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SB 489 · 2026 · Senate · Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee

Tax and land appeals board appointments

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(New Title) altering the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals.

Alters the process for appointing members to the board of tax and land appeals.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · May 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill alters the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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

“The members of the board shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor and council, rather than fixed terms.”
RSA 71-B:2
“The governor and council shall appoint one member as chairman to serve in that capacity for the duration of his or her term.”
RSA 71-B:2
“The executive council shall hold a hearing prior to confirmation according to the procedures under RSA 4:44. 64:2 Effective Date.”
RSA 71-B:2

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Kevin AvardRPrimeDeputy Majority Whip
  • Rep. Shane SiroisRClerk· Legislative Administration
  • Rep. Liz BarbourRVice Chair· Environment and Agriculture

Public testimony

1 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“The primary benefit here is prior hearing and confirmation by the Executive Council, regardless of nomination source. Our unique EC is a treasure against tyranny.”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuasupports

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 5, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0346s5–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 5, 2026SenateVoice voteCommittee amendment 2026-0346sadopted
  • Feb 5, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0346sadopted
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the Senate
  • Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass12–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Apr 9, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Apr 23, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 20, 2026Public hearingSenate Election Law and Municipal Affairs1:47:52–1:48:581m 6slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Feb 5, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0346s; Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0346s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2026-0346s — adopted, voice vote
  • Mar 18, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and Administration1:31:06–1:37:146m 8slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Public Hearing; Executive Session
  • Apr 9, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 23, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

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

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 1
  2. Jan 20, 2026SenHearing: 01/20/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:45 am; SC 2
  3. Feb 5, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0346s, 02/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 4
  4. Feb 5, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-0346s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
  5. Feb 5, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0346s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124
  7. Mar 18, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/18/2026 11:30 am GP 231
  8. Mar 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/18/2026 11:30 am GP 231
  9. Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  10. Apr 9, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 13
  11. Apr 23, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82
  12. Apr 23, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
  13. May 8, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 64; Effective 05/08/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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