Budget & Taxes

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1649: prohibiting certain tax dollars from being donated to non-profit organizations.

HB 1649 prohibits towns, cities, and villages from using any taxpayer funds - such as general, reserve, or public funds - to donate money to non-profit organizations. It allows exceptions only for competitive grant programs that serve a clear public purpose and follow state/federal laws. The bill explicitly states that non-profits may still contract for goods/services through standard bidding processes, as long as these are quantifiable and verifiable. This amendment to RSA 31 applies directly to municipal governments and takes effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts government spending by prohibiting taxpayer fund donations to non-profits (except competitive grants), limiting public expenditure.95% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Revenue

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1418: setting a minimum affirmative vote for new or expanded spending for SB 2 towns.

HB 1418 requires that in towns and school districts using the official ballot referendum system (SB 2 towns), any new or expanded spending proposal - such as a town operating budget or school district appropriation - must meet two conditions to pass: at least 15% of registered voters must cast ballots on the proposal, and a majority of those voting must approve it. This applies specifically to municipalities that have adopted the official ballot meeting format under RSA 40:13. The bill does not change spending amounts but sets a minimum voter participation and approval threshold for budget decisions. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires 15% voter turnout + majority approval for new spending proposals, restricting budget expansions in SB 2 towns.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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failed · New Hampshire · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 1706: repealing the refugee resettlement program in the department of health and human services and prohibiting expenditure of state funds on refugee resettlement.

HB 1706 repeals New Hampshire's state-administered refugee resettlement program and prohibits state agencies from using state funds for refugee resettlement activities. The bill specifically requires the Department of Health and Human Services to terminate existing contracts related to refugee resettlement (such as the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program) and bans all state spending - directly or indirectly - on resettlement efforts. It does not affect federal refugee programs or funds, as the state's involvement was limited to administering approximately $4.5 million annually in federal funds. The bill applies solely to state government actions and has no impact on existing refugee services or federal programs.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds state refugee resettlement program by prohibiting all state fund expenditure on resettlement activities, restricting government spending as explicitly stated in bill's language.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationDefunds state refugee resettlement program, restricting immigrant services and prohibiting state funding for resettlement activities per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Refugees & Asylum

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1380: requiring the assessment of real property and land be based on replacement or cost-based value.

HB 1380, the "Replacement Value Property Assessment Act," changes how property taxes are calculated in New Hampshire by requiring assessments to be based on replacement or cost-based value (not current market value) for both buildings and land. It affects all property owners and municipalities, implementing a phased transition: 2026 assessments use a 50/50 blend of old and new methods, shifting to 25% market value/75% cost-based value in 2027, and fully adopting cost-based assessments starting in 2028. The bill includes revenue neutrality rules (municipalities cannot raise total tax revenue solely from this change) and establishes appeal processes for property owners. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with annual reporting on assessment impacts required starting in 2028.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesShifts property tax assessment from market value to cost basis, reducing municipal revenue without offsetting measures, directly weakening government funding streams.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1774: relative to qualifying scholarship granting organizations and federal workforce Pell grants.

HB 1774 requires New Hampshire to participate in a federal tax credit for donations to scholarship organizations and creates a state list of qualifying groups. It prohibits state financial aid for college programs that don't meet federal earnings standards, defined by outcomes like job placement and wages above 150% of the federal poverty level. This affects public colleges, universities, and students enrolled in programs deemed "low-earning outcome" under federal criteria. The law aims to redirect state funding toward academic programs with stronger job prospects for graduates.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits state financial aid for programs not meeting federal earnings standards, defunding specific college programs and restricting state spending on education. Aligns with 'oppose' as it limits government expenditure.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill defunds college programs failing federal earnings standards, restricting state aid to high-outcome programs and limiting funding for lower-earning fields.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Higher Education School Choice Student Financial Aid

died · New Hampshire · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 1144: amending the excavation tax rate.

HB 1144 increases the excavation tax rate from $0.02 to $0.04 per cubic yard of earth excavated. This change directly affects property owners who excavate earth, as defined in state law, requiring them to pay double the current tax rate on excavation activities. The bill takes effect July 1, 2027, with no immediate fiscal impact for local governments until fiscal year 2030. Based on 2024 excavation volumes (12.1 million cubic yards statewide), this rate change would approximately double annual tax revenue - adding an estimated $242,000 statewide if applied to similar excavation volumes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesIncreases excavation tax rate from $0.02 to $0.04 per cubic yard, directly raising tax burden on property owners without indicating relief or public funding benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue Sales Tax

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passed both · New Hampshire · Senate May 14, 2026

CACR 12: the adoption of tax laws.

This constitutional amendment (CACR 12) would require a two-thirds vote in both the New Hampshire Senate and House of Representatives to pass new broad-based taxes, such as income, sales, or capital gains taxes. It directly affects the legislative process for enacting new taxes that broadly impact many residents or businesses, not existing tax laws. The key mechanism is changing the constitutional requirement for such taxes from a simple majority to a supermajority vote. If approved by voters in 2026, this would apply to all new broad-based tax legislation moving forward.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires supermajority vote to enact new broad-based taxes, restricting legislative ability to pass such taxes.95% confidence

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 1646: creating an off-site infrastructure improvement tax credit for the value of qualified off-site infrastructure improvements constructed or funded by business organizations that directly benefit the public.

HB 1646 creates a tax credit allowing businesses to reduce their state business profits tax by the value of off-site infrastructure they fund or build that directly benefits the public, after obtaining municipal approval. The credit is limited to a business's annual tax liability, with unused portions carryable forward for up to 20 years. Businesses must document these improvements, and the Department of Revenue Administration will develop rules for verification and calculation. The credit takes effect April 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit reducing state tax revenue, weakening budget through reduced tax income for public services.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credit for businesses funding public infrastructure improvements, directly advancing transportation infrastructure projects through private investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1691: relative to limitations and qualifications for land placed in current use.

HB 1691 (New Hampshire) limits eligibility for property tax assessments based on current agricultural or conservation use. It restricts qualifying land to 40 acres per lot in semi-rural zones, 10 acres in developed zones with conservation land requirements, and prohibits clear-cutting or invasive species. Municipalities must cap current use approvals at 75% of rural zones and 5% of high-density zones, while requiring sustainable practices like invasive species management and limiting chemical use. Violations trigger retroactive tax payments using "best and highest use" rates from the last compliance date. This affects landowners currently enrolled in New Hampshire's current use tax program.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts property tax assessments for agricultural land, reducing tax breaks and increasing tax burden on qualifying landowners.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits clear-cutting/invasive species, mandates sustainable practices (invasive species management, chemical limits), aligning with environmental protection requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Conservation

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