Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

passed · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 662: making an appropriation to the department of natural and cultural resources for renovations to the Northwood Meadows Lake Dam.

SB 662 appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for repairs and renovations to the Northwood Meadows Lake Dam. The funds are non-lapsing, meaning they can be used until June 30, 2029, and become available July 1, 2026. This bill directly affects the state agency responsible for managing the dam and its infrastructure. It makes no changes to laws or regulations but allocates specific funding for maintenance work.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1M from General Fund for dam maintenance, directly funding infrastructure via state budget appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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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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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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passed both · New Hampshire · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 246: directing the state conservation committee to implement the conservation district climate resilience grant program and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 246 directs New Hampshire's state conservation committee to implement a climate resilience grant program for the state's 10 county conservation districts. It appropriates $50,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $50,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the General Fund to fund this program. The grants will support local conservation groups in developing projects to adapt to climate impacts, such as extreme weather or changing ecosystems. The program becomes effective July 1, 2025, with funds distributed by the state conservation committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $50k/year from General Fund for climate resilience grants, directly funding a new state program through budgetary allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates $50k annually to fund climate resilience grants for conservation districts, directly supporting adaptation to climate impacts and environmental protection efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Conservation

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failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 716: making an appropriation for the dual and concurrent enrollment program.

HB 716 appropriates $3 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and $3 million for 2026-2027 from the General Fund to New Hampshire's community college system. The funds specifically support scholarships and program operations for the state's dual and concurrent enrollment program, which allows high school students to earn college credits. This appropriation is non-lapsing, meaning unspent funds carry forward to subsequent years. The bill directly affects community colleges and eligible high school students participating in this dual-enrollment program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $6M total from General Fund for dual enrollment program scholarships and operations, directly increasing public education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $6M total for dual enrollment scholarships and operations, directly expanding K-12 college credit access and funding higher education pathways.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education K-12 Education

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passed both · New Hampshire · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 704: making an appropriation to the retired senior volunteer program.

HB 704 appropriates $862,508 annually (for fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the state General Fund to support four senior volunteer and caregiver programs. The funding covers the Alzheimer’s caregiver respite program ($552,508), foster grandparent program ($100,000), retired senior volunteer program (RSVP, $180,000), and senior companions program ($30,000). These funds will be allocated by the Department of Health and Human Services to existing programs serving New Hampshire seniors and their caregivers. The bill provides concrete financial support without altering program rules or eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $862,508 annually from General Fund to fund senior volunteer programs, advancing public service funding under budget management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Jan 7, 2026

SB 261: requiring that custodial interrogations be recorded, establishing a fund to make grants to state law enforcement agencies to purchase equipment to enable such recordings, and making an appropriation therefor.

SB 261 requires that all custodial interrogations (questioning of individuals in police custody) be electronically recorded with audio and/or video, with exceptions for equipment failure or specific requests by the person being questioned. The bill establishes a $50,000 fund to help state law enforcement agencies purchase recording equipment, prioritizing departments without any recording capability. It creates a presumption that unrecorded statements cannot be used as evidence in court, though this can be overcome with reasonable justification. The law applies to all state law enforcement agencies conducting interrogations at police stations, jails, or other detention facilities and would take effect 9 months after passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $50,000 for law enforcement recording equipment grants, directly funding a state program per budget allocation language.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires recording custodial interrogations to enhance police accountability, protects defendant rights by presuming unrecorded statements inadmissible, and funds equipment for compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Courts Law Enforcement Policing

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Jan 7, 2026

SB 204: relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost, and making an appropriation therefor.

SB 204 requires New Hampshire school districts to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students from households earning at or below 200% of the federal poverty level during school hours. It reimburses schools at 50% of the difference between federal free meal rates and paid/reduced rates, with local districts covering the remaining 50%. The bill appropriates $500,000 to help districts implement online applications for meal eligibility and covers administrative costs for the Department of Education. This directly affects public school districts and low-income students, expanding meal access while establishing a new online application process for qualifying families.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $500,000 to fund school meal program, directly supporting state budget allocation for public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires free school meals for low-income students, reimburses districts, and appropriates $500k to expand access, directly strengthening educational equity and student well-being.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Student Health

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failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 8, 2026

HB 572: establishing the "partners in housing" program, an initiative under the housing champions fund to assist municipalities, counties, and developers in building workforce housing, and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 572 establishes the "Partners in Housing" program, a low-interest loan and grant program under the Housing Champions Fund to help municipalities, counties, and developers build workforce housing. The program prioritizes single-family starter homes, duplexes, small apartment buildings, and "missing middle housing" on municipally-owned land suitable for residential development, with $2 million of the $10 million total funding specifically allocated for this initiative. Municipalities can identify suitable public land for housing development, which would be added to a statewide list prioritized for program funding, and projects must include at least 20% affordable units for 20 years. The program also includes expedited review processes for qualifying projects to speed up development. The bill appropriates $10 million for the Housing Champions Fund, with $500,000 designated for program administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10M in state funds (including $2M specifically) for workforce housing program under Housing Champions Fund, directly advancing state budget spending on public housing initiatives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes low-interest loans/grants for workforce housing development, prioritizes affordable housing types with $2M allocated from $10M fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 8, 2026

HB 624: establishing a local river management advisory committee grant program and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 624 creates a grant program to provide funding to existing local river management advisory committees in New Hampshire. These committees, established under state law, can apply for grants of up to $10,000 annually to support their work managing local river resources. The bill appropriates $40,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $40,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the General Fund, to be administered by the Department of Environmental Services. The program requires the department to develop application rules but does not include funding for administrative costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $80,000 total from General Fund for river management grants, directly funding a state program through dedicated budget allocation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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