Bill > HB1711

This bill clarifies and expands regulations around governmental land use in New Hampshire by defining "governmental use" and establishing new notification and hearing requirements. The bill broadens the definition of who can act on behalf of governmental entities to include authorized agents, contractors, and subcontractors, and requires that these entities provide written notification to local governing bodies and planning boards at least 60 days before beginning construction or changing the use of a property. The notification must include detailed plans, specifications, and a construction schedule, and either the governing body or planning board must now conduct a public hearing within 45 days of receiving the notice (extended from the previous 30-day requirement). The bill also introduces a new provision allowing municipalities to request documentation proving an agent's authorization to act on behalf of a governmental entity. Additionally, the legislation specifies that any governmental land use that is not strictly a "governmental use" must be fully subject to local land use regulations. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage and is expected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1954&inflect=2