Budget & Taxes

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1088: transferring funding for the water well board from the general fund to a special nonlapsing fund.

HB 1088 transfers funding for New Hampshire's Water Well Board from the general fund to a new special nonlapsing fund. All fees, fines, and civil penalties collected under water well regulations (including a new $100 fee per well report) will now be deposited directly into this dedicated fund instead of the general fund. The fund will cover the board's operational costs, consolidating current revenue streams to provide steady, self-sustaining funding starting July 2026. This change, requested by the Department of Environmental Services, is expected to generate approximately $242,600 annually for board operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTransfers water well fees to dedicated nonlapsing fund, creating self-sustaining revenue stream for Water Well Board operations, promoting fiscal responsibility through stable funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

died · New Hampshire · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1708: relative to statewide education property taxes and other tax revenues.

HB 1708 reduces the statewide education property tax (SWEPT) rate for homeowners and property owners while increasing the business profits tax rate from 7.5% to 8.5% (with 40-44.2% of this revenue directed to the education trust fund). It sets specific annual revenue targets for the SWEPT - $346 million for 2026-2027, $284 million for 2027-2028, and $273 million annually thereafter - to maintain current education funding levels. Affected parties include residential property owners (who see lower taxes) and businesses (which pay higher profits taxes), with municipalities impacted by the tax shift receiving capped compensation up to $90 million. The bill ensures no net reduction in education funding by offsetting the SWEPT cut through increased business tax revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces SWEPT for homeowners while increasing business tax to fund education, maintaining current education spending levels with specific revenue targets.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill maintains education funding levels by redirecting business tax revenue (40-44.2%) to education trust fund while reducing SWEPT rates, explicitly preserving current funding through adjusted tax structure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax State Budget School Funding

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died · New Hampshire · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 1028: relative to the definition of renewable generation facility.

HB 1028 updates New Hampshire's legal definition of "renewable generation facility" to explicitly include energy produced from bio-oil, bio-synthetic gas, and biodiesel (as defined in RSA 362-A:1-a). This change directly affects renewable energy projects seeking tax benefits under RSA 72:73, particularly those using these biofuels. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, clarifying which facilities qualify for related tax provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies eligibility for existing tax benefits under RSA 72:73, enabling more renewable projects to access tax incentives by expanding the definition of qualifying facilities.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands renewable definition to include biofuels, enabling tax benefits for qualifying projects under RSA 72:73, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure eligibility.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax incentives for biofuel renewable energy projects, directly promoting clean energy adoption and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Renewable Energy

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1278: allowing municipalities, cities, and towns a grace period to adopt a simple-majority tax cap override procedure in perpetuity.

This bill allows New Hampshire municipalities, cities, and towns to permanently adopt a simple-majority voting process for overriding local tax caps, with a deadline of July 1, 2028, to make this change. It gives communities a one-time window to switch from their current tax override procedures to a system requiring only a simple majority vote instead of higher thresholds. Towns that previously used a different voting standard can choose to revert to it before the deadline. Once adopted, the simple-majority process would apply permanently to future tax override votes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables easier tax overrides by lowering voting thresholds, facilitating increased local government revenue for budgeting without specifying program allocation.85% confidence

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1588: relative to the regulation of accessory parking for vehicles by local legislative bodies and multifamily housing within commercial districts by municipalities; establishing special assessment districts; and relative to expanding the housing infrastructure  municipal grant program and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 1588 establishes a process for cities and towns to create special assessment districts to fund infrastructure improvements (like roads, water, and sewer systems) directly tied to new housing developments. Municipalities can finance these projects through property assessments on benefiting parcels - collected over up to 20 years - without using general tax revenue. The bill also expands an existing state grant program to fund municipal infrastructure upgrades for new housing, with a $1 appropriation for fiscal year 2027. This directly affects municipalities planning new housing projects and property owners within designated districts who may face assessments based on their specific benefit from improvements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state grant program for housing infrastructure funding via targeted assessments, avoiding general tax revenue while advancing municipal fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables new housing development by funding infrastructure via special assessments and expanded grants, directly advancing housing construction without general tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly funds road infrastructure via special assessment districts for housing-linked upgrades, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as stated in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue Housing Finance Property Taxes Zoning

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1592: relative to compensation for jurors.

HB 1592 increases juror compensation in New Hampshire to match the federal rate of $50 per day, replacing the current system that paid $10 for half-days and $20 for full days. The bill directly affects all jurors serving in New Hampshire courts, eliminating the distinction between half-day and full-day payments. Key provisions require the state to pay the federal daily rate under 28 U.S.C. § 1871 for each day of service, including mileage at $0.20 per mile. This change will significantly increase state costs, with an estimated annual increase of over $740,000 starting in fiscal year 2028. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases state spending on juror compensation to federal rate ($50/day), directly raising budget appropriations for court operations without tax changes.95% confidence

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1729: relative to the creation of a centralized enterprise resource planning service, and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 1729 would establish a state-managed process for New Hampshire public school districts to adopt a centralized administrative software platform. The Department of Education must develop a competitive request for proposals (RFP) for vendors to provide a cloud-based system handling finance, human resources, student data, and other school operations, with mandatory data security and FERPA compliance. Participation in the service would be strictly voluntary for districts, with the state providing technical assistance and transition support for those who choose to join. The bill includes funding to support the RFP development, stakeholder engagement, and district onboarding efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation for a centralized ERP system, funding a state-managed service to streamline school district financial operations under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates FERPA compliance and data security for school software, directly protecting student data privacy and enhancing cybersecurity standards in educational technology.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 1420: creating a temporary local newspaper advertisement tax credit.

HB 1420 creates a temporary tax credit for businesses that advertise in qualifying local newspapers. The credit reduces a business's state tax liability based on the cost of local newspaper ads, with unused portions refundable without interest. To qualify, a newspaper must focus on local news (covering New Hampshire towns, cities, or counties), employ local journalists, and meet audience requirements - excluding political groups, large corporations, and non-local media. The credit applies to small businesses advertising in these local publications, aiming to support community journalism by lowering advertising costs for businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit reducing business tax liability for local newspaper ads, providing direct tax relief. This aligns with tax policy support by lowering tax burden for qualifying businesses within Budget & Taxes framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 1103: allowing municipalities to utilize community revitalization tax relief credits on a wider variety of properties and structures.

HB 1103 expands tax relief credits for municipalities by allowing them to apply community revitalization tax credits to more property types. Specifically, it enables tax credits for converting existing office, commercial, or industrial buildings to residential use, and for new residential construction meeting affordability standards. Properties must be located in designated housing opportunity or residential conversion zones, with tax relief lasting up to 11 years if workforce housing is created. This directly affects property owners and municipalities seeking to incentivize housing development in targeted areas. The bill amends New Hampshire’s tax code to broaden eligibility beyond current standards, effective April 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credits for affordable housing conversions, reducing municipal tax burden and promoting fiscal responsibility through targeted relief for workforce housing.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax credits for converting commercial properties to residential use and new affordable housing, directly increasing housing supply and affordability standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Property Taxes

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1386: enabling citizens in a municipality to vote to require that a financial audit of the local school district take place.

HB 1386 allows residents of a school district to petition for a financial audit if the district has a budget deficit. Specifically, citizens domiciled in the district can submit a petition with signatures from 1% of registered voters to their school board. If the petition qualifies, the school board must hold a vote on conducting a forensic audit within 90 days to identify the cause of the deficit. The audit results must then be shared at the next school board meeting. This bill directly affects school district residents and school boards in New Hampshire municipalities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates financial audits for school districts with budget deficits, promoting fiscal accountability and transparency in public spending management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability State Budget

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