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SB 508 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee

Zoning board appeal period rules

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relative to the zoning board of adjustments appeal period.

Requires that all grounds for appeal be stated in the initial notice to the zoning board of adjustment and outlines procedures for revising plans.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · May 14, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires that all grounds for appeal must be stated in the initial notice to the zoning board of adjustments and outlines revision of plans.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Keith MurphyRPrimeDeputy President Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair· Commerce
  • Sen. Ruth WardRDeputy Majority Leader
  • Sen. Sharon CarsonRPresident of the Senate

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR

Public testimony

11 signed in online

91% support9% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-279:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-0710:00 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing
  • 2026-05-0510:30 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 1
  2. Jan 27, 2026SenHearing: 01/27/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:15 am; SC 1
  3. Feb 19, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0659s, 02/19/2026; Vote 6-0; CC; SC 6
  4. Feb 19, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-0659s, AA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
  5. Feb 19, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0659s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 5 P. 124
  7. Apr 7, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:45 am GP 154
  8. May 5, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 05/05/2026 10:30 am GP 154
  9. May 5, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 05/05/2026 (Vote 11-9; RC) HC 19 P. 27
  10. May 6, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  11. May 14, 2026HouseLay SB508 on Table (Rep. Fracht): MF DV 155-157 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 110
  12. May 14, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MF RC 151-161 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 110
  13. May 14, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 112

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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