Rep. Jim Maggiore

Maddy summaryHB 1459 standardizes post-retirement part-time work limits for certain New Hampshire retirees under the state retirement system. It allows retirees who were working part-time at 1,664 hours per year as of January 1, 2019, to retain this higher limit when changing part-time jobs with participating employers, provided they maintain continuous part-time employment (no break longer than 28 days) and avoid positions requiring mandatory retirement system membership. The bill clarifies that this hour limit applies to successive part-time roles regardless of job title, duties, or employer changes. It directly affects retirees who met the 2019 employment conditions and work for participating employers like state agencies or local governments. The policy change has no fiscal impact, as noted in the bill's fiscal note.

Maddy summaryHB 1145 allows New Hampshire municipalities to impose fees on new developments (like housing projects or subdivisions) that don’t meet local affordable housing requirements. These fees must be kept separate from general city funds and spent *only* on affordable housing - through state housing authorities, community development programs, or local housing agencies. Fees are collected at key development stages (e.g., when a building permit is issued) and must be reported annually on how they’re used. The bill gives municipalities flexibility to set fee amounts based on local needs but requires strict transparency in spending.

Maddy summaryHB 1017 allows New Hampshire towns to count accessory dwelling units (ADUs, like backyard cottages) toward their local workforce housing goals. It requires that ADUs meet specific affordability standards and lets municipalities enforce these standards through legal agreements recorded with property deeds. The bill directly affects local governments and property owners who develop or manage ADUs. This change modifies how towns calculate existing housing obligations without creating new state-level requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1008 clarifies the definition of "inclusionary zoning" to include voluntary incentives like density bonuses or streamlined applications that encourage affordable housing development. It expands local government options for promoting affordable housing and creates a new process allowing developers to propose alternative compliance methods for inclusionary zoning requirements. If a planning board disagrees with an applicant's alternative solution, the bill permits third-party review under existing law. This directly affects municipalities establishing housing policies and developers seeking to build affordable units under local ordinances. The changes take effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 30) formally reaffirms that local municipalities - not the state - hold primary responsibility for planning, zoning, and related regulations, citing New Hampshire’s RSA 672:1 as the legal basis. It specifically references the state’s "Declaration of Purpose" law, which states that zoning and land-use rules have historically been and should remain a municipal function. The resolution does not change any laws but symbolically opposes state efforts to override local zoning authority under the guise of "property rights." It directly affects municipal governments, which retain control over land-use decisions for their communities.

Maddy summaryHB 1009 limits municipal parking requirements for specific housing types. It prohibits cities and towns from mandating more than 1.5 parking spaces per unit for: (1) studio and one-bedroom units under 1,000 square feet that qualify as workforce housing, and (2) multi-family buildings with 10 or more units. This directly affects local governments that previously enforced stricter parking rules and developers building qualifying housing projects. The bill updates state law to standardize these parking limits, aiming to reduce construction costs for affordable housing developments.

Maddy summaryHB 1405 establishes a program allowing New Hampshire's Housing Finance Authority to guarantee up to 80% of loans for affordable housing projects. This reduces risk for lenders financing housing where costs (rent/mortgage plus utilities/taxes) do not exceed 30% of residents' income, defined as 50-80% of state median income. The program limits annual guarantees to $30 million per lender and $300 million total statewide. It directly affects lenders, housing developers, and low/moderate-income residents seeking affordable homes.

Maddy summaryHB 1661 expands New Hampshire's Housing Finance Authority's "Community Heroes" program to provide homeownership assistance to essential workers. It appropriates $750,000 for fiscal year 2027 and $1.5 million annually thereafter from the General Fund to fund the program, with no more than 10% allowed for administrative costs. The program specifically targets eligible workers in healthcare, childcare, elder care, law enforcement, firefighting, education, and active military service, allowing them to use funds for down payments, closing costs, or interest rate reductions. The bill requires the Housing Finance Authority to establish rules defining eligibility and takes effect July 1, 2028, for the annual appropriation.

Maddy summaryHB 1006 changes parking rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by requiring parking to be provided either on-site or at a legally dedicated off-site location only with municipal approval. This removes property owners' previous discretion to choose parking locations without local government permission. Municipalities may require up to one additional parking space per ADU if they require parking for the main house. The bill amends existing law to eliminate owner choice in parking placement for ADUs.

Maddy summaryHB 1016 repeals RSA 674:32, which currently requires New Hampshire municipalities to allow manufactured housing development opportunities. This bill removes a legal mandate forcing towns and cities to permit such housing. After passage, municipalities will no longer be obligated to provide space for manufactured housing developments. The change takes effect 60 days after enactment.