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SB 109

relative to alteration of terrain permits.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Gannon and 4 co-sponsors

SB 109 modifies New Hampshire's terrain alteration permit process; currently under interim study with no final action taken.

Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC;
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Bill Summary · SB 109

Legislative bill overview

SB 109 addresses the process and requirements for obtaining alteration of terrain permits in New Hampshire. The bill has been referred to interim study as of November 2025, suggesting the legislature wants more time to analyze its impacts before moving forward.

Why is this important

Terrain alteration permits regulate activities like excavation, grading, and land development that can affect water quality, erosion control, and local ecosystems. How these permits are issued and what conditions they require directly impacts both development feasibility and environmental protection in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Environmental vs. development interests: Streamlining permit processes may benefit developers but could concern environmentalists and conservation groups worried about weakened protections
  • Municipal authority: The bill may create tension between state-level permitting standards and local government control over land use decisions
  • Unclear scope: Without the bill text, the specific changes to permit requirements remain undefined, making it difficult to assess whether modifications strengthen or weaken current protections

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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