Budget & Taxes

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1655: establishing a funding source for maintaining state owned dams.

HB 1655 establishes annual fees on properties with waterfront access or deeded water rights to state-owned dams to fund dam maintenance. Property owners with waterfront access pay $100 yearly, while those with deeded water rights pay $50 yearly, with both fees deposited into a dedicated dam maintenance fund. Working farms and properties in current use are exempt from these fees. Municipalities collect the fees, report to the state, and may retain $5 per property for administrative costs, with unpaid fees subject to interest and liens.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates targeted fees ($100/$50) to fund dam maintenance via dedicated fund, supporting fiscal responsibility for infrastructure spending.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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vetoed · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1102: increasing the research and development tax credit cap and relative to state park fees for state residents.

HB 1102 increases two key limits on New Hampshire's research and development (R&D) tax credit program. It raises the annual cap on total credits claimed by all businesses from $7 million to $10 million per fiscal year, and increases the maximum credit an individual business can claim from $50,000 to $100,000. This bill directly affects businesses conducting qualifying R&D activities in New Hampshire, allowing them to claim larger credits against their state business taxes. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, and do not require new state funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases R&D tax credit caps, providing tax relief to businesses and expanding tax incentives for innovation within state fiscal framework.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyIncreases R&D tax credits to fund technology innovation, directly supporting tech industry growth through enhanced financial incentives for qualifying R&D activities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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vetoed · New Hampshire · Senate Aug 19, 2026

SB 627: relative to toll rate adjustments for the New Hampshire turnpike system to support the 2027-2036 ten-year transportation plan

SB 627 proposes toll increases at specific New Hampshire turnpike plazas to fund projects in the 2027-2036 transportation plan, including $1.00 hikes at Hooksett Main, Hampton Main, and Bedford plazas, and $0.75 increases at Hampton Side Exit, Dover Spaulding, and Rochester plazas. It also establishes a new E-Z Pass discount allowing frequent users to pay for no more than 40 toll transactions per month. The bill authorizes the transfer of a portion of I-93 in Concord to the turnpike bureau for corridor improvements and expansion of the central New Hampshire turnpike. These changes directly affect drivers using NH turnpikes, particularly E-Z Pass users and commuters on I-93 routes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases tolls to fund transportation projects, generating dedicated revenue for infrastructure within state budget framework.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds transportation infrastructure via toll increases for I-93 improvements and 2027-2036 plan, directly advancing road infrastructure projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1588: relative to the regulation of accessory parking for vehicles by local legislative bodies and multifamily housing within commercial districts by municipalities; establishing special assessment districts; and relative to expanding the housing infrastructure  municipal grant program and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 1588 establishes a process for cities and towns to create special assessment districts to fund infrastructure improvements (like roads, water, and sewer systems) directly tied to new housing developments. Municipalities can finance these projects through property assessments on benefiting parcels - collected over up to 20 years - without using general tax revenue. The bill also expands an existing state grant program to fund municipal infrastructure upgrades for new housing, with a $1 appropriation for fiscal year 2027. This directly affects municipalities planning new housing projects and property owners within designated districts who may face assessments based on their specific benefit from improvements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state grant program for housing infrastructure funding via targeted assessments, avoiding general tax revenue while advancing municipal fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables new housing development by funding infrastructure via special assessments and expanded grants, directly advancing housing construction without general tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly funds road infrastructure via special assessment districts for housing-linked upgrades, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as stated in summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 155: relative to business enterprise tax returns and appropriating funds to the department of health and human services for licensed nursing facilities.

HB 155 reduces New Hampshire's business enterprise tax (BET) rate from 0.55% to 0.50% for tax years ending on or after December 31, 2026. This directly affects businesses that pay the BET, calculated on their taxable enterprise value. The rate change takes effect July 1, 2025, applying permanently to all future tax periods meeting the end-date requirement. The bill does not alter other tax provisions but will decrease state revenue from this tax, with estimated impacts of $4.3 million in fiscal year 2026.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReduces business tax rate, decreasing state revenue by $4.3M, weakening fiscal management. Direct tax cut without offsetting funding or program protection.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Human Services specifically for licensed nursing facilities, directly funding healthcare infrastructure.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1469: relative to the licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments.

HB 1469 requires massage therapy businesses employing more than one therapist to obtain a state license and undergo regular inspections by the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). The bill establishes new health and safety standards for these businesses, including requirements for direct supervision by licensed therapists and procedures for license renewal and disciplinary actions. It also adds compensation for members of the massage therapists' advisory board and creates a new investigative paralegal position within the OPLC, with funding provided for this role. This legislation directly affects massage therapy businesses, the OPLC, and the advisory board by expanding regulatory oversight and operational requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation for OPLC inspections and advisory board compensation, directly funding new regulatory requirements under licensing provisions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates massage therapy businesses with health/safety standards, enhancing service quality and client safety in healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires health/safety standards for massage therapy workplaces, directly improving workplace safety regulations for employees.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 586: requiring chartered public schools, school administrative units, and cities or school districts not audited under RSA 671:5 to be audited by an independent public accountant after the end of the fiscal year and requiring the results of such audits to be made available to the public.

SB 586 requires New Hampshire school districts and charter public schools to publish a detailed annual financial audit report by September 1 each year. The report must include receipts, expenditures, assets, liabilities, payroll details, and capital projects. Schools failing to submit the report by the deadline will have state funding withheld until compliance is achieved. This bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and amends existing law to standardize the submission deadline for all school entities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates annual financial audits for school districts, requiring transparency in budget management and withholding state funding for non-compliance to enforce fiscal accountability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed both · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SB 625: establishing a committee to study options for family members of intentional homicide victims where the department of justice does not file charges in a case, repealing the refugee resettlement program in the department of health and human services, and prohibiting expenditure of state funds on refugee resettlement.

SB 625 allows immediate family members (parents, spouses, or children) of homicide victims to request an evidentiary hearing when the Department of Justice (DOJ) does not file criminal charges or seek a retrial after a hung jury in a homicide case. Families must first request a written explanation from the DOJ for not filing charges, and if they believe probable cause exists, they can petition a superior court to review the DOJ’s decision. The court will assess whether the evidence supports charging a suspect, potentially requiring the DOJ to provide investigative reports for private review and holding a hearing to evaluate witness credibility. If the court finds probable cause, it will recommend prosecution to the DOJ but only inform the family that probable cause exists - not the detailed recommendation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits expenditure of state funds on refugee resettlement, directly restricting government spending.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows families to challenge DOJ non-prosecution decisions via court review, enhancing prosecutorial accountability and transparency in criminal justice proceedings.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New Hampshire · House May 21, 2026

HB 1542: establishing a committee to study New Hampshire's electric renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund.

HB 1542 sets all renewable energy fund compliance payments (the fees electric providers pay if they can't meet renewable energy requirements) to $0, effective January 1, 2027. This eliminates the primary revenue source for New Hampshire's Renewable Energy Fund (REF), which currently funds programs like low-income solar initiatives, non-residential renewable grants, and community solar projects. The fiscal note states this change would reduce annual REF revenue by approximately $6.7 million starting in 2028, causing all REF-funded programs and nine state positions supporting renewable energy compliance to cease without new legislative funding. The bill directly affects electric service providers (by removing compliance penalties), state programs, and low-income communities relying on REF-funded solar projects.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEliminates primary revenue source for Renewable Energy Fund, defunding essential programs like low-income solar initiatives and community solar projects.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyEliminates primary revenue for renewable energy fund, defunding low-income solar, non-residential grants, and community solar projects.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentDefunds renewable energy programs by eliminating REF revenue source, removing $6.7M annual funding for solar initiatives and grants per fiscal note.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New Hampshire · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 643: requiring municipalities, towns, and cities to submit documentation to the department of revenue administration proving they are in compliance with local budget and tax caps and requiring municipalities to hold a public hearing and conduct a roll call vote when seeking to override a tax or spending cap.

SB 643 requires cities and towns to hold a public hearing with at least 30 days' notice and a 60-minute public comment period before voting to override a local tax or spending cap. It mandates a roll call vote for the override, recording each council member's vote, and requires publishing the results (including each member's name and vote) on the next property tax bill. This bill does not change existing requirements for supermajority votes or voter approval to override caps but adds transparency measures to inform taxpayers about how officials vote on tax increases. The law directly affects municipalities seeking to raise taxes or spending above locally adopted limits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires transparency in local tax/spending cap overrides, promoting fiscal accountability and public oversight per fiscal responsibility indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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