This bill mandates that individuals serving on both the planning board and the zoning board of adjustment must recuse themselves from voting on matters that have been previously decided by the other board in which they participated as voting members. Specifically, the bill introduces new legal language to RSA 673:3 and RSA 673:7, which outlines the recusal requirements for members who serve on both boards. The new provisions state that if a member is also part of the planning board, they must abstain from voting on matters previously decided by the planning board, and vice versa for members of the zoning board of adjustment.

Additionally, the bill amends existing language to clarify that while members of the planning board can serve on other municipal boards or commissions, they are restricted in their participation on certain boards, such as the conservation commission and local governing bodies. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the integrity of decision-making processes within municipal boards by preventing potential conflicts of interest.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 673:3, 673:7
As Amended by the House: 673:3, 673:7