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NH HB629

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Leishman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a $5 fee to each boat registration, with proceeds deposited into the Dam Maintenance Fund established under RSA 482:55

  • Creates an annual assessment of $1.58 per linear foot of shoreline on all taxable waterfront properties maintained by state-owned dams, due April 1 each year

  • Estimated to generate approximately $8,030,000 annually for the Dam Maintenance Fund ($7.5 million from shoreline fees and $530,000 from boat registrations)

  • Requires hiring of 3 new staff positions (1 Business Administrator II and 2 Accountant II) at an estimated cost of $303,000-$314,000 annually to administer the shoreline fee program

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Raising the cost of a boat decal fee and allocating the funds collected by such fees to the dam maintenance fund.

Last Action

Executive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/7/2026
Resources, Recreation and Development1/16/2025

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