Rep. Heather Baldwin

Maddy summaryHB 1262 requires home heating oil, kerosene, and propane dealers to provide clear, written contracts that disclose all terms in plain language - including total costs, delivery details, and contact information for the state consumer protection hotline. The bill specifically regulates prepaid contracts by restricting advertising to May 1-October 31, mandating refunds for undelivered fuel within 30 days, and requiring dealers to secure contracts through methods like futures contracts, surety bonds, or liquid inventory. These rules directly affect dealers who sell prepaid home heating fuel and consumers who enter such agreements. The bill excludes budget plans with monthly payments from these requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 713 standardizes mile marker placement along Route 112 in New Hampshire. The bill requires the state Department of Transportation to install and maintain consistent mile markers on this highway. It became law on July 15, 2025, with the changes taking effect on January 15, 2027. This is an administrative update affecting highway signage, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 1034 allows towns and cities in New Hampshire to create their own homestead property tax exemptions for residents who own their primary home. Under this bill, municipalities would set a fixed dollar amount for the exemption each year, but the total discount cannot exceed 35% of the average assessed value of residential property in that town. The law defines eligible properties as those owned by a resident or their spouse and includes specific rules for how applications are filed and how disputes are handled through appeals. Additionally, the bill updates existing tax laws to clarify that people who hold property in a revocable trust are considered owners for the purpose of claiming these exemptions. The changes would officially take effect on April 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1208 would require anyone conducting timber harvesting in wetlands to verify they have all necessary state and local permits before starting work. The bill also mandates that these operators keep copies of their permits available for inspection by enforcement officials throughout the harvesting process. Failure to follow these rules could result in penalties under existing environmental laws. Although the bill was introduced, it was ultimately laid on the table and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for registering boats and requires owners to display a specific boat fee decal on their vessels to operate them on state waters. It establishes a new $9.50 fee for the decal itself, along with additional charges of $1, $5, and $2 that go toward various state funds for search and rescue, public access, and harbor maintenance. The legislation also clarifies that boats under federal jurisdiction must pay these fees if they are usually kept in the state, while exempting certain types of vessels from registration and decal requirements. Effective January 1, 2025, boat owners must show both their registration numbers and the new decal to avoid penalties for non-compliance.