HB1726 Relative to the sale of surplus state-owned land.
Relative to the sale of surplus state-owned land.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Selling surplus state land generates revenue and could increase tax base if property is developed.
Your Community
Proper disposal of surplus land could support housing development or economic growth, though losing public land has downsides.
Your Freedom
No direct impact on individual freedoms; administrative property management measure.
Status
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Sponsor
Chris Muns (D)
The Short Version
Would establish procedures for the sale of surplus state-owned land, potentially making unused state property available for development or other uses. Advancing through Senate Commerce committee.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ State budget through land sale revenue
- ▲ Developers seeking buildable land
- ▲ Communities near surplus parcels
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Those who value keeping land in public ownership
- ▼ Conservation interests
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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