This bill establishes a certification program for culvert maintainers in New Hampshire while exempting licensed professional engineers from its requirements. It mandates that supervisors of these certified workers submit quarterly reports detailing the work performed and verifying that continuing education needs are met. Additionally, the law grants the commissioner of environmental services the authority to create rules governing the cutting of native aquatic vegetation on submerged lands in public waters. These changes are designed to improve oversight of underwater maintenance work and protect native plant life, with the regulations taking effect 60 days after the bill is passed.
This bill requires pharmacy benefit managers and health insurers in New Hampshire to report detailed information about pharmaceutical rebates they receive and how those funds are used. The legislation mandates that these entities submit annual reports breaking down the total value of rebates collected, the amounts distributed to insurers, and the specific reductions applied to patient costs such as deductibles and copayments. Additionally, insurers must provide actuarial certifications explaining how rebates are remitted to policyholders and detail the methods used to estimate rebate amounts for plan design purposes. These reporting requirements apply to private health plans but explicitly exclude Medicaid, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and self-funded plans like the state employee health benefit plan. The law takes effect on June 30, 2024, and repeals a previous provision that had sought to remove these rebate reporting rules.
This law authorizes the Department of Environmental Services to receive $6.5 million to improve regional drinking water infrastructure in southern New Hampshire. The funds will be used for Phase 2 of a project that increases water supply capacity by over two million gallons per day for towns affected by PFAS contamination and rising demand. Specific actions include designing necessary support projects, installing chemical treatment systems at water tanks in Derry and Salem, and raising the water level of Lake Massabesic. The money comes from general state funds and existing federal and trust funds, and the governor can access these resources starting July 1, 2024.
This law allows candidates running for statewide office to request a list of people who have applied for absentee ballots. The list will include specific details such as the voter's name, address, party affiliation, and the dates the ballot was requested and returned. Candidates must provide a notarized request to receive this information, and voters who have protective orders against stalking or harassment will be excluded from the list. The rule is designed to give candidates data on absentee voting trends while protecting the privacy of certain vulnerable voters.
This bill prohibits the use of deepfakes in specific contexts and establishes a private legal claim for individuals harmed by them. It directly affects platforms hosting user-generated content and the people whose images or voices are manipulated without consent. The key mechanism involves amending existing state laws to clarify how interactive computer services are treated regarding third-party content while creating new avenues for victims to seek damages. By defining these protections and liabilities, the legislation aims to provide clearer legal recourse against deceptive synthetic media.
This bill requires New Hampshire school districts to create policies ensuring parents receive at least two weeks' advance notice before specific curriculum materials covering human sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity are used in class. It also mandates that districts make these materials available for parental review upon request and allows parents to request exceptions to specific course content if they find it objectionable, provided they arrange and pay for an alternative education plan. Additionally, the legislation prohibits schools from preventing parents from asking about their child's mental, emotional, or physical well-being, while maintaining an exception for situations where disclosure could lead to abuse or neglect.
This bill changes how property taxes are calculated for telecommunications poles and conduits owned by phone utilities, VoIP providers, and commercial mobile radio service companies. It establishes a new formula that values these structures based on their replacement cost minus depreciation over 40 years, while explicitly excluding them from the annual property tax equalization ratio. As a result, these specific assets will be assessed at a fixed market value rather than being adjusted annually based on overall property market fluctuations. The changes will take effect on April 1, 2025, impacting the tax bills for the entities that own these infrastructure items.
This bill updates the state's Condominium Act to formally establish the legal framework for unit owners to vote by proxy in condominium associations. It defines two types of proxies: directed proxies, where the owner specifies how their votes should be cast, and undirected proxies, which allow a designated holder to vote on their behalf without specific instructions. The law sets limits on how many proxies a single person can hold, such as capping it at 10 percent of votes in associations with more than 20 units, and requires the board to use standardized forms to verify and record these votes. Additionally, the bill mandates that the board retain all proxy documents for at least three years to ensure transparency and accountability during meetings.
This bill creates a specific legal process called a "family access motion" to help parents enforce court-ordered parenting time when the other parent denies or interferes with it. It requires courts to provide a simple form for parents to file these motions without a lawyer and mandates that the case be resolved within 60 days. If a parent is found to have violated the parenting plan without good cause, the court can order remedies such as making up the lost time, requiring counseling, imposing fines, or ordering the violator to pay the other parent's legal fees. The law takes effect on January 1, 2025.
This bill allows licensed gambling facilities to offer bets on historic horse races starting in 2024, provided they applied for the necessary license before October 18, 2023. The law requires that these wagers take place inside the facility where the operator is already licensed and prohibits the transfer or sale of the new licenses. Additionally, the bill repeals previous regulations regarding historic horse racing facilities and takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill modifies how retirement benefits are calculated for Group II members of the New Hampshire Retirement System, specifically affecting those who were already vested before January 1, 2012, and those who started working after July 1, 2011. It establishes new rules for early retirement, allowing eligible members to retire at age 45 with 20 years of service or age 50 with 25 years of service, while requiring a minimum age of 52.5 for those who began service after 2011 unless they accept a reduced benefit. The legislation also sets a minimum annual pension of $10,000 for qualifying retirees and adjusts the percentage used to calculate pension amounts based on years of service, with different rates applying to pre-2012 and post-2011 employees. Additionally, the bill updates disability retirement formulas and includes a specific appropriation to fund these changes.
This bill allows towns and cities to lower speed limits during specific seasons when pedestrian or bicycle traffic becomes heavy. Local officials can make this change on their own or after receiving a petition from at least ten residents, provided they first conduct an engineering and traffic study. The reduced speed limit must be at least 20 miles per hour, last no longer than four months in a year, and can apply to specific times of day. The municipality is responsible for paying for the new signs, which must be designed and installed with approval from the state Department of Transportation.
