVice Chair· Transportation
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Rep. David MilzRChair· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. Joe AlexanderRChair· Housing

Also: Rep. Richard BrownR

Public testimony

2 signed in online

50% support50% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-02-111:00 pmSenate TransportationLOB 101Public hearing
  • 2025-04-2910:00 amHouse Public Works and HighwaysLOB 201Public hearingrescheduled

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 3
  2. Feb 11, 2025SenHearing: 02/11/2025, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm; SC 9
  3. Mar 13, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0759s, 03/13/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 12
  4. Mar 13, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-0759s, AA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  5. Mar 13, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-0759s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  6. Mar 27, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/27/2025; Vote 6-0; CC; SC 14
  7. Mar 27, 2025SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
  8. Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 11 P. 111
  9. Apr 29, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/29/2025 10:00 am LOB 201
  10. Apr 29, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/29/2025 10:00 am LOB 201
  11. Apr 29, 2025House: Ought to Pass 04/29/2025 (Vote 14-2; RC) HC 23 P. 15
  12. May 8, 2025HouseFLAM # 2025-1876h (NT) (Rep. Milz): AA VV 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 52
  13. May 8, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1876h: MA RC 293-61 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 52
  14. May 15, 2025SenSen. Ricciardi Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
  15. Jun 12, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 26
  16. Jun 12, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17
  17. Jul 7, 2025SenSigned by the Governor on 07/07/2025; Chapter 0154; Effective 10/05/2025

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.