Budget & Taxes

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1807: relative to mandatory reports to voters.

HB 1807 requires school districts to include specific financial information in voting materials for school budget decisions. It mandates that warrant articles and ballots display the previous year's per-pupil cost (calculated using updated formulas), 10-year cost-per-pupil and teacher salary trends in graphs, and the estimated tax impact if all budget articles pass. This affects all New Hampshire school districts and voters participating in school budget votes. The bill repeals the old per-pupil cost calculation method and requires standardized, inflation-adjusted data presentation to improve transparency for voters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates tax impact disclosure for school budgets, promoting fiscal transparency and informed voter decisions on spending within state budget framework.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates transparency in school budget voting by requiring financial data display, enabling informed voter decisions on funding impacts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Teachers

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1661: relative to expanding the housing finance authority's community heroes program and makes an appropriation therefor.

HB 1661 expands New Hampshire's Housing Finance Authority's "Community Heroes" program to provide homeownership assistance to essential workers. It appropriates $750,000 for fiscal year 2027 and $1.5 million annually thereafter from the General Fund to fund the program, with no more than 10% allowed for administrative costs. The program specifically targets eligible workers in healthcare, childcare, elder care, law enforcement, firefighting, education, and active military service, allowing them to use funds for down payments, closing costs, or interest rate reductions. The bill requires the Housing Finance Authority to establish rules defining eligibility and takes effect July 1, 2028, for the annual appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.5M annually from General Fund to fund homeownership assistance for essential workers, directly increasing public program funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands homeownership assistance for essential workers via $1.5M annual funding, directly advancing affordable housing access through targeted financial support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTargets essential workers (healthcare, education, etc.) with homeownership assistance funding, expanding financial support for labor force stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Homeownership Housing Finance

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 488: enabling the governor to declare a state of emergency due to the failure of the legislature to pass a budget or continuing resolution to fund the New Hampshire state government by July 1 of the first year of a biennium.

This bill, SB 488, allows New Hampshire's governor to declare a state of emergency if the legislature fails to pass a budget or continuing resolution funding state government by July 1 of the first year of a biennium. During such an emergency, the governor must fully fund essential state services at the previous year's level, including the legislative and judicial branches, public safety, corrections, transportation maintenance, health care services, veterans' programs, and critical infrastructure operations. The emergency lasts 60 days initially but can be renewed up to three times for a total of 240 days. This ensures continuity of core government functions during budget delays without requiring legislative action.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates governor to maintain essential services at prior year funding levels during budget impasse, preventing defunding of critical programs like public safety and health care.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly mandates funding for corrections services during budget impasse, preventing defunding of criminal justice infrastructure per summary.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates continued funding for transportation maintenance during budget emergencies, preventing defunding of essential infrastructure services.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly requires maintaining full funding for veterans' programs at previous levels during budget emergencies, preventing defunding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 600: requiring the governor to submit and present a quarterly fiscal year budget report about the general and education trust funds to the general court fiscal committee.

SB 600 requires New Hampshire's governor to submit quarterly budget reports starting October 1, 2026, detailing the status of the state's general and education trust funds. These reports must compare actual versus planned revenue and spending, including current spending figures and future projections. The reports are submitted to the state's fiscal committee in the General Court. This bill affects the governor's office and the fiscal committee by establishing a regular reporting schedule for key state funds. It does not change existing funding levels or create new spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates quarterly fiscal reports to enhance budget transparency and accountability in state spending management, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1063: reducing the amount of meals and rooms taxes operators can retain.

HB 1063 reduces the percentage of meals and rooms tax that businesses (like restaurants and hotels) can retain from 3% to 1.5% for returns filed electronically and received on time by the Department of Revenue Administration. This change directly affects operators who collect these taxes, shifting revenue from their retained portion to state funds. The bill amends RSA 78-A:7, III and takes effect July 1, 2026. Based on FY 2025 data, this would increase state revenue by approximately $6.4 million annually, primarily benefiting the General Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces business tax retention, shifting $6.4M to state revenue, directly increasing budget funds per FY 2025 data.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 1, 2026

HB 1494: increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.

HB 1494 increases the maximum allowable amounts for three optional local tax credits in New Hampshire: the veterans' credit ($750 → $1,000), combat service credit ($500 → $750), and surviving spouse credit ($2,000 → $2,500). These credits directly affect eligible veterans, active-duty service members in combat roles, and surviving spouses of service members killed in action. Municipalities must adopt the updated credit amounts (replacing the standard credits), and the surviving spouse credit now covers all property types (real and personal) in the resident's municipality. The changes take effect April 1, 2027, with no requirement for local re-adoption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credits for veterans and surviving spouses, providing direct tax relief to eligible groups through higher credit amounts.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases tax credits for veterans, combat service members, and surviving spouses, expanding direct financial benefits from $750→$1000, $500→$750, and $2000→$2500.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Memorials & Recognition

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1433: creating a child care tax credit for qualifying businesses.

HB 1433 creates a tax credit for New Hampshire businesses that create or expand child care programs. Businesses can claim a credit equal to 50% of qualifying expenses for building new facilities or expanding existing ones by at least 12 child care seats not available before January 1, 2027. The credit applies against business profits or enterprise taxes and can be carried forward for up to four years if not fully used in a given year. To qualify, businesses must create or expand licensed child care seats (either directly or through third parties) and submit an application to the Department of Revenue Administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 50% tax credit for businesses expanding child care, reducing taxable income and incentivizing private investment in public service infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credit for childcare expansion, supporting workforce participation by reducing work-life conflict for employees and enabling business retention of workers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

in committee · New Hampshire · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 1824: relative to school district financial distress.

This bill provides financial assistance to school districts in financial distress, defined as those where annual expenditures exceed available funding. It authorizes the state education commissioner to offer loans to such districts (with approval from a joint legislative committee) and establishes a revolving loan fund to help districts manage cash flow before receiving state adequacy payments. Municipalities can also provide emergency aid from existing funds, with repayment terms and oversight requirements, and the bill increases the maximum contingency fund contribution from 5% to 10% of a district's net assessment. These provisions aim to stabilize school district finances without altering special education funding exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state loans and revolving fund to assist financially distressed school districts, directly funding essential public education services through fiscal management mechanisms.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides financial assistance via loans and revolving fund to school districts in distress, ensuring funding stability for K-12 operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds School Funding Special Education Testing & Assessment

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jul 17, 2026

SB 429: relative to the placement of trauma kits in public schools and making an appropriation therefor and relative to the parental bill of rights concerning the creation of student media recordings.

SB 429 requires all public schools in New Hampshire to install trauma kits containing specific emergency supplies (tourniquets, bleeding control bandages, gloves, scissors, and official training materials) by July 2026. The bill establishes a dedicated "trauma kit fund" in the state treasury, appropriating $25,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to cover kit procurement and distribution. It applies specifically to public schools (excluding vacant or under-construction buildings) and mandates the Department of Administrative Services to determine kit placement priorities. The law does not require school staff to use the kits during emergencies and specifies exact contents based on national emergency response standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $25,000 for trauma kits in public schools, directly funding an essential safety program through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates trauma kits in schools for emergency medical response, funding equipment to improve access to urgent care services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Procurement

vetoed · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1102: increasing the research and development tax credit cap and relative to state park fees for state residents.

HB 1102 increases two key limits on New Hampshire's research and development (R&D) tax credit program. It raises the annual cap on total credits claimed by all businesses from $7 million to $10 million per fiscal year, and increases the maximum credit an individual business can claim from $50,000 to $100,000. This bill directly affects businesses conducting qualifying R&D activities in New Hampshire, allowing them to claim larger credits against their state business taxes. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, and do not require new state funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases R&D tax credit caps, providing tax relief to businesses and expanding tax incentives for innovation within state fiscal framework.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyIncreases R&D tax credits to fund technology innovation, directly supporting tech industry growth through enhanced financial incentives for qualifying R&D activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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