Budget & Taxes

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1546: repealing the business profits tax.

HB 1546 repeals New Hampshire's business profits tax, eliminating a tax that previously applied to businesses operating within the state. The bill removes all references to "business profits tax" from state statutes, including tax code sections, reporting requirements, and penalty provisions. This change directly affects businesses that were required to pay this tax, removing their obligation to file returns or pay associated penalties for this specific tax. The bill does not replace the tax with another business tax but simply removes the existing requirement.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepealing business profits tax directly eliminates a state revenue source, weakening the tax base per 'oppose' criteria of restricting tax revenue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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died · New Hampshire · House Feb 27, 2026

HR 40: urging the legislature to adequately fund public education.

This House Resolution urges the New Hampshire legislature to fully fund K-12 public education at the level determined by the state Supreme Court in the Claremont series of rulings. It specifically references the court's 1993 and 1997 decisions, which established that the legislature must define, cost, fund, and ensure accountability for an adequate education. The resolution calls on the legislature to comply with the court's most recent findings regarding education funding requirements. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new law but formally requests legislative action.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly urges full funding for K-12 education per court mandates, directly advancing public service funding within state budget priorities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly urges full funding of K-12 education per court rulings, directly advancing funding requirements established by Claremont decisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget K-12 Education School Funding

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died · New Hampshire · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1383: relative to methods for overriding local tax caps.

HB 1383 simplifies the process for New Hampshire towns and school districts to override local tax caps. It removes the requirement that municipalities must use official ballot voting to approve budgets exceeding tax limits. Instead, legislative bodies can now use standard meeting procedures (like voice votes) to override caps, unless their charter already requires ballot voting. This change applies to existing tax caps without needing new local approval. The bill aims to streamline budget decisions while maintaining the existing 3/5 majority vote requirement for approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSimplifies local budget overrides without ballot voting, streamlining fiscal management per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationStreamlining tax cap overrides enables school districts to secure funding more easily, supporting budget flexibility for educational needs without explicit funding cuts.85% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Professional Licensing

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 1609: limiting the use of state, county, and municipal funds and property for construction and operation of certain immigrant detention facilities.

HB 1609 prohibits New Hampshire state, county, and municipal governments from using public funds or property to build, operate, or pay for immigrant detention facilities, particularly those managed by private companies. It bans spending on construction, renovation, repurposing public property for detention, selling public property for such use, and making payments to private detention operators. The bill does not affect existing 287(g) agreements between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities or the provision of health and safety services to detained individuals. Counties may face potential revenue losses if they stop cooperating with federal immigration programs, but municipalities are not expected to have financial impacts.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts public funds for detention facilities, defunding a specific government spending area per its prohibition on using state/municipal funds for such operations.90% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeDefunds immigrant detention facilities, restricting public funding for correctional facilities under criminal justice system.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits state funds for immigrant detention facilities, restricting state-level immigration enforcement. Explicitly limits public funding for detention operations, aligning with 'defund' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 6, 2026

SB 485: relative to the licensure, regulation and taxation of hemp-based derivative products.

SB 485 establishes rules for hemp-derived products containing cannabinoids (like delta-8 THC) by defining them and setting a strict limit: products must contain no more than 0.3% THC on a dry weight basis. It creates a licensing system through the Liquor Commission for businesses selling these products, requiring retailers, suppliers, and wholesalers to obtain licenses. The bill also imposes a tax on wholesale sales of these products and prohibits sales of any hemp-derived product exceeding the 0.3% THC threshold. This directly affects hemp product businesses and the Liquor Commission, which will enforce licensing, regulations, and tax collection under existing law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes tax on hemp product wholesale sales, creating new revenue stream under tax policy for fiscal management.95% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1701: reestablishing the New Hampshire college graduate retention incentive partnership program and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 1701 reestablishes New Hampshire's College Graduate Retention Incentive Partnership (NH GRIP) program, which provides financial incentives to college graduates who work for participating employers in the state. The bill requires participating employers to pay graduates a minimum of $1,000 annually for up to four years of employment, with priority given to New Hampshire-based small businesses and employers in sectors facing workforce shortages (like healthcare and technology). Employers must post qualifying positions online and sign agreements with graduates, while the Department of Business and Economic Affairs administers the program and publishes annual reports on participation and outcomes. This directly affects recent New Hampshire college graduates seeking employment and participating employers who choose to join the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds to establish NH GRIP program, funding employer incentives for graduate retention in workforce sectors.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill reestablishes NH GRIP program providing employer incentives for hiring college graduates, directly supporting higher education retention and workforce development in New Hampshire. Addresses higher education as defined in topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides $1,000 annual wage supplement to graduates via employer incentives, directly increasing compensation for workers in targeted sectors like healthcare and tech.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SB 634: enabling municipalities to adopt a municipal occupancy fee.

This bill allows New Hampshire towns and cities to collect a fee of up to $2 per day on hotel and room rentals priced above $40 per night, for up to 184 consecutive days per stay. Municipalities must hold a public hearing and obtain voter approval through a town meeting or city council vote before implementing the fee. Revenues must be deposited into a dedicated tourism or capital improvement fund to support services related to increased tourism and transient traffic, and cannot be used as general fund surplus. The fee applies only to rentals exceeding $40 daily, with no fee collected on lower-priced stays.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new municipal tax (occupancy fee) to fund tourism/capital improvements, directly advancing dedicated budget allocation for tourism services per the topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 404: relative to economic revitalization zone tax credits.

SB 404 modifies New Hampshire's economic revitalization zone tax credit program. It increases the annual credit limit from $825,000 to $1,000,000 and raises the maximum credit per business from $40,000 to $50,000. Businesses creating new jobs in designated zones qualify for tax credits: 4-5% of wages for jobs paying up to 2.5x the state minimum wage, plus 5% of facility renovation costs (capped at $20,000 per job). The bill also extends zone reevaluation from every 5 to 8 years and adjusts carry-forward rules for unused credits. These changes directly affect businesses seeking tax incentives for job creation and facility investments in revitalization zones.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credits for businesses in revitalization zones, reducing state tax revenue to incentivize job creation and economic development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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