HB1005 Repealing the commission to study the historical evolution of the New Hampshire zoning enabling act.
Repealing the commission to study the historical evolution of the New Hampshire zoning enabling act.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Eliminating zoning study removes a tool for understanding how zoning contributes to NH's housing affordability crisis.
Your Community
Understanding zoning history is relevant to reforming regulations that restrict housing supply.
Your Freedom
Repealing a study commission has no direct freedom impact.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Leonard Turcotte (R)
The Short Version
Would have repealed the commission studying the history of NH's zoning laws. Eliminating this study removes a potential pathway to understanding and reforming zoning practices that contribute to the housing crisis.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Those who oppose zoning reform efforts
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Housing advocates seeking to understand and reform restrictive zoning
- ▼ Communities seeking more housing options
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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