New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1303: authorizing municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances related to the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1303 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: authorizing municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances related to the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy. It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 27.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Altschiller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Tony Caplan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 8 |
| John Cloutier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Sullivan 6 |
| Allan Howland | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Strafford 20 |
| Peter Petrigno | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 43 |
| Carry Spier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 6 |
| David Watters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 27
- Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 22
- Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154
- Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 11:10 am GP 154
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 14