SB109 Relative to alteration of terrain permits.
Relative to alteration of terrain permits.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Permitting changes could reduce costs for developers but may shift environmental cleanup costs to the public if protections are weakened.
Your Community
Terrain alteration permits protect water quality and prevent erosion. Changes need careful study to balance development with environmental protection.
Your Freedom
Permitting regulations balance property rights against environmental protection. Impact depends on specific changes proposed.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1
Sponsor
Timothy Lang (R)
The Short Version
Would have modified the alteration of terrain permitting process, which regulates land disturbance to protect water quality. Referred to interim study.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Developers seeking streamlined permitting
- ▲ Property owners wanting to modify their land
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Environmental quality if protections are weakened
- ▼ Downstream property owners affected by erosion
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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