SB152 Authorizing the sale of toll credits to fund a newly established noise barrier construction fund for the design and construction of noise barrier projects.
Authorizing the sale of toll credits to fund a newly established noise barrier construction fund for the design and construction of noise barrier projects.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Noise barriers improve property values for nearby homeowners. Creative funding through toll credits avoids new taxes.
Your Community
Highway noise significantly impacts quality of life and health for residents in affected neighborhoods. Noise barriers provide measurable community benefit.
Your Freedom
Infrastructure improvement with no direct impact on individual rights.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1
Sponsor
Denise Ricciardi (R)
The Short Version
Would have funded highway noise barrier construction by selling toll credits, addressing noise pollution for residents living near highways. Referred to interim study.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Residents living near highways suffering noise pollution
- ▲ Property owners near highways
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Toll credit system may reduce other transportation funding
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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