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NH HB1759

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Fracht

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes disqualification votes for local land use board members from advisory and non-binding to binding
  • Requires a board member to recuse from a pending matter if a simple majority of the board votes for disqualification
  • Allows the member to participate if the disqualification vote results in a tie
  • Disqualification votes must be requested by board members and occur prior to or at the start of required public hearings
  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to the disqualification of a member of a local land use board.

Last Action

Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; Senate Journal 5

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law and Municipal Affairs2/25/2026
Municipal and County Government12/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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