relative to the adoption of school administrative unit budgets.

HB 564 revises how school administrative units (SAUs) adopt budgets in New Hampshire, primarily affecting SAUs with multiple school districts. It repeals the previous "alternative budget procedure" and requires SAUs to place their budget warrant article first (after bond articles) at meetings, post mandatory voter reports 7 days prior, and apportion budgets based on student attendance and property value. For new services, SAUs must now secure approval from a majority of districts representing at least 60% of students. The bill also standardizes voting procedures, requiring separate ballot votes on SAU budgets at district meetings and preserving the previous year’s adjusted budget if the vote fails.