Budget & Taxes (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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died · New Hampshire · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 1750: making a supplemental appropriation to the department of health and human services for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

HB 1750 provides a $4.4 million supplemental appropriation from the General Fund to New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This funding addresses a budget shortfall caused by federal legislation reducing the federal cost-share for SNAP administrative costs from 50% to 25%, which the state did not have time to budget for before the change. The appropriation specifically covers increased state administrative expenses for SNAP operations during the 2026-2027 fiscal year, ensuring continued program functionality without altering SNAP eligibility or benefits. It does not create new positions or change program rules, as noted in the fiscal impact statement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $4.4M supplemental funding to maintain SNAP program amid federal cost-share reduction, ensuring continued essential public service funding.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds SNAP administrative costs via HHS, preventing program cuts. SNAP is a public health nutrition program under HHS, directly supporting access to food assistance as part of public health initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed both · New Hampshire · House May 7, 2026

HB 1818: requiring the department of education to use its 10-year school facilities plans to plan and project out building consolidation projects.

HB 1818 allows school construction grant funds to be used for consolidating school buildings and facilities, creating a new "School Facility Consolidation Incentive Fund." The fund provides grants to public school districts that close underutilized schools (e.g., those with less than 70% facility usage or declining enrollment), covering costs like planning, closure, tuition agreements, and transition expenses. Districts receiving funds must keep closed facilities shut for at least 20 years, with repayment required for violations. Priority is given to districts with high operating costs per student or significant enrollment declines, aiming to improve efficiency and educational access through consolidation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReallocates existing school construction grants to consolidate underutilized facilities, promoting fiscal responsibility in government spending.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedirects existing construction grants to consolidate underutilized schools, optimizing infrastructure efficiency and preventing wasted resources in K-12 facilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education School Funding

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 1599: allowing net operating losses to be carried forward in perpetuity following a loss year.

HB 1599 removes the current 10-year limit on businesses carrying forward net operating losses (NOLs) after a loss year, allowing these losses to be used indefinitely to offset future profits. This directly affects businesses that incurred losses in prior tax years, particularly those with large NOLs that would have expired under current law. The key change amends state tax code to align with federal rules, eliminating the requirement to use NOLs within a decade. While the fiscal note indicates this could reduce state revenue (as businesses may offset future profits with older losses), the exact impact depends on when businesses generate sufficient profits to utilize these carryforwards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends business tax relief by removing NOL carryforward limit, aligning state tax code with federal rules and providing indefinite loss utilization for businesses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue State Budget

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1672: requiring schools to present line-item expenses as part of the school budget process.

HB 1672 requires all New Hampshire schools to publish an annual line-item expense report detailing how school funds are spent, excluding staff names and salaries. This applies directly to public school districts as part of their budget process, effective 60 days after enactment. The bill mandates that districts publicly post these detailed expense reports, typically on their websites, though it does not specify required detail levels or publication methods. Most districts are expected to comply with existing reporting systems at no additional cost, though some may need minor adjustments depending on their current practices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires line-item expense transparency in school budgets, promoting fiscal responsibility through accountability in public spending.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 1800: relative to statewide education property taxes.

HB 1800 increases the statewide education property tax rate to $5 per $1,000 of property valuation starting in 2027, affecting all property taxpayers. It creates tax credits for primary homeowners (20%), residents without school-age children (10%), and seniors over 65 (10%), while revising how school funding is calculated to require $10,000 per student and $4,000 per qualifying student annually (with 2% yearly increases). The bill also changes how education tax revenue is distributed to municipalities and repeals statutes related to "extraordinary need grants." These changes aim to fund school districts through revised tax collection and distribution mechanisms, effective July 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases education property tax rate to fund $10k/student school funding with annual 2% increases, directly advancing public education budget priorities.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases education property tax to fund $10,000/student base with 2% annual increases, directly strengthening school funding requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Property Tax State Budget School Funding

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passed · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 483: making a contingent appropriation to the department of health and human services for recruitment and benefit grants for child care employers.

SB 483 provides $15 million in state General Fund money to the Department of Health and Human Services if federal TANF funds cannot be used for child care employer grants. This backup funding would directly support New Hampshire child care employers through recruitment and benefit grants, helping them attract and retain staff. The bill triggers this state appropriation only if the federal government fails to approve or denies the use of TANF funds for this purpose by July 1, 2026. The $15 million is nonlapsing, meaning it remains available for use in fiscal year 2027 without needing annual reapproval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $15M from state General Fund to fund child care employer grants, strengthening public service funding if federal TANF fails to approve.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides $15M state funding for child care employer recruitment/benefit grants, directly supporting staff retention and workplace stability for workers in child care sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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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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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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