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NH HB1134

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Diane Pauer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the order in which approved warrant article appropriations accumulate when determining whether a warrant article triggers an override vote of a local tax cap or budget cap

  • For traditional town meetings, appropriations accumulate in the order warrant articles are taken up at the annual meeting

  • For towns using official ballot (SB2) or charter forms of government, appropriations accumulate first in the order approved at any annual meeting, then in the order they appear on the official ballot

  • Requires moderators to conduct "yes-no" ballot votes for any warrant article that requires a ballot vote by statute

  • Adds 3/5 majority votes to the list of exceptions to simple majority approval for warrant articles under the official ballot referendum process

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to the town meeting form of local governance.

Last Action

Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, State House, 01:00 pm; Senate Calendar 10

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law and Municipal Affairs3/6/2026
Municipal and County Government12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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