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NH HB1397

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jonah Wheeler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a definition of "abutter" to the property taxation chapter (RSA 72:29), adopting the same meaning as defined in RSA 672:3

  • Requires municipal officials to send notice by verified mail to abutters when an intent to cut timber is filed

  • Provides abutters a 30-day comment period before assessing officials can approve the cutting operation

  • Places the cost of abutter notification on the applicant filing the intent to cut

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to the notice to abutters for the intent to cut.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Resources, Recreation and Development12/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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