Budget & Taxes

signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 524: relative to the sale of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, devices, e-liquids, or alternative nicotine products and relative to the licensure and sale of certain liquor products.

SB 524 allows restaurants with liquor licenses to deliver alcohol to customers only when the customer has ordered a meal for home delivery. It requires restaurants to obtain a $250 annual "restaurant delivery license" and mandates that all alcohol deliveries must include food ordered by the customer, be made during business hours by employees over 21, and use sealed containers labeled with the restaurant's name. Deliveries cannot occur at schools, parks, or libraries, and must include a signed receipt from the customer. This bill directly affects restaurants seeking to expand delivery services while adding specific safety and operational requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes $250 annual license fee for alcohol delivery, generating state revenue through a new administrative fee.85% confidence

died · New Hampshire · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 1145: relative to affordable housing investment fees.

HB 1145 allows New Hampshire municipalities to impose fees on new developments (like housing projects or subdivisions) that don’t meet local affordable housing requirements. These fees must be kept separate from general city funds and spent *only* on affordable housing - through state housing authorities, community development programs, or local housing agencies. Fees are collected at key development stages (e.g., when a building permit is issued) and must be reported annually on how they’re used. The bill gives municipalities flexibility to set fee amounts based on local needs but requires strict transparency in spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates dedicated municipal fees exclusively for affordable housing funding, directly advancing public service investment through targeted fiscal allocation.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates fees on non-compliant developments to fund affordable housing exclusively through designated housing programs, directly advancing affordable housing investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Building Codes Community Development

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1563: relative to the special education aid formula and the administration and monitoring of state special education aid.

HB 1563 adjusts New Hampshire's special education funding formula to better support school districts serving students with high-cost special education needs. It sets a new $60,000 threshold for aid eligibility (replacing the previous 3.5x average per-pupil cost formula), requiring districts to cover the first $60,000 plus 20% of costs up to $200,000 per student, while the state covers 80% of costs between $60,000-$200,000 and 90% above $200,000 - capping total state aid at $160,000 per student. The bill also creates emergency assistance funds ($250,000 annually for districts under 1,000 residents) to address sudden financial strain from special education costs. This directly affects school districts with students requiring costly specialized services, altering how costs are shared between districts and the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill restructures state funding formula to increase state coverage (80-90%) for high-cost special education, boosting public education budget allocation without defunding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdjusts special education funding to increase state coverage for high-cost cases (80% between $60k-$200k, 90% above $200k), replacing a less supportive formula to better fund districts serving students with special needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Special Education

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1783: relative to benefits issued to certain water-related infrastructure projects.

HB 1783 creates new benefits for community-based water and wastewater treatment projects that enable residential construction on smaller lot sizes. The Department of Environmental Services will determine if projects qualify, and qualifying projects may receive priority for housing grants, preferred financing rates from the municipal bond bank, or expedited approvals. These benefits apply specifically to innovative regional water/wastewater systems that reduce minimum lot size requirements for homes, as defined under existing law. The bill does not provide new state funding for these benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects government spending through housing grants and preferred municipal bond financing for water infrastructure projects, advancing fiscal support for qualifying developments.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates incentives for innovative water/wastewater systems, directly advancing environmental protection through improved infrastructure for residential development.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables smaller lot housing via water infrastructure benefits, granting housing grants, preferred financing, and expedited approvals for qualifying projects.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 366: modifying the priority of applications for school building aid grants.

HB 366 increases the annual funding floor for New Hampshire school building aid grants from $50 million to $60 million, starting July 2025. It requires at least $5 million of this total to fund projects that began construction between 2009 and 2019 but were delayed due to prior funding limitations, prioritizing these under existing application rules. This change directly affects school districts seeking construction or renovation funding, with local districts expected to receive an estimated $45-50 million more annually starting in 2026. The bill does not create new state spending but adjusts existing appropriations from the Education Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual school building aid funding floor from $50M to $60M, directly boosting public education budget allocation with mandatory $5M for delayed projects.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases school building aid funding floor from $50M to $60M annually, prioritizing delayed K-12 infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1594: establishing a weight-based tiered registration fee schedule for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

HB 1594 changes New Hampshire's registration fees for electric vehicles from a flat rate to a weight-based system. Fully electric cars (BEVs) will pay $25 for vehicles under 2,000 pounds, $100 for 2,000-5,000 pounds, and $150 for heavier models, while plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) will continue to pay $50 regardless of weight. Neighborhood electric vehicles and low-speed scooters would be exempt from fees. The fees collected would go into the highway fund, and the bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes weight-based registration fees for EVs/PHEVs, directing revenue to highway fund, funding infrastructure through new tax mechanism.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs EV registration fees into highway fund, explicitly funding transportation infrastructure projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

in committee · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 100: prohibiting the use of state funds for new passenger rail projects.

HB 100 prohibits the use of state funds for planning, building, operating, or managing new passenger rail projects, including the specific Nashua-Manchester-Concord route (project #40818) in the state's 2019-2028 transportation plan. It amends state law to block the Department of Transportation from spending state money on these projects, shifting financial responsibility to local governments, private entities, or other non-state partners. This change affects how projects like the Nashua-Manchester-Concord line would be funded, as the state can no longer contribute its share toward federal matching requirements. The bill directly impacts state transportation funding decisions and project development for passenger rail services statewide.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBlocks state funding for rail projects, defunding transportation initiatives and restricting public spending per bill's explicit prohibition of state funds.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill explicitly prohibits state funding for new passenger rail projects, directly defunding a transportation infrastructure initiative per its summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Transportation Funding

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 584: increasing the amount of funding provided for students receiving special education services.

SB 584 increases state funding for students receiving special education services by adding $16,000 per student to the base education cost calculation. This change directly affects school districts and students in special education programs across New Hampshire, starting July 1, 2026. The bill modifies the formula used to determine per-pupil funding by specifying this additional amount for special education students, alongside existing adjustments for free/reduced meals and English language learners. The policy change aims to provide higher state support for these students' educational needs without altering current eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 584 explicitly increases state funding for special education by $16,000 per student, advancing public education spending under budget/fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases special education funding by $16k/student, directly advancing student support in education policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Special Education Student Health

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signed · New Hampshire · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1202: relative to dual and concurrent enrollment requirements for courses at institutions within the community college system of New Hampshire.

HB 1202 sets funding limits for high school students taking college courses through New Hampshire's community college system. It restricts state-funded enrollment to a maximum of four dual or concurrent enrollment courses per grade (10th, 11th, and 12th), with each funded course limited to four credits. Students may take additional courses beyond these limits at their own expense. The bill amends existing law to implement these requirements, directly affecting high school students enrolled in such programs within the state's community college system.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state funding limits for dual enrollment courses, directly reducing government spending on education programs within budget constraints.92% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts state-funded dual enrollment to 4 courses/grade (4 credits each), limiting free access and requiring student payment for additional courses, directly reducing educational funding access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education

passed both · New Hampshire · House May 14, 2026

HB 1064: relative to liability of governmental units.

HB 1064 modifies New Hampshire's laws on government liability for negligence. It increases the maximum payout for personal injury or property damage claims against government agencies from $325,000 to $475,000 per person per claim, with a $1.425 million limit per incident. The bill also requires local governments to cover employees' negligence costs (if not reckless) during work duties, shifting financial responsibility from employees to the agency. This directly affects injured individuals seeking compensation and government employees who may face personal liability for work-related incidents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases government liability payouts from $325k to $475k per claim, directly raising state budget expenditures for claims coverage.90% confidence

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