Question 1

What is HB1303?

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HB1303 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): authorizing municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances related to the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy.

Question 2

What does HB1303 do?

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In its own words: An act authorizing municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances related to the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy. Rep. Caplan, Merr. 8; Rep. Cloutier, Sull. 6; Rep. Haskins, Rock. 11; Rep. Howland, Straf. 20; Rep. Petrigno, Hills. 43; Rep. Spier, Hills. 6; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Altschiller, Dist 24 COMMITTEE: Municipal and County Government ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This bill authorizes municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances or master plan provisions addressing the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy. -.

Question 3

What is the status of HB1303?

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Failed as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026  HJ 6  P. 27 (March 5, 2026).

Question 4

Who sponsored HB1303?

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Tony Caplan (D, 8), with 6 co-sponsors.

Question 5

Where is the official record for HB1303?

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On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2875&sy=2026

New Hampshire HB1303: authorizing municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances related to the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy.

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