Farm noise regulation exemption

Analysis

This bill removes "quiet hours" language, exempting certain agricultural practices from municipal noise regulation.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Sponsors

• Rep. Judy AronRChair· Environment and Agriculture
• Rep. Peter BixbyDRanking Member· Environment and Agriculture

Also: Rep. Catherine KennyR

Public testimony

Hearings

• 2025-01-309:30 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentLOB 301-303Public hearing
• 2025-02-102:00 pmHouse Municipal and County GovernmentLOB 301-303Public hearing
• 2025-04-109:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 2 P. 13
2. Jan 30, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/30/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
3. Feb 10, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/10/2025 02:00 pm LOB 301-303
4. Feb 10, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 02/10/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 12 P. 8
5. Feb 20, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 9
6. Mar 6, 2025SenIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7
7. Apr 10, 2025SenHearing: 04/10/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am; SC 16
8. May 1, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 19
9. May 1, 2025SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
10. May 22, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025); SJ 15
11. May 22, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 51
12. Jun 2, 2025HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2025; Chapter 61; eff.08/01/2025

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• Adopted by both chambersversion
• Chaptered (final law)version
• House Committee Report · 2025-02-12report
• Senate Committee Report · 2025-04-10report
• Senate Hearing Report · 2025-04-11report

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