Maddy summaryThis bill requires municipalities to provide reasonable opportunities for placing manufactured housing and subdivisions, prohibiting them from completely banning these structures through zoning or other regulations. It mandates that if a town allows residential development, it must permit manufactured homes on individual lots in most residential zones, subject to the same lot size and spacing rules as conventional single-family homes. The law also ensures that manufactured housing parks can expand and that their lot sizes and density requirements remain reasonable, while eliminating the need for special permits that are not also required for traditional single-family housing.
Sen. Mark McConkey
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryHB 1052 updates the requirements for submitting excavating and dredging permit applications to include both a paper version and a digital copy in PDF or an approved format. Local town or city clerks must receive these copies and distribute the digital version to local governing bodies, planning boards, and conservation commissions while keeping a paper record. The bill also allows state agencies to file their applications directly with the department, streamlining the process for government projects. These changes take effect 60 days after the law is passed.
Maddy summaryHB 1142 establishes a formal permitting system for individuals who design or install septic systems in New Hampshire. To obtain a designer or installer permit, applicants must pay an $80 fee, pass an exam, and prove at least two years of experience for designers or one year for installers. These permits are valid for two years and require holders to complete continuing education and adhere to specific work standards to maintain their status. The bill also outlines procedures for suspending or revoking permits only for just cause after the holder has a chance to be heard.