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This bill modifies existing law to allow counties to establish county-wide communication districts, expanding the current framework for creating communication districts. Specifically, the bill changes definitions to include counties as potential members and creators of communication districts, allowing a county's governing body to form a special unpaid planning committee to explore establishing such a district. The planning committee can now include representatives from municipalities within the proposed county-wide district, and municipalities can choose to join the district at a future time. The bill also updates public notice requirements to include county websites when a county-wide communications district is being considered. These changes provide more flexibility for local governments in creating communication districts, potentially improving regional communication infrastructure and coordination. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving local governments time to understand and implement the new provisions.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0271&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB569