New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 489 — altering the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals.

Last action — Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 12, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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In plain language

This bill changes how members are appointed to the board of tax and land appeals.

The bill modifies the process for appointing individuals to the board of tax and land appeals, aiming for a more structured approach. This change will influence how appointments are made to this board, impacting governance related to tax and land issues.

Summary

(New Title) altering the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the final version of SB 489, the language specifying the terms for members of the Board of Tax and Land Appeals has been clarified. Initially, it included a mention of "fixed terms," but this was removed, emphasizing that members serve at the pleasure of the governor and council without specific term limits. This change is significant because it allows for greater flexibility in appointments, potentially leading to a more stable board, as members can remain in their positions as long as the governor and council wish for them to do so.

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SB 489 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 02/05/2026 0346s SESSION 26-2054 08/06 SENATE BILL 489 AN ACT altering the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals.
CHAPTER 64 SB 489 - FINAL VERSION 02/05/2026 0346s SESSION 26-2054 08/06 SENATE BILL 489 AN ACT altering the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals.
SB 489 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 02/05/2026 0346s 26-2054 08/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT altering the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals.
CHAPTER 64 SB 489 - FINAL VERSION 02/05/2026 0346s 26-2054 08/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT altering the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals.
1 Board of Tax and Land Appeals;
64:1 Board of Tax and Land Appeals;
2 Effective Date.
64:2 Effective Date.
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May 08, 2026 Effective Date:
May 08, 2026
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Action History

  1. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

  2. Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 64; Effective 05/08/2026

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 13

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)

  6. Executive Session: 03/18/2026 11:30 am GP 231

  7. Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 11:30 am GP 231

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124

  9. Committee Amendment # 2026-0346s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0346s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026; SJ 3

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0346s, 02/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 4

  12. Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:45 am; SC 2

  13. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 412 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (412)

412 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 489 do?
(New Title) altering the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals.
Who sponsors SB 489?
SB 489 is sponsored by Liz F Barbour, Shane Sirois (Republican), and Kevin Avard (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 489?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 489?
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