HB 1246 (2026): relative to planning board members serving on other local boards.
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HB 1246 (2026)
relative to planning board members serving on other local boards.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Zoning and Planning
- Chapter law: 33
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 2 people signed in online: 2 in support. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 26, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 26, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 2026, making it Chapter 33 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Fracht (D - Graf 16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Deborah Aylward (R - Merr 5)
- Rep. Diane Pauer (R - Hills 36)
- Rep. Laurel Stavis (D - Graf 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2026, 11:05 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- January 20, 2026, 11:05 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
- March 10, 2026, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, SH 122-123
- March 26, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government
- January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 11:05 am GP 154
- January 20, 2026: Executive Session: 01/20/2026 11:05 am GP 154
- January 20, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/20/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026
- February 5, 2026: Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- March 10, 2026: Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:15 am
- March 26, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026
- March 26, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/26/2026)
- March 26, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 03/26/2026
- April 22, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 33; eff. 06/21/2026