SB527 Relative to written notice provided by state agencies to municipalities regarding pending applications.
Relative to written notice provided by state agencies to municipalities regarding pending applications.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on residents. Modest administrative cost for state agencies to provide notices.
Your Community
Ensures municipalities are notified about state-level applications affecting their communities, giving local officials and residents time to weigh in on decisions that impact them.
Your Freedom
Enhances government transparency and local participation in state decisions, supporting democratic engagement.
Status
Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 82
Sponsor
Timothy Lang (R)
The Short Version
Requires state agencies to provide written notice to municipalities about pending applications that may affect their communities. Passed 14-0 on consent calendar, ensuring local governments are informed about state-level decisions.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Municipalities and local officials
- ▲ Residents who want input on state decisions affecting their towns
- ▲ Transparency advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State agencies with added notification obligations
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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