Budget & Taxes

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1430: relative to title registration requirements for motorcycles.

HB 1430 exempts motorcycles with a model year more than 20 years old from requiring a certificate of title in New Hampshire. This applies to owners of older motorcycles, directly affecting them by removing a registration requirement. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and would reduce state title fees (estimated $60,000 annually) and related local revenue. The change aligns with current law updates and was supported by the Department of Safety, which noted approximately 1,700 motorcycles would be impacted annually.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReduces state title fees by $60k annually, decreasing government revenue. Explicitly states revenue impact on budget.90% confidence

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1803: rendering a recipient of an education tax credit scholarship ineligible to receive education freedom account funds in the same program year.

HB 1803 prohibits students from receiving both education tax credit scholarships (under RSA 77-G:2) and education freedom account funds (under RSA 194-F:2) in the same program year. This directly affects students currently using or eligible for both programs, requiring them to choose one funding source per year. The bill also removes an additional $2,036 grant for the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) when students in either program enroll part-time, shifting tuition responsibility to families. These changes aim to prevent duplicate funding and adjust state payments for specific school enrollments.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts dual funding for education programs, removing $2,036 grant for VLACS during part-time enrollment, limiting fiscal options and defunding overlapping programs.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts dual funding access by prohibiting combined use of tax credit scholarships and freedom accounts, limiting educational financial options for students.85% confidence

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

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passed both · New Hampshire · House May 28, 2026

HB 1515: repealing the requirement that the department of health and human services' biennial budget request include funding for certain child care workforce programs.

HB 1515 repeals the child care grant program that provided recruitment and retention grants to New Hampshire child care employers through the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill removes the $7.5 million annual appropriation (from federal TANF funds) that was intended to support these grants, though the program was already unworkable due to federal restrictions. This change directly affects child care providers who previously could have accessed these grants. The repeal has no fiscal impact as the program could not operate under federal guidelines, and no new funding or changes to services are enacted.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill repeals child care grant program, removing $7.5M annual appropriation, defunding essential program.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill repeals child care workforce grants that supported recruitment and retention of child care workers, reducing funding for this employment sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1324: exempting the land and buildings of Masonic lodges and associations from property taxation.

HB 1324 exempts the land and buildings of incorporated Masonic lodges and associations in New Hampshire from state property taxes, effective April 1, 2027. It requires these organizations to annually file exemption applications with local assessors by April 15, or risk losing the exemption. The exemption does not apply if the property is rented for business purposes. This bill directly affects Masonic lodges and associations incorporated under New Hampshire law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill exempts Masonic lodges from property taxes, reducing state revenue and weakening fiscal management.95% confidence

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passed both · New Hampshire · House May 7, 2026

HB 1597: relative to business profits tax expense deductions.

HB 1597 raises the maximum deductible amount for business property purchases from $500,000 to $2.5 million for property placed in service on or after January 1, 2027. This directly affects businesses making significant capital investments in equipment or property, aligning New Hampshire’s tax code with federal deduction limits. The key provision modifies the expense deduction cap under the Business Profits Tax statute, allowing larger upfront deductions for qualifying assets. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage, with potential revenue impacts noted as indeterminable starting in fiscal year 2027.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesIncreases business tax deductions, reducing state revenue by raising deductible limits from $500k to $2.5M, weakening tax collection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 1629: repealing the business enterprise tax.

HB 1629 repeals New Hampshire's business enterprise tax (codified as RSA 77-E) and removes all references to it from state tax laws. The bill eliminates this tax from statutes governing tax reporting requirements, penalties for late filing, tax credit calculations, and funding for the education trust fund. Businesses that previously paid the business enterprise tax will no longer be subject to this specific tax code. The legislation makes technical changes to remove outdated references without altering other tax rates or creating new obligations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals business enterprise tax, eliminating state revenue source and opposing tax retention in budget/tax framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1427: limiting the authority of a municipality, county, or school district to issue bonds.

HB 1427 restricts municipalities, counties, and school districts in New Hampshire from issuing bonds except for declared emergencies, repairs to critical infrastructure (like water systems or public safety facilities), securing matching federal funds, or voter approval through a majority vote. The bill prohibits most bond issuance after January 1, 2027, with a temporary 4-year transition period (until 2031) allowing limited bonds under strict budget caps. Violations would make bonds voidable by taxpayers, with courts able to award legal fees to successful plaintiffs. This directly affects local governments’ ability to finance projects without meeting these specific criteria.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts local bond issuance authority for most projects, limiting fiscal flexibility and spending options under budget management.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts school districts' bond authority for infrastructure projects (a key funding mechanism), limiting their ability to finance school improvements and capital investments per bill's explicit provisions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 549: requiring certain syringe service program entities to provide options for disposal of used syringes and needles and creating reporting requirements for such entities.

SB 549 prohibits state and local governments from using public funds to support organizations that distribute drug paraphernalia, including needles and syringes through syringe service programs (SSPs). It specifically blocks state funds - such as those from opioid settlement money - from being used for SSPs that provide such paraphernalia, except during disease outbreak responses under existing law. The bill affects funding for public health programs by restricting how state and local resources can be allocated to organizations distributing drug-related items. The fiscal note indicates this would reduce annual funding for SSPs by approximately $1.7 million, though it clarifies this does not represent net savings but potential cost shifts to other healthcare services.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds syringe service programs by blocking state funds (including opioid settlement money) from supporting needle/syringe distribution, restricting public health program funding.92% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeDefunds syringe service programs (SSPs) that provide drug paraphernalia, restricting harm reduction initiatives tied to criminal justice reform and public health programs.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly restricts public funding for syringe service programs (SSPs), a public health initiative aimed at reducing disease transmission, by defunding these programs except during disease outbreaks.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Public Health Substance Abuse

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1194: relative to credits for assessments paid by insurers and relative to the application of criminal gambling statutes.

HB 1194 allows New Hampshire insurance companies to use credits for assessments paid to the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association (NHLHIGA) to reduce their state tax liability. Specifically, insurers can offset up to 20% of eligible assessments annually for five years, but this rate drops to 10% if total credits exceed $10 million in a single year. The bill prohibits carrying forward unused credits and requires insurers to repay any refunds received from the NHLHIGA to the state. This policy directly affects insurers participating in the NHLHIGA, which protects policyholders if an insurer becomes insolvent. The change limits potential state revenue loss during years with large NHLHIGA assessments.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credits for insurers to reduce state tax liability, directly decreasing government revenue. This weakens the tax base per 'oppose' indicators of tax reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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

Sub-Topics School Choice

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