SB502: (New Title) removing references to the department of business and economic affairs and the office of planning and development, and makes various changes to how certain committees and commissions participate or operate.

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• 100-A:14-B · amend

  ecial conditions of urbanization exist along the portion of shoreland to be exempted. 14 New Paragraph; New Hampshire Retirement System; Independent Investment Committee. Amend RSA 100-A:14-b by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph: IV. Notwithstanding RSA 91-A or any other provision of law to the contrary, independent investment committee members shall be permitted to participate in m

• 12-O:2 · amend

  lanning and development] Department of business and economic affairs. 2 The State and Its Government; Department of Business and Economic Affairs; Establishment; Purpose. Amend RSA 12-O:2, I and II to read as follows: I. There shall be a department of business and economic affairs under the executive direction of a commissioner of business and economic affairs, consisting of but not limited to a divisi

• 12-P:3 · amend

  from integrated administration and operation of these related functions of the state government. 3 The State and Its Government; Department of Energy; General Provisions. Amend RSA 12-P:3, II to read as follows: II. The department of energy is authorized to work with [the department of business and economic affairs,] the public utilities commission[,] and the department of administrative services to

• 151-J:2 · amend

  ntal failure to record any meeting shall not invalidate any action taken at that meeting. 15 New Paragraph; New Hampshire Health Care Workplace Safety Commission; Duties. Amend RSA 151-J:2 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph: III. Notwithstanding RSA 91-A or any other law to the contrary, commission members shall be permitted to participate in meetings by video or telephone, prov

• 157-A · repeal

  ory, legislative and policy issues. 17 Safety and Health of Employees; Generally; Elevator Law. Amend RSA 277:1-a to read as follows: 277:1-a Elevator Law. The provisions of RSA 157-A and RSA 157-B also apply to all places covered by RSA 277:1. 18 Repeals. The following are repealed: I. RSA 187-A:31, relative to the innovation research center grant program. II. RSA 187-A:33-b, relative to fee

• 157-B · repeal

  ve and policy issues. 17 Safety and Health of Employees; Generally; Elevator Law. Amend RSA 277:1-a to read as follows: 277:1-a Elevator Law. The provisions of RSA 157-A and RSA 157-B also apply to all places covered by RSA 277:1. 18 Repeals. The following are repealed: I. RSA 187-A:31, relative to the innovation research center grant program. II. RSA 187-A:33-b, relative to fees collected by

• 162-L:15 · amend

  wed at least every 5 years thereafter. 7 Public Safety and Welfare; Community Development Block Grant Program; The New Hampshire Community Development Advisory Committee. Amend RSA 162-L:15, II to read as follows: II. The committee shall consist of 11 voting members as follows: (a) The chairperson of the board of directors of the community development finance authority, or designee, who shall serve a

• 187-A:31 · repeal

  read as follows: 277:1-a Elevator Law. The provisions of RSA 157-A and RSA 157-B also apply to all places covered by RSA 277:1. 18 Repeals. The following are repealed: I. RSA 187-A:31, relative to the innovation research center grant program. II. RSA 187-A:33-b, relative to fees collected by the innovation research center. 19 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

• 187-A:33-B · repeal

  157-B also apply to all places covered by RSA 277:1. 18 Repeals. The following are repealed: I. RSA 187-A:31, relative to the innovation research center grant program. II. RSA 187-A:33-b, relative to fees collected by the innovation research center. 19 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage. LBA 26-2098 02/04/2026 SB 502-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENAT

• 204-C:8 · amend

  shall be municipal officials, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. 8 Housing and Redevelopment; Housing Finance Authority; General Powers. Amend RSA 204-C:8, V to read as follows: V. Collect and correlate information regarding housing projects and housing laws either within or without the state, and upon request furnish local housing authorities, cities or towns, informat

• 216-A:3-C · amend

  rity it is feasible to do so, select projects to fund consistent with the requirements of the plan; 9 Public Recreation; Expansion of State Park System; Development Plan. Amend RSA 216-A:3-c, V to read as follows: V. In developing the plan, the department shall solicit local input. The director shall also consult with the division of historical resources of the department of natural and cultural resource

• 21-G:10 · amend

  lty Appeal Board. Amend RSA 273:11-b by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph: VI. The penalty appeal board shall be an administratively attached agency under RSA 21-G:10, to the department of labor, but shall operate independently from the department. The commissioner shall hire and appoint an administrator for the board from department of labor staff, who shall serve at the pleasure o

• 273:11-B · amend

  ated as present at the meeting for all purposes, including the establishment of a quorum. 16 New Paragraph; Department of Labor; Labor Commissioner; Penalty Appeal Board. Amend RSA 273:11-b by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph: VI. The penalty appeal board shall be an administratively attached agency under RSA 21-G:10, to the department of labor, but shall operate independently from

• 277:1 · repeal

  f Employees; Generally; Elevator Law. Amend RSA 277:1-a to read as follows: 277:1-a Elevator Law. The provisions of RSA 157-A and RSA 157-B also apply to all places covered by RSA 277:1. 18 Repeals. The following are repealed: I. RSA 187-A:31, relative to the innovation research center grant program. II. RSA 187-A:33-b, relative to fees collected by the innovation research center. 19 Effective

• 277:1-A · repeal

  ers, conducting board meetings, and assigning committees to address regulatory, legislative and policy issues. 17 Safety and Health of Employees; Generally; Elevator Law. Amend RSA 277:1-a to read as follows: 277:1-a Elevator Law. The provisions of RSA 157-A and RSA 157-B also apply to all places covered by RSA 277:1. 18 Repeals. The following are repealed: I. RSA 187-A:31, relative to the innova

• 36:45 · amend

  oval of the governor and council and of the director of personnel. 4 Towns, Cities, Village Districts, and Unincorporated Places; Regional Planning Commissions; Purposes. Amend RSA 36:45 to read as follows: 36:45 Purposes. The purpose of this subdivision shall be to enable municipalities and counties to join in the formation of regional planning commissions whose duty it shall be to prepare a coordina

• 36:46 · amend

  e regional planning commissions. 5 Towns, Cities, Village Districts, and Unincorporated Places; Regional Planning Commissions; Formation of Regional Planning Commissions. Amend RSA 36:46, I-II to read as follows: I. If no regional planning commission exists in any specific planning region as delineated by the [office of planning and development] division of planning and community development, then 2 o

• 36:47 · amend

  lude municipalities located in an adjacent state. 6 Towns, Cities, Village Districts, and Unincorporated Places; Regional Planning Commissions; General Powers and Duties. Amend RSA 36:47, III to read as follows: III. In preparing a comprehensive plan for the development of the region within its jurisdiction, each regional planning commission may use the framework for the state's comprehensive developm

• 481:3 · amend

  necessary for the division to properly perform its responsibilities under this section. 10 Water Management and Protection; General Provisions; Authority of Commissioner. Amend RSA 481:3, X-a to read as follows: X-a. To provide technical assistance to the [division of economic development of the department of business and economic affairs when the division] department of business and economic affairs

• 483:10 · amend

  ion or development of a hydro-energy project; 11 Water Management and Protection; New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program; River Corridor Management Plans. Amend RSA 483:10, I to read as follows: I. The rivers coordinator shall provide technical assistance to local river management advisory committees, regional planning commissions, and municipalities, and shall encourage the development

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 12-O · DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
• RSA 12-P · DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
• RSA 21-G · ORGANIZATION OF EXECUTIVE BRANCH
• RSA 36 · REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
• RSA 100-A · NEW HAMPSHIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
• RSA 151-J · NEW HAMPSHIRE HEALTH CARE WORKPLACE SAFETY COMMISSION
• RSA 157-A · BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
• RSA 157-B · ELEVATORS AND ACCESSIBILITY LIFTS
• RSA 162-L · COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
• RSA 187-A · STATE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
• RSA 204-C · HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY
• RSA 216-A · EXPANSION OF STATE PARK SYSTEM
• RSA 273 · DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
• RSA 277 · SAFETY AND HEALTH OF EMPLOYEES
• RSA 481 · STATE DAMS, RESERVOIRS AND OTHER WATER CONSERVATION PROJECTS
• RSA 483 · NEW HAMPSHIRE RIVERS MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION PROGRAM
• RSA 12-O:2 · Establishment; Purpose
• RSA 12-P:3 · General Provisions
• RSA 151-J:2 · [RSA 151-J:2 repealed by 2022, 340:4, II, effective March 1, 2034.] 151-J:2 Duties
• RSA 162-L:15 · The New Hampshire Community Development Advisory Committee
• RSA 187-A:31 · Grant Program
• RSA 204-C:8 · General Powers
• RSA 21-G:10 · Administratively Attached Agency
• RSA 277:1 · Application
• RSA 36:45 · Purposes
• RSA 36:46 · Formation of Regional Planning Commissions
• RSA 36:47 · General Powers and Duties
• RSA 481:3 · Authority of Commissioner
• RSA 483:10 · River Corridor Management Plans