This bill amends the existing laws regarding the adoption of energy-efficient and clean energy districts by municipalities. It updates the definition of "Municipality" in RSA 53-F:1, VIII to include "unincorporated place" while removing the term "unorganized place." The bill also repeals and reenacts RSA 53-F:2, establishing new procedures for municipalities with and without charters to consider the creation of energy districts. For municipalities without a charter, the governing body can place the question on the warrant for an annual meeting or adopt the provisions after holding a public hearing. The bill specifies requirements for public notice of hearings, including options for online posting, and allows for a written petition from registered voters to place the adoption question on the warrant.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language in RSA 53-F:4, III regarding agreements with property owners, changing "qualifying assessments" to "qualifying improvements." It grants county commissioners the authority to create districts in unincorporated places and allows municipalities to rescind or dissolve districts under certain conditions, ensuring that prior agreements with property owners remain in effect. The act will take effect upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-F:4
As Amended by the Senate: 53-F:1, 53-F:4
SB440 text: 53-F:4