HB 1224 - AS INTRODUCED
2024 SESSION
24-2635
05/10
HOUSE BILL 1224
AN ACT relative to amendment of condominium instruments.
SPONSORS: Rep. McWilliams, Merr. 30; Rep. Stapleton, Sull. 6
COMMITTEE: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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ANALYSIS
This bill provides that not more than a simple majority shall be required to amend the condominium bylaws or governing documents regarding the selection of a shared utility service.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
24-2635
05/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Four
AN ACT relative to amendment of condominium instruments.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Condominium Act; Voting; Amendment of Condominium Instruments. Amend RSA 356-B:39, VI to read as follows:
VI. If more than 50 percent of the votes are acquired by a single person after developer control is terminated, a 2/3 majority shall be required to change bylaws, budgets, and any contracted property management; provided that in no case shall more than a majority vote be required to amend bylaws, budgets, or other governing documents regarding the selection and siting of a utility service or installation.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 16, 2024 | House | Hearing |
| March 13, 2024 | House | Exec Session |
| March 13, 2024 | House | Floor Vote |
March 28, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/28/2024 HJ 10 P. 7
March 15, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/13/2024 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 12 P. 6
March 7, 2024: Executive Session: 03/13/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
Feb. 14, 2024: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/21/2024 01:15 am LOB 302-304
Jan. 9, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/16/2024 10:30 am LOB 306-308
Dec. 1, 2023: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs