Board and council appeal process

Analysis

This bill changes the process for appeals where there is a council or board with jurisdiction.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Sponsors

• Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
• Rep. Jeremy SlottjeRVice Chair· Executive Departments and Administration

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR, Rep. James ThibaultR

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

• 2026-01-151:00 pmSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
• 2026-04-1410:30 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearingrescheduled
• 2026-04-141:30 pmHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
• 2026-04-2810:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing

Legislative history

1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
2. Jan 15, 2026SenHearing: 01/15/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:10 pm; SC 1
3. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1126s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
4. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1126s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
5. Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1126s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
6. Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 9 P. 54
7. Apr 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/14/2026 10:45 am GP 153
8. Apr 14, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153
9. Apr 28, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 153
10. Apr 28, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1661h 04/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 18 P. 6
11. May 7, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1661h: AA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 7
12. May 7, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1661h: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 7
13. May 14, 2026SenSen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
14. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
15. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
16. Jun 19, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 185; Effective 08/18/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• As Amended by the Senateversion
• As Amended by the Houseversion
• Adopted by both chambersversion
• Chaptered (final law)version
• Amendment 2026-1126samendment
• Amendment 2026-1661hamendment
• Senate Hearing Report · 2026-01-29report
• Senate Committee Report · 2026-03-11report
• House Committee Report · 2026-04-29report

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