This bill introduces a new section, RSA 20:6-a, which mandates that all state departments responsible for permitting programs related to real property must submit an annual report detailing their permitting activities. Starting April 30, 2027, and on each subsequent April 30, these departments are required to report to the Senate President, Speaker of the House, and relevant committee chairs. The report must include information on each permitting program, the categories of permits issued, statutory timeframes for applications, and statistics on applications received, granted, denied, withdrawn, voided, and pending decisions. Additionally, the report must outline the number of applications that have been pending for over 60, 120, and 180 days, along with the reasons for any delays.

The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the permitting process by providing detailed insights into the performance and efficiency of state departments. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage, which is September 13, 2025. There are no deletions from current law mentioned in the text, as the new reporting requirements are entirely new insertions into the existing legal framework.