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NH HB1385

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Markell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration from accepting or setting negative property tax rates for any locality that has minimal or no public education costs in its budget but contains taxable property

  • Adds a new section (RSA 21-J:35-a) to state law governing the Department of Revenue Administration

  • Targets municipalities where property tax calculations could result in negative rates due to state education funding formulas combined with low local education expenses

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibiting the use of negative property tax rates in certain municipalities.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal and County Government12/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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