The bill, SB 502-FN, amends existing laws in New Hampshire by replacing references to the "department of business and economic affairs" and the "office of planning and development" with the newly established "division of planning and community development." This change aims to enhance the efficiency and coordination of state government functions related to economic development and community planning. Key amendments include the requirement for regional development plans to be adopted and renewed every five years, as well as modifications to the New Hampshire Community Development Advisory Committee, which will now include seven public members, with at least four being municipal officials.

Additionally, the bill facilitates electronic participation in meetings for certain committees, ensuring members can be counted for quorum purposes. It also establishes a penalty appeal board under the Department of Labor, which will function independently while remaining administratively attached to the department. Certain provisions related to the innovation research center grant program are repealed, and the bill is set to take effect 60 days after passage. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline government operations and improve the administration of community development initiatives in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-F:1, 12-O:2, 36:45, 36:46, 36:47, 162-L:15, 216-A:3-, 481:3, 483:10, 483-B:5, 483-B:12
As Amended by the Senate: 4-F:1, 12-O:2, 36:45, 36:46, 36:47, 162-L:15, 216-A:3-, 481:3, 483:10, 483-B:5, 483-B:12, 100-A:14-b, 151-J:2, 273:11-b, 277:1-a
Version adopted by both bodies: 4-F:1, 12-O:2, 36:45, 36:46, 36:47, 162-L:15, 216-A:3-, 481:3, 483:10, 483-B:5, 483-B:12, 100-A:14-b, 151-J:2, 273:11-b, 277:1-a
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 4-F:1, 12-O:2, 36:45, 36:46, 36:47, 162-L:15, 216-A:3-, 481:3, 483:10, 483-B:5, 483-B:12, 100-A:14-b, 151-J:2, 273:11-b, 277:1-a
SB502 text: 4-F:1, 12-O:2, 12-P:3, 36:45, 36:46, 36:47, 162-L:15, 204-C:8, 216-A:3-c, 481:3, 483:10, 483-B:5, 483-B:12