relative to land in current use and relative to magistrates, bail commissioners, the standards applicable to and the administration of bail, and making appropriations.
This bill proposes changes to land taxation, criminal trespass laws, and the administration of bail in New Hampshire. It would reduce property taxes for landowners who open their property for public recreation and allows them to post signs restricting access to specific activities like skiing or hunting. The legislation also expands criminal trespass charges to include unauthorized entry onto open space land with posted signs and state correctional facilities. Additionally, it creates a new role for magistrates to handle bail hearings and other judicial duties, permits electronic bail payments, and sets stricter time limits for bringing arrested individuals before a judge.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced Dec 13, 2023
Last action May 30, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Amendments
2
May 30, 2024
Introduced
Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/30/2024; SJ 16
upper
May 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1988h: MA VV 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 8
lower
May 23, 2024
Introduced
Amendment # 2024-1988h (NT): AA VV 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 8
lower
May 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-1988h (NT) 05/15/2024 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 20 P. 8
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Introduced
Introduced 03/07/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 7 P. 110
lower
Mar 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0811s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/07/2024; SJ 6
upper
Mar 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment # 2024-0811s, AA, VV; 03/07/2024; SJ 6
upper
Feb 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-0811s, 03/07/2024, Vote 3-2; SC 9
upper
Dec 13, 2023
Introduced
To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
JB
Jeb Bradley
RRepublican
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