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NH SB592
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Watters
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AI Summary
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Requires conservation commissions to include habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors in their index of open space and natural, aesthetic, or ecological areas within their municipality
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Expands regional planning commission purposes to include conservation of habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors when preparing coordinated regional development plans
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Adds conservation areas, habitat strongholds, and wildlife corridors to the list of items regional planning commissions must address in comprehensive master plans alongside parks, recreation areas, and public reservations
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Designates conservation of habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors as a factor in determining developments of regional impact
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Directs the executive director of the Fish and Game Commission to consult with regional planning commissions, conservation commissions, Department of Transportation, Department of Energy, and Department of Environmental Services regarding habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors, including potential designation of transmission corridors and large-scale solar projects as such areas
Legislative Description
Enabling regional, conservation, and energy resource planning for habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors and creating a commission to study transferring ownership of the Winnipesaukee River Basin program to an alternative authority.
Last Action
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development House Journal 5
2/26/2026