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Committee interim-studies companion zoning bills HB 459 and SB 84 amid broader review of municipal zoning
Summary
The committee placed HB 459 and its companion SB 84 into interim study after members said the bills address a severe housing crisis but that technical municipal implementation needs more work. A recently enacted RSA provision was cited as relevant to the bills’ scope.
The House Housing Committee voted 16-0 Tuesday to interim study HB 459 and its companion SB 84, two bills aimed at changing municipal zoning to increase housing capacity.
Chairman Alexander said the bills were filed because “we have a severe housing crisis” and that they are intended to “move the needle.” He said research suggests some municipalities already comply with…
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