This bill mandates that individuals who serve on both a planning board and a zoning board of adjustment must recuse themselves from voting on matters that have been previously decided by the other board on which they serve. Specifically, it introduces a new provision to RSA 673:3, stating that if a member of the zoning board also serves on a planning board, they must abstain from voting on any matters that were either previously decided by or are currently pending before the planning board, provided they participated as a voting member in those matters.

The bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure impartiality in decision-making processes within local governance. It will take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date set for August 22, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 673:3, 673:7
As Amended by the House: 673:3, 673:7
As Amended by the Senate: 673:3
Version adopted by both bodies: 673:3
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 673:3