Amendment 2026-1661h to SB445 (2026)

Relative to adjudicative proceedings where there is a council or board with jurisdiction.


Revision: April 29, 2026, 1:17 p.m.

Rep. M. Howard, Hills. 31

April 24, 2026

2026-1661h

07/08

 

 

Amendment to SB 445

 

Amend RSA 541-A:30, IV as inserted by section 45 of the bill by replacing it with the following:  

 

IV.  An agency shall be exempt from the requirements in this chapter to provide for an adjudicative proceeding prior to making a final decision, if such final decision is subject to appeal to a council or board with jurisdiction over such agency, or divisions thereof, that provides for notice and an opportunity to be heard.  Unless based on an immediate risk to human health or the environment, the agency decision under this paragraph shall not become effective for 30 days following the date of the decision or, if an appeal is filed to a council or board with jurisdiction, until the council or board issues a decision.