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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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1176: relative to the display of license plates on vehicles.

HB 1176 removes New Hampshire's requirement for vehicles to display a front license plate, affecting all registered vehicles in the state. The bill amends RSA 261:75, II to eliminate the language requiring plates to be displayed "on the rear of the vehicle" (previously mandating both front and rear plates). This change directly impacts approximately 194,000 vehicles registered annually with new plate types, reducing state revenue by about $776,000 and expenditures by $679,000 yearly based on current plate production costs. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces state revenue by $776k annually through license plate fee changes, weakening fiscal management per summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1834: relative to the education freedom account enrollment cap.

HB 1834 sets a fixed enrollment cap of 10,000 students for New Hampshire's Education Freedom Account (EFA) program for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, instead of allowing the cap to increase to 12,500 under current law. This directly affects families applying for EFA funds to cover private school costs and participating private schools. The bill freezes the cap until 2028, requiring any future increase only if enrollment exceeds 90% of the prior year's cap. The fiscal note estimates this change would save approximately $6.3 million in state spending for fiscal year 2027 by limiting enrollment to 11,250 students instead of 12,500. The bill does not alter eligibility rules or funding per student.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesFreezes EFA enrollment cap at 10,000, restricting future state spending instead of allowing 12,500 cap increase per current law.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationFreezes EFA enrollment cap at 10,000 instead of allowing 12,500 increase, restricting program expansion and limiting educational access options.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1831: repealing the education trust fund targeted aid cap.

This bill repeals a $3,750 per pupil cap on targeted education aid for municipalities with 5,000 or more average daily student enrollment (ADMR). It directly affects only the City of Manchester, which has exceeded this threshold. The change removes a longstanding restriction that limited how much additional aid cities could receive for student needs. The state estimates this will cost approximately $9 million annually starting in 2028, funded from the Education Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals $3,750 per pupil cap on education aid, increasing annual state spending by $9M from Education Trust Fund to fund public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRepeals $3,750 per pupil aid cap, enabling increased funding for Manchester schools via Education Trust Fund, directly advancing school funding access.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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1002: repealing the solar energy systems tax exemption.

HB 1002 repeals the property tax exemption for solar energy systems, meaning homeowners and businesses with solar installations will no longer be excluded from taxable property assessments. The bill removes specific tax code provisions (RSA 72:62 and related sections) that previously allowed solar systems to be valued separately for tax purposes. Starting April 1, 2027, solar energy systems will be included in standard property tax valuations, requiring owners to pay taxes on these systems as part of their property assessment. This change directly affects property owners who currently benefit from the exemption, shifting their tax obligation to align with standard property valuation practices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepealing solar tax exemption increases state revenue by closing a tax loophole, supporting fiscal management.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals solar tax exemption, increasing costs for solar adopters and removing financial incentive for renewable energy adoption.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepealing solar tax exemption increases costs for clean energy adoption, hindering environmental progress by removing financial incentives for renewable energy systems.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1798: relative to the coverage of diapers under the state Medicaid plan.

HB 1798 requires New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services to apply for a federal waiver by November 1, 2026, to add diaper coverage under Medicaid for infants' first year of life. The bill directly affects Medicaid-eligible infants (approximately 4,000 annually) and their families, providing coverage for 100 diapers per month during the child's first 12 months. It appropriates $100,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to fund the program, with federal matching funds expected to cover most costs. Implementation depends on federal CMS approval, with a target start date of May 1, 2027, if approved.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100,000 for Medicaid diaper coverage, funding an essential public service for vulnerable families.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include diapers for infants, increasing access to essential health-related supplies under public health program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1786: relative to creating a state assessment on non-homestead luxury second homes to fund statewide housing development programs and address housing shortages and making appropriations therefor.

HB 1786 imposes a semi-annual state assessment on residential properties valued over $1 million that are not used as a primary residence (luxury second homes), directly affecting owners of such properties. The revenue generated funds statewide housing development programs, including $15 million for workforce training in building trades and municipal grants for housing production. Key provisions include creating a dedicated fund for demolishing vacant buildings, expanding tax credits for housing infrastructure, and establishing a commission to study state financing for housing. The bill aims to address New Hampshire's housing shortage by leveraging new revenue to support affordable housing construction and workforce development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes tax on luxury second homes to fund housing programs, directly advancing fiscal allocation for essential services under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds housing development via luxury home tax, allocates $15M for workforce training and municipal grants, and creates dedicated fund for vacant building demolition.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates $15M for workforce training in building trades, directly advancing labor and employment through skills development for construction jobs.90% 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 Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes