This bill mandates that the state of New Hampshire must obtain approval from municipal legislative bodies before transferring state-owned class I or II highways. Specifically, it introduces new provisions that prevent the state from disposing of class I or class II highway property if the highway is still in public use for motor vehicle travel and if the selectmen of the town where the highway is located object to its discontinuance, reclassification, or reversion. This requirement is added to existing laws regarding the disposal of state-owned real property, ensuring that local governance has a say in the management of these highways.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) to incorporate these new stipulations. It modifies RSA 4:39-c, RSA 4:39-f, and RSA 230:57 to reflect the necessity of municipal approval in the context of highway property management. The bill also clarifies that the commissioner of transportation cannot discontinue or reclassify highways under the specified conditions, thereby reinforcing local authority over state highway decisions. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4:39-c, 4:39-f, 4:40, 230:57