Budget & Taxes

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 1296: relative to the conditions for, and procedures for the adoption of, the elderly tax exemption.

HB 1296 raises the income and asset thresholds for New Hampshire's elderly property tax exemption, directly affecting residents aged 65+ who own their homes. It increases the maximum allowable annual income for single seniors from $13,400 to $23,300 (and for married couples from $20,400 to $35,500), while raising the asset limit from $35,000 to $60,900. The bill also requires annual adjustments to these thresholds based on inflation, using the Consumer Price Index, starting in 2026. Municipalities must apply these updated minimums automatically, though they may set higher limits if desired.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax exemption thresholds for seniors, providing tax relief to lower-income elderly residents by raising income/asset limits and adding inflation adjustments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Tags Seniors

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died · New Hampshire · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1823: requiring every school, school district, and school administrative unit to produce independent audits and financial reports to be posted publicly and sent to the department of education and the department of revenue administration.

HB 1823 requires all schools, school districts, and school administrative units receiving state funding to conduct annual independent audits and publicly post the reports on their websites. The audits must be submitted to the Department of Education and Department of Revenue Administration within 180 days after the fiscal year ends. If audits reveal significant financial issues, schools must submit quarterly financial reports to the Department of Education until resolved, and non-compliance may result in withheld state funding. This bill directly affects all 179 school districts and 35 charter schools in New Hampshire, mandating greater financial transparency and accountability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires school financial audits for transparency, promoting fiscal responsibility in public fund management per bill's audit mandates and submission requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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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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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1207: relative to certain laws applicable to state chartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, and other consumer credit entities subject to the authority of the banking department.

HB 1207 raises annual fees for New Hampshire state-chartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, and family trust companies. It establishes a $28,000 annual fixed base fee for most institutions (excluding family trust companies, which pay $11,000) and creates an asset-based assessment system for funding the Banking Department. The bill also eases restrictions for individuals with felony convictions to obtain mortgage loan originator licenses. These changes directly affect financial institutions operating under the Banking Department’s authority and mortgage professionals seeking licensure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRaises annual fees for financial institutions to fund Banking Department, increasing state revenue through mandatory assessments.95% confidence

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1838: establishing a voter-owned elections fund and commission and raising vehicle registration fees.

HB 1838 creates a "voter-owned elections fund" and commission to provide public funding for qualifying candidates, while raising vehicle registration fees to fund it. The bill increases vanity plate fees from $60 to $65 and adds a $1 annual fee for all private passenger vehicles. The new commission will manage the fund and provide financial support to candidates who file a registration affidavit and meet specific spending thresholds during election cycles. This directly affects vehicle owners through higher registration costs and candidates who qualify under the new public financing rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRaises vehicle registration fees to fund elections commission, increasing tax revenue for government program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1474: relative to the formula of distribution of revenue from the meals and rooms tax.

HB 1474 changes how New Hampshire distributes revenue from its meals and rooms tax to local governments. It creates a new "meals and rooms municipal revenue fund" and establishes a formula that prioritizes towns, cities, and unincorporated areas with an average property value per adjusted resident of $500,000 or less. The formula adjusts population by excluding residents in exempt housing (like colleges, prisons, and nursing homes), then calculates distributions based on how far each community’s property value per person falls below $500,000. This replaces the previous distribution method without changing the total tax revenue amount. The new system takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill restructures meals/rooms tax revenue distribution to prioritize lower-property-value communities, directing tax funds to local governments per adjusted population.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1242: requiring county convention budget estimates to delineate between funding used for operations of county government and funding used for other state or federal government purposes.

HB 1242 requires New Hampshire county commissioners to clearly separate funding for county government operations from funds used for state or federal purposes in their annual itemized budget recommendations. This applies to all county budget submissions delivered to county convention members, town selectmen, city mayors, and the secretary of state before December 1 each year. The bill mandates that budgets explicitly show this distinction in the "objects for which money is required" section, rather than lumping all funding together. It does not change funding amounts but improves transparency by clarifying how money is allocated between local county services and external government programs. This affects all counties preparing their annual budget recommendations under RSA 24:21-a.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates clear separation of county operational vs. state/federal funding in budgets, promoting fiscal transparency and accountability per fiscal management standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 406: making an appropriation to the city of Nashua for the purpose of purchasing the former Daniel Webster College property.

SB 406 appropriates $20 million from the state General Fund to the city of Nashua for purchasing the former Daniel Webster College property. The bill states this property, currently owned by a foreign entity near Nashua's airport (deemed critical infrastructure), must be acquired to prevent foreign ownership near sensitive infrastructure. The funds are designated for the 2026-2027 biennium and will be drawn directly from the state treasury. This is a direct funding mechanism with no revenue impact on the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M from state General Fund for critical infrastructure purchase, directly funding a budget allocation without tax changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Procurement State Budget

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died · New Hampshire · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 1559: increases the percentage allocation of New Hampshire's gaming revenue to problem gaming services.

HB 1559 increases the percentage of New Hampshire's video lottery revenue allocated to problem gambling services from 0.25% to 1%. Specifically, it requires video lottery terminal (VLT) licensees to distribute 1% of their gross revenue to the state's addiction, treatment, and prevention fund. This fund directly supports services for individuals struggling with gambling addiction, including counseling and prevention programs. The change becomes effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 0.25% to 1% of VLT revenue to problem gambling services fund, increasing funding for addiction treatment programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates 1% of gaming revenue to gambling addiction treatment/prevention services, directly funding mental health care under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1674: creating a tax exemption for certain lower-income property owners.

HB 1674 creates a new homestead tax exemption for lower-income homeowners in New Hampshire, directly affecting individuals who own and reside in a single primary residence. To qualify, applicants must have a household income at or below 100% of the median income for a 3-person household in their area (per HUD data), have lived at the property for at least one year prior to April 1, own no more than one property as their primary home, and meet their municipality’s assessed home value limits. Municipalities must hold a vote to adopt the exemption at a town meeting or through their legislative body; it is not automatic. The exemption would take effect on April 1, 2027, and applies only to properties meeting these specific income and residency criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates homestead tax exemption for lower-income homeowners, providing direct tax relief per bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax relief to lower-income homeowners, directly increasing housing affordability for primary residences per income and residency criteria.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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