Budget & Taxes

died · New Hampshire · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 1513: relative to reporting and transparency reports for the education freedom account program.

HB 1513 requires the scholarship organization managing New Hampshire's Education Freedom Account program to provide detailed, public transparency reports. It mandates that the organization publish annual data on account expenses by category and education provider within 45 business days of fund release, in a standard sortable electronic format on its website - without personally identifiable information. The bill also requires the organization to provide requested data to oversight bodies (like the legislative committee and Department of Education) within 45 business days and ensures all qualifying educational expenses are accessible. This directly affects the scholarship organization administering the program, adding specific reporting obligations to enhance public accountability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires transparency in education program spending, promoting fiscal accountability without altering tax or budget allocations.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires transparency reports for education scholarship program, ensuring accountability in fund usage without restricting access or funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Financial Aid

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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

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1777: relative to the enhanced 911 system fund.

HB 1777 restricts New Hampshire's Enhanced 911 (E911) system fund to only direct 911 operations, including call delivery, dispatch, and related technology. It prohibits using the fund for commercial wireless infrastructure, unrelated public safety costs, or administrative overhead not tied to 911 services. The bill requires separate accounting for the fund, mandates repayment of misused funds within one year, and adds penalties for agencies that divert funds. Citizens can file complaints about misuse, which may lead to civil action if unresolved after 90 days.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces fiscal responsibility by restricting E911 fund to direct operations, requiring separate accounting, and penalizing misuse, aligning with promoting proper fiscal management.90% confidence

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passed · New Hampshire · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 224: relative to rebates to ratepayers from the renewable energy fund.

HB 224 requires the state to rebate excess funds in the Renewable Energy Fund directly to all retail electric ratepayers (including households, businesses, and government entities) on a per-kilowatt-hour basis. The bill mandates that any money remaining in the fund after covering administrative costs and renewable energy incentive programs must be returned to ratepayers, rather than being retained or redirected. This applies to funds generated from Alternative Compliance Payments (ACPs) paid by utilities that fail to meet renewable energy requirements under the state’s portfolio standard. The rebates would be administered by the Public Utilities Commission, with the amount depending on annual fund balances and program expenditures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates rebating excess renewable energy fund to ratepayers, promoting fiscal responsibility by returning unspent funds instead of retaining them.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates rebates from Renewable Energy Fund to ratepayers, ensuring excess funds support renewable energy initiatives rather than being diverted, aligning with promoting renewable energy and consumer protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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signed · New Hampshire · House May 19, 2026

HB 1151: relative to conservation commission appropriations.

HB 1151 clarifies how cities manage conservation funds by requiring city treasurers to hold all conservation fund money and disburse it only upon written orders from the conservation commission. It mandates that fund spending must be approved by a majority of the commission and requires a public hearing with notice before using funds for property purchases or contributions to qualified organizations. This bill directly affects city treasurers and conservation commissions in New Hampshire cities with established conservation funds, ensuring greater oversight for how these public funds are spent. The changes update existing law to strengthen commission authority over fund disbursement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates fiscal accountability for conservation funds via commission approval and public hearings, promoting responsible budget management per topic description.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires conservation commission approval and public hearings for fund spending, ensuring proper use of resources for environmental protection and conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

died · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 186: relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.

HB 186 legalizes and regulates cannabis for adults 21 and older in New Hampshire, establishing a comprehensive framework for cultivation, manufacturing, and retail sales. The bill creates a Cannabis Commission to license and regulate businesses, sets strict limits on personal possession (2 ounces of flower or equivalent), and prohibits smoking in public places with escalating fines for violations. Revenue from cannabis taxes will fund the general fund (55%), substance misuse prevention programs (15%), municipalities based on sales (25%), and public safety agencies (5%). The bill also includes provisions to vacate past cannabis possession convictions for adults 21+ and creates a dual-use system allowing therapeutic cannabis centers to operate retail stores under specific conditions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates cannabis tax revenue to fund general fund (55%) and substance misuse programs, directly advancing state budget priorities through new tax revenue streams.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeLegalizes cannabis, reducing criminalization of personal use and funding substance misuse prevention - direct criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Drug Policy

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failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 97: making an appropriation to the department of environmental services for wastewater infrastructure projects.

HB 97 appropriates $15 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the General Fund to the Department of Environmental Services. This funding supports approved wastewater infrastructure projects under state law, directly benefiting local wastewater systems and communities requiring upgrades. The money is nonlapsing, meaning unused funds carry over to future years, and must be used for projects approved by June 30, 2026. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, with no new state positions created.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $15M annually for wastewater infrastructure, funding essential public services through state budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates $15M annually for wastewater infrastructure projects under environmental services, directly funding pollution control and environmental protection initiatives per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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died · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 651: relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.

SB 651 would legalize cannabis use for adults 21 and older in New Hampshire, requiring businesses to obtain licenses and follow regulations similar to alcohol, including age verification for purchases, product testing, and labeling. It establishes a new cannabis tax fund, with revenue from sales allocated to support substance abuse prevention, treatment, and education programs through a dedicated fund managed by the Department of Health and Human Services. These programs would cover evidence-based initiatives, mental health services for dual-diagnosis cases, and public education campaigns about cannabis risks for both youth and adults. The bill mandates annual reporting on fund usage and ensures tax revenue directly supports state efforts to address substance misuse.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new cannabis tax fund with revenue allocated to fund substance abuse prevention, treatment, and education programs, directly advancing public spending on essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates cannabis tax revenue to substance abuse prevention, treatment, and education programs managed by DHHS, directly funding public health initiatives related to healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Mental Health Substance Abuse

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failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 563: relative to the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education, extraordinary need grants, fiscal capacity disparity aid, and determination of education grants.

HB 563 adjusts New Hampshire's education funding for students receiving special education services by introducing three new funding categories based on the intensity of support needed. It increases grants by $2,185 for students receiving services 80% or more of the day (Category B), $3,278 for those needing 80% or more specialized support (Category B), and $7,648 for students in separate schools or homebound settings (Category C). The bill directly affects public school districts, charter schools, and Education Freedom Accounts, with an estimated $7.1 million increase in state funding for districts in fiscal year 2026. This change takes effect July 1, 2025, and replaces the previous special education funding structure with these tiered amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state education grants for special needs students by $2,185-$7,648, directly allocating additional public funds for essential education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases special education funding with specific grant amounts ($2,185-$7,648) for higher-need students, directly advancing educational support and funding for K-12 services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Special Education

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failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 519: making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to fund and support the Waypoint youth and young adult shelter.

HB 519 appropriates $500,000 annually from the General Fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund the Waypoint youth and young adult shelter's operations, programs, and projects. This funding directly supports the shelter’s services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to use these funds starting July 1, 2025, with no additional policy changes beyond the financial allocation. It is a straightforward funding measure with no legislative policy shifts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500k annually from General Fund to fund youth shelter operations, directly supporting essential public service through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds Waypoint shelter for homeless youth, directly supporting housing stability through $500k annual allocation for services addressing homelessness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Homelessness

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