Bill > HB1759

This bill modifies the rules for disqualifying a member of a local land use board by changing the voting process for potential conflicts of interest. Currently, a board's vote on whether a member should be disqualified is advisory and non-binding, but the proposed legislation would make such a vote binding. Specifically, if a board member or another board member requests a vote on potential disqualification, a simple majority vote will determine whether the member must recuse themselves from participating in the pending matter. In the event of a tie vote, the member will be allowed to continue participating. The bill specifies that requests for such votes can only be made by board members, unless a local ordinance or procedural rule provides otherwise. The law would take effect 60 days after its passage, giving local boards time to understand and implement the new procedure for handling potential conflicts of interest during land use board proceedings.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1949&inflect=2