The bill HB 2-FN-A-LOCAL proposes extensive amendments to various aspects of New Hampshire law, focusing on environmental protections, bail standards, administrative processes, and financial management. Key provisions include the establishment of an environmental scientist position within the Department of Environmental Services to oversee compliance with the Endangered Species Conservation Act, alongside the creation of a Threatened and Endangered Species Compensatory Mitigation Fund. The bill also modifies the definition of "environmental review" and mandates the creation of a database for cataloging protected species. Additionally, it introduces significant changes to the bail process for serious offenses, establishing a rebuttable presumption against bail for individuals with a history of failing to appear in court or committing certain crimes, and outlines procedures for bail hearings.

Furthermore, the bill addresses various administrative and regulatory changes, such as increasing fees for dock and shoreline structure applications, establishing a permit notification process for shoreline terrain alterations, and modifying the process for counsel representing indigent defendants. It also includes provisions for the appropriation of funds for the Cannon Mountain tramway, the suspension of revenue sharing with cities and towns until June 30, 2027, and allows the Department of Health and Human Services to accept additional federal funds. The bill aims to streamline processes, enhance public safety, and ensure effective management of state resources while making necessary adjustments to various regulatory frameworks.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 212-A:2, 212-A:9, 212-A:16, 217-A:3, 217-A:7, 217-A:7-a, 482-A:2, 482-A:3, 482-A:11, 482-A:17, 482-A:27, 189:1-a, 6:12, 100-A:1, 100-A:5, 21-I:30, 100-A:6, 100-A:10, 100-A:16, 100-A:19-b, 100-A:19-d, 284:21-a, 287-D:1, 287-D:3, 71-B:14, 19-P:1, 188-E:27, 21-H:7, 622:28-a, 4:8, 126-A:9, 126-A:3, 7:8-b, 21-M:7, 7:6-d, 7:19, 7:6-c, 198:39, 194-B:11, 198:41, 91-A:5, 604-A:6-a, 604-A:4, 281-A:30, 281-A:43, 281-A:42-a, 281-A:21-b, 273:10, 157-B:5, 273:11-a, 281-A:54, 281-A:55-a, 106-L:5, 263:12, 260:14-a, 21-P:48-a, 21-P:15-a, 153-A:1, 21-P:5-b, 11:6, 9:16-a, 482-B:10, 485-A:4, 487:43, 485:41, 482:48, 21-O:2, 21-O:11, 21-O:9, 21-O:7, 21-O:5-a, 482:8-a, 482:9, 485-A:30, 124:4, 4:9-s, 124:16, 17-J:4, 21-I:11, 284:21-i, 77-A:20-a, 77-E:14, 167:18-a, 9:13-e, 153:34, 319-C:5, 313-A:1, 313-A:8, 313-A:9, 313-A:10, 313-A:12, 313-A:13, 313-A:19, 313-A:24