This bill mandates that all state departments responsible for permitting programs related to real property, as well as the construction and operation of stationary structures, infrastructure, or facilities, must submit an annual report detailing their permitting activities. The reports are to be submitted in writing to the Senate President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairs of the relevant executive departments and administration committees, starting on February 28, 2026. The reports must include information such as the number of applications received, granted, or denied, the status of pending applications, and specific timelines for applications that exceed 90 days without a decision.

The bill introduces a new section, RSA 20:6-a, which outlines these reporting requirements, while no existing legal language is deleted. The fiscal impact of the bill is estimated to be between $200,000 and $500,000 annually, primarily due to the potential need for additional staff to manage the reporting requirements, particularly within the Department of Environmental Services. Other departments, such as the Department of Transportation, may incur costs related to software modifications to track the required data. Overall, while some departments anticipate minimal impact, others foresee significant costs associated with compliance.