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NH HB629
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Peter Leishman
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AI Summary
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Adds a $5 fee to each boat registration, with proceeds deposited into the Dam Maintenance Fund established under RSA 482:55
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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
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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)
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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
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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