Sen. Dan Innis

Maddy summarySB 91 allows homeowners living in residences located within commercial zones to request a one-time special property appraisal. This change directly affects residents whose homes are currently taxed at commercial property rates, which are typically higher than residential rates. The bill creates a specific process for these homeowners to apply for a reassessment to a lower residential valuation, reducing their property tax bills once. The law takes effect on April 1, 2026, after being signed by the Governor on June 10, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 194 is a procedural bill that only amends the bill's title and renumbers its sections (changing "Section 3" to "Section 2" after deleting Section 2). It does not change any cosmetology licensing qualifications, requirements, or fees. The bill directly affects administrative records but has no impact on cosmetologists or the public. It was signed into law on June 10, 2025, and takes effect August 9, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 229 allows the sale of uninspected bison, red deer, and elk meat within the state. It directly affects producers and sellers of these specific wild game meats by removing the requirement for mandatory state inspection for their sale. The key provision permits these meats to be sold without inspection under defined conditions, streamlining the process for small-scale producers. The bill became law on June 10, 2025, and took effect on June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 230 amends state law to restrict town health officers' authority to adopt public health regulations. The bill removes language allowing regulations beyond "prevention and removal of nuisances" (like unsanitary conditions), limiting health officers to only these specific measures. For any regulation to take effect, it must still be approved by selectmen, recorded by the town clerk, and published in a local newspaper or posted in public places. This directly affects towns and their health officers by narrowing the scope of public health rules they can implement without broader municipal approval.

Maddy summaryHB 538 reallocates positions within the state liquor commission, changing the number and roles of commissioners. This affects how the commission is staffed and operates, directly impacting its governance structure. The bill became law on June 6, 2025, and takes effect August 1, 2025, after passing unanimously in both chambers.

Maddy summaryHB 108 requires all public schools across multiple school districts to implement standardized anti-bullying and cyberbullying prevention programs and reporting procedures. It directly affects students, school staff, and administrators by mandating consistent policies for addressing both in-person and online harassment. The bill establishes clear protocols for investigating incidents, supporting victims, and notifying parents. It became law on June 2, 2025, and takes effect August 1, 2025, applying statewide to all participating school districts.

Maddy summarySB 163 repeals temporary limits on residential building permits and subdivision approvals, while requiring all residentially zoned areas to permit manufactured housing "as a matter of right." The bill defines manufactured housing (excluding campers and modular homes) and mandates that municipalities amend zoning ordinances within one year to allow it without special permits or unreasonable restrictions. It explicitly prohibits local bans or discriminatory policies against manufactured housing in residential zones. This change directly affects homeowners, developers, and local governments by altering land-use rules for a specific housing type.

Maddy summarySB 222 sets the effective date for a state primary date change to January 1, 2027. The bill does not alter the actual primary date or voting rules; it only establishes when the change will take effect. This procedural bill directly affects future election administration timelines but does not impact current voting procedures or voters. The summary is based solely on the bill's text and effective date provision.

Maddy summaryHB 327 amends state law to clarify who can witness signatures for candidates filing to run for state representative. It specifies that for districts with one town or ward, the town/city clerk or secretary of state must witness filings. For districts with multiple towns or wards, the town clerk where the candidate lives (or a designated town clerk if unincorporated) must witness filings. This change directly affects candidates seeking state representative positions in different district configurations. The bill became law on July 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 120 transfers authority for managing educational support services from the Department of Education to the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services. This change directly affects how these services - such as tutoring or academic assistance programs - are administered, shifting responsibility from one state agency to another. The bill was signed into law by Governor Ayotte on May 29, 2025, and takes effect on July 28, 2025.