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HB 1327 · 2026 · House · Municipal and County Government Committee

Redefining commercially zoned land

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relative to the definition of commercially-zoned land.

Redefines the terms "mixed use" and "commercially zoned land."AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill redefines "mixed use" and "commercially zoned land."

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“"Commercially zoned land" means land [zoned for such commercial activities as retail and office space] located in a zoning district that permits commercial uses, as defined in local ordinances.”
Section 1
“"Mixed-use" means a type of development that combines residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or entertainment uses within a single building or development [area] shown on a subdivision or site plan approved by the planning board.”
Section 1

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Bill BoydRPrimeClerk· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. Jaci GroteDDemocratic Advisor
  • Rep. Jodi NelsonRClerk· Children and Family Law
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary

Also: Rep. Sandra PanekR, Rep. Lucius ParshallD, Rep. Mark PearsonR, Rep. James TierneyR, Rep. Jack FlanaganR

Public testimony

4 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

75% support25% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support HB 1327 because clarifying the definitions of ‘commercially zoned land’ and ‘mixed-use’ ensures consistent, accurate application of zoning and planning laws.…”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchestersupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate17–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 5, 2026HouseVoice voteInexpedient to Legislateadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 10, 2026Public hearingHouse Municipal and County Government3:31:23–3:40:429m 19slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 17, 2026Public hearingHouse Municipal and County Government50:46–54:273m 41slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Executive Session
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamInexpedient to Legislate — adopted, voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 15
  2. Feb 10, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/10/2026 11:35 am GP 154
  3. Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154
  4. Feb 17, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 22
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 28

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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