Rep. Nicholas Bridle

Maddy summaryHB 1273 creates "Flood Resilience Incentive Zones" (FRIZ) to help homeowners in flood-prone areas make resilience improvements. It allows municipalities to offer tax credits (minimum $100 annually), property tax relief, and low-cost loans for qualifying projects like elevating homes, installing flood barriers, using natural water management systems (e.g., bioswales), or upgrading electrical systems to reduce flood damage. Municipalities can also collect a fee of up to $0.50 per $1,000 property value to fund these initiatives through revolving funds. The bill directly affects residential property owners in designated FRIZ areas and gives local governments new tools to support flood mitigation.

Maddy summaryHB 1482 would replace the Old Man of the Mountain graphic on standard passenger license plates in New Hampshire with four seasonal scenic designs (fall foliage, winter skiing, spring trout fishing, and summer boating) starting January 1, 2027. The bill requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to work with the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to create these designs, maintain the "Live Free or Die" motto, and distribute each design equally each year. It does not create new fees or revenue, as the seasonal plates would replace an existing plate series with no additional ongoing costs beyond a one-time $180,000 system update. This change affects all standard passenger vehicle owners in New Hampshire who receive new plates after 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution affirms that improving digital access and skills is critical for older Americans (ages 65+), who face significant barriers: about 25% didn’t use the internet in 2021, and 42% lacked home broadband access in 2020. It recommends that New Hampshire support state-led efforts to expand affordable internet, fund community-based digital literacy programs (like library workshops and intergenerational mentoring), and partner with senior centers and health services to provide training. The resolution also urges continued funding for existing broadband programs and encourages private-sector partnerships to provide devices and tech support. As a non-binding resolution, it aims to guide state actions and encourage collaboration with federal agencies and organizations like AARP.