SB 153-FN (2025): relative to expedited driveway permitting of major entrances for residential use of 20 units or greater and the time frame for approval or denial of permit applications.

SB 153-FN (2025)

relative to expedited driveway permitting of major entrances for residential use of 20 units or greater and the time frame for approval or denial of permit applications.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Public Works and Highways
• Senate committee: Transportation
• Subject: Transportation and Highways
• Chapter law: 154

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0759s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0759s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 27, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2025, with 2 people signed in online: 1 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2025-1876h), offered by Rep. David Milz, was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 293–61. On May 15, 2025 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Denise Ricciardi. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 7, 2025, making it Chapter 154 of the session laws. It took effect on October 5, 2025.

Sponsors

• Sen. Mark McConkey (R - SD3) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. David Milz (R - Rock 13)
• Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)
• Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
• Rep. Richard Brown (R - Carr 8)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 11, 2025, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101
• March 13, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
• March 27, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
• April 29, 2025, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
• April 29, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
• May 8, 2025: floor debate, House
• May 15, 2025: floor debate, Senate

Votes

• March 13, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0759s — voice vote, passed
• March 27, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
• May 8, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 293, nays 61, passed
• May 15, 2025, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 236:13

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 9
• SC 12
• SC 14
• HC 23, page 15