Committee Summary for House Municipal and County Government (02/10/2026)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
HB1427 2026-0300h 00:11:12.480 - 8:05:39 AM	Executive Session	limiting the authority of a municipality, county, or school district to issue bonds.	McFarlane, Donald(R)[A]2025
HB1386 00:52:08.079 - 8:46:35 AM	Public Hearing	enabling citizens in a municipality to vote to require that a financial audit of the local school district take place.	Andrus, Louise(R)[C+]2025
HB1135 01:16:00.480 - 9:10:27 AM	Public Hearing	prohibiting the acquisition of prescriptive rights in private roads through adverse use.	Aylward, Deborah(R)[B+]2025
HB1181 01:40:19.280 - 9:34:46 AM	Public Hearing	relative to public hearing notice requirements for zoning board of adjustment appeals.	Litchfield, Melissa(R)[B+]2025
HB1195 02:02:16.639 - 9:56:43 AM	Public Hearing	relative to municipal zoning requirements for child day care providers.	Paige, David(D)[F]2025
HB1303 03:17:08.880 - 11:11:35 AM	Public Hearing	authorizing municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances related to the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy.	Vail, Suzanne(D)[CT]2025
HB1327 03:32:32.399 - 11:26:59 AM	Public Hearing	relative to the definition of commercially-zoned land.	Boyd, Bill(R)[C]2025
HB1351 04:12:30.560 - 12:06:57 PM	Public Hearing	relative to uniform municipal standards for regulation of home-based businesses.	Beaulier, Calvin(R)[A+]2025
HB1691 04:58:29.520 - 12:52:56 PM	Public Hearing	relative to limitations and qualifications for land placed in current use.	Read, Ellen(D)[D]2025
HB1214 06:12:37.120 - 2:07:04 PM	Public Hearing	relative to public libraries.	Perez, Kristine(R)[B+]2025
HB1214 07:20:40.478 - 3:15:07 PM	Executive Session	relative to public libraries.	Perez, Kristine(R)[B+]2025

HB1427 2026-0300h: Representative Diane Power Information Only00:11:12.480 - 8:05:39 AM; The chair opens the executive session on House Bill 1427FN and offers amendment 2026-0300h for adoption, which is seconded by Representative McDonald. She ensures committee members have copies of the amendment.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Unidentified Representative (possibly sponsor) Support00:12:06.880 - 8:06:33 AM; The amendment is a replace-all that changes the vote threshold to approve a bond from 3/5ths to 2/3 and places the question on the official ballot for political subdivisions using the official ballot system. The representative explains that the original bill goes too far in limiting local bonding authority. The 2/3 threshold is not novel, as it was the standard under RSA 338 enacted in 1891 until changed by HB 487 in 1999 for SB2 users and SB 563 in 2020 for official ballot systems.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Unidentified Representative (possibly sponsor) Support00:14:44.399 - 8:09:11 AM; Reiterates support for changing the bond approval threshold from three-fifths to two-thirds, noting it aligns with historical standards and addresses unsustainable local property taxes by adding guardrails to local spending.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Representative Majority Oppose00:14:44.399 - 8:09:11 AM; Questions the rationale for increasing the threshold to two-thirds without supporting testimony or complaints, highlighting the lack of evidence for making bonding more difficult.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Unidentified Representative Support00:16:08.480 - 8:10:35 AM; Explains that constituents are facing unsustainable property tax bills due to local spending, citing feedback from elderly, families, and others being taxed out of homes. Acknowledges sponsors' intent for guardrails and notes the amendment reverts to a long-standing two-thirds threshold.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Representative Stavis Oppose00:17:00.480 - 8:11:27 AM; Quotes testimony from Chris Coats, Cheshire County Administrator, criticizing the bill for implying lack of discipline in local governments. Notes the original bill prohibited borrowing outright, which would harm municipalities needing to finance essential projects, and argues it won't lower taxes.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Representative Grund Oppose00:18:23.360 - 8:12:50 AM; Argues property taxes rise due to insufficient state revenue sharing, not bonds. Notes school bonds often fail multiple times even at three-fifths, requiring project reductions, and questions making it harder without addressing budget issues or fair share funding.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Representative Harvey Information Only00:19:36.000 - 8:14:03 AM; Asks about the 1999 change from two-thirds to three-fifths threshold.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Unidentified Representative Support00:20:45.679 - 8:15:12 AM; Attributes the 1999 change to Democratic control of the House. Asserts that warranted projects should attain two-thirds support, restates historical precedent, and links the change to constituent tax difficulties.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Representative Majority Oppose00:21:42.640 - 8:16:09 AM; Shares Northampton's 2012 experience replacing facilities that failed initially at majority, then nearly passed at three-fifths twice before succeeding after reductions. Warns two-thirds could prevent passage, leading to higher costs from delays, non-compliance issues, and inability to hire, ultimately increasing costs rather than reducing spending.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Representative Davis Information Only00:22:48.880 - 8:17:15 AM; Raises technical question about amending RSA 338 instead of RSA 35A, which promotes borrowing for governmental units.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Representative Gilman Oppose00:25:13.760 - 8:19:40 AM; Describes similar experience in their community with a large police station bond that failed initially but passed after persuasion, noting costs rose with delays and two-thirds would hinder essential projects.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Representative Grund Oppose00:25:51.279 - 8:20:18 AM; Struggles with the amendment lacking public hearing or testimony, notes the 1999 change likely had full process, and opposes without strong justification.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Clerk Vote00:27:06.000 - 8:21:33 AM; Calls the roll for the motion to accept amendment 2026-0300h, resulting in failure by a vote of 7-11.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Representative Majori Oppose00:29:33.360 - 8:24:00 AM; Moves for inexpedient to legislate (ITL), criticizing the bill for overly restricting bonding to emergencies only (10-year max), preventing budgeting for large projects like wastewater systems, vague emergency definitions, and invoking personal liability.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Representative Davis Oppose00:30:46.720 - 8:25:13 AM; Cites bill sponsor's reference to Thomas Jefferson's quote on spending, ironically noting Jefferson's lifelong debt and estate sale.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Representative Gilman Oppose00:31:59.679 - 8:26:26 AM; Highlights the bill's failure to address bonding in SB2 towns during off-cycle emergencies, requiring costly special meetings.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Representative Grund Oppose00:32:47.760 - 8:27:14 AM; Adds that requiring majority of all registered voters to participate gives undue weight to non-voters and opposes the bill entirely.
HB1427 2026-0300h: Clerk Vote00:32:47.760 - 8:27:14 AM; Calls the roll for the motion of inexpedient to legislate on HB 1427FN, passing (incomplete count in transcript).
HB1427 2026-0300h: Committee Chair Information Only00:34:22.399 - 8:28:49 AM; The chair calls for a vote on the motion to recommend inexpedient to legislate for House Bill 1427FN. The roll call results in 13 yes votes and 5 no votes, passing the motion. Representative Stavis volunteers to write the majority report. No minority report is requested. The executive session on HB 1427FN is closed.
HB1386: Representative Louise Andress, Merrimack County District 5 Support00:52:08.079 - 8:46:35 AM; Representative Andress introduces HB 1386, explaining its origin from a $2 million deficit in the Mascoma Valley School District (covering Boscawen, Lebanon, Salisbury, Webster, and parts of Penacook) at the end of FY 2024, which taxpayers learned about only in January 2025. A petition for a forensic audit was ignored by the school board. She details events: in October 2024, $500,000 was withdrawn from trust funds to pay bills without public knowledge of the deficit; the business administrator resigned in December 2024 but continued limited work until February 2025, with the SAU handling most tasks and outside help costing unknown amounts. A general audit provided no specifics on the deficit. Andress sought help from the Department of Education, State Board of Education, and others without success. She argues taxpayers deserve transparency without fighting for information and is open to bill amendments.
HB1386: Representative Gerard Information Only00:57:10.240 - 8:51:37 AM; Representative Gerard asks about section four, line 13, regarding the 90-day timeframe for conducting the audit—whether it starts the audit or the process to initiate it. He shares experience from his district requesting a forensic audit but struggling to find a willing auditor.
HB1386: Representative Andress (response) Support00:57:10.240 - 8:51:37 AM; Andress responds that the 90-day timeframe can be adjusted as the committee sees fit, emphasizing the need for action to provide specifics beyond a general audit on how the $2 million was spent. She stresses balancing requirements while ensuring taxpayers' right to know without resistance from school districts.
HB1386: Representative Murphy Information Only00:58:13.200 - 8:52:40 AM; Representative Murphy suggests amending line nine to require 25 signatures for the petition, similar to a normal warrant article, instead of 1% of registered voters.
HB1386: Representative Andress (response) Support00:58:13.200 - 8:52:40 AM; Andress agrees that 25 signatures, as in a normal petition, should suffice for requesting a forensic or any audit by the public.
HB1386: Representative Walker (R) Information Only00:59:23.440 - 8:53:50 AM; Representative Walker questions the witness about the applicability of the bill to municipalities, noting differences between towns and cities like Rochester with larger populations and existing tax caps and annual audits. The witness responds that any community with a deficit should have the right to request a specific audit regardless of size.
HB1386: Representative Davis (D) Information Only01:03:16.640 - 8:57:43 AM; Representative Davis questions the witness about the 1% petition threshold in the bill, referencing RSA 393 which requires 2% of registered voters. The witness admits unfamiliarity with the statute and expresses willingness to amend the bill with committee help to ensure it provides citizens a way to investigate deficits. Davis also notes the committee's tradition against bills solving issues for one town with statewide implications, to which the witness counters that deficits occur statewide.
HB1386: Representative Elward (R) Support01:04:38.720 - 8:59:05 AM; Representative Elward asks about the cost of forensic audits, acknowledging they can be expensive but arguing that if people are willing to pay, they should have the option.
HB1386: Representative Grund (D) Information Only01:05:55.039 - 9:00:22 AM; Representative Grund questions whether the deficit was due to revenue misestimation rather than fraud, suggesting a forensic audit might not be appropriate for that. The witness agrees forensic might be too much but emphasizes the need for some audit to detail spending, citing an example of unauthorized track replacement without RFP or board approval contributing to the $2 million overrun and ongoing $900,000 debt.
HB1386: Representative Harvey (R) Information Only01:07:29.039 - 9:01:56 AM; Representative Harvey suggests using a Right-to-Know request instead of an audit for quicker, cheaper answers. The witness explains having used RTK requests extensively but finds them insufficient, as the district requires begging for information and provides minimal responses, advocating for easier access without excessive RTK efforts.
HB1386: Representative Gilman (R) Information Only01:10:08.400 - 9:04:35 AM; Representative Gilman references remote testimony in opposition, questioning if the bill should apply statewide. The witness affirms it is intended for all New Hampshire municipalities and school districts as a fallback for investigating deficits when answers are unsatisfactory.
HB1386: Unidentified Speaker Support01:11:49.520 - 9:06:16 AM; The speaker argues that the bill as written does not achieve the goal of mandating a forensic audit, as school boards can ignore petitions. They emphasize that it needs to be a clear mandate requiring the school board to honor petitions and conduct the audit if requested by the public.
HB1386: Committee Member (Rep. Grunt) Information Only01:12:59.360 - 9:07:26 AM; Representative Grunt questions what happens if the forensic audit is not completed within 90 days and suggests extending the timeline to six months, noting that audits take time. They also question if a forensic audit is the best approach due to the scarcity of forensic auditors and suggest exploring other audit types to determine the cause of deficits.
HB1386: Committee Member (Rep. Gilman) Information Only01:14:09.280 - 9:08:36 AM; Representative Gilman asks if the bill applies to advisory budget committees as well as official ones. The speaker admits they cannot answer that question.
HB1135: Representative Elward (R), Prime Sponsor Support01:16:00.480 - 9:10:27 AM; Representative Elward introduces HB 1135, explaining that it protects property owners from adverse possession and prescriptive easements on private roads, ways, and trails, which create uncertainty and conflict. The bill adds a section to title 48, chapter 477, clarifying that private roads cannot become public rights-of-way through long-term adverse use. It addresses modern issues like GPS and trail apps increasing public use of private lands. The bill does not affect access for landlocked parcels based on necessity or equity, only rights from adverse use. It promotes clear titles, reduces litigation, and is supported by property professionals. Written testimony from Mr. Wells Oreck was distilled into a handout.
HB1135: Paul Alfano, Attorney, Alfano Law Support01:21:58.639 - 9:16:25 AM; Paul Alfano, representing private property owners, supports the bill but notes it is overly broad. He explains prescriptive easements, where non-permissive use of land for 20 years can grant permanent rights, especially problematic in private communities where distinguishing authorized users from the public is difficult. Modern technologies like trail apps direct public to private roads, increasing unauthorized use. The bill prevents the public from acquiring prescriptive rights, though it might lead to more gating, ironically reducing some public access. He suggests limiting the bill to prescriptive easements, removing adverse use and presumption of grant clauses, and broadening the application to include uses over 20 years without requiring prior court orders. He confirms the bill would not impact utilities (which use formal easements) or emergency services (handled in practice despite no mandate).
HB1135: Margaret Burns, Executive Director, New Hampshire Municipal Association Oppose01:36:51.360 - 9:31:18 AM; Margaret Burns opposes HB 1135 due to its broad application and potential retroactive impact on municipalities' prescriptive easements, particularly for drainage on roads, which were often acquired without formal adjudication. The exemption in line 10 only covers adjudicated claims, which are rare. She suggests the bill needs work to protect legitimate municipal interests like drainage easements and to avoid unintended consequences if it applies retroactively.
HB1181: Representative Melissa Lichfield, District 32 (Brentwood, Danville, Fremont) Support01:40:19.280 - 9:34:46 AM; Introduced the bill, explaining it updates RSA 676:7B to allow zoning board of adjustment public hearing notices to be posted on the municipality's website for at least 5 days instead of requiring newspaper publication, for consistency with planning board notices under RSA 675:7B. Noted the idea came from Brentwood's land use administrator due to inconsistencies in RSAs. Emphasized modern communication preferences favor websites over newspapers for transparency and informing residents. Mentioned NHMA support but deferred expertise to them. Clarified she read prepared testimony from the administrator due to personal circumstances and has no amendment.
HB1181: Brendan McUade, President and Publisher, New Hampshire Union Leader; President, New Hampshire Press Association Oppose01:49:45.520 - 9:44:12 AM; Opposed the bill, arguing it curtails public right to know about zoning issues crucial to quality of life. Stressed that website access does not equal notice, as people may not check sites, while newspapers reach thousands via the 'grandmother effect' where readers share info. Highlighted newspapers' independent third-party verification via affidavits. Noted towns can already post online but newspapers ensure broader awareness. Encouraged fixing planning board laws for consistency by requiring newspapers. Pointed out irony with other bills supporting local journalism while this cuts revenue. Urged maintaining public access.
HB1181: Joanie McIntyre, Realtor, Vice Chair Public Policy Committee, New Hampshire Association of Realtors (Concord) Support01:54:02.800 - 9:48:29 AM; Supported the bill as a sign of the times, with people seeking information online rather than newspapers. Shared experience from 2008 when real estate ads were in papers like the Concord Monitor, but now 94-96% look online via MLS and sites. Stated she would check town websites first for public hearings, not newspapers last. Argued online reaches more people, especially since many newspapers are behind paywalls. Affirmed support statewide, including metropolitan areas, as municipal websites are the better source.
HB1181: Margaret Burns, Executive Director, New Hampshire Municipal Association Support01:58:54.239 - 9:53:21 AM; Supported HB 1181 for giving municipalities options in noticing public hearings, consistent with recent amendments to RSA 676:4 for planning boards allowing online or newspaper. Clarified it does not eliminate newspaper use but provides choice. Noted most get news online, and municipal websites/Facebook are more accessible without paywalls or subscriptions. When checking her town of Bow's activities, she uses the website's calendar. Emphasized this aligns with how people now access information.
HB1195: Representative Keith Paige, Prime Sponsor Support02:02:16.639 - 9:56:43 AM; Introduced HB 1195 to address barriers to child care expansion amid a crisis needing 10,000+ slots, with waitlists of 2-3 years. Framed as part of multifaceted solutions, not fixing all issues like wages or shortages. Drew from personal experience and committee work, highlighting rural shortages like in Coos County where one candidate declined a job due to no child care. Bill has two parts: (1) Ensures family/group family child care homes (accessory to residential use) are not unreasonably blocked, without overriding HOAs; (2) Allows small child care centers in commercial zones by right, subject to licensing. Stressed child care is highly regulated (e.g., square footage, fencing, health signoff), aiming for one predictable code to avoid conflicting local rules derailing low-margin projects. Circulated draft amendment for accessory structures and industrial employee care; open to tweaks like square footage threshold. Emphasized removing barriers for safe, licensed care to help families and employers, especially near work sites. Responded to questions on site plan review (limited impact due to caps), apartment settings (limited by licensing), rule changes, industrial compatibility, and employee-only distinctions (to protect existing safe operations).
HB1195: Representative Davis Information Only02:26:28.720 - 10:20:55 AM; Representative Davis questioned the sponsor about the carveout for daycare operators in industrial and commercial zones versus residential zones, highlighting differing expectations for municipalities. He also inquired about the bill's silence on homeowners associations, condominium associations, and age-limited communities, expressing concerns about safety in communities with private roads not meeting municipal standards.
HB1195: Representative Elward Information Only02:30:07.120 - 10:24:34 AM; Representative Elward followed up on concerns about subdivisions with private dirt or gravel roads without HOAs or maintenance agreements, noting potential wear and tear from additional traffic and inviting strangers into private subdivisions, raising privacy and safety issues.
HB1195: Representative Rock Information Only02:33:41.359 - 10:28:08 AM; Representative Rock asked about the motivation for including Roman 3 in the bill and amendment, which exempts existing structures from setback, height, and frontage requirements, questioning its necessity given grandfathering provisions in state statute.
HB1195: Representative Stavis Information Only02:35:05.840 - 10:29:32 AM; Representative Stavis raised concerns about section three potentially negating change of use requirements and inconsistency in listing exemptions for setbacks, height, frontage, and floor area. He sought clarification on why floor area is mentioned in one part but not another.
HB1195: Representative Grund Information Only02:37:18.800 - 10:31:45 AM; Representative Grund asked about coordination with another bill on home-based businesses limiting employees, hours, and customer visits, emphasizing child care as a public good distinct from general home businesses.
HB1195: Representative Majori Information Only02:38:25.680 - 10:32:52 AM; Representative Majori questioned whether striking certain language and adding to accessory dwelling units would achieve the same goals, aligning with HHS safety codes, and discussed targeting smaller businesses to minimize community impacts.
HB1195: Representative Frock Information Only02:40:37.120 - 10:35:04 AM; Representative Frock asked if the language in Roman 3 should apply to residential accessory daycares and provided an example for the committee's benefit.
HB1195: Representative Bay Support02:44:14.240 - 10:38:41 AM; Representative Bay supported the bill based on her experience with on-site company daycare, highlighting benefits like quick return to work post-childbirth, easy access to children, breastfeeding convenience, and schedule alignment with work, which reduced time off.
HB1195: Attorney Margaret Burns, New Hampshire Municipal Association Oppose02:48:27.040 - 10:42:54 AM; Attorney Burns opposed the bill as an expansion of recent zoning mandates, creating accessory commercial units by right and exempting uses from site plan review. She noted concerns with broad language on page one, lines 9-11, and expressed willingness to work on amendments.
HB1195: Attorney Grace, Business and Industry Association Support02:55:10.160 - 10:49:37 AM; Attorney Grace supported the bill, emphasizing unique state licensing for child care that dictates operations, preventing local land use from conflicting with state rules. She clarified intentions for family-based and center-based care, accessory uses, and exemptions for existing structures, offering to amend for clarity on industrial sites and on-site employee daycares.
HB1195: Attorney Ian Huitt, Cornerstone Support03:09:58.560 - 11:04:25 AM; Attorney Huitt supported the bill, noting demand from churches for more child care facilities to support younger families. He highlighted anecdotal evidence of zoning decisions suppressing family formation and argued for frictionless zoning to promote child care.
HB1195: Drew Klene, Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy Support03:12:52.319 - 11:07:19 AM; Drew Klene supported the bill's approach to address child care shortages by preventing zoning bans in commercial areas, as child care causes no inherent harm and is heavily regulated by HHS. He envisioned small-scale providers in office buildings fostering economic growth.
HB1303: Representative Vale, Prime Sponsor Information Only03:17:08.880 - 11:11:35 AM; Representative Vale introduced the bill as enabling legislation allowing municipalities to adopt ordinances or master plan provisions for tree canopy preservation, addressing concerns about loss of mature trees impacting neighborhood character, property values, stormwater costs, runoff, erosion, water supplies, air quality, and heat reduction. It imposes no mandates or costs, clarifying local authority for extreme weather resilience.
HB1303: Jason Stock, Executive Director, New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association Oppose03:24:28.000 - 11:18:55 AM; Jason Stock opposes HB 1303, arguing it conflicts with existing state laws on trees and timber harvesting. He highlights New Hampshire's forested status and the importance of private ownership, noting that harvesting is essential for landowners to maintain land. He references RSA 674:1, III(c) supporting forestry activities, current use assessments to preserve open space, and RSA 674:1, IV prohibiting planning boards from regulating timber harvesting outside subdivisions or site plans. He warns against patchwork regulations across towns, using his properties in Tilton and Sanbornton as examples. He also mentions scenic roads law addresses utilities. He offers to answer questions.
HB1327: Sylvester Kerosinski, Representative, Cheshire District 10 Information Only03:32:32.399 - 11:26:59 AM; Representative Sylvester Kerosinski introduces HB 1327, which redefines mixed use and commercially zoned land.
HB1327: Brody Deay, New Hampshire Municipal Association Support03:32:32.399 - 11:26:59 AM; Brody Deay supports HB 1327, requested by the association. He recommends striking updates to commercially zoned land as it's being addressed by the House Housing Committee. He suggests clarifying 'mixed use' to mean a proposed single building or development on a subdivision or site plan approved by the planning board, aligning with HB 1010. He notes vagueness in current terms and ongoing discussions with the Business and Industry Association.
HB1327: Joanie McIntyre, Real Estate Agent, Coldwell Banker, Jay Hampy Associates, Vice Chair of Public Policy, New Hampshire Association of Realtors Oppose03:34:22.560 - 11:28:49 AM; Joanie McIntyre opposes HB 1327, citing high housing prices and low inventory in New Hampshire (median $540,000 in January, 1344 homes for sale). She argues that allowing multifamily residential in commercial zones, as per RSA 674:80 and HB 631, improves affordability by increasing rental options, enabling walk-to-work living, and reducing car ownership needs. She suggests HB 1010 in House Housing may better align with the sponsor's goals.
HB1351: Representative Bolier Support04:12:30.560 - 12:06:57 PM; Representative Bolier introduces HB 1351 to protect home-based businesses by creating a safe harbor for low-impact operations without neighborhood issues like traffic or noise. He notes over half of U.S. businesses start at home, including major companies like Apple and Google, and criticizes inconsistent town zoning: 20% ban them in residential areas, some prohibit garage use, others require permits or specific parking. The bill focuses on impacts, not business types, allowing up to four non-resident employees, routine deliveries, signage, and limited outdoor storage/display. It sets a baseline for entrepreneurs, overriding overly restrictive ordinances while towns can allow more. He addresses questions on employee limits (arbitrary, open to amendment), deliveries (routine like residential), signage (up to 6 sq ft, non-illuminated), parking (no higher standards), display (e.g., farm stand, screened if storage), and clarifies it doesn't override HOAs or private agreements. Provisions include nuisance protections for neighbors.
HB1351: Representative Grund Information Only04:27:28.000 - 12:21:55 PM; Representative Grund questions the definition of low impact, using examples like a hairdresser or small motor repair service, asking about enforcement and consequences if requirements are not met.
HB1351: Representative Bolier (sponsor) Support04:27:28.000 - 12:21:55 PM; Responds to Representative Grund, explaining that hazardous or nuisance activities remain subject to existing town zoning enforcement, such as noise ordinances or pollution regulations.
HB1351: Representative Majori Information Only04:28:33.199 - 12:23:00 PM; Seeks confirmation that low impact businesses must still comply with local ordinances, and that the bill does not preempt them.
HB1351: Representative Bolier (sponsor) Support04:28:33.199 - 12:23:00 PM; Confirms that the bill focuses on allowing the use but does not preempt local ordinances mitigating externalities like noise or pollution.
HB1351: Representative Walker Information Only04:29:41.920 - 12:24:08 PM; Expresses general support but questions if considerations for lot size, parking, and road configuration should be included, as some lots may not accommodate customer-heavy businesses.
HB1351: Representative Bolier (sponsor) Support04:29:41.920 - 12:24:08 PM; Acknowledges the point, notes that primary use should be residential, and suggests provisions for health and safety concerns; open to working with committee to balance parking and road issues without using them to block businesses.
HB1351: Representative Walker (follow-up) Information Only04:30:36.560 - 12:25:03 PM; Follows up, emphasizing that the type of business should match the lot's configuration, suggesting a review process for the use.
HB1351: Representative Bolier (sponsor) Support04:31:29.199 - 12:25:56 PM; Agrees and suggests low impact could be a conditional use or special exception requiring review, balancing no impact and low impact categories.
HB1351: Representative Elward Information Only04:31:29.199 - 12:25:56 PM; Asks about applicability in a six-lot subdivision with deed restrictions limiting private road use to property owners, families, invitees, and licensees, excluding entities.
HB1351: Representative Bolier (sponsor) Support04:31:29.199 - 12:25:56 PM; Clarifies that the bill does not override private deed restrictions or agreements; they would still stand.
HB1351: Brody Duches, New Hampshire Municipal Association Oppose04:32:48.239 - 12:27:15 PM; Opposes HB 1351 as introduced, arguing it mandates permitting home-based businesses in any dwelling or accessory structure if appearing residential, potentially allowing primary industrial or commercial uses. Flags vagueness in 'residential appearance,' risks in denser zones like apartments turning into light industrial, handling of hazardous materials, and incompatibility with zoning's purpose of separating uses. Notes existing allowances for accessory in-home offices and suggests it forces form-based zoning. Responds to questions on town regulation variety as reflecting master plans and voter desires, not whims; discusses charitable gaming and change of use when commercial becomes primary.
HB1351: Drew Klein, Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy Support04:40:25.120 - 12:34:52 PM; Supports the bill conceptually to boost entrepreneurship in NH, which ranks low nationally due to regulations like zoning on home-based startups. Views it as a business incubator allowing low-cost starts in homes (e.g., garages) before scaling to commercial spaces. Notes small employee limits suit home operations; cites examples of major companies starting in homes. Argues commercial activity already occurs on residential streets daily (e.g., deliveries), and the bill keeps activity within residential scope via tiers to prevent massive operations.
HB1351: Representative David Walker, Sponsor Support04:46:13.200 - 12:40:40 PM; Introduces HB 1473FN relative to the use of agricultural fairground property.
HB1351: Marcia Brown, Attorney Support04:48:12.160 - 12:42:39 PM; Supports HB 1473FN, drafted to address zoning challenges for agricultural fairs by exempting them from certain restrictions, modeled after cell tower exemptions. Details litigation history with Rochester Fair, loss of non-fair revenues due to 12-month non-use rules for grandfathered uses. Notes 10 NH fairs' zoning issues (e.g., residential, commercial); bill ensures fairs can host off-season events while promoting agricultural purposes per RSA 321:34-a, without impacting licensing or safety codes. Applies only while property is used for fair purposes.
HB1351: M. Perry, General Manager Rochester Fair, President NH Association of Fairs Support04:51:45.680 - 12:46:12 PM; Supports HB 1473FN to protect NH's 10 nonprofit fairs, part of state fabric for 150 years, relying on 4-H programs. Notes fairs now in urban/residential areas due to growth, needing off-season revenues (e.g., weddings, shows) to survive like businesses. References Rochester's challenges; emphasizes fairs' sequential scheduling benefits youth, vendors, and communities.
HB1351: Tyke Frost, Representing Deerfield Fair Support04:55:20.718 - 12:49:47 PM; Supports HB 1473FN to protect NH fairs from zoning threats in agricultural-residential zones, where activities like amusement rides or circuses could be deemed non-agricultural. Notes Deerfield's harmonious town relations but uncertainty in future; bill provides security without changing current operations, preventing removal by arbitrary decisions.
HB1691: Representative Ellen Reid, Rockingham District (Newmarket and Newfields) Support04:58:29.520 - 12:52:56 PM; Representative Reid introduced HB 1691, explaining her background in environmental science and passion for sustainable farming in New Hampshire. She argued that the current use system is a 'sledgehammer' that treats all land equally, failing to prioritize high-value conservation areas amid a housing crisis. She highlighted its inequity as an 'upside-down tax' subsidizing wealthy landowners with 10+ acres, shifting burdens to renters and small property owners. Reid proposed reforms like limiting plots per owner, acreage caps varying by area, profit limits, and requirements for sustainable practices or recreational access. She suggested amendments for a flat 25% discount, town opt-outs, or a study committee to refine the system for equity, conservation, and housing needs.
HB1691: Representative Wheeler Support05:22:19.040 - 1:16:46 PM; As a co-sponsor, Representative Wheeler supported the bill's intent to address exploitation of the current use system by large properties amid rising municipal taxes. He testified in favor of an amendment for a study committee to gather testimony from all sides and modernize statutes, protecting agricultural land while closing loopholes. He acknowledged opposition but emphasized the need for a fair system, noting New Hampshire's unique approach and potential for bipartisan engagement.
HB1691: Ron Clamarzik, Consultant Forester, Keene NH Oppose05:27:26.400 - 1:21:53 PM; Clamarzik, a forester since 1981 managing private and public lands, praised current use for preserving New Hampshire's rural character, providing wildlife habitat, recreation, and forest products without demanding town services. He argued it is not a conservation easement and land can exit the program, but housing demand naturally erodes open space. He refuted claims of tax inequity, stating people—not land—drive service costs, and current use landowners pay timber taxes. He attributed the housing crisis to factors like McMansions, material costs, and tariffs, not current use.
HB1691: Bradford Keith, Orford NH Support05:31:55.840 - 1:26:22 PM; Keith, challenging current use for 15 years, referenced his emailed study on Orford showing 92% of land in current use inflates the tax rate by 20%, shifting burdens from large landowners to everyday taxpayers. He noted top 12 owners receive 65% of benefits, with 39% of participants paying more than they benefit. He advocated simplifying to a flat 25% discount using assessors' values, avoiding penalties for existing enrollees and maintaining qualifications while making the system affordable and equitable.
HB1691: Tom and Mary Christensen, Owners of 700-acre Certified Tree Farm, Lempster and Greenfield NH Oppose05:37:32.718 - 1:31:59 PM; The Christensens, operating their tree farm since 1972, opposed HB 1691 for undermining their 54 years of management decisions, recognized for quality forestry. They detailed their 178-page forest plan, updated every 10 years for current use and public recreation like hiking and hunting. They argued the bill would impose unclear state requirements, disrupt USDA-approved farm plans, and destroy a proven conservation tool supporting open space, tourism, and self-sustaining land that costs towns nothing, unlike developments.
HB1691: Tom Thompson, Thompson Family Tree Farm, Orford and Wentworth NH Oppose05:45:32.638 - 1:39:59 PM; Tom Thompson represents the Thompson family tree farm, owning 2400 acres of forest land in Orford and Wentworth, New Hampshire, managed as a certified tree farm with sustainable forestry practices. They open their land to the public for hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, and other activities without compensation. He urges the committee to kill HB 1691, calling it one of the worst bills he has read. He provides history of current use, originating from a 1960s campaign against development in southern New Hampshire, leading to a constitutional amendment passed in 1973. Current use encourages preservation of open space without requiring management practices, and HB 1691's criteria on chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, and clear-cutting contradict the law's intent. He discloses his land is in current use and serves on the current use board. New Hampshire was a pioneer in current use, influencing other states like Vermont, supporting industries like tourism, forestry, recreation, agriculture, hunting, and fishing that generate billions annually. Passing the bill would destroy these industries and infringe on property rights by limiting lots to one and 40 acres maximum. He highlights economic benefits like $850 million from snowmobiling and warns that the state would resemble Massachusetts, deterring tourism.
HB1691: Mr. Stock Oppose05:53:34.638 - 1:48:01 PM; Mr. Stock testifies briefly, not repeating points from previous speakers like Tom and Jenny Thompson. He explains current use as a method of assessing property at its productive capability, not a tax break, applicable to open space, industrial, and utility properties to avoid tax rate disparities between towns. He criticizes HB 1691 as arbitrary in its percentages and issues, emphasizing current use as the top program preserving open space, which can still be developed later. He urges finding the bill inexpedient to legislate (ITL) and recommends attending current use board meetings for understanding the assessment science and accounting.
HB1691: Mr. Lavik, Chair of SPACENH Oppose05:58:02.320 - 1:52:29 PM; Mr. Lavik represents SPACENH (Statewide Program of Action to Conserve Our Environment), the organization behind the 1968 constitutional amendment enabling the 1973 current use law. SPACENH supports current use to maintain New Hampshire's fabric. He opposes HB 1691, which would dismantle the program covering 3 million acres from 42,000 landowners. The bill's convoluted formula could kick out many landowners without triggering land use change tax revenue, leading to lost millions in town revenues. He debunks the fallacy that developing current use land would net more revenue, citing cost of community services studies showing open land requires few services and pays its way at reduced assessments. The bill's zoning requirements would create administrative nightmares and costs for communities.
HB1691: Matt Lehey, Public Policy Director, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests Oppose06:02:02.320 - 1:56:29 PM; Matt Lehey represents the Forest Society, owning 70,000 acres of forested land paying into current use. He opposes the legislation, referencing an open space report quantifying economic and ecological benefits of open space, including outdoor recreation, which is essential to New Hampshire's identity. He argues current use is not a drag on growth, as the state grew rapidly since 1973 with the program in place. A survey by the Forest Society, NH Farm Bureau, SPACENH, and Timberland Owners shows 51% of current use landowners have household incomes under $125,000, countering perceptions of it being a tax shelter for the wealthy. He offers to send the report and survey to the committee.
HB1691: Josh Yokella Oppose06:05:21.680 - 1:59:48 PM; Josh Yokella, with long interest in land use and service on the current use board, provides information from the DRA website on current use assessment ranges and town utilization, noting 3 million acres (52% of NH land) in the program. He highlights no local control over participation, imposed by the legislature. Using Freedom, NH as an example, a 1-acre vacant lot on a dirt road assesses over $100,000, paying significant taxes ($10 per thousand) despite minimal services. In current use, assessments are below $1,000 per acre, demonstrating the program's fairness.
HB1691: Josh Yokella Information Only06:09:19.200 - 2:03:46 PM; Yokella concludes his testimony by discussing the disparity in current use assessments, noting that even the best acre is assessed under $1,000, unlike urban land over $100,000, yet both serve similar open space purposes without buildings or costs to the town. He emphasizes that the legislature incentivizes open spaces like forests, pastures, farms, wetlands, and conservation lands through tax benefits, posing the question of how much land should receive this benefit.
HB1214: Representative Perez Support06:12:37.120 - 2:07:04 PM; Representative Perez introduces HB 1214, which allows a municipality's governing body to assume governance of a public library under RSA 393, with trustees serving in an advisory role. She stresses that the decision is made by voters via petition, not unilaterally by the municipality. Providing historical context, she notes libraries evolved from 19th-century trustee governance to modern institutions, with 236 public libraries in NH varying in size. The bill offers flexibility for small towns struggling to find trustees and large ones needing professional management in HR, finance, and operations. She clarifies it's non-political, aimed at helping libraries remain effective, and requests passage.
HB1214: Representative Guthrie Information Only06:19:19.040 - 2:13:46 PM; Representative Guthrie questions whether library trustees are primarily a policymaking board, with day-to-day operations handled by the professional librarian. Perez responds that in many cases, trustees handle budgets, hiring, raises, and reviews, which can overburden librarians in larger libraries with 17-19 employees.
HB1214: Representative Guthrie (follow-up) Oppose06:20:51.120 - 2:15:18 PM; Representative Guthrie notes the bill's use of 'may' provides optionality and shares that in his town of Hampstead (9,000 residents), with an award-winning library, constituents would oppose such a change. Perez acknowledges that not all towns need it, targeting smaller and larger communities.
HB1214: Representative Davis Information Only06:22:07.680 - 2:16:34 PM; Representative Davis asks if Perez has a list of specific libraries facing these issues. Perez mentions providing a letter from one town and notes her own library in Londonderry closed due to mold from overlooked oversight, though unrelated to the bill.
HB1214: Unidentified Representative (Adam) Information Only06:23:31.920 - 2:17:58 PM; The representative points out the bill addresses RSA 202 for towns but is silent on cities' different petition processes under RSA 393, asking if it applies to both or just towns and why it doesn't specify. Perez responds that she relied on lawyers for drafting and did not intend to exclude cities.
HB1214: Representative Fr. Information Only06:24:18.798 - 2:18:45 PM; Representative Fr. asks Representative Perez about the particular skills in management, HR, finance, etc., that governing bodies like select boards or city councils might have compared to library trustees.
HB1214: Representative Perez Information Only06:25:05.920 - 2:19:32 PM; Representative Perez explains that many towns have town managers who are savvy in municipal laws, manage HR and finance departments, and provides a letter from such a manager. Responds that there is no statute prohibiting library trustees from working with town or city managers to leverage those skills.
HB1214: Representative Grunt Information Only06:25:54.000 - 2:20:21 PM; Representative Grunt thanks Representative Perez and asks about the organizations she worked with to craft the bill, specifically mentioning a letter from one town and inquiring about how many towns with issues reached out.
HB1214: Representative Perez Information Only06:25:54.000 - 2:20:21 PM; Representative Perez states she worked with different towns, had three small towns reach out with concerns, but declines to name them to avoid politicization. Notes her own town did not reach out.
HB1214: Representative Harvey Information Only06:27:04.000 - 2:21:31 PM; Representative Harvey expresses confusion about Representative Perez's answer regarding trustee duties under RSA 202-A:1, which limits responsibilities to adopting policy, spending the budget, and overseeing the library director's compensation. Questions why trustees would handle hiring and compensation for 17-18 employees when the statute specifies only the director.
HB1214: Representative Perez Information Only06:27:04.000 - 2:21:31 PM; Representative Perez clarifies that her understanding is that those particular things (hiring and compensation for other employees) need to be approved by the library trustees.
HB1214: Representative Majori Information Only06:27:53.200 - 2:22:20 PM; Representative Majori shares a personal history of conflict between the select board and library trustees in Northampton during a library building process, admitting he might have used the bill to take control. Asks how the library would regain independence if that happened.
HB1214: Representative Perez Information Only06:27:53.200 - 2:22:20 PM; Representative Perez explains that regaining independence would require a town vote; a selectman could not do it individually but could propose a warrant article.
HB1214: Representative Murphy Information Only06:29:00.080 - 2:23:27 PM; Representative Murphy asks what happens to library trust funds currently overseen by trustees if the board becomes advisory, and whether they would still decide distributions.
HB1214: Representative Perez Information Only06:29:00.080 - 2:23:27 PM; Representative Perez opines that trustees would retain the option to make decisions on trust fund distributions as advisors. Suggests funds might be held in a town account specific to the library, and the head librarian could request monies as before.
HB1214: Representative Grund Information Only06:31:06.000 - 2:25:33 PM; Representative Grund asks what specific skills the select board has that library trustees lack, noting that the library director uses the DPW for maintenance and has vendor relationships for IT and hiring.
HB1214: Representative Perez Information Only06:31:06.000 - 2:25:33 PM; Representative Perez responds that it's not specific skills but access to town departments like HR for hiring, finance for money management, and budget committees for assistance. Also mentions DPW support, depending on the library director's job description, which in her town included building maintenance.
HB1214: Representative Guthrie Information Only06:32:23.920 - 2:26:50 PM; Representative Guthrie thanks Representative Perez, references her mention of the library's independent budget like the school committee, and asks if selectmen would be allowed to control that money.
HB1214: Representative Perez Information Only06:33:53.280 - 2:28:20 PM; Representative Perez states it has nothing to do with the budget; in her town, the library submits a budget like other departments for town vote. Explains that selectmen recently asked for cuts across budgets, but under the bill, the head librarian wouldn't bear full responsibility and could seek more town help. Reiterates it's optional via town vote, and selectmen/town managers provide expertise in municipal laws, available more than monthly trustee meetings.
HB1214: Representative Stavis Information Only06:34:40.320 - 2:29:07 PM; Representative Stavis thanks Representative Perez and begins asking about skills acquired in library school for a graduate degree.
HB1214: Representative Stavis Information Only06:35:56.400 - 2:30:23 PM; Responds to questions about HR management in library administration, noting that while she has a degree including HR, her nursing background taught specialized skills not always applicable. Emphasizes that managing multiple employees and activities is burdensome for head librarians, and the bill offers optional help from town managers if desired by the town and library.
HB1214: Representative Gilman Information Only06:37:11.520 - 2:31:38 PM; Asks about the differences in administration between town government with a town manager and library trustees who hire a head librarian. Notes that trustees may lack experience and libraries struggle to fill positions, contrasting with selectmen who have constant town manager support. Reiterates that the bill is permissive, not mandatory.
HB1214: Chair Information Only06:39:21.680 - 2:33:48 PM; Comments on repetitive responses to questions and urges the committee to ask varied questions. Recognizes Representative Harvey.
HB1214: Representative Harvey Information Only06:39:21.680 - 2:33:48 PM; Acknowledges learning on the job for various roles and mentions resources like the New Hampshire Library Trustees Association, New Hampshire Library Association, and NHMA available to trustees. Asks how to encourage new trustees to use these resources. Responds that a town manager provides daily support, which associations cannot match.
HB1214: Representative Grund Information Only06:40:47.040 - 2:35:14 PM; Asks about the extent of selectmen's oversight under the bill, such as approving manifests or book purchases. Clarifies that the bill does not involve day-to-day management or selectmen directly; assistance would come from the town manager in areas like HR or finance, freeing the librarian for core duties.
HB1214: Representative Thomas (Londonderry) Oppose06:43:22.478 - 2:37:49 PM; Testifies that the bill conflicts with the independence of public libraries as separate governing entities under RSA 202-A2, citing the 1994 Littleton vs. Taylor case. Argues it's a dangerous precedent, especially for SB2 towns, and should not solve one town's internal issues statewide. Shares concerns from Londonderry where the town manager has overstepped into library matters without trustee approval, threatening library autonomy in a Dillon Rule state.
HB1214: Representative Harvey (question to Thomas) Information Only06:46:56.638 - 2:41:23 PM; Questions if shifting duties to the town manager, who handles multiple departments, adds undue burden. Thomas responds that in Londonderry, the library ran smoothly with 17 employees without needing town manager involvement for daily operations, though consultations occurred for budgets and HR.
HB1214: Representative Guthrie (question to Thomas) Information Only06:49:13.600 - 2:43:40 PM; Notes that current law already allows library administrators to seek town manager assistance without legislation. Thomas confirms this was done frequently in Londonderry staff meetings.
HB1214: Representative Davis (question to Thomas) Information Only06:50:24.878 - 2:44:51 PM; Asks if it's wise to pass statewide legislation for one town's problems. Thomas agrees it is not.
HB1214: Representative Han (Durham) Oppose06:51:40.000 - 2:46:07 PM; Describes Durham's well-run library and town without needing the bill, calling it a solution to a non-existent problem. Emphasizes libraries' special independence to maintain diverse collections open to all, without town interference in content disputes. Urges ITL, noting unpopularity in his town and suggesting review of RSA 202A.
HB1214: Representative Kulkcom (Hillsborough District 30) Oppose06:54:44.878 - 2:49:11 PM; Highlights RSA 669:7 prohibiting dual office-holding to preserve checks and balances, noting no such bar for selectmen and library trustees, potentially allowing conflicts with trust funds. Argues the bill doesn't solve issues like underperforming board members, as trustees can already run for selectman. Suggests amendments for structure instead. Notes towns own library buildings, so maintenance issues like mold are the selectboard's responsibility. Urges ITL to avoid disrupting over-century-old library governance statutes.
HB1214: Nancy Glenn, Sutton, NH (Mom's Rising, school board member, selectwoman, library board chair) Oppose06:58:37.760 - 2:53:04 PM; Nancy Glenn opposes HB 1214, emphasizing her multiple roles in municipal and library governance. She highlights the separation of libraries from municipal government to ensure independence, protect funds from political pressure, and maintain control over policies. She notes the sponsors' lack of library board experience and shares her personal motivation to run for selectboard due to neglect of library maintenance. Glenn argues that elected trustees receive specific training focused on library needs, unlike overburdened municipal bodies. She stresses New Hampshire's tradition of independent libraries, starting with the first tax-supported free library in Peterborough in 1833.
HB1214: Renee Mallet, Windham, NH (former Chester Public Library Trustee, NH Library Trustee Association board member) Oppose07:01:56.160 - 2:56:23 PM; Renee Mallet opposes HB 1214, quoting RSA 202-A:1 on the importance of knowledge for free government and libraries' role in providing free, open access to information amid controlled sources like schools, media, and algorithms. She argues libraries are designed to be independent, shaped by trustees accountable to communities, offering diverse materials without bias. Mallet contends the bill would limit this independence, contrary to historical support for independent libraries. She refutes arguments about workload by comparing to school boards and notes support resources like the NH Library Trustee Association's training and conferences. During questions, she affirms libraries can form cooperatives, highlights trustee independence over single town administrator oversight, and explains library funds are typically attached to the library, potentially requiring review under the bill.
HB1214: Shirley Green, Enfield, NH (library trustee) Oppose07:11:07.600 - 3:05:34 PM; Shirley Green, a long-serving library trustee and treasurer in Enfield since 2011, opposes HB 1214. She describes the pleasure of collaborating with trustees and staff to make the library a community hub for resources and partnerships. Green supports prior testimony, arguing library governance is best left to dedicated trustees with a vested interest in the library's mission. She emphasizes independence to ensure freedom of information free from governmental prejudice or agendas, with trustees trained in RSAs and patron rights. Green notes trustees work solely on library matters while selectboards handle the entire town, seeing no need for the transfer of responsibility, which lacks justification and attempts to fix a non-existent problem. She opposes allowing warrant articles to decide on trustees, citing the century-old institution's success.
HB1214: Jefferson Beavers, Conway, NH (library director, representing Conway Public Library Board of Trustees and Town Select Board) Oppose07:15:01.760 - 3:09:28 PM; Jefferson Beavers, director of Conway Public Library, reads a joint letter from the library board and selectboard unanimously opposing HB 1214. The letter argues the bill would replace proven independent governance with political control, jeopardizing operations and First Amendment freedoms by exposing libraries to political disputes and censorship. It references RSA 202-A:2's intent for independent professional governance, rooted in 1891 statutes and a 135-year tradition, including Conway's 125 years of successful collaboration. The bill undermines local democracy by potentially voiding elections and disenfranchising voters; RSA 202:10 already addresses vacancies. As the home of the first municipally funded free public library, New Hampshire should protect this history by deeming the bill inexpedient to legislate.
HB1214: Beverly Padlicki Information Only07:18:27.440 - 3:12:54 PM; Beverly Padlicki, a library director for a small town library, thanks the committee and previous speakers. She concurs with the prior testimony and highlights the discrepancies among New Hampshire's 236 libraries, noting that some have better representation while small towns struggle. She mentions the bill likely arose from a specific building issue clarified by Representative Kulkcom. She recommends the New Hampshire Library Trustees Association as a key resource for library trustees, emphasizing that many may not know it exists and need guidance. She stresses the responsibilities of trustees, including awareness of RSAs, overseeing finances, and more than just monthly meetings.
HB1214: Representative Gilman Information Only07:20:40.478 - 3:15:07 PM; Representative Gilman reports the testimony count: seven in opposition and zero in support in the room, seven in support and 1,355 opposed remotely.
HB1214: Representative McDonald Oppose07:21:52.958 - 3:16:19 PM; Representative McDonald moves to go into executive session and later speaks in favor of inexpedient to legislate (ITL), stating the bill addresses a problem at one particular library. He notes receiving many calls and emails from residents praising their local library trustees and sees no need for statewide change based on one town's issue.
HB1214: Representative Murphy Information Only07:22:17.920 - 3:16:44 PM; Representative Murphy asks for clarification on the testimony numbers reported by Representative Gilman.
HB1214: Committee Chair Information Only07:22:17.920 - 3:16:44 PM; The chair opens the executive session, notes the motion to ITL HB 1214, calls for a second, conducts the roll call vote, announces the unanimous passage (15-0) recommending inexpedient to legislate, places it on the House consent calendar, assigns Representative McDonald to write the committee report, and closes the session. The chair also provides announcements about upcoming meetings and sessions.
HB1214: Representative Stavis Support07:22:17.920 - 3:16:44 PM; Representative Stavis seconds the motion to ITL HB 1214.
HB1214: Various Committee Members Support07:24:25.440 - 3:18:52 PM; During roll call, all present members vote yes on the motion to ITL: Vice Chairman McDonald, Representative Dolan (clerk votes yes), Representative Fron, Representative Kerazinski, Representative Murphy, Representative Walker, Representative Stavis, Representative Gilman, Representative Majori, Representative Frock, Representative Jack, Representative Gerard, Representative Grund, Representative Harvey, and the Chair.

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