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 No ✗ Opposes 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 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 1807: relative to mandatory reports to voters.

HB 1807 requires school districts to include specific financial information in voting materials for school budget decisions. It mandates that warrant articles and ballots display the previous year's per-pupil cost (calculated using updated formulas), 10-year cost-per-pupil and teacher salary trends in graphs, and the estimated tax impact if all budget articles pass. This affects all New Hampshire school districts and voters participating in school budget votes. The bill repeals the old per-pupil cost calculation method and requires standardized, inflation-adjusted data presentation to improve transparency for voters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates tax impact disclosure for school budgets, promoting fiscal transparency and informed voter decisions on spending within state budget framework.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates transparency in school budget voting by requiring financial data display, enabling informed voter decisions on funding impacts.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

died · New Hampshire · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1708: relative to statewide education property taxes and other tax revenues.

HB 1708 reduces the statewide education property tax (SWEPT) rate for homeowners and property owners while increasing the business profits tax rate from 7.5% to 8.5% (with 40-44.2% of this revenue directed to the education trust fund). It sets specific annual revenue targets for the SWEPT - $346 million for 2026-2027, $284 million for 2027-2028, and $273 million annually thereafter - to maintain current education funding levels. Affected parties include residential property owners (who see lower taxes) and businesses (which pay higher profits taxes), with municipalities impacted by the tax shift receiving capped compensation up to $90 million. The bill ensures no net reduction in education funding by offsetting the SWEPT cut through increased business tax revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces SWEPT for homeowners while increasing business tax to fund education, maintaining current education spending levels with specific revenue targets.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill maintains education funding levels by redirecting business tax revenue (40-44.2%) to education trust fund while reducing SWEPT rates, explicitly preserving current funding through adjusted tax structure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 1495: allowing a reimbursement anticipation note to be used as collateral in certain circumstances.

HB 1495 allows New Hampshire school districts to borrow against expected state reimbursements (like education funds) and count those borrowed funds as revenue when setting property tax rates. The bill requires that borrowed funds be used only for the same purpose as the anticipated reimbursement. School districts must notify the state revenue department in writing about the amount to be counted as revenue, and this borrowing is exempt from standard debt limit restrictions under RSA 33. The bill directly affects school districts receiving state education reimbursements by changing how they can manage and report anticipated funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows school districts to borrow against expected state funds to lower property tax rates, promoting fiscal flexibility without increasing taxes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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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