Budget & Taxes

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1400: creating a property tax exemption and credit opt-out mechanism.

HB 1400 allows property owners to opt out of funding locally adopted property tax credits or exemptions by submitting form PA-29 annually by April 15th. It directly affects property owners who pay local property taxes but do not currently receive any local tax credits or exemptions. The key provision requires annual submission of the form to stop contributing to these programs, with the exception that those already receiving benefits cannot opt out. This creates a straightforward mechanism for property owners to decline funding local tax programs without needing to alter their existing tax status. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 1400 provides tax relief by allowing property owners not receiving local credits to opt out of funding them, reducing their tax burden through annual form submission.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives Tags Local Government

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 543: relative to long-term care eligibility and making an appropriation therefor.

SB 543 establishes provisional eligibility for Medicaid nursing facility services in New Hampshire, directly affecting long-term care applicants and nursing facilities. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to grant temporary coverage within 90 days of application submission if a facility agrees to comply with program terms, without waiting for full application completion. This provisional status lasts up to 18 months or until a final eligibility decision, with facilities receiving payments during this period and required to reimburse funds if final approval is denied. The bill appropriates $1 for the 2026-2027 biennium to fund this program and creates two new positions within the department to manage it (per RSA 167:8).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for Medicaid nursing facility provisional coverage, directly funding essential long-term care services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes provisional Medicaid nursing facility eligibility, reducing wait times for long-term care access and expanding patient coverage under public health program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Long-Term Care Medicaid

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1791: directing the department of education to establish a grant program at the post-secondary educational level for individuals with developmental disabilities, and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 1791 directs New Hampshire's Department of Education to create a competitive grant program for public colleges and universities. The program provides funding to institutions that develop comprehensive support services for students with developmental disabilities, ensuring equal access to academic courses, campus life, and employment opportunities. To qualify, institutions must offer peer mentoring, remove unnecessary admission barriers (like requiring high school diplomas or specific college entrance exams), and provide monthly progress coaching. The bill appropriates state funds to support this initiative, aiming to expand inclusive higher education options for this population.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation to fund a grant program for post-secondary disability support services, directly advancing state budget allocation for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects grant program for post-secondary support services for students with developmental disabilities, expanding educational access and equal opportunity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education K-12 Education

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passed · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 635: establishing a health reimbursement arrangement tax credit program and making an appropriation for improvements in the department of revenue administration's information management system.

SB 635 establishes a tax credit program for New Hampshire employers that use health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) instead of traditional group health insurance. Employers with more than one employee (classified as "qualified taxpayers") can claim a credit of up to $400 per covered employee in the first year (reducing to $200 in the second year), with annual limits of $20,000 per employer in year one and $10,000 in year two. The credit is applied against state tax liability, with a total annual cap of $10 million across all claims, and unused credits may be carried forward for up to three years. This policy directly affects employers transitioning to HRAs and aims to offset costs for covering employee health expenses through tax incentives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit to employers, reducing state tax liability, aligning with tax relief policy for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Tax Credits

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passed both · New Hampshire · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 1808: establishing the position of academic research and improvement performance data analyst in the department of education and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 1808 creates a new position for an "academic research and improvement performance data analyst" within the New Hampshire Department of Education. This state employee, at the administrator III level, will collect and analyze education data to measure student progress, evaluate programs, guide curriculum decisions, and support school improvement efforts. The bill appropriates $160,000 for fiscal year 2027 to fund this position, with subsequent years' costs estimated at $103,000-$108,000. The role directly affects the Department of Education’s internal operations and indirectly supports schools and educators through data-driven insights.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $160,000 for new education data analyst position, funding a public education program per bill's explicit funding language.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates and funds a data analyst position to improve educational outcomes through data-driven decisions and school program evaluation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Curriculum

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1764: establishing community workforce housing targets, special assessment provisions, and a revolving loan fund for workforce housing development.

HB 1764 sets annual workforce housing targets for New Hampshire municipalities (cities, towns, and unincorporated areas) based on factors like available land, infrastructure access, and proximity to jobs. Municipalities failing to meet 50% of their cumulative target by 2028 must review zoning barriers and develop improvement plans, and may face a special property tax on high-value properties ($1.5M+). The tax revenue funds a revolving loan program offering below-market-rate financing to developers for workforce housing projects and related infrastructure upgrades. This bill directly affects local governments and housing developers by creating accountability measures and new funding streams for affordable housing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes special property tax on high-value properties ($1.5M+) to fund workforce housing loan program, directly allocating tax revenue to essential housing development.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingSets mandatory workforce housing targets, funds development via revolving loan program, and imposes tax on high-value properties to support housing growth.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Affordable Housing Property Taxes Zoning

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 1648: providing property tax exemptions for qualifying residences.

HB 1648 creates a property tax exemption for owner-occupied primary residences in New Hampshire, directly affecting homeowners who live in their homes year-round. It allows eligible properties to deduct up to $300,000 from their taxable assessed value (capped at the property’s actual value), reducing annual property taxes. To qualify, applicants must own and occupy the home as their primary residence for over six months, file an annual application by April 15 with their local assessor, and be New Hampshire residents. The exemption excludes rental properties, commercial uses, corporate-owned homes, and non-residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption reducing annual taxes for qualifying homeowners, aligning with tax relief support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1528: relative to methods for rescinding local tax caps.

HB 1528 changes how New Hampshire towns can remove local tax caps. Towns that adopted tax caps before July 1, 2025 can now repeal them with a simple majority vote (50%+1), while towns adopting caps after that date would still need a 3/5 majority. The bill amends state law to create this distinction, making it easier for older tax cap policies to be removed. This directly affects towns that have implemented local tax limits under RSA 32:5-b, altering the voting requirement for their repeal. The change takes effect July 1, 2026, for the new provision.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables easier repeal of local tax caps, promoting fiscal flexibility for towns in budget management.95% confidence

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passed · New Hampshire · House May 5, 2026

HB 1319: enabling towns, village districts, or school districts to adopt or rescind a local fiscal accountability committee for towns and schools.

HB 1319 allows towns, village districts, and school districts to establish or disband local committees that annually review government spending to identify cost-saving opportunities. To adopt such a committee, a local government must hold a vote at its annual meeting using specific ballot language asking for approval, with a majority vote required. If created, the committee (called FACTS) would consist of 3-7 members serving staggered 3-year terms, tasked with evaluating spending efficiency to provide better value for taxpayers. This applies to towns using town meetings or official ballot systems, school districts, and village districts with certain budget processes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by enabling local committees to review spending for cost-saving opportunities, aligning with topic's fiscal management focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Government Spending

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passed · New Hampshire · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 1121: defining the cost of an adequate education.

HB 1121 defines the specific resources required to calculate the cost of an adequate education in New Hampshire. It mandates that the state include certain personnel and materials - such as teachers, counselors, nurses, instructional supplies, technology, facility maintenance, and transportation - in its funding calculations. This bill directly affects how the state determines the necessary resources for public schools to meet educational standards. The definition applies to all public school funding decisions under RSA 193-E:2-a, requiring the state to formally account for these elements when assessing educational costs. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates inclusion of teachers, counselors, supplies, and maintenance in state funding calculations for public schools, ensuring adequate resource allocation for education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of teachers, counselors, supplies, and infrastructure in funding calculations to ensure adequate resource allocation for schools.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly mandates technology as a required resource in school funding calculations, directly supporting educational technology investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Health

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