This bill amends the process by which municipalities can adopt energy-efficient and clean energy districts, specifically through the repeal and reenactment of RSA 53-F:2. The new provisions allow cities, towns, village districts, and counties to adopt these districts by following their standard legislative procedures, with specific requirements for public hearings and notifications. For towns without a charter, the governing body must hold at least one public hearing before voting on the adoption, with additional hearings required if the proposed ordinance is significantly altered. Furthermore, if 50 registered voters petition, the adoption question must be included in the next annual meeting's warrant.

Additionally, the bill modifies RSA 53-F:4, III, by inserting the term "improvements" to clarify that properties subject to special assessments are related to the installation of qualifying improvements under the chapter. The bill also allows municipalities to rescind their adoption of a district in the same manner as they adopted it, ensuring that any agreements with property owners remain in effect even after dissolution. The act is set to take effect upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-F:4
SB440 text: 53-F:4