New HampshireConcord chamber could install one downtown-events sign near I-93 Exit 12
If enacted, Concord's chamber or a qualifying successor nonprofit could place one sign near I-93 Exit 12 to promote downtown events and destinations.
What it does
If enacted, Concord's chamber or a qualifying successor nonprofit could install one sign near I-93 Exit 12 for downtown events and destinations, with limited commercial content.
Argument forThe sign could help downtown nonprofit groups promote events and destinations in one visible location, while allowing limited commercial content to offset maintenance costs.
Argument againstThe exception could put up to 10 percent of the state's federal highway revenue at risk if it violates outdoor-advertising requirements.
More detail
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce or a qualifying successor nonprofit could install and maintain one advertising device. The device would be at the existing offsite-sign location within 500 feet of Exit 12 North on Interstate 93 in Concord. The device could promote downtown Concord nonprofit events and places of interest. It would have to follow Concord's structural and design standards, although it could be as large as the largest locally permitted sign and could be internally lit. The message could change no more than 4 times in any 24-hour period. Displays would promote events and destinations sponsored by Concord not-for-profit organizations. Up to 20 percent of a display could promote for-profit entities to help pay for the device, or a smaller share if enough to cover those costs. The city of Concord could not be an eligible sponsor. If enacted, the provision would take effect 60 days after passage.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Oct 14Executive Session: 09/29/2026 10:00 am GP 228Latest
- Sep 30Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 09/29/2026 (Vote 10-0; )
- Sep 15Full Committee Work Session: 09/29/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Apr 23Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 11
- Apr 15Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/07/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- Apr 15Executive Session: 03/24/2026 11:30 am GP 228
- Mar 16Public Hearing: 03/24/2026 11:30 am GP 228
- Feb 26Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 5 P. 127Minor
- Jan 29Committee Amendment # 2026-0099s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
- Jan 29Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0099s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2Passed Senate
- Jan 15Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0099s, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 3Minor
- 2025
- Dec 9Hearing: 01/13/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 02:15 pm; SC 46
- Nov 25Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 1Introduced
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